NKOTB on the Today Show: A Review

The boys looked so good on the Today show today (that sounded awkward). And, yes, they are still being referred to as New KIDS on the Block. Donnie is definitely in charge of this show. If you see the tape, it's almost as if he's already back in his show-closing harness, swinging above the audience to "Hangin' Tough." He took the mike and led the brief Q&A led by everyone's [un]favorite, Meredith Viera. They promised an exclusive May premiere of new material on the Today show, and they also promised some dance moves. (Yes, 40-year-old Jon will be dancing.) Speaking of Jon...I was so proud of him when he spoke! He's conquering that extreme social anxiety he's struggled with for years. Good on you, Jon! No more real estate ventures for you, ole boy; you're headin' straight back to the top. (I hope that's where they're headed.) My favorite bit? When Jordan said his sign. It was like listening to their first album all over again.

However, this joyous reunion also had a mixed bag of emotions for me. It was a really weird day to be celebrating, because today marks the 40th anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr., being assasinated. There were all these middle aged women on the streets of NYC screaming at the top of their lungs for the former loves of their adolescent lives. It was rather surreal; the women there probably didn't even know what date in history today commemorated. One of the most awkward moments of TV history also occurred when Meredith sent it to Al Roker in Memphis right after the NKOTB interview wrapped. Big Al was waiting with Rev. Al Sharpton to discuss the march taking place for Dr. King today in Memphis. NBC could have done a little bit better than an abrupt transition from NKOTB to Sharpton. Even a commercial break in between would have made it less cringe-inducing.


NKOTB Official Flickr Photo Stream--This is where I got the sweet photo above.
NKOTB Official Website