The 'NBC Nightly News' anchor's dog, Lucy, couldn't contain her joy when he returned home after 2 1/2 weeks at the Tokyo Olympics.
The newsman described Lucy, then just 2 1/2 years old, as"the most loving, sweet dog I have ever had.
"he encouraged Lucy to show viewers how clever she was by asking her to give hugs, play fetch and perform other adorable tricks.Lester added — perhaps unsurprisingly — that Lucy always gives him a special greeting when he arrives home at the end of his day."It's nice to be loved like that," he added.
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