Ted Koppel is the host of Nightline and interviews Morrie after hearing his thoughts of being more open during death. At first, Morrie is apprehensive about Koppel and conducts a short interview with him beforehand, but they quickly become aquainted after their first show. They complete three Nightline episodes, and this helps Morire spread his message across the nation. Without Koppel, Morrie would not have been able to teach others his messages, or even have Tuesdays with Morrie, as Koppel's first interview is what caught Mitch Albom's eye and reminded him of his old professor.