'Today' and 'GMA' cancel Halloween shows

(USA TODAY) Halloween is always big on the morning TV shows. But Sandy has ruined that fun.

BothTodayandGood Morning Americaare canceling their annual extravaganzas to focus on post-storm coverage.

Today's Halloween show on the plaza has been nixed "given the sensitivity of this storm,"NBC says.

GMAhad been planning aGhoul Morning America"epic super-party in Times Scare," according to a release sent out last week. TheGMAteam - George Stephanopoulos, Josh Elliott, Sam Champion and Lara Spencer - was going to be transformed, and the party was to include a 300-pound jack-o'-lantern, a massive candy sculpture, dogs in costume, wacky contests and witches' brew.

ButGMAsaid in a statement this morning: "Due to Hurricane Sandy,GMA's Halloween show is canceled for tomorrow. GMA will continue to provide comprehensive coverage and report on the latest on those millions affected by the devastating storm."

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