November 8, 2017 – In an exclusive interview on NBC News’ “Megyn Kelly TODAY” this Friday, Rachel Jeffs sits down with Megyn Kelly to share her story for the first time on what it was like growing up as the daughter of Warren Jeffs, the self-proclaimed prophet of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (FLDS Church). Jeffs will be live in-studio ahead of the release of her revealing new memoir, “Breaking Free,” and will also discuss what life was like in the FLDS Church and how she was able to escape. The interview will be available on TODAY.com/MegynTODAY following the 9am broadcast on NBC this Friday, November 10.
Additionally, in primetime on Friday at 9pm, “Dateline NBC” will feature a longer sit-down interview with Rachel Jeffs. The one-hour episode, “The Prophet’s Daughter,” will explore her life in polygamy and her escape to freedom with rare photographs and footage of several FLDS compounds, as well as never before seen home videos.
About Megyn Kelly TODAY:
“Megyn Kelly TODAY” airs nationally at 9am ET following “TODAY.” The one-hour morning program features newsmaker exclusives, interviews with high profile personalities and celebrities, inspiring stories of people doing extraordinary things, topical news stories and controversial issues that explore different points of view. The show is presented in front of a live studio audience, and is designed to enrich, inspire and enlighten viewers while inviting them to be part of the conversation. Jackie Levin is the executive producer.
About Dateline:
“Dateline” is the longest-running series in NBC primetime history. In its 26th season, Dateline is anchored by Lester Holt and features correspondents Andrea Canning, Josh Mankiewicz, Keith Morrison and Dennis Murphy. Airing Fridays at 9pm ET/8pm CT, “Dateline” reaches more than 20 million people every week through its broadcast, and millions more through its social media platforms. David Corvo is the senior executive producer, and Liz Cole is the executive producer. Follow “Dateline” on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Dana Klinghoffer
NBC News
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