captions paid for by nbc-universal television ♪ hey i just met you right left cross down. >> it's thirst-day thursday, everybody. it's august something, i think it's the 23rd. >> yes, it's the 23rd. >> i can't keep track of anything these days. >> carly rae jepsen was rocking it outside. she had the young people, the old people. >> she is adorable. >> she is so cute. her fan base with, someone said,

are you embarrassed that you know every word? and ai wasn't. how about that? i wasn't embarrassed at all. >> no. >> you know what? it's never a bad time to resurrect one of our favorite videos of us. >> let's take a look. >> you can't get enough of your own legs. >> let's see what we've got going on. >> look at yours. look at the artistry of hoda's legs. >> mine's the longer ones. the darker ones. >> remember we decided to do that like five seconds before? >> there was so much spanx action going on. it was humiliating. look at you. we couldn't get off. we're old. >> ait's thirst-day thursday. >> hey, that was a thirst-day thursday, too. >> that was fun. >> guess who is with us today. >> we have some hot men, hot men with us today. >> one of them is at the news desk.

>> let's take a look at him. >> who's at the news desk with a martini? >> his name is andrew. >> andrew goldman, writer for the "new york times" magazine. he's going to be following us around for, how long, andrew? >> several years. >> oh, we'll be sure to keep you in martinis, my friend. >> thank you. >> that is the drink of your choice? >> this is my -- i have not had a martini at 10:00 a.m. since i was probably 39. >> well, we are glad to accommodate. >> yes, we'll keep him coming. i want you to be nice to me he's writing a piece about "scandalous" for "the new york times" magazine. i'm very excited. >> we also have ryan lochte in the house. he has lots to tell us about. >> you think? >> he was with harry. i don't think he was in the room, but he was there. >> he was in the pool at one point with a pink bikini bathing suit, speedo. >> maybe there's something he wants to tell us. we'll get it out of him. this is nbc news.

and his friend brendan hanson. and we've got our guys tell all. we've got nothing but hot guys here today, hodi. >> speaking of hot guys, let's talk about harry one second. >> she is crazy about him. >> i love him, okay? i'm not offended. i don't think it's terrible. here's the thing. a lot of the british tabloids, you know they are relentless. they put pictures up. they do anything. >> they sometimes get in so much trouble they have to close one of their newspapers down. >> in this case the royals asked them or told them you cannot print these pictures because of privacy issues. it was in a private room, et cetera, et cetera. and the papers did not print the pictures, but they did something else. they reenacted them with some of their employees. >> so that guy is taking it for the team, right? >> he sure is. >> i have mixed emotions about this. i think it's not very journalistic. you think it's awesome because you have no standards about anything. >> i'm just saying that's clever.

>> for the "national enquirer" or "the star," it is. is the "sun" like a tabloid? here is some truth. you'll take your harry any way you can get it. am i wrong? >> no, you're not wrong. okay? >> i feel that way about another man in my life. >> who. >> he had a little privacy issue yesterday, too. here he is. bambino was here yesterday. even dogs want their dignity, doggone it. >> he looked happy. so you were at a widi inweddingu had some information. >> why can't i stay out of trouble? i was just a guest at the wedding in boston of my -- actually, she is my granddaughter by marriage. beautiful, beautiful kyle kenne kennedy. i told you all about it. she married a lovely guy named liam kirk. because it was a kennedy wedding, connor kennedy was invited to the wedding. ff he's the one dating taylor

swift. >> he is dating taylor swift. we knew from the papers they were all in hyannisport. even cassidy said, i wonder if taylor will be here, mommy. i said, all the invitations went out a long time ago, before they started dating, so i said, i don't think so, honey. anyway, the truth is because i was there, vicki, frank's daughter's account of what happened in boston is accurate. she said to me as it was happening, i'm not happy about this. i said what happened? she told me. that connor had e-mailed her or texted her like an hour before and said -- see, here's the thing. he had not rsvp'd so she didn't know if he was coming or not. he got in touch with her an hour earlier and said can i bring my girlfriend? a beautiful sit-down dinner that had been planned for months. she said very nicely, please do not come, you know. >> guess what? >> guess what? >> she came anyway.

>> and look what the papers say. >> well, this is today's "new york post." >> for legal reasons we'll show you which one it's in. >> we have to show you the actual article which is this one. >> "she needs a swift kick in the [ bleep ]." >> because they asked her to leave twice. >> twice. >> did she? >> i thought she did. i was out in the hallway and i saw -- she was waiting, standing around, an he came out and took her by the hand and they left. so i didn't know there was any drama going on at the time until i spoke to vicki. i'm not sure she didn't know she wasn't invited. >> sure. i can sort of see because, when taylor swift walks into your wedding, she gets all the attention and you're chopped liver. >> it was the bride's day. that was vicki's other concern. this is my daughter's day. if he had done the right thing originally and rsvpade a rsvp'd may i? then i think vicki would have graciously said, yes, you may. >> here's the thing.

a lot of people don't rsvp. >> do you know what rsvp stands for? >> respond sil vous plait. >> sort of. >> kind of. here's the thing, a lot of people i'm not great at rsvp'ing. >> you're not great at it? you don't do it. >> well -- okay. but i usually call or send an e-mail, tammy. >> after you get sent four e-mails to remind you that you have not e-mailed someone. >> i'm busy. >> she said, i'm too busy and too important to do that stuff. >> i'm very busy and important. you know what i mean. >> that means i'm busier and more important than you. >> no, i didn't mean that. >> i know you don't. we want to hear your thoughts. >> rsvp'ing. should you? the answer is yes, you should. >> here is a great song you're going to love. >> oh, darn, it's thursday. >> i want to bring you back to the '80s. who doesn't love the '80s? there is a song by -- you guys

remember lisa lisa cult jam? there is a song called "lost in emotion." crank it loudly because this is a great tune. ♪ oh why ♪ lost in emotion >> it almost sounds a little '60s. >> maybe a little. ♪ baby i'm lost in emotion ♪ telling you things ♪ you really shouldn't know oh baby i'm lost in emotion ♪ baby ♪ wherever we'll be ♪ que serra que sera ♪ >> two sips of a martini loosens that guy up. you are a cheap date, andrew. ♪ lost in emotion

>> if you see the video, it is so '80s. you know when you've got the high top and the sides? she looks like a cross between michael and janet jackson together. it's such a great video. que sera que sera ♪ >> which was done better by doris day back in the '50s. >> please don't -- >> sorry, hoda. i'm going to bring in my version of que sera que sera with doris day. she could be watching from carmel right now. >> i love her. don't upset lisa lisa cult jam. >> is it okay or not okay for artists to sell songs for commercials? >> kathie lee says, you own it, do with it what you please. >> hello, it's america. we have some rights left. hoda said i'll take the song and my harry any way i can get it. >> you added in harry. we are drinking a delicious wine. >> yes. it is delicious.

in honor of the 30th anniversary of newman's own. it's a chardonnay, retails for just about $10, $9.99. newman's own. >> it's good. >> i remember when he started this for the hole in the wall gang up in the westport area. it's the 30th anniversary this year. paul was among the very, very first ever to start a business particularly so that he could put every penny of the profits into a charity he cared about. >> that's great. >> he loved his hole in the wall gang. they're all over the world now. >> really? >> yeah. they're in ireland. >> delicious. >> this is delicious. okay, what's cool in the pool, baby? >> you know what's cool in the pool, baby. ryan lochte and brendan hanson. >> the two of them. our ed wattson is back and our makeover team with a brand-new look. i've been taking the product for about a year. and, after taking 5-hour energy, i feel more energized.

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superstar swimmers ryan lochte and brendan hansen have a lot to celebrate these days. we're not talking vegas. they both took home gold in london and have 17 olympic medals. >> these guys gave us a reason to tune in before and after the races. they've been enjoying a victory lap these days. they are with us right now. ryan lochte, brendan hansen. >> living very different kinds of lives. very good to see you guys. first athletes we had on post olympics not wearing your medals. at a certain point is it like not wearing white after labor day? is it gross? >> i don't know. they're pretty heavy to wear all the time. >> because you have so many. >> this guy though, he may not be sporting it, but where is it? >> it's in my back pocket. >> keeping it close to home. >> if i can get it out. there you go. >> you almost didn't make it because your wife had to talk you into it. >> she did. i think she wanted to go to london. only way i was going to get her there was by doing the olympics. >> we were cheering for you at the olympic games. we came back and you have been on the fast train, haven't you

since you've been back. >> i have. >> we saw you in vegas. >> oh. >> we saw aa lot of you in vegas. >> what was going on there? we are hearing bits and pieces. >> what part? >> the raunchiest part. >> that's what the english call it, their bits and pieces. >> talking about the prince harry part? >> harry. >> you know what? we were at the same pool party. we were just enjoying it. his people came over to my table and said, hey, you want to meet prince harry? i was like, by all means. i went over there. he said -- i was still in my clothes will and everything. hey, you want to go in and race me? i was like, this is a once in a lifetime. i took off my shirt and we jumped in and we just raced. >> what's he like? >> who won? did you let the prince win? >> first thing i said, are you sure you want to lose? >> that was diplomatic. what did he say?

>> he was like, yeah, come on. let's go. he's an actual pretty good swimmer. >> we've seen him now completely naked. we know he's in great shape. >> what did you think when those pictures came out? >> i was kind of shocked that people would actually take those kind of photos of him. >> you weren't there in the room? >> oh, i was not there. after the whole swimming thing -- >> are you sure? tell us, were you there? >> no. i promise. >> were you invited to go there? >> no. >> was it on the very same night? >> it was. i think so. >> you better get your story straight before you come on nbc news, get your story straight. >> i've got your back. >> it sounds like you guys did have a good time. you've got a lot going on. you're talking about maybe doing "the bachelor." have you made a decision on that yet? >> i have a lot of talk shows coming to me, a lot of acting gigs. i'm up for anything. if that came across me, i'd definitely talk to my family. because they're everything to me so i want to cross that with them and see what happens. >> do you feel like you have to be selective?

because you are -- kind of you are on top here and this is like your moment in the sun. do you feel like you have to say, i have to be very careful about what i pick? >> i do. foremost, i'm going for another four years. i'm going to rio. first thing is my swimming. and then -- but i have such a good background that i can do all these little acting gigs. >> was it fun to do "90210"? i've been around a long time. >> "901" is like alaska. >> we can swim in front of millions of people. but getting up in front of a camera and memorizing lines. >> it's a whole other thing. >> brendan has big news of your own. >> a baby on the way. >> congratulations, your first? >> yeah, it is. we're having a girl. >> a girl. good. congratulations. >> i'm going to keep her as far away from ryan lochte as possible. >> actually, keep her away from harry. >> that's wonderful. >> are you looking forward to being a dad? >> i am.

it's a new challenge. definitely one i'm excited about. i think there are parallels going trying for the olympics and potentially being a dad. it's exciting. >> your dreams do change when those little ones arrive. god bless. >> we are excited for both of you. >> stay out of trouble, all right? >> of course. >> okay. always. >> notice she didn't ask me. >> exactly. >> great to see you both. congratulations. >> thanks, sweetie. do you wonder what your man is really thinking? >> no. >> ryan is going to stick around and he's going to join our man panel. i guess our guys panel. >> guys tell all. and we're going to find out about two lucky ladies' makeovers. but first these message. ♪ subs made just the way i say ♪ i got it made ♪ i got it made ♪ i got it made ♪ i got it made fresh at subway ♪ ♪ subs made just the way i say [ male announcer ] at subway, you got it made. exactly the way you say. like the turkey & avocado with spinach.

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it is time for our "guys tell all" panel. they have gathered to answer those burning questions you have about your man. our signature single guy from "scandalous" opening on broadway november 15th. >> yes, baby! >> shameless plug. >> the funny married with two

children chuck nice. >> and gold medalist. >> who can be seen on trutv's "world's dumbest" and now you know why. >> then we have another funny guy, actor and comedian rick younger who is married with a toddler son. >> on the panel for the first time, olympic swimmer and eligible bachelor ryan lochte. >> last but not least it's the divorced -- >> and now single -- >> what is going on with this? >> currently touring with his band ginny and the crimes? >> grimes or crimes? >> grimes! >> don't you bathe? >> no. >> let's get across the street to sara. >> we have eloise from england with a dating question. >> i've been friends with a guy for a really long time. if i want to become more do i give him a hint, do i ask him or wait for him to ask me?

>> ryan lochte, go! >> this is you, baby. >> i was always brought up that the guy has to make the first move. for her? i would wait for the guy. >> just keep talking with that accent. >> she could have a friend let him know, right? >> always a good idea. let a friend let him know or say, what is wrong with you, dummy? look at me. how long do i have to tell you that i like you? that's it. >> all right. another question. this is it from facebook -- "i met someone online and we've been e-mailing for a month. what's the next step, a phone call or a date?" >> i'm with the phone call. just because sometimes that whole -- you know, there's something about not being able to convey tone through messages. so a chance to talk to just kind of make sure when you go on the date -- >> ed didn't agree. >> no, i don't. i say go straight to the date. that actually happened to me.

>> you're still single. >> well, yes. nothing about it. >> it didn't work, right? >> you never know. we'll see. >> oh, we've got to talk. >> skip all of that, go straight to hiding outside the house in the bushes. you learn a lot. >> he's still doing it. >> back across to sara. >> this is jennifer from michigan. >> this question is for former bachelor bob. i was wondering if you think that ryan has what it takes to be the next bachelor? >> all i'm going to say is i saw this dude in pink speedo last weekend. i was checking out the pictures on tmz. dude's got more than what it takes to get on "the bachelor." >> we may have found out why bob guinea is divorced. i'm not going to make an announcement right now, but i'm saying.

>> i don't know what it takes. >> would you recommend it for somebody? >> it worked for me. >> not really. you're divorced! >> yes. >> we'll go next to facebook. this is from christina. how do you re-light the spark and become more important and a number one priority to your spouse as opposed to just the mom to his kids, a maid and a roommate? >> that's what i want to know. how do you keep the home fire burning? >> one thing you have to realize is that marriage is work. and it takes a lot of energy to be a parent. it wears you out. but you have to be aware, both fw for men and women, that the same thing you finds attractive somebody else finds attractive. what i like to do periodically is do a butt-naked run-through. do some stuff to spice it up. role play. >> butt-naked run-through? >> you can do the cat burglar. hey, just want you to know it's not a real criminal, but the cat burglar's here. >> i tried that with my wife and she shot me.

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at lunesta.com. there's a land of restful sleep. we can help you go there on the wings of lunesta. we are back on this thirst-day thursday with more of "today" and our "guys tell all panel." >> our resident guys are the single ed watts, chuck nice and rick unger, the single ryan lochte and divorced bob giddy. >> let's go to a question with sara haines. >> next up, we've got sara from michigan. >> i was wondering why a guy proposes and doesn't help with any of the wedding planning. >> because he's a guy? >> because he knows you want to do it. >> why doesn't a guy help? >> he doesn't want to get in trouble.

>> ryan says it's the woman's dreams. >> we getting in the way of the dream. it took a lot of effort for us to get down on a knee, buy the ring. now go ahead with your fantasy, live your dream. i'm going to sit in when they call my name. >> all right, that works. >> let's go next to a facebook post. why do men take sports so personally? my fiance yells at the tv like that makes a difference. it's just a game, right? >> aside from ryan who takes it personally for a reason, the rest of us, ryan represents our failed dream. and that's why. >> just living vicariously. >> it's an escape. my week gets ruined if the ravens lose. it's like i need them to win. >> the baltimore ravens? >> i'm from baltimore. >> oh, yeah, yeah. >> going to have a lot of bad weeks, man. >> ryan, are you watching sports? do you get emotional, too?

>> i mean, most my time is in the pool. >> he's got an under water television. >> ooh, that's a good idea. >> that's a very good idea. >> lit's go across the street to sara. >> we have tory from brooklyn with a question about guys talking and not talking. >> why aren't guys talking? i feel like i'm always the one in the conversation. >> has she met us? we can't shut up over here. >> what did she say, why aren't guys talking? i think guys talk like crazy. i never shut up. i get the opposite complaint which is why i'm constantly divorced apatient parentally. >> you answered your own question. >> exactly. >> anthropologists say that the male species -- boy, do i miss andrew tree sometimes. he said that by nature men are not as communicative. >> right. as guys, we can get together -- using sports as an example, we can come together, watch the game, periodically something good will happen, hey, man, that

was nice, right? then we just quiet again. >> it's also what you want to talk about. see, we talk about nothing. we talk about sports, we talk about cars. we talk about girls. you want to talk about issues. and we don't like that. we don't like that. >> and our male friends don't want to talk about issues and when they do, we like, ah, man, really? >> and we listen with this face. >> exactly. >> we have this one. julie from facebook -- why can't a guy pick up the phone anymore? it's all about texting. is this a reflection of him or is he really interested? >> ed, what do you think? >> i think men feel the same way. girls do the same thing. i want to hear a voice. >> imagine barry white. why would he text? >> he wouldn't. >> i like texting. it's a little impersonal. i kind of like it.

>> another reason why he's divorced. >> you can play along at home. >> i think all of it's also an age thing. i think all of us are old enough where we prefer to talk periodically. like i say, you can't convey tone with a text. >> what about ryan, text or call? >> if i get a phone call, i'm going to hit "decline" and then text, "hey, what's up"? >> you're how old? >> what are you afraid of? >> he's also in the pool. >> guys, we've got to go. thank you, guys, though. >> oh, i'm sorry. we're going to catch up with a very funny lady. comedienne margaret cho and her one mother of a tour. >> and these two ladies are anxiously waiting to show off their makeovers. then gene area davis is in the house. >> but first these messages. d tg have given way to sleeping. where sleepless nights yield to restful sleep. and lunesta can help you get there, like it has for so many people before.

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johnny mountain. >> north creigh 82, everything sunny all the time always good time beach party. back to you. >> oh, wow. >> believe it or not, that was comedienne margaret cho in her emmy-nominated guest role as kim jong-il on nbc's "30 rock." come open, that was funny. >> and in addition to the big nomination, the multitalented comic just kicked off a comedy tour and is starring on "drop dead diva" and you're on what season now? >> we are in season four. you have to come play with us. we have such a great time with guest stars. we'd love to have you. >> i did get an offer this past season, and i just couldn't do it. i would love to. >> i didn't get an offer, but anyway. >> no, you did. but you didn't rsvp. >> we can be like charlie's angels. that would be so fabulous. wouldn't that be great? >> oh, my god, yes. >> congrats on the emmy nod. you are crazy.

>> women, i look just like him. if all you have to do is take off my make-up, change my hair and i'm him. suddenly kim jong-il. it's so crazy. >> look at al alec. >> what does your family think of this? >> they love it. actually, i'm from north korea and south korea, my family is an amalgamation of the koreas. so they really had a lot of struggle and tragedy and our family's been split apart for over 50 years. so it's great to go back and do something like this and have a little bit of karmic retribution. i think if you're nominated for playing a man who is a deceased dictator, you automatically win. >> could be. it's a sympathy vote. but in truth she's such a patriot, hoda woman. we didn't realize this. you may be of north and south korean descent, but in your heart of hearts, you are all american pie. you've got george washington here and abe lincoln. >> are those real tattoos? >> yes. >> who is on your back? >> ben franklin.

i wanted to be in a one-man band. that's my idea. so i was going to do knee symbols so i could bang my knees together. thought it would be good to keep the beat, be patriotic. >> is this a dragon, may i? >> this is a japanese crank. >> i have really short spanx on. i just came from the gym. lots of things. >> they're all over. >> let's talk about your comedy tour. it's called "mother." it's about your mother. >> i always make jokes about her because she can't ever pronounce things. she tried to take us to montgomery ward. i've been making fun of her since i was a child. i thought i would put a whole show together. >> you come by this naturally, which i didn't realize. your father was a jokester. >> he was a joke writer in korea. so now i'm carrying on the family tradition. it's kind of like i bought a liquor store and opened it. similar. >> that's what i should have done. >> "drop dead diva" is a dromedy and it's terrific.

how's that going, by the way? >> we love it. we're in our fourth season and we would love to have you on. we have great, great guest stars like kim kardashian, patty duke. >> never thought i would hear those two names together. patty duke and kim kardashian. i like that head of yours, that is a sick brain and i love it. >> it's an old brain. i have a lot of information. >> good to see you, margaret. god bless. >> good luck, all the best. oscar pif w-winning actress davis tells us about her new miniseries. >> look how great that one looks over there. good morning. i'm meteorologist crystal egger with the weather channel. all eyes on isaac in the coming days. we do want to walk you through the weather here across the lower 48 as we anticipate isaac's landfall you are going to see some rain, showers and thunderstorms showing up across the southeast eventually as we get into the weekend.

but, for now, friday's forecast pretty quiet in florida. we will have a system working its way across the nation's heart land. we will take that rain where we get it and in kansas and oklahoma, 93 today in chicago. temperatures will be cooling off across the upp midwest as this next front makes its way through and this will bring some more beneficial showers. occasionally we may get some showers, we had that in the twin cities. 78 in minneapolis on saturday, quite a cooldown, still 102 in phoenix. we still have a few showers and storms across the plains up into the western lakes. chicago, that may impact your plans, heads-up. notice a change to the forecast here. this is all going to depend on exactly what isaac does, where it makes landfall. but be aware if you live

anywhere along the gulf coast or florida, keep it tuned to the weather channel as we track the latest in the tropics, watching for unsettled weather across the southeast, 83 in chicago, 90 in salt lake city, 103 in phoenix. not too bad in los angeles. you'll be at 76 there as we get into the middle of next week. and by wednesday, getting closer to labor day weekend, still anticipating some unsettled weather associated with isaac here in the southeast. keep it here for the latest updates with "wake up with al" weekday mornings at 6:00.

"thelma and louise", "the accidental tourist," geena davis has made many, many memorable films and now the academy-award winning actress is starring in "coma," a two-part medical thriller on a & e. >> geena plays the icy head of psychiatry who will stop at nothing to get what she wants in the boardroom and bedroom in a hospital where something sinister is going on. isn't it always? come on, geena! great to see you. >> hi. >> this two-day event comes up on labor day on a&e. it is a creepy kind of premise, isn't it? >> yes. >> tell us what we are going to see. >> right. as the name implies, "coma," there's a medical mystery going on at this hospital.

why are so many patients seeming to go into a coma, more than would normally happen. >> statistically. >> yes, yes. and i'm one of the doctors at the hospital who may or may not be involved in something mysterious which may or may not be going on. >> and you're trying to cure alzheimer's, your character, right? >> right. i'm a very strict scientist. and skirting the gray area of morals, you know. when does the end justify the means? >> it does take on that tough subject of when are you wasting money taking care of somebody who's obviously not going to make it when it might mean you could save somebody younger's life. >> that's the spooky part. the spooky part is, why are they going into comas and staying in comas because there might be some experimentations going on. >> yes! >> oh, i didn't get to that

part. that must be night two. >> after you did "thelma and louise," you said it changed the characters you chose. because you were concerned what women would think of you when they saw you onscreen. tell us about that. >> that was the first time that the reaction of women seemed to be -- i mean, it was so different from anything that happened before. people were like, oh, my god. i've got to tell you what we thought about that movie. i thought, wow, we give women very few opportunities to feel like that about female characters. to feel inspired. we even kill ourselves and people are inspired. >> yeah. >> so -- >> it was memorable. >> right. >> it really was. you guys were like lucy and ethyl on crack, the two of you. >> you know, i've never heard that particular review, but yes. >> in a good way. >> in a good way. >> it's a compliment. >> we are excited. >> and your family is doing so great. >> you've got beautiful kids.

twins? >> boys that are 8 and a 10-year-old girl. >> we don't see you enough. when we see you it's a delight. you are one of the most amazing actresses. >> thank you. >> super to see you. that's labor day night, a two-day event. >> thank you, geena. >> thank you very much. they're finally out of their makeup chairs and ready for their close-ups. >> the results of today's ambush makeovers next. but first this is "today" on nbc. arthritis pain. and two pills. afternoon's overhaul starts with more pain. more pills. triple checking hydraulics. the evening brings more pain. so, back to more pills. almost done, when... hang on. stan's doctor recommended aleve. it can keep pain away all day with fewer pills than tylenol. this is rudy. who switched to aleve. and two pills for a day free of pain. ♪ [ female announcer ] and try aleve for relief from tough headaches. just trying to look our best. gonna take more than looks. from what i hear, ms. haskins is a toughy.

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rae jepsen crowd. they were all so psyched up. >> it was electric. >> let's start off with a 39 year old mother from fork river, new jersey. she told us she would rather give to her kids than give to herself. she was so thrilled when we approached her on the plaza. let's listen to her story. >> how cute are they? i know you really want this for your mom. tell me why. >> because when i struggle, she helps me with my homework. >> what do you think? >> she brings me to so much places. >> like here in new york. mason, we'll let you talk later. you're shy right now. how nice to hear that from your boys. are you ready to are pampered for three hours? >> you're going to die. you see nolan, raise your hand. kayden and mason. raise your hand, mason.

closure eyes for a second. this is their mom before. dee, let's see the new you. >> oh, my gosh! >> all right, kids, are you ready? take off your blindfolds, open your eyes and turn around. >> look at mommy. >> right here. she's over here, mason. >> she is over here. right here. >> that's your mommy! >> that's okay. it's your mom. >> it's okay. >> tell us about the hair. >> vanessa gave her this great haircut. she has beautiful hair. just needed to be put under control. shaped around the face slightly. then i just warmed up her highlights to give it a more modern look. >> did we let her see herself? >> oh, we forgot. >> oh, my god! >> ready? one, two, turn. >> i love it. i absolutely love it. >> don't you love it? >> it's fabulous.

>> peek right there. what do you think? >> boys, what do you think? >> i love how her hair is so different. and it looks just even more prettier than it was before. >> awww! >> come say hi to your mom. jill, tell us about the outfit. >> we wanted to make her a little rocker like. so we gave her this leather jacket to make things different. this beautiful dress you could really transfer from summer to fall by maggie london. >> big round of applause. >> thank you so much. >> everybody walk that way. >> take care of each other. >> bye, mason. >> our second lady is sonya from long island. she is a stay-at-home mom who says she's too busy taking care of them to focus on herself. she jumped at the chance to be pampered for a few hours. let's listen to her story. >> i know you want this for your mom. tell me why. >> because she has aa lot of white hairs. >> and tell me what she does for

you. you told me she is the best mom. >> she takes care of me and does everything for me. >> what do you think? >> because she buys me everything i want. and she always keeps us safe. >> aww, so cute. now it's your turn. are you ready for a whole new look? >> i'm ready. can't wait to see how i'm going to look. >> they are beautiful. the boys first, now the girls. >> look at the girls. sophia and gabriella. keep the blindfolds on. let's see sonya before. and let's bring the new sonya out. >> oh! yes! >> all right. ladies, you can take your blindfolds off and take a look at your mom. >> oh, my gosh! >> it's pretty cool. you want to turn around and look? right behind you. turn right around. >> oh, my gosh. >> you look awesome. >> i can't believe it.

>> everybody touches their hair when they see. >> spin around and look right there at that camera. camera 12. >> you know, sonya had highlights once. highlights on hair as dark as hers, the contrast was too much. i said let's soften the whole base color. that's what we did. that combined with this layered haircut she can wear curly or straight by vanessa. and of course the makeup by enid. >> look at the kids. >> you happy for mommy? >> yeah. >> jill, that's a hot dress. >> she said she never wears dresses like this so of course we made her wear one. this is from london times. >> awesome. >> let's bring out our lucky lady dee. come on out. you look good. >> big round of applause. >> thanks for joining us. tomorrow we'll talk about last minute travel getaways and wild animals. >> and a performance by il bollo. see you for try day friday.