As she prepares to return to the “Today” show, Savannah Guthrie has taped an interview with Hoda Kotb, her longtime friend and colleague.

Today's Craig Melvin did not hold back while discussing the person responsible for kidnapping Savannah Guthrie 's mother, Nancy Guthrie.

"It's gut-wrenching to watch someone you love so much be, still post–50 days of this tragic event, in this tortured limbo state," he said.