[Eowyn-of-Rohan]

The Today Show "let Jane go" in about 1982, so they could bring in the "babe" Deborah Norville. Zillions of Today show fans stopped watching in protest, as Jane was everyone's "girl next door" favorite...So then they dropped Norville and brought in Katie Couric, apparently hoping people would think she had an appeal similar to Jane's. But she was no Jane! I don't think the Today Show has ever been as popular as it was before Jane and Tom left, but they hurt Jane's career too, as she never had a public identity after the Today show.... I am glad Jane is moving on to different, hopefully more fulfilling things!

[Vinnie]

The Today Show "let Jane go" in about 1982, so they could bring in the "babe" Deborah Norville

If I remember correctly, Bryant Gumbel was the driving force behind this. He wanted a new babe.

Between Jane and Katie, I'll take Jane. But I don't watch either.

[Dont Mention the War]

The Today Show "let Jane go" in about 1982, so they could bring in the "babe" Deborah Norville.

No, it was much later than that, around 1988 or '89.