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NBC's David Gregory is my (funky) new hero

Dec 21, 2007, 03:06 PM | by Simon Vozick-Levinson

Categories: Morning Madness, Music, PopWatch Petition, Television

Say you're hanging around in your office at, oh, 7:30 a.m., and you look up to notice that the one and only Mary J. Blige is like three feet away from you, going to town on her new jam "Just Fine" with a full band and a pair of sassy backup singers. What are you gonna do? Stand there silently and focus on your work? No way! If you're someone who I respect in any way as a human being, you're gonna groove at least a little tiny bit. NBC White House correspondent David Gregory certainly did when he found himself in this very situation during yesterday morning's Today Show:

And yet some curmudgeonly people are getting on Gregory's case! The Huffington Post is all, "David Gregory Sets White People Back 60 Years" and "Watch him bust an awkward and uncomfortable move." I beg to differ: The hands-in-the-air shimmying move that Gregory busted is nothing if not indubitably comfortable. The HuffPo crew also accuses Gregory of getting down to a Chris Brown tune last summer — which, of course, he did (check him out around 3:08) — as if they never so much as bobbed their head to "Run It"?!

Full disclosure: I might have a slight bias in this matter, as a dorky white journalist who will totally dance to some Mary J (or Chris Brown) given the opportunity. But I hereby call for a formal apology to David Gregory by anyone who slighted his spontaneous dancing. And I so hope that he finds a way to work those moves into the next White House press conference. Don't you, P-Dubs?


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tressie Sun, Jun 8, 2008 at 11:01 PM EST

coming from a sister with enough rthythm for TWO people, I certify David Gregory as OFFICIAL!!! LOL LOVE it!

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Kpudin Fri, Feb 1, 2008 at 04:54 AM EST

D.G.-Ole Boy is cool! Has rhythm, seems real, joy to watch, aint no shame in his game. He comes off Down to Earth. Shake it up Dick.

Carolyn Sat, Jan 19, 2008 at 11:08 PM EST

David Gregory worked it! We loved his smooth moves! There was NOTHING wrong with his moves....

Rev. darren Ferguson Mon, Dec 31, 2007 at 09:58 AM EST

For all you curmudgeons out there-- DG's dancing lookied quite comfportable to me... As a preacher , I might have bust a move if I was there -- and would have been hard pressed to be a smooth as Mr. Gregory. For all of you non-dancing folks -- get saome joy in your life -- rent "Hitch" with Will Smith and take the dancing lesson he gave Kevin James. Trust me, it won't set you back 60 years!!!

Rev. darren Ferguson Mon, Dec 31, 2007 at 09:58 AM EST

For all you curmudgeons out there-- DG's dancing lookied quite comfportable to me... As a preacher , I might have bust a move if I was there -- and would have been hard pressed to be a smooth as Mr. Gregory. For all of you non-dancing folks -- get saome joy in your life -- rent "Hitch" with Will Smith and take the dancing lesson he gave Kevin James. Trust me, it won't set you back 60 years!!!

Wed, Dec 26, 2007 at 11:32 PM EST

Ever heard the NPR show 'On the Media'. It would be so much better if more people in the media seemed to be having this much fun.

Christine Wed, Dec 26, 2007 at 04:10 PM EST

I think David Gregory is the best. I bet Lester would have busted out up there too.

idigress Wed, Dec 26, 2007 at 01:09 PM EST

I saw this when it aired and ran it back on the TiVo at least 5 times! This was the best!

willow Tue, Dec 25, 2007 at 08:06 AM EST

That totally made my day!
First of all, he was NOT bad at all, second..what is wrong with having fun!!
More people should be like that!

akaldy Mon, Dec 24, 2007 at 08:56 PM EST

After dealing with all the GB Bull at the White House everyday he has to let his hair down sometime. I think his dancing is "Just Fine"

snee Mon, Dec 24, 2007 at 08:51 PM EST

kick it, d.g.!

Martha Mon, Dec 24, 2007 at 10:38 AM EST

Hey, Arianna & Co, get off DG's case! He looked pretty smooth dancing up there. He's got some nice moves for an old white guy.

trenee Mon, Dec 24, 2007 at 01:35 AM EST

loved every second of it. he clearly was having a good time...and who wouldn't when it's a "happy" mary j song?!

Kiley Sun, Dec 23, 2007 at 10:24 PM EST

To procrastinator: Beter than Mary? I don't think so. At any rate:
GO D-G GO D-G GO!

Liz Sun, Dec 23, 2007 at 09:24 PM EST

Geeeez killjoys, he's enjoying himself-as he should! His moves aren't too shabby either!

bdog Sat, Dec 22, 2007 at 08:40 PM EST

David Gregory is an ass-check his inappropriate hosting with MC Karl Rove last year, it's on Youtube

Stef327 Sat, Dec 22, 2007 at 08:34 PM EST

I just wish he was at my office holiday party. He dances better than any of those guys could ever dream of doing. Go DG, go!

skeletorinyourcloset Sat, Dec 22, 2007 at 08:30 PM EST

OUTRAGEOUS, AND SCANDALOUS!!!...really, he dances better than I do!!

Cindy Sat, Dec 22, 2007 at 06:56 PM EST

He danced better than Obama did on the Ellen show. That was horrible dancing. DG tore it up!

Amy Sat, Dec 22, 2007 at 06:16 PM EST

Yay for dancing!

Vicki Sat, Dec 22, 2007 at 05:51 PM EST

D. Gregory has great moves. I would like to dance with a guy who has that much style. Looks like he is having a great time.

Jdiva Sat, Dec 22, 2007 at 05:40 PM EST

He was just dancing... for goodness sakes!! He grew up in L.A around Blacks and Latinos...
Again...he was just dancing. Some people think that he created a national incident.NOT. He's got a kind of a house groove to his dancing, like he dances to house music a lot too.

junior Sat, Dec 22, 2007 at 03:22 PM EST

David Gregory dancing is nothing new, trust me. He danced for Chris Brown, he danced for I think Hilary Duff or some other Disney singer before. I'm just mad you didn't publish my favorite DG quote that he said after everyone criticized him for dancing during Chris Brown's performance. The interviewer asked something like "Do you think people won't take you seriously if they see you dancing?" and he responded "I'm serious about the news and I'm serious about dancing." Love me some DG!

Leigh Sat, Dec 22, 2007 at 11:56 AM EST

That's awesome! Good for him! Why criticize somebody clearly enjoying himself and not hurting anybody?

Jenna Von Oy Sat, Dec 22, 2007 at 10:40 AM EST

Doesn't matter if you're white or black, let's get crunk 'cos Mary's back!

procrastinator Sat, Dec 22, 2007 at 08:57 AM EST

that is not "white man" dancing - that's dancing. don't hate 'cause he can dance better than Mary J. And the Chris Brown performance was even more serious. Dude is awesome. I agree with the other poste who commented on his looks -- I just thought he was homely monkey faced guy but now I'm a fan. Would love love love to go clubbin' with him.

procrastinator Sat, Dec 22, 2007 at 08:57 AM EST

that is not "white man" dancing - that's dancing. don't hate 'cause he can dance better than Mary J. And the Chris Brown performance was even more serious. Dude is awesome. I agree with the other poste who commented on his looks -- I just thought he was homely monkey faced guy but now I'm a fan. Would love love love to go clubbin' with him.

Lala Sat, Dec 22, 2007 at 01:49 AM EST

DG just became my new favorite part of the Today show! LOVE IT!!

Mich Fri, Dec 21, 2007 at 10:17 PM EST

Dancing or not, David Gregory is awesome. If only he could replace Meredith, and I could start every morning with both him and Lauer!

mkatti Fri, Dec 21, 2007 at 09:25 PM EST

Boys just want to have fun. The Huffie people need to get a clue.

Maria Fri, Dec 21, 2007 at 08:34 PM EST

So the HuffPo has NEVER seen Tom Cruise dance? Because that is a crime if there ever was one for "White Man Dancing." PAINFUL to watch.

Sina Fri, Dec 21, 2007 at 08:25 PM EST

That was some of the best dancing I have seen from a non performing person in daytime tv. He had the beat and I LOVED when he turned around dancing. He has a fan in me! Anyone who is hating is just mad they can't dance.

whimsey Fri, Dec 21, 2007 at 07:41 PM EST

I never though Mr. Gregory was the best looking guy, kind of a monkey face, when covered the White House beat. But since he has been on the Today Show, I have found him to be a very funny, self deprecating gentleman - than can clearly shake his arse with the best of the. Carry on Mr. Gregory, carry on.

td Fri, Dec 21, 2007 at 07:38 PM EST

I totally have a white boy crush! I was already lovin' DG for the way he went after Hillary Clinton this week...and then he totally worked it on the dance floor. He looked like he was thinking, "Mary is my girl! This is my jam!" Love him!

bluegirl Fri, Dec 21, 2007 at 07:22 PM EST

dude totally rocked!
i think it's great to see someone enjoying music, it doesn't matter who they are or what type of music it is. it's even better when it breaks stereotypes.
he was enjoying himself and he had more rhythm than most average people.

monica Fri, Dec 21, 2007 at 07:03 PM EST

as a black/hispanic person, i have to say that that's the best non-professionally trained white dancing i've ever seen and he should give lessons to all of his friends. and on a side note: why the hell did they air that? do they not have any respect for our country's politicians? lol

bonnylass Fri, Dec 21, 2007 at 06:49 PM EST

DG rocks! You have to be a seriously miserable person to be offended by that. I'm glad we all seem to be in agreement.

Calvin Fri, Dec 21, 2007 at 06:38 PM EST

THAT was awesome. My week has been made. Keep it up D.G.!!!!

Kerry Fri, Dec 21, 2007 at 06:19 PM EST

Honestly, Simon, you're my new Slezak. You are to hip hop and R&B what Slezak is to Ugly Betty. You crack me up.

And, I think inadvertent public dancing is totally acceptable. I myself busted a move from JT's "My Love" video at the bus stop this february. I got some funny looks, but sometimes you just can't help yourself.

B Ro Fri, Dec 21, 2007 at 05:56 PM EST

This totally justifies my crush on D.G. If only Anderson Cooper got up and shook his thang every once in awhile.

Jen Fri, Dec 21, 2007 at 05:36 PM EST

I'm with Dana J. on this one - ain't no shame in his game! Clearly the man knows how to have a good time, and that's a lesson we all need to learn around this time of year. :-)

Jyoti Fri, Dec 21, 2007 at 05:35 PM EST

Oh screw the Huffington Post, he was totally grooving and completely in rhythm. Are they so old, pathetic and out of it that they can't see obvious rhythm? I was expecting to see some variation of the Elaine Dance from Seinfeld but color me surprised to see DG actually busting some sharp moves.

Good for you DG. Like someone else said, keep dancing like nobody's watching.

MK Fri, Dec 21, 2007 at 05:26 PM EST

I'm not white, or a guy--and I thought David Gregory rocked it! The man had moves! Can't wait to see his next performance!

Jelana Fri, Dec 21, 2007 at 05:20 PM EST

Saw it live -- I thought he was pretty bland before then, but then he got all jiggy with it. Very fun. I only hope he doesn't have teenage kids.

La La Love You Fri, Dec 21, 2007 at 05:01 PM EST

>>I'm just happy to see a middle aged white guy who's comfortable enough in himself to dance when sober. <<

Are we're sure about the sober part? ;)

He's having fun and the folks at the HuffPo need a big old "Lighten up, Francis". You shake that groove thing, DG!

Cleo Fri, Dec 21, 2007 at 04:57 PM EST

Love it!!! Dance like nobody's watchin'!! Personally, I got no respect for anyone who doesn't groove every now & then. Rock-On Bro! Rock-On! By the way, is MJ Blige kickin' some major tail or what? She makes me so proud of the all-mighty uterus! Go girl!!!

skye Fri, Dec 21, 2007 at 04:26 PM EST

aww, thats so cute! Those old-heads need to stop hatin! I liked his little turn-around thing :)

KG Fri, Dec 21, 2007 at 04:26 PM EST

He was WORKING it! I would totally get down with him in a club but something tells me from that first twirl that I would be the only female in said club if you catch my meaning...

Jakeem Fri, Dec 21, 2007 at 04:18 PM EST

At least he's not as stiff as a certain someone he covers in his regular job!

boredinbklyn Fri, Dec 21, 2007 at 03:56 PM EST

I think he looks like he's having fun, and he's on beat which is a major plus!.....however that song is atrocious!

Shirley Fri, Dec 21, 2007 at 03:56 PM EST

I just became his fan!!!

Sms Fri, Dec 21, 2007 at 03:52 PM EST

pretty fly for a white guy!

Emoney Fri, Dec 21, 2007 at 03:27 PM EST

Shake it, D.G.! And honestly, he wasn't bad at all. Anyway, it's a morning show, people need a pleasant wakeup.

Jennie Fri, Dec 21, 2007 at 03:22 PM EST

David Gregory always grooves during the musical guests, which is great! Why shouldn't a journalist show some personality and express himself? As much as I love Matt Lauer, you'd never see him strut his stuff.

Fri, Dec 21, 2007 at 03:20 PM EST

I'm just happy to see a middle aged white guy who's comfortable enough in himself to dance when sober. And frankly, dance pretty well--he was on beat and having a great time! Who freakin' cares? Too many people are worried about what others think, and they miss out on expressing joy. The world would be a better place if more people just danced when they felt like it.

Andie Fri, Dec 21, 2007 at 03:16 PM EST

I've seen way worse "white-man-dancing" than that.

Dana J Fri, Dec 21, 2007 at 03:15 PM EST

All I can say is David Gregory has no shame in his game! Let him get his groove on...this world would be a whole lot better if more people did that! Play on playa!!


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