Apple's Big Move In Streaming: A New Drama Inspired By Morning TV Wars

Listen up, folks. Apple's decided to throw a whole lot of cash into original streaming content, and one of their latest projects is a drama featuring none other than Steve Carell. Now, here's the kicker: this show has already snagged two major A-list stars—Jennifer Aniston from Friends and Reese Witherspoon from Big Little Lies. The series is set in the high-stakes world of morning television, think Today or Good Morning America, and it's based on Brian Stelter's non-fiction book, Top of the Morning. It’s like a behind-the-scenes drama that dives deep into the cutthroat world of morning TV.

What's the Show About?

So, what exactly can we expect from this series? Well, it's going to be a fictionalized take on the intense personalities, hidden agendas, and, let's be honest, the backstabbing that happens in the world of morning television. It's the kind of drama that makes you think, "Wow, it's just as dramatic as the shows they're reporting on!" The book, Top of the Morning, gives us a peek into the real-life drama, like when Ann Curry was removed from Today after being named co-host. It's the kind of story that's so wild, it has to be true.

The Inside Story: Operation Bambi

Let me take you back to January 2012, when Brian Stelter told Huffington Post Live about a plan that was so intricate, it was jokingly called "Operation Bambi." The plan was all about renewing Matt Lauer's contract to ensure he stayed at Today, then removing Ann Curry and replacing her with Savannah Guthrie. Ann had no idea about this for months, which makes the whole thing so strange. Brian explained, "Looking back, we can understand why she was so emotional that day [she announced she was leaving]. They really tried to choreograph it in such a way that she would be able to exit gracefully, but it didn't quite go as planned." It’s a story that’s as dramatic as any scripted show.

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Now, think about this: Ann Curry had waited 15 years for the job of co-host. Brian Stelter points out, "It was her dream job, and I think part of why Today was so wounded by the whole thing is that so many viewers could relate to that. We’ve all waited for a dream job at one time or another. We’ve all waited for our turn." It’s the kind of story that resonates with anyone who’s ever had their heart set on something and then had it snatched away. Sounds pretty dramatic to us, and the type of thing that could easily be adapted into a scripted show.

What Can We Expect from the Book?