The Today Show, May 7, 2024, NBC, “Tiffany Haddish, Craig Melvin”

On today’s episode of The Today Show, viewers can expect an exciting lineup of guests and segments, including a Met Gala recap with Zanna Roberts Rassi, and interviews with Craig Melvin and Tiffany Haddish, who will discuss their respective books, “I’m Proud of You” and “I Curse You with Joy.” The show will also celebrate teachers with a special feature on an NYC music teacher making a difference in his students’ lives.

Craig Melvin, an award-winning news anchor and co-host of the 3rd Hour of Today, will talk about his new picture book, “I’m Proud of You,” which celebrates the bond between fathers and sons. Melvin, a graduate of Wofford College, has covered significant news events, including presidential inaugurations, Olympic Games, and Super Bowls.

Tiffany Haddish, a dynamic American actress, comedian, and author, joins the show to discuss her highly anticipated essay collection, “I Curse You with Joy.” The book, scheduled for release in November, will feature stories of how Haddish uses comedy to navigate pain and turn it into art, her experience as the first Black female comic to host “Saturday Night Live,” and her complicated relationship with her father.

The show will also shine a spotlight on teachers with a segment dedicated to an NYC music teacher whose dedication and impact on his students’ lives exemplify the profound influence educators can have.

The Today Show airs Tuesday May 7, 2024 at 7.00am on NBC.