Earlier this week, new controversy bubbled up around The Today Show, as talk surfaced of Natalie Morales and Willie Geist being fired.

The rumor ended up being false and the hosts ended up joking about it, but the incident made us think back to the past six-plus decades of waking up each morning with Today.

It's been both a bumpy ride and a funny ride.

12 Top Today Show Moments

1. The Force Was With Them

Today anchors have always made headlines for their Halloween attire. But this 2009 Star Wars theme takes the creative cake.

Remember those Halloween costumes? Remember the time Tom Cruise WENT OFF on Matt Lauer?

Remember the London Olympic coverage and the Royal Wedding coverage and... the chimpanzee? Wait... WHAT?!?

Relive some of the most memorable moments on Today Show history via the above photo gallery and start to wonder: What will those crazy morning folks do next?!?