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Lauer Meets Older Self: Abe

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(Newser) – Matt Lauer took some ribbing this week when Today co-host Meredith Vieira unveiled side-by-side photos of him and Abe Vigoda to demonstrate what he'll look like in old age. Vigoda got the last laugh today in a light-hearted appearance on the show, People reports. Vigoda, 87, says he has a grandson who looks like Lauer, and he even took time to debunk those stubborn rumors that he is, in fact, dead. To the contrary, he just did a voice-over for a commercial that will air during the Super Bowl. "I play death," he said.

Actor Abe Vigoda attends the Friars Club Roast of who but
Actor Abe Vigoda attends the Friars Club Roast of who but "Today Show" host Matt Lauer.   (AP Photo)
Matt Lauer.
Matt Lauer.   (AP Photo)
Meredith Vieira, left, and Matt Lauer, co-hosts of the NBC
Meredith Vieira, left, and Matt Lauer, co-hosts of the NBC "Today."   (AP Photo)
Is Elmo Matt Lauer's younger self?
Is Elmo Matt Lauer's younger self?   (AP Photo)
Matt Lauer says he'd be happy to look like Abe Vigoda in a few decades.
Matt Lauer says he'd be happy to look like Abe Vigoda in a few decades.   (Getty)
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Mad
Jan 23, 09 9:30 PM CST
Abe Vigoda plays "Death" -The irony is KILLING me! LOL Reply
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riffran
Jan 25, 09 1:13 AM CST
Yall leave Abe alone..lol.....I am having Barney Miller flashbacks right now....fish......lol Reply
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