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Kathie Lee Gifford Ready to Exit 'Today' After NBC Snubs Her 18-Minute Musical

Kathie Lee Gifford seems like the kind of woman who is always on the verge of a fight with someone, right? It is not because she is mean, but there is a candidness about her that does not sit well with everyone. Over the years we have heard numerous reports about her feuds with friends and co-workers, but the latest one is a real doozy. Successfully hosting the fourth hour of "Today" is supposed to carry with it certain perks, or at least that was her thinking, but her NBC boss Deborah Turness recently showed Gifford otherwise, leaving the diva furious and getting ready to exit. Gifford has created an 18-minute musical "Not Today and Tomorrow's Not Looking Good Either" that was supposed to air in early December before NBC's live broadcast of "Peter Pan."
'Peter Pan Live!' Ratings Down 50 Percent from 'The Sound of Music': Miss the Show? Watch Highlights Here!

Last night (Dec. 4), for the second year in a row NBC aired its live musical theatre event. To follow-up The Sound of Music, the network tapped GIRLS star Allison Williams and Christopher Walken for a production of Peter Pan Live! The show dominated social media and the ratings last night, so those who may have missed the broadcast may be feeling a little left out around the water cooler.
Ed Sheeran Dresses As ‘Annie’ On ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ To Compete With Allison Williams' NBC 'Peter Pan' Musical [WATCH]

Sheeran appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! last night playing the part of Annie from the musical of the same name following news that ABC would be following suit to NBC, who will be putting on a live musical production of Peter Pan, on Thursday, Dec. 4.
'Finding Neverland,' New Musical about 'Peter Pan' Playwright J.M. Barrie, Arriving on Broadway in March

Remember that Jennifer Hudson number on the Tony Awards a few months back? This is that show. Finding Neverland, the new musical based on Marc Forster's 2004 film about Peter Pan playwright J.
Allison Williams Of 'Girls' Cast As Peter Pan In NBC Production

Following the recent news that screen legend Christopher Walken would be portraying Captain Hook in NBC's live production of Peter Pan, it was announced today that Girls star Allison Williams has been cast to play the musical's titular role.
NBC Slots Live 'Music Man' Production to Follow 'Peter Pan'

'The Music Man' will be the third in NBC's series of live musical broadcasts, following 'Peter Pan' and the Carrie Underwood 'The Sound of Music,' NBC entertainment chairman Bob Greenblatt announced today.
NBC and "Peter Pan Live!"

Carrie Underwood helped NBC bring musicals front and center with "Sound of Music Live!" and the project did so well that the company has turned their sights on Peter Pan.