See Prince Appear On TODAY (In Disguise) For Bryant Gumbel’s Last Day | TODAY

Watch this 1997 clip of Prince, the iconic musician, making a special appearance on TODAY to help celebrate Bryant Gumbel’s last day as anchor, and going so far as to dress as Gumbel and attempt an impersonation that has the anchors in stitches.
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See Prince Appear On TODAY (In Disguise) For Bryant Gumbel’s Last Day | TODAY

[@latenightnap]

Prince was so real... so humorous and so comfortable in his skin! There was no fake in this cat!

[@NellieKAdaba]

Amen!

[@thepromiseman7745]

For real

[@brian3942]

I strive to be like prince

[@emilelliman456]

The only thing possibly fake could be that he faked his death just like MJ.

[@urmom777]

@@emilelliman456 bye

[@lorireece1970]

Prince was the coolest! Still can’t believe he’s not with us anymore.😢

[@whothatniggaonthatnag3510]

This was the low-sodium sugar-free Prince with less calories. Good for diabetics. 😔

[@lord_cobi]

Who cares about rich people

[@foxonrunspotoneverywhere795]

Elite Soulfly Look a like? Really? What makes you think so?

[@bertrandanthonykinsey2928]

He faked his death

[@lord_cobi]

@@onlyplayaseattacoswiththei9433 you're the goofy you people only care for somebody that's rich and entertains u you're another idolizing brainwashed puppet also he only had like 5 OK songs lol

[@doubles7533]

Glad this showed up in 2019 just in case anyone forgot how awesome Prince was

[@joannab.763]

So glad!!! 💜

[@Jenny_Lee_]

I could never ever forget how awesome Prince is! This is really funny. 💜💜

[@-----hk6jj]

Well said

[@lonironi3754]

NEVER. HE can’t hide is walk.

[@dougfredricks2017]

Minneapolis Genius

[@db302003]

He's so funny, love his sense of humor. RIP sweet Prince.

[@lateshiachilds3640]

I know right I wish I could have met him I have a sense of humor too I could have played a prank on him.

[@katestrello7600]

db302003 under the cherry moon really showcases his funny side everyone should watch it

[@annmariesabatino5894]

db302003 ..hi..db..u..are..right..did..u..see.him..on..the..today.show..in. 1997it..was.great.

[@craigprice1598]

@@katestrello7600 , I thought it was just me..

[@kaiharris9675]

Doves cry

[@kaytosg-bodywhips5804]

Bryant looked like he was holding back tears and enjoyed seeing prince

[@kenrickeason]

You mean Malcolm X was holding back tears and enjoying seeing the Artist..

[@thedoggamer_yt7878]

I wish Prince was still alive man! I miss him😭😔

[@NellieKAdaba]

I feel the same, I grew up with his music in the 90s.

[@KeithsTVHD1]

me 2 and the 80s

[@standaman1963]

Same here.

[@parkerxjr]

Great man

[@Thespeedrap]

Me too he MJ and alot of good stars are just leaving us so suddenly.

[@queenempress2541]

It always baffled me when ppl tagged PRINCE as mysterious. He wasn't. He just controlled how deep he will allow ppl in. I believe he was a great judge of character. Those whom he called friend are actually good ppl that he did amazinh things for..Ppl said he didn't do interviews, that's a lie he did hundreds maybe even thousands.. He just didn't allow interviews to do him..

[@hotdiva38]

Hello

[@nupreznz]

That's a great way to put it. He had self control and knew when to go to the next question.

[@sillygoose635]

nah, I disagree with you a bit tbh

[@genius179]

I completely agree, it seems like he was a nice person but very cautious that some people would take his kindness as a weakness

[@moroojsaad3543]

Well said!!!!

[@beckymash]

This was so cute. He's actually extremely handsome in this. The whole look fits him. Loved the suit!

[@aprilwest9852]

beckymash prince could ware anything and look good in it.

[@shenyaet3350]

beckymash Prince is handsome period

[@wutafiasco]

lol i was thinking the whole time “this suit is awful”

[@cynthiacastaneda6687]

Man he was finneee as wine. Tht look is phenomenal on him. RIP GOAT

[@caitlinjane92]

Gumbel's surprised "Get out! Get out!" upon hearing that Prince was in the studio was my favorite part.

[@sleeper600]

This is so sweet. Prince really had a funny sense of humor. It is touching that Prince refers to his then wife who helped him pick out the suit and told him to impersonate Bryant. He really loved that girl.These videos are precious. Sad loss, but great memories.RIP

[@JeannetteP71]

Loved her 20 years ago....as she said herself as time went on....he couldn't stand her

[@Manda8789]

Jeannette Pietropaula that is so not true

[@jennyh444]

Manda Panda Prince banned her from Paisley Park for the rest of his life, and burned everything that reminded him of her. Prince never looked back.....

[@50cents50866]

jenny h That was after the loss of their child. It was heartbreaking for both him and his wife.

[@c.b.jersey7304]

@James Gray Yup, pimpin

[@claudiagarcia939]

Prince was a gift from God that we never fully appreciated

[@starlord3709]

alligators that can eat ppl are gifts from that same god? 🤣

[@claudiagarcia939]

Yes, and?

[@chocolatecity6488]

Speak for yourself!😁

[@fredleeland2464]

I think it's impossible yo fully appreciate him He allowed only certain people to get to know him

[@monilaninetynine3811]

Speak for yourself cuz I always appreciated him to the fullest.

[@314Leothelion31]

It’s rumored that Bryant Gumbel’s laugh is still traveling the universe in search of life.

[@joannab.763]

Lmao

[@OGLD-pi2us]

Rotfl........lol

[@dan747g]

I kno right!??😆😅🤣 That laugh has reached the furthest corners of the universe & bak!☺ Prince could make even Bryant Gumbel look cool😎

[@joannab.763]

@@dan747g LOL

[@GoddessAnjanee]

Yes. Prince was a genius. He was very handsome and extremely talented. Rest in Peace Purple One.

[@Beetwixt_N._Janeen2112]

Known for his sense of humor - Prince was a class act 😅 There'll never be anyone like him; he was one of a kind (and I thank God I got to see him perform live twice in my lifetime) 👏🎤👏🎤

[@joem.8277]

I saw him live once. Can you still feel how mesmerizing Purple Rain was live?

[@davidbrunson8887]

I agree sister

[@Eye2Eye24]

I cried when I heard prince died. Such a sweet person.

[@OmarScruggs]

You kinda late

[@antonio-ko3cx]

Me to

[@csic123]

PinkFishTacos Me, I was stunned when I heard the news. It's ironic in his song Let's Go Crazy he said "Are we gonna let de-elevator break us down? Oh, no. Let's go." But sure enough, he died in an elevator. And when he said elevator, he meant the devil. Not a day goes by I don't listen to Prince's music. RIP Prince Rogers Nelson.

[@whothatniggaonthatnag3510]

This was the low-sodium sugar-free Prince with less calories. Good for diabetics.

[@SaintLSU]

Me too. My wife had to hold me for like a month

[@charlesbattee1411]

Prince was a real Brother....loved his Sisters.....never left his hometown...can go on and on....was on the same playing field as Mike J....

[@michaelfrazia4569]

my favorite ...hands down ever...talk about a deep catalog...your talking pacific ocean deep...love what he was about...didn't suffer fools gladly...helped many taste success.

[@TheEnzyme94]

Ahh Prince! There was only one! Sorely missed!

[@alltheragegeorgepageakatheperv]

Those stories Charlie Murphy said about Prince were so true.

[@kidrobot.]

what stories and how does this video relate? only the story about the basketball game and pancakes was confirmed by the ex drummer

[@unosheem6210]

kidrobot he’s referring to them then obviously 💀

[@kidrobot.]

@@unosheem6210 1- its not obvious 2- "stories'' means more than one just go away 🤔😒🤭

[@unosheem6210]

kidrobot but “those stories “ refers to more than one and any number how about you stop being butthurt

[@kidrobot.]

@@unosheem6210 exactly, more then one. so how did that video explain "more then one" story was true?

[@Ra1276]

Prince really has a big heart...

[@ThisIsJ.Nicole]

This is SO endearing.

[@jameshughes7947]

The coolest cat who ever lived!

[@anoth3rgrl]

even men fangirl when they see Prince cuz everyone loves Prince💜

[@seansartor]

Everyone knew had Prince had sense of HUMOR !!!! 😂😂😂😂

[@WrvrUgoThrUR]

THE. COOLEST. M-EFFER. EVERRRRRRRR!!

[@annettejenkins383]

He looked Sooo adorable-Nice look on him!

[@brandonchristopher9657]

Prince had so many different layers to him I wish people knew that 🤣

[@LifeIsNotorious]

I remember that episode because it was New Year's Day Jan 1997. Bryant's last episode.

[@drewzuhosky6826]

It was Jan. 3, nearly 15 years to the day after he began.

[@sandraandrews9907]

I TOO REMEMBER THIS!! Prince RARELY did interviews, but since Bryant was (and still is) such a fan, I thought that suit was so great!!

[@LifeIsNotorious]

@@drewzuhosky6826 It was New Years day

[@terrencedavis9921]

Thanks for the Intel. I have seen this before but didn't know the date. I want the whole experience. Now I can look for it. Appreciate you!

[@joe.limbus]

@@terrencedavis9921 all you had to do was search for bryant gumbels last day on google or youtube lol

[@A.Light33]

Prince is fine as hell.

[@autumndae5774]

Yessssssss HE IS!

[@mycollegeshirt]

*was

[@FNJ720]

So cute and funny! He was the best!

[@shenyaet3350]

I absolutely love this look on Prince 👑 He looks like a professor 💜

[@jpreddy3665]

He was crazy funny!

[@charlestonwhite6238]

Crazy🤔

[@divineoracle7459]

It didn't matter what Prince wore he made it look good❗❣❗❣💟💜💜👍🤗

[@StanleyRodgers]

Bryant's laugh sounded like Tom Hanks' happy laugh.

[@smilingface4761]

He really looked handsome 😍

[@lexdee523]

I still can't believe my boy is gone. I've been a fan of this man since day 1 when he debut his very 1st album entitled "Prince" I can remember when they back then when they started playing his songs on the airwaves and ppl were like "Who is this dude?" lol. Next thing you knew, you heard his music EVERYwhere from clubs to house parties. It was amazing how ppl took to Prince and his music from the very 1st song and made sure when ever there was a party, Prince music was sure to be in the lineup. R.I.P PRN you are truly an icon and will surely be missed but never ever forgotten 😟😢

[@chillimis1]

+lexdee523 But the first album was "for you"? :)

[@ashpar21]

Actually "PRINCE" is his second album, but i know what you mean, I have it in my CD player in my car now.

[@TralfazConstruction]

Thanks, lex. Takes me waaaaay back to, arguably, simpler and better times.

[@nduncan79]

That was priceless. I miss him.

[@lv41anothr60]

Prince is still the MAN!

[@jaycobheufel782]

I'd thought we'd have prince for alot longer

[@DDELFIERRO]

Jaycob Heufel I was expecting to see him performing for much longer like both James Brown & Little Richard!

[@dianesilva1666]

Simply put and well said 💯

[@hellome8899]

The greatest to have ever done it!!!! RIP Price 👑

[@marylee-anderson8793]

There will never ever be anyone as wonderful as Prince. Legend.

[@Broker205]

The coolest cat to ever grace this Earth with his presence. Miss ya Bro!

[@a.j.madkins9724]

I wish there were more. I truly love and miss this that man; the world’s Greatest Prince.

[@darlacraddock9251]

I wished I could have met him, we truly lost an angel!! RIP PRINCE !

[@csic123]

Darla Craddock Not just an angel. But a legend, an icon, one of the greatest performers of all time and of our generation. There will never be another Prince.

[@jayskywalker5049]

THIS DUDE WAS REALLY LOVED BY EVERYONE ACROSS THE BOARD...I THANK GOD I WAS ALIVE TO WITNESS ALL THE GREATS OF THE 80'S

[@831farmeros2]

Prince we miss you!!! 🙏

[@Akintobi]

Prince Dapped and Gripped up Bryant Gumbel #Classic ☔️☔️☔️☔️☔️☔️☔️☔️☔️☔️

[@garycambridge5513]

Love this man - I bet he had a wicked sense of humour 🤣

[@71sweetspirit]

He was a jokester 💜💜💜💜😁

[@Phillyhippie215]

Prince was the one Gemini celebrity that didn’t go on the deep end and lose his mind. Kept clear of crazy controversies and just lived an authentic genius life.

[@Jaxxon123]

Yep, Geminis can be extra AF.

[@Blauqkween]

Prince was a straight fool. I am enjoying the continued gift of laughter he gives us. RIP KING....😍😍😍😍😍

[@dereklewis4321]

Prince was a true legend.

[@judyt.5702]

I was fine until I heard his voice.Now I'm in tears. Missing You. Rest in Peace sweet Prince.

[@MrCarltonjsmith]

Princes brother handshake with the cool look away was truly all that!

[@shakeandbreak2938]

It was cool to see the lineup that I watched so much as a kid getting ready for school, and seeing Prince smile. Boy, does the world sure miss him.

[@angelafalsetta4309]

How we love you, Prince.....How we love you!!

[@arreyahnicholson6981]

My mom use to listen to him all the time and so did I and I'm 18 now tbh growing up he was always my number 1 crush Prince you were phenomenal always will be God bless you your in Heaven with God now there will never ever be another one of you Prince

[@doriswatson4857]

Prince seemed mysterious to a lot of us,but he was probably just shy.

[@FoxyChariot]

I think PRN had a touch of social anxiety or some kind of Asperger's. That's that air of reserved mystique about him

[@duncandmcgrath6290]

Rey Parker I agree . This man was ridiculously talented but, had a shell that he came out of when he wanted to.

[@KidPoe]

He was probably an introvert. I act like this sometime lol.

[@stms4411]

Yeah and really, whatever was beneath the surface - from garden variety shyness to some formal issue - try to imagine being uncomfortable in some social settings and being sought after (and/or misunderstood) in almost every situation....that shell you’re in.....how could you not retreat further into it? Miss that hyper talented dude!

[@divineoracle7459]

Even if he wasn't shy I'm one of those to believe that we need to learn to mind our own business even if they are part of the public they have a life.

[@studio-flash]

The greatest singer and performer America had in his generation..bar none.

[@ROC14088]

Prince was a genius literally

[@troymanster8077]

Prince = G.O.A.T.

[@sunnyb6089]

so funny I remember the time he asked Prince would he wear his shoes Prince said hell naol.

[@sthunda7132]

I love this...it all seems so genuine.

[@steffiacain2571]

The cut to Prince at :57 always makes me laugh.

[@ToniWellons]

😂

[@A.Light33]

Steffi Acain lol ikr he looks like he’s plotting. Mischievous self😏

[@earthangel6858]

Steffi Acain lol...yes😂

[@prifabbris]

It's impossible not laugh! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@BOOBI123]

That's how old prince was when he died

[@athorpe630]

Prince was a real calm spirit.I loved his personality.

[@dessiejohnson811]

Prince was so cool dude down to earth

[@KnowJustice-KnowPeace]

Y'all caught that handshake🤣💜❤✊🏾

[@madisonbleu5013]

That was funny. Great sense of humor. Truly miss him.

[@whiteroses9485]

Prince looks AWESOME in that suit and glasses.

[@B.Jewels]

Lol 😂..... Bryant is right it looked good on him. Look at him with those glasses🤣👓 adorable !

[@passiongirl]

So sweet you could tell just by looking at him how much he was in love with her his face lit up just hearing her name that was true love sad that God throw in a curve ball in there relationship with their babies

[@leecanash9538]

Awww and its a beautiful thing he was grinning ear to ear big bright smile that's what love does to you and it was natural

[@estherstrategicadvisor749]

God doesn't do evil. We're born with imperfections and into an imperfect world. Miracles are specific and by faith.

[@JeannetteP71]

He couldn't stand ...she said so herself...only people keeping their love alive is her group of flocked "the delusional ones"

[@jennyh444]

Jeannette Pietropaula He banned her from Paisley Park for the rest of his life, and burned everything that reminded him of her.

[@aliciawhite6839]

I remember taping this years ago...STILL HILARIOUS!!! #S.I.P. MR. NELSON!!!💜🎶🎹

[@perri_6]

I love Bryant's reaction. Princeless.

[@rma3_3_3]

Such a fun day ! -Met Prince many years ago on Broadway & let me tell you he's a genuine gentleman ! Sweet & kind & thoughtful without question ! Huge loss ! ♡♡♡

[@gailjackson-chapman7085]

Prince was the best and will always be remembered. S.I.P.🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️

[@whothatniggaonthatnag3510]

Best????? Ummmm. (cough, cough Michael Jackson) (cough)

[@gailjackson-chapman7085]

DonateToMe GetAnHourWithAlex I wasn’t comparing him to MJ. Prince was the best at his mucic

[@tracyleesmith781]

I MISS PRIIINNCCE!!💜😭💜😭

[@MrJT69]

He was the man

[@malakia98]

The walk. 😂

[@musicfan3290]

Didnt know he was so funny. Love it

[@MsVanillaSugar]

Prince was hilarious!! A natural comedic😊

[@tamaramcrae1347]

Prince was one of a kind!💖

[@phillipayoung10]

Classic and authentic!! That's Prince!!!

[@mexoplexjenkins4713]

I'm so jealous of anyone that got to go to any of his live performances let alone got to MEET him in person. SO Awesome.

[@supreme1096]

154 people don't like this video? Must not be fans of Prince. Rest In Paradise Prince

[@ExquisiteKinkyCoils]

Prince was a real one! RIP your Royal Badness💜.

[@BB-lx7wm]

He still had the tags on everything tie suit shirt probably even shoes. I hope that suit goes into PP museum. So many wonderful memories Prince the US had you now the world can see for themselves how you hooked us 💜

[@renataxavier3390]

Aw, man, he was so cute! He looks lovely with that suit and glasses

[@SparkyTakedown]

Prince swag on 100,000 trillion

[@21schange73]

I truly miss Prince and this is one of good things he did.

[@ReeRee2016]

I miss 🤴 Prince ❤️ and his humour.

[@lawrencejames6446]

RIP prince definitely a real one

[@yvetterichard3790]

Luv...luv this man. Prince had a sense of humor that many people didn't know he had. Rest in heaven sweet Prince

[@JoeyLevenson]

He’s so funny!

[@shenyaet3350]

Prince was everything 💜💜💜

[@bigaceboogiewoogie1928]

Some gems can never be replaced

[@tymcnish5674]

1997, back when the world still made sense.

[@DHt8307]

Smoothest cat ever

[@joyceboyd2060]

Rodger looks handsome in that Outfit, and I love his hair like That.

[@ericander2108]

Prince Heart of Gold

[@MisterDarkBro1]

Prince’s swag was Epic 😎💯

[@kitap6447]

My love❤ still can't believe he's not here physically but musically and emotionally HE WILL LIVE 4EVA😪☔💜