The Today Show, April 16, 2024, NBC, “Michael Douglas, George Takei”

The Today Show returns Tuesday April 16 on NBC with a lineup of engaging segments and notable guests. In this episode, viewers will be treated to interviews, lifestyle segments, and the latest in news and current affairs.

Kicking off the show, Hollywood veteran Michael Douglas joins the program to discuss his latest role in the Apple TV+ series “Franklin.” Douglas embodies the legendary Founding Father, Benjamin Franklin, in this historical drama based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning book “A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America.” The series focuses on Franklin’s secret mission to France during the American Revolution, where he risked his career and life to secure French intervention in the war for American independence.

Switching gears, the show welcomes LinkedIn’s Editor-in-Chief, Dan Roth, to discuss the platform’s list of top companies to grow your career in the U.S. This annual list identifies workplaces that invest in their talent and set employees up for long-term success.

The show also features a catch-up session with actor and activist George Takei, known for his role as Hikaru Sulu in the Star Trek franchise. Takei, an outspoken proponent of LGBTQ+ rights, has also appeared in projects like “The Terror: Infamy” and the documentary “To Be Takei.”

Rounding out the episode, viewers can expect a variety of lifestyle segments, including a Mother’s Day edition of “Steals & Deals,” a National Pajama Day fashion segment, and a culinary experience with Carissa Stanton.

The Today Show airs Tuesday April 16, 2024 at 7.00am on NBC.