Friday Q&A: Zorb, Jean Naté and Love at First Sight?
Every Friday, Meredith answers your questions!
NOVEMBER 30, 2007
I enjoyed your Zorb piece. How did you decide to do that?
Posted by Vanessa on November 27 at 01:10pm
The show came up with the idea that each co-host would do an extreme sport. I’m not the biggest daredevil in the world, so I figured I’d find something that looked relatively "safe". I went to a website for extreme sports, and found the Zorb. I’d never heard of it before and it seemed like it might be fun. Also, from the web video, it didn’t look like the hill was that steep. Of course when I got to the actual site in England and watched balls rolling down at 30 miles an hour with people screaming inside, I did have second thoughts. But having travelled that far, I figured I’d better take the fall for Today. FYI: there is now a Zorb site in Tennessee. You may want to check that out.
Hi Meredith,
I'm a dedicated fan of the Today program and Millionaire. What perfume do you wear? Is it true you have worn Jean Naté for years?
Thanking you in advance from the mountains of Oregon...Anni
Posted by anniigirl50 on November 11 at 01:23am
I don’t wear perfume, but if I’m going to put something on, it’s Jean Naté —which I say, of course, with a pretentious French accent. It’s the first cologne my mom ever let me buy, and it just brings back fond memories.
What's your love story, Meredith? Was it love at first sight with your husband?
Posted by Asmaa on November 16 at 02:40pm
It was actually contempt at first sight. I was a reporter in the Midwest bureau for CBS news, located in Chicago. I was hanging out in the office one day, wrapped in a blanket, watching Bugs Bunny, while waiting for news to break. Richard, a producer from CBS headquarters in New York, showed up with Leslie Stahl to "big foot" a story about the Illinois governor’s race. ("Big footing" is when the network sends one of its stars out to cover a local story that they consider important). Richard walked into my office and made some flip comment about my TV viewing habits. In that moment, I thought "What a jerk. I’m going to marry that guy.” And three years later, we did.
Feel free to post a question of your own for next time!
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Love your love story. When I saw my husband I said to myself that looks like a guy that would have no intetions of getting into a serious relationship. Just the man for me at that time, I thought. Well, that was June 12, 1993 and he still keeps suprising me with his killer grin, bulging biceps, and amazing blue eyes and now I know what a true and devoted heart he has, too.
Why doesn't Matt blog?
Hi Meredith,
Just for curiosity's sake, why didn't you choose to come to Pigeon Forge, Tn to try out the Zorb? Please come check out the area. It is a wonderful place with so much to do and see. I've not tried the blog yet, but live here and plan to do so eventually.
Hi Meredith,
I just wanted to say I had an appointment this morning and I got a chance to catch about an hour of the show. I was glad to see you get that job (cause whenever I was able to catch you on the View you were my favorite)and I think you're doing great.
You had some good stories on this morning; Hoops for Hope really caught my eye as I was wandering out the door. I always read your blog so I just wanted to give you a big up on this Friday as I'm counting down the minutes to 5
Tracie King
Meredith,
Were you "not excited" to do the White House Christmas decor segment? You seemed to be a little saucy about it.
Thanks for answering my question Meredith. My stomach couldn't take a spin in a Zorb so I don't think I'll be checking out the site in TN.
Since you are a native of Providence, I was wondering if you ever watched the FOX cartoon Family Guy, which is set in Quahog. More importantly, how will you feel if Family Guy is the anchor of the FOX Sunday lineup should The Simpsons and King of the Hill decide to call it quits and American Dad gets yanked due to poor ratings?
HOMER: Boy, those were fond memories when we ruled the FOX airwaves...
HANK (opening a beer): Yep...thirty seasons and 645 episodes between us, and now the party's over...
BILL: Guess what?! I'm gonna replace Katie Couric on the CBS Evening News!
It's the only place where I don't have to talk about Hank's narrow urethra or his propane and propane accessories...
HANK: Shut up, Bill, before I kick your...
DALE (to HANK): Must you threaten everyone with that tone of voice?
HANK (to DALE): You giblethead! I'll belt you instead!
(The casts of THE SIMPSONS and KING OF THE HILL all show up and get into one huge melee)
HELLO MEREDITH VIEIRA,
I THINK YOU HAVE A GOOD JOB,MEREDITH VIEIRA FOR READING ALL MEREDITH'S BLOG ON THE TODAY SHOW FOR NEXT WEEK IN DECEMBER 2007.WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THE GOOD JOB MEREDITH VEIRIA FOR READING
ALL MEREDITH VIEIRA'S BLOG ON THE TODAY SHOW FOR NEXT WEEK IN DECEMBER 2007?SEE YOU ON MONDAY ON THE TODAY SHOW.HAVE A GOOD WEEKEND.AND ENJOY THE GOOD WEEKEND.
I'm sorry I called you honey...
G'day Meredith (and team!)
i would love it if you could acknowledge your Australian fans watching at 4-6am when the previous morning's show is on here in Sydney, delayed broadcast. Looking forward to seeing you more often, and live, when I'm there to visit with my family in Delaware in the Spring. By the way, my dearest, best friend, Joy, lives across the river in Kearny if you could say hi. Thanks in eager anticipation!
Sharon P.S. Come Down Under soon!
Hi Meredith!
I have a question for you. I noticed that you frequently get asked similar questions by fans and when interviewed.
Does this get kind of tedious for you?
Keep up the good work!
Thanks
Ok, trying to understand the logic. Did you want to marry the guy to conquer the jerk and plant your flag? Or did you think living with a jerk would be great fun? Or, was your thinking that jerks are really just toasted marshmallows-- crusty on the outside but really mostly sweet and gooey? Please splain Ricky.
Hi Meredith
Have been a fan for a long time, saw you in person on The View and Millionaire. I spoke to you the day you had your husband and his doctor who did the colonoscopy for you both. I have had them but they really need to find an easier prep to get more people to have one.
I am a Orange County, NY 911 dispatcher and me and my coworkers Sarah, Deb and Mercy will be down on Monday Dec 3 (if the weather holds out0. Hope to say hi to you we'll be outside watching. We also hope to get a glimpse of Brad Pitt, not a bad way to start your week. Give him a hug for me.
Who is the most interesting person you've ever interviewed or met, whether it be as a reporter, a game show host, or just randomly?
Did you go all the way to the UK for the Zorb piece? or were you already there for something else? Just curious...
HELLO MEREDITH,
I THINK YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TOPIC IS FRIDAY Q&A:ZORB,JEAN NATE AND LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT ON THE TODAY SHOW FOR THIS WEEK IN DECEMBER 2007.WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THE RIGHT TOPIC IS FRIDAY:Q&R:
ZORB,JEAN NATE AND LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT
ON THE TODAY SHOW FOR THIS WEEK IN DECEMBER 2007.DECEMBER IS HERE ON THE TODAY SHOW FOR THIS WEEK IN DECEMEBR 2007.WHY DECEMBER IS HERE ON THE TODAY SHOW FOR THIS WEEK IN DECEMBER 2007.DO YOU LIKE DECEMBER ON THE TODAY SHOW FOR THIS WEEK IN DECMEBER 2007.DECEMBER IS THE 12 MONTH IN THE CALENDAR ON THE TODAY SHOW FOR THIS WEEK IN DECEMBER 2007.SEE YOU ON MONDAY ON THE TODAY SHOW.HAVE A GOOD WEEKEND.AND ENJOY THE GOOD WEEKEND.
Hi Meredith,
Are the clothes you wear on the today show yours?
Do you believe in God and go to church?
Hi Meredith,
Do you know if Disney/ABC Television Distribution has renewed Millionaire for a 2008-2009 season yet?
Joe :)
Hi Meredith,
I know you don't have anything to do with the contestant search for Millionaire, but I have a question.
A friend of mine took the test six times this summer and passed every time.
Yet, the reply was always the same...."Sorry, but you have not been selected as a contestant."
He's bright, attractive, fun to be around, and absolutly adores you. But for some reason, keeps getting rejected.
One friend suggested he put a pillow under his shirt and limp. Another said he should shave his hair into a "Mohawk", and yet another said he should write "I LOVE MEREDITH!" across his face with a magic marker.
I think it's because he's from NYC and
the producers like to spread it around the whole country.
Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Gary Garrett
138 East 38th Street 2E
New York, N.Y. 10016
P.S. I agree with him. I think you're pretty special too!!! (This is where my friends would say, "OH, BROTHER! Now, she'll never answer you.)
Merideth - On this morning's broadcast you used an old familiar line, "living the life of riley". I grew up in the 50's and that line came from a tv show called "the life of riley", starring William Bendix. I kind of smiled. The character of riley was just an average middle class guy, who took a lunch pail to work everyday. Just though you might find that interesting.
Hi Meredith,
Whats a typical day like for you? What do you do after the show is over each day?
hi meridith,
i am a loyal fan of yours. i've enjoyed
you on the view, millionaire and the
today show.
i was wondering who cuts and colors
your hair, because you always look so
terrific.
your fan,
ginny