Cruise, who was famously roasted by bloggers and other pundits after a 2005 interview with Lauer in which he called the anchor glib, had the house in stitches. The actor began by recounting a faux conversation he had with Lauer before his now-famous couch-jumping appearance on the Oprah Winfrey Show. Matt gave me some advice: When people come on my show, I dont want them talking about their dopey movie. Tom, dont be glib. You are in love. Talk about (Katie). People will love you for it, Cruise said.
The actor also recounted a golf outing Lauer had with O.J. Simpson. Matt said to O.J., If people have your memorabilia, go back and get the (stuff) back. People will love you for it.
Cruise later dragged NBC chief Jeff Zucker into the joke, saying that Lauer told Zucker, Jay Lenos contract is up. Why dont you let him go while everyone still thinks hes funny. People will love you for it.
As Cruise closed by saying Lose my number you glib putz. Lauer embraced the actor and asked, Hey, can you stay? Can someone find Tom a booster seat.
Al Roker, the master of ceremonies for the surprise roast, quickly responded that Cruise couldnt stay because his spaceship was waiting outside.