Mark Traub, a longtime former senior stage manager and director of NBC's The Today Show for three decades, has passed away at age 64 after losing a lengthy battle with leukemia. Many who watched The Today Show when Mark Traub was an active stage manager didn't know his face, but, they remembered him for his infectious laugh from behind the cameras. He was often recognized for his booming laugh that could be heard in the background during silly moments on TODAY over the years. Mark retired in January 2019 after nearly 40 years with NBC. During his NBC career, Traub worked on soap operas, sports and "Saturday Night Live" in addition to TODAY. He loved travel, books, movies and cheering for the New York Yankees and the New York Giants.
Traub was a devoted husband to Lisa, his college sweetheart and wife of 33 years.
Traub was a devoted husband to Lisa, his college sweetheart and wife of 33 years.
Mark Traub, a longtime former senior stage manager and director of NBC's The Today Show for three decades, has passed away at age 64 after losing a lengthy battle with leukemia. Many who watched The Today Show when Mark Traub was an active stage manager didn't know his face, but, they remembered him for his infectious laugh from behind the cameras. He was often recognized for his booming laugh that could be heard in the background during silly moments on TODAY over the years. Mark retired in January 2019 after nearly 40 years with NBC. During his NBC career, Traub worked on soap operas, sports and "Saturday Night Live" in addition to TODAY. He loved travel, books, movies and cheering for the New York Yankees and the New York Giants.
Traub was a devoted husband to Lisa, his college sweetheart and wife of 33 years.
Traub was a devoted husband to Lisa, his college sweetheart and wife of 33 years.
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