>> announcer: from nbc news, this is a special southern edition of "today," y'all, with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb. live from charleston, south carolina. >> they're saying hello to y >> oh, my gosh. >> can you believe we made it to charleston, south carolina? >> isn't this beautiful? the sun is peeking through. >> hello, everybody. >> and by the way, all of these yelling beautiful faces are here for a reason because we're on a college campus. please read that sign. >> it's the oldest -- hold on, baby. hold on, hold the phone. >> you know what?

i feel very southern. hey. oh my. that's a crowd, now that's a crowd. oh, are we at the end? i guess it's time for us to get out. >> i might need a hand. hi, everybody! >> you know what? kath, they know how to party in charleston. happy birthday!

prauz [ applause ] [ applause ] oh, my word! well, well, well! you know what i want to say, hoda? >> what? hey y'all! hey y'all! >> hi, guys. so good to be here in gorgeous charleston, south carolina. >> wow! we thought it was very, very important that we wore hats so we would fit in. >> that's right. >> that's right, everyone -- >> thank you for the applause. >> i love your hat. we want to thank the beautiful ladies, phyllis hats on king street, right? >> i have a little bone to pick with phyllis. >> what? >> a tiny bone to pick.

i like hats, i enjoy wearing hats, but the producer said there was not a hat to fit my head. i had to have one of these. because my head apparently is the size of willard scott. but that's between us on the show. >> a large pumpkin, but you look beautiful in it, hoda. we love it here in your beautiful city. [ applause ] we should tell everybody it's thirst-day thursday, may 2nd. >> and we're coming to you from a wild and crazy school called the college of charleston. [ applause ] oldest college in south carolina. >> the students, it's now a lot -- this used to be mainly a guy's school. and now it's mainly a girl's school. >> women have taken over! >> the women are out today. >> and i love the charleston harbor. all the little towns that sit on the harbor. the civil war started here right off the coast at fort sumter.

>> upon landing we knew we were going to fit in. >> i wouldn't exactly call it a sign from god, but sort of. it was a tremendous billboard and it read -- don't worry, drive naked. is that what this town is about? >> conde nast just named charleston the most friendly state. >> it was the best destination city. the daily beast rated you guys the fourth best drinking city in the country. [ applause ] >> but you know, you guys keep working at it, you'll become number one someday. >> because we're here. >> there's a drink everyone is talking about called the firefly vodka? [ applause ] oh, oh well, look what's here? >> see they're all a part of this motif. >> hi, how are you? >> what's your name, darling?

>> jeff. >> and i'm matt. >> this is joe. >> joe and matt. what are we drinking? >> this is the indigo iced tea. >> from the cocktail club. >> that's got a bite, doesn't it, joe. >> it's got basil in it, too. that's lovely, guys. >> we want to say thank you. >> hospitality >> thank you guys, god bless. oh, my gosh. >> we want to say thank you guys to the college, you guys have been so welcoming, you came out at the crack of dawn early. we're so excited. and we decided we couldn't go without hearing a cheer from your famous cheerleading squad. >> so we understand they cooked one up especially for us. >> it's custom-made as they say. >> come on out. >> come on, ladies. [ applause ] >> c-o-u-g-a-r-s, kathie lee and hoda, you're our favorite

cougars! [ applause ] >> oh, wow! >> did they call us cougars? >> that's their mascot. >> no, it's not their mascot. >> we fit right in. >> it is not their mascot. >> it could be their mascot. >> how old are those girls, they look 12? >> so we do have a couple of topics to get to today. i don't know if you guys know, but mariah carey and nick cannon renewed their vows for the fifth time. but they went to disneyland and she dressed up -- >> that's when it's over. when you go to disneyland. >> she dressed up in a cinderella dress. >> are you ready? >> he was in a pumpkin, the whole time and they shut the whole park down for this wedding. >> a lot of people -- >> renewing of their vows. >> a lot of people renew their vows. >> i like the concept of it, i think it's important to keep a marriage fresh and all that sort of thing. i get nervous, remember what happened with heidi klum and seal.

the people that seem to make a big deal out of it are the ones that you, you sort of wait for the shoe to fall and i don't want that to happen to people. i want them to renew their vows privately. >> j. lo and marc anthony. nick lachey and jessica simpson. >> just saying. >> it's not a great idea. you know? >> that's why frank and i just ignore it every year. >> how many years have you guys been married? >> we're in our 27th year. that's called a miracle for all of you atheists. >> let's talk a little about charleston. we've fallen in love with it, you guys, it's been such a terrific, terrific place. this is an old city, we took a tour on a horse and buggy. >> with linda, we're going to show you that in a little bit. she showed us all the history about it. there's a lot of great food here that everyone is crazy about, there's something called the coconut cake from the peninsula. there's a wonderful, adorable chef that all the girls are

fighting over at "the today show" -- >> including this one. >> where's graham daley. >> there he is, bring it on, daley. >> how cute are you? >> this is the world-famous coconut cake. >> if you bought the whole cake, it feeds 16 people? >> about 12 pounds total. we'll ship it anywhere in the 50 states. >> oh my god. >> it's delicious. >> oh my god! >> 12 layers. >> just like my thighs, 12 pounds. >> oh my lord. >> this wonderful gentleman cooked us some incredible meals while we've been here, they've all been terrific. >> thank you very much >> and the crabs are in season now? the soft shell crabs. >> we expected a good meal because we heard. every bite was like -- oh my god. >> thank you so much. >> thank you very much.

>> better watch out for the crew. [ applause ] this is my -- i guess it's every thursday guests get to pick a favorite song. >> this one i had to pick darius rucker. i'm crazy. this is one of my favorites, it's like when you have the basics in your life, all you need -- a roof over your head and shoes on your feet, you're good. the song is called "all right." let's go. >> crank it up loud. ♪ ♪ don't need no fave star reservation. i got a bottle of wine. don't need no concert in the city, i got a stereo and the best of the patsy clien ♪

♪ ♪ ♪ i got a roof over my head, the woman i love laying in my bed ♪ ♪ i'm all right. ♪ ♪ i got shoes under my feet, forever in the night staring back at me ♪ ♪ all right ♪ all right . ♪ i got all i need, and it's all right by me ♪ we got sharon in the crowd, sara in the crowd, do you have some good hats! >> i picked out three. my favorite one was priscilla, because i'm a pink girl. >> what do they win? >> something amazing like a mug. >> a mug! >> with your faces on it. >> i think they would rather

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carolina. >> we had a chance to explore the beautiful city, we found out the southern way is really a college town. >> beautiful. >> really beautiful. >> i love it. >> we need to see more of it. >> what should we do? >> i don't know how people around here get around. >> what do charlestonians do, hoda? >> well, well, well. >> isn't it amazing ou things just appear? well hi, ladies, are you lost? >> yes. >> well, hop aboard. >> thank you. >> we will. >> i'll show you our beautiful town. >> watch your big behind. >> i'm much bigger. >> this is so convenient. >> i'm linda jones. >> hi, linda, how are you? >> are you a native charlestonian? >> i am. >> shows up everything. >> let's go. >> giddy-up. >> what is charleston best known for?

>> hospitality. >> how long have these buildings been standing? >> that building we passed was my great grandmother's, that was 1890. >> the year frank was born. >> the next four houses, 1831. >> they are classically beautiful. >> and that's fort sumter. >> that's crazy. >> where the civil war started. >> this is like a walk through history. >> that was a glorious tour. >> get a taste of a beautiful charleston. >> i still don't feel like we are fitting in. >> i do think i have a few things in my closet that might help. >> hoda, i smell something in the air. >> what is it? >> i believe it is -- gentile. >> i feel jen -- >> there's something missing.

>> something just isn't quite right. >> we saw it in the window and we just had to have it. >> i love my outfit. you look good in yours. >> bless your heart. i was thinking i did, too. >> you look crazy. >> i feel good. >> oh look, a bench. >> what are you doing on my property? >> we're with nbc news. >> you need something cold to drink. we've got something special for you. >> i've got a little something to spice it up. >> look what daddy gave me. >> now this is something for you. >> we call it charleston tea. there you are. >> cheers. >> the doctor said, honey, you peed enough! >> she is so funny. >> i wish we had some more friends to hang around with. >> if you go down to the city market, you'll find a lot of friends. >> we're here among the people.

>> but we need to be more with the people, hoda. >> a sesame seed cookie. >> delicious. >> hey. >> good afternoon to you, sir. >> i feel like a vision of loveliness. >> you're not. >> peanut man. >> these are five peanuts. >> hey, hey! >> hey, hey! >> i do declare i have worked up quite a thirst. >> i'm jimmy haygood. we've got you some sweet tea. >> we have got you some sweet tea. >> i love some sweet tea. >> here's to charleston and charlestonians. >> you look ridiculous. >> i feel pretty. >> we need to thank everybody at drayton hall. >> they were so nice. >> i thought our piece was perfect. >> i thought i smelled an emmy. but i believe it was a fart. >> we thought you would think that was funny.

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♪ the historic district of charleston is known for its elegant mansions and also known for its beautiful window boxes. >> unbelievable. >> this is james farmer, "southern living" magazine's editor at large. he should know. >> what are we going to learn? >> we're going to make a classic charleston window box. in the south you don't have a lot of space to garden so you put one right outside your window. you want great foliage. maidenhair ferns and you need lime green, you need color. >> different shades of green.

>> what i love to do is build up from the color. something like these hydrangeas, coral hydrangeas, we start in the middle and work our way out. i don't wear gloves, i know y'all got them on. >> dig a hole. >> dig a hole right there, i'm going to put in some maidenhair. and we'll put one on this side and one on this side. here you go, here you go. >> i like it when you call me honey. >> you've got to have something, doing flowers in the south is like doing hair, the bigger the better. >> we'll get some of those caladiums in there, too. >> what about scent? >> a big old -- >> there you go. >> what about that? >> coleus. >> pop, drop and moss. we've got moss around it. moss covers a multitude of since, we'll start moving it all

around. you know what i want to do? >> what do you want to do? >> i want to have a competition. >> i want to see who can do the best window box. >> excuse me. >> these are mine. >> whatever you want. you can use anything. >> okay. here's what i want you to do. >> these are classic charleston-style window boxes. >> he's already doing it >> mint juleps for the winner. >> you plant your window boxes. >> we're going to go, kathie, one reason we do this, in pots, you can change them out easy. look at that. work it girl. >> this is a maidenhair. >> the trouble is not enough room in this pot. >> i want color in there. >> i can't plop it in. we'll work it out. >> the blue motif. >> where's the moss? >> here's the moss. >> you get some moss. >> i need the pretty blue. >> lord a-mercy.

[ buzzer ] >> it is over? >> times up >> time's up, who won? >> get the judge carefully. >> i love the aesthetics. >> here you go -- >> we had a lot of fun! ♪ ♪

♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ may be tomorrow, you'll open your eyes ♪ ♪ all your sorrows will fade we'd like to say charleston is a beautiful and picturesque town, so it doesn't surprise any of us that hollywood hasn't looked around and said what a beautiful place for a movie. >> here to quiz us on the movie, music and television connections to this fine city is john laverne, head tour guide for bulldog tours. [ applause ] >> so we should point out that we each have teams here, we're

not alone. team hoda is hannah, a student here and a junior and wearing my name on her shirt. and jenny, a ninth grade teacher. >> and i have lauren and claire, they're both going to graduate next week! [ applause ] >> take it away. >> welcome to the charleston challenge. let's listen to the questions. team hoda, team kathie lee, let's go. scenes from the 2003 film, "cold mountain" were shot here on campus. which actor or actress earned an oscar? >> what is the answer? >> rene zellweger? >> that's the right answer. >> yes! >> next question, let's go. the "the notebook" was also filmed here in charleston. what was the name of the town the movie was set in. a, seaside, south carolina, b, seabright, south carolina --

c -- >> seabrook, south carolina. >> we said seabrook. >> seabrook island. >> seabrook island. >> we said that. >> no, you didn't! charleston was used as a backdrop in that movie, i don't know if any of y'all saw it, rachel macadams. college campus scene. the question number three, which lifetime network series currently -- >> what is it? >> we won! >> excuse me. you got to have the button. >> all right. it's fixed as usual. >> no, it's not. >> let's go.

>> they shoot all over campus, shoot in charleston, shoot at the citadel. question number four, which celebrity couple recently tied the knot -- >> ryan reynolds and blake lively. >> that's the right answer. >> next question! >> i love this game. >> darius rucker native charlestonian, the solo artist! >> lead singer of hootie and the blowfish. >> : lead singer of hooty and the blow fish. according to the band who or what is hootie? is it a -- the nickname of a college friend who wore glasses? b, a nickname for darius, who has big eyes. c, a nod to -- >> what is it? >> a. >> a is the right answer.

>> you guys are getting a real education here. >> this girl is einstein. >> you did get one. >> listen up, ladies, which talk show host was raised in charleston, south carolina? >> stephen colbert. [ applause ] >> yes! >> kathie lee one point. team hoda still won. >> the prizes are, a gift card $250 to a local restaurant. dvds of all the films we've been talking about. and more! >> that was so fun! >> good job. . [ male announcer ] research suggests cell health

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♪ ♪ there is such a distinctive sense of style when you're here in charleston. some people call it preppy, some people call it coastal. >> i like it. >> i know you do. >> and stacy small is the local style guru. owner of the hampton clothing, great shopping, amazing, nice to see you. >> thank you for having me, i'm excited to be here. you think of the city's heritage, it's beautiful beaches. all of that plays an influence on our style here. so i brought two models to talk about our styles. look at our first model. i love the pop of color in the sandals. the cobblestone streets are beautiful to look at but treacherous to walk on in heels. and after a glass of wine, you fail. so next we have chelsea, he is a southern gentleman, head to toe, wearing color. and i love the loggerhead polo he's wearing. it's american cotton and made here in south carolina. >> i like the belt, too.

>> yeah. >> we'll talk about those in a minute. the little sandals he's wearing are by hari-mari, they donate $3 of every sandal sale to help fight childhood cancer. >> terrific. >> go over there and be gorgeous, okay? >> and these shows are a big deal, we've learned. >> everything is monogrammed. we think it's about heritage and tradition, putting your family's stamp on something. you can make your own, these are by a local designer. speaking of that belt you're talking about that he's wearing. when you get your first fish, you get your first woven belt, these are about $35 from lands' end. >> i love the bow ties. >> the colors, the prints. men aren't afraid of color down south. >> well, real men aren't. >> there you go.

>> we have some great lacquer trays. klgandhoda. >> all about entertaining and having fun. >> we always have guests coming to visit. >> you do all kinds of stuff in those little mason jars. >> david and marcus, from rag and bone came to visit charleston for our five-year anniversary. we hung those in trees with a candle. put a drink in these, sweet tea vodka. >> be careful. >> that's adorable. >> next we want to talk about how to get a little southern style into your house. geometric prints, all of these from a local store, celadon and a little sea grass. >> i love all of that. >> and if these go missing, i know where they went. >> three things you can't leave charleston without? callie's biscuits. when you think of the south, you think of biscuits, these are beautifully packed, ready to ship. you can order them online. cheese and chief s >> you've got to have a little

bit of this. throw in a polo with the state logo. a lot of pride in south carolina. palmetto tree, got to grab one. and wheatgrass basket. andrea brown from a market let me borrow these. >> thank you very much. coming up, our girl sara will take us to the birds -- literally. ♪ ♪ . >> good morning, to you, i'm meteorologist chris warren. looking at today, happy friday, to you. it's going to be a snowy friday. in early may, throughout parts of kansas city, up into minnesota. parts of minnesota still and into north wisconsin. and in that snowfall, you can see the blue area right there. that's where all the cold air is. and these are the daytime highs.

37 that's it. it's going to be another hot day in southern california for the firefighting efforts that are going on there. and we're looking at a pretty zeengts day. and for tomorrow a little bit of snow left over but it's going to be wet from the midwest throughout parts of the soeth east. this area of low pressure that's causing this rain is going to hang around and continue to bring cloudy skies and rainy weather. and you're going to see that right in this general area here. the kentucky derby is going to be a little itchy. by monday you're still seeing that chance for some rain. right in there, ever so slowly, we'll start to see some improvement by tuesday in the mid-atlantic. 60s and 70s, chance for rain. another chance of rain by wednesday throughout parts of

intermountain west and emerging into the plains. you look at some of these temperatures, you're going to be back into into the upper 40s. chicago back in the 70s. and to the east and well to the west of you, still in the plains, warming back up in atlanta and new orleans right around 80 degrees. switch your car insurance to geico and we could help you save on boat and motorcycle insurance too. other insurance companies are green with envy. oh, no, no, no...i'm sorry, but this is all wrong? i would never say that. writer: well what would you say? gecko: well i'd probably emphasize the savings. ya know...lose that green with envy bit. rubbish. it's just a reference about my complexion. writer: but the focus groups thought that the... gecko: focus groups. geico doesn't use focus groups. uhh...excuse me. no one told me we were using focus groups. vo: geico. fifteen minutes could save you fifteen percent or more on car insurance.

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coming up, our girl sara will take us to the birds -- all right, award-winning cookbook authors grew up in this fine city developing a love affair with the cuisine. and the lee brothers, we're so delighted to be here, "charleston kitchen." we're happy to be here. >> we're starting off down here i understand with some moonshine. >> we are in the south, after all. >> moonshine martinis from our new book. spiced with madeira.

>> where do you get moonshine? >> you make it in your backyard. >> you don't ask. you do not ask. you take donations. >> you shake it up and we garnish it with boiled peanuts. >> the boiled peanuts, from the peanut man. >> are they good? >> you want to try, kath? >> sure. >> this is unconventional garnish, but in the low country. it's nice and saucy. see what you think. >> i think it's fine. >> oh, my gosh, that could take the nail polish off. >> now we see something -- >> please help yourself to a little shrimp. this is nice pickled shrimp. it's not pickled like a dill pickle, it's just marinated. >> shrimp, fennel, chilies and a little brine over it. and just an hour in the frinl and it's dunn. >> and cook it up like that? >> this is shrimp-rific today, this is shrimp and grits.

shrimp that have been cut lengthwise. cut it lengthwise and that's why -- >> because they'll curl up in a fetal position. >> exactly, you know this. >> they grab more gravy. >> what is this gravy? >> tomato puree. >> fresh tomatoes. >> power it on there. >> is there particular tomatoes you like to use? >> the ones from john's island. close by. >> and garlic, and shrimp that are already to go. >> look at that shrimp and grits. >> we'll take a couple of those. >> here we are in charleston, after all. >> these look amazing. >> how many shrimp and grits have you eaten today? >> this is our first. >> amazing. >> what is that dessert? >> moving on. >> don't take it, thank you.

>> it's a cool sort of accident. it's got this sludgy bottom, apples and pecans. >> it's not the prettiest. >> that's part of the charm. >> it's super rustic, super delicious. >> delicious. with a meringue type top. >> it's delicious! >> it's sort of a crustless apple pie. >> i'll just take one more tiny bite. >> i had heard the cuisine in charleston, until you're here and taste these tastes, you have no idea how spectacular it is. >> we told you that sara is going to the birds. >> she is for the birds. >> but first, this is "today." ♪ ♪ .

♪ ♪ you know what, sara made her way to the center for birds of prey. >> i'm a little afraid of this.

>> it's a wonderful place that hosts baby birds, and more importantly it's a rehab center that hopefully gets these birds back in the air. >> is he okay? >> vultures circling overhead are a clear sign that you're at the center for birds of prey. here, hawks and other large birds are trained to show off their awe-inspiring flights. the training starts early. >> he does not like being in that box. >> the barn owl still sports his down-like feathers. >> and you said you don't name them? >> a name would constitute an animal being a pet. so we have to be very careful that people don't associate this cute young animal that is hanging out around people, behaving kind of like a pet animal might. >> this little guy may not get a name, but he already has a zoo in colorado waiting to host him. >> he cranes his neck to help focus and explores his surroundings like a toddler.

he's obviously a little hungry. so i help feed him a lunch of gourmet mice. >> if you hold it close to his face and wiggle it around, this is the glamorous part of the job. >> the center also serves as a hospital for injured birds like this wild hawk. undergoing anesthesia for an x-ray. >> it was a severely fractured humorous. >> we inserted a pin surgically to align the bone during the healing process. >> from wounded wings to broken bones, about 500 wild birds are brought here every year. the goal is to help heal them and when they're ready, the center releases them back to the wild. like this american bald eagle. >> why is the focus here on birds of prey? >> every bird that comes into the hospital has a story. there's a reason why it's here. and birds of prey, because of that niche that they occupy in the ecosystem, very often are

the first impacted by some issue. >> of all the birds at the center, there was one flying favorite i couldn't wait to meet. this eurasian owl. >> you hold your hand up and off she goes. >> oh. it takes your breath away. this up-close and personal rush enraptures audiences, teaching the importance of these winged wonders to the environment around us. >> you can see attitudes shift about how important these birds are to us. when we begin to think about that, and to think of how we connect to that and them to us. it's a light bulb that goes off. >> so can you see being here

with them, what a wonderful place it is. >> it is. >> we have the founder and executive director of the avian conservation center. >> jim, keep your eye on this bad boy right here. >> we have birds flying over our audience, is that safe? >> yes, it is. >> not if they're going to go poo-poo. >> we only lost one person. >> tell us about the birds you brought with you this morning. >> this is a peregrine falcon. quite a successful conservation story. it was almost eliminated from north america because of toxins, now the bird population has stabilized. >> that's amazing. >> we want to thank you for all that you're doing. thank you for coming to see us. >> thank you for having me. >> and we want to thank everybody in charleston. >> we're going to find a great southern gentleman for hoda.

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