Today (U.S. TV program) debuted, it was seen live only in the Eastern and Central time zones, broadcasting for three hours each morning but seen for only two hours in each time zone. Since 1958, "Today" has been tape-delayed for the five other U.S. time zones (Central, Mountain, Pacific, Alaska and Hawaii–Aleutian). Partly to accommodate host Dave Garroway's declining health, the program ceased live broadcasts in the summer of 1958, opting instead to broadcast an edition taped the previous afternoon. The experiment, which drew criticism from many sides, ended when John Chancellor replaced Garroway in July 1961. "Today" was a two-hour program for many
Christian Standard Restoration Movement. Towards the end of the 20th century competition from other forms of media and "the increasing secularization of the culture" has reduced the relative influence of the "Standard". In 2015, Standard Publishing's parent company New Mountain Learning sold its Bible lesson commentary series, Sunday school curriculum and other church resources to David C. Cook. "Christian Standard" and "The Lookout" remained and the company was renamed Christian Standard Media. Christian Standard Media was sold to The Solomon Foundation in 2017. Christian Standard The Christian Standard is a religious periodical associated with the Restoration Movement that was established in 1866.