>> hello, everybody. from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb. from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >> hello, everybody. it is try-day friday, june 14th. hoda, did you know this is also flag day? >> where's our flag? >> i don't know. >> where is our flag? >> we're flying it proudly. we still live, regardless of what you've heard, we still live in the greatest country on this planet. >> why we certainly do. we're going to begin with who is going to be the winner of our hot dads contest. >> who is the hottest?

>> ivillage contest. there were 1,500 entries. we narrowed it down to four dads. and they are all fighting for number one. here they are. >> brendan gibson. andrew ongaro. david emmanuel, jeff shelton. in our studio live. >> beautiful guys and their beautiful families. >> they're here. they're nervous. >> they're just like women at a beauty pageant. checking each other out. >> you know, what i against sense that you guys are sucking it in a little bit. sucking it in and putting it out there if you know what i mean. >> we're going to find out later in the show. here's a question for you. this question was asked in "parade" magazine to ask marilyn. there was a question about first impressions. there was an idea, when you meet someone for the first time, have you ever met someone and instantly disliked them.

you don't know whiechlt you meet them and there's a switch that fl flips and you are out, out. the question is, is that possible? >> this is a woman, the genius, marilyn. and she said, without saying a word, we present information about ourselves by the way we dress, our makeup or our facial hair. and that's why i deal with my facial hair on a regular basis. when we start talking, we add more information. so don't feel guilty about being turned off by someone right away. >> i don't think that's it. >> i think she's cleaning it up a little bit. i think you don't like someone because they remind you of someone else you don't like. >> you can't stand. >> i don't think it's them initially. like i've had that with -- there's a girl who works in the building -- sorry. anyway. she would come in to my office and i would have an instant -- and i don't have that -- an instant turnoff. i was like please go.

and then she'd talk close to you. then i would get up like i had somewhere to go and it was like a dance. i'm walking and she's still walking like right here all the way. >> is she still here? >> yes. >> but you have an instant thing. i couldn't help it. i felt terrible because i'm sure she's nice. it was just a weird thing i had. >> you hate to admit that you may be biased in any way because you like to think i'm a fair-minded person. i don't like it when there's a whole bunch of tattoos and piercings. and things like that. >> turns you off. >> i have to fight it because i have met a few people with tattoos and piercings who are sweet people. it's usually what you aren't used to but you don't know anybody like that. it puts you off. >> you remember when -- >> it's wrong, but we did it. >> remember when we met russell brand. perfect example. we loved him. >> he's like fascinating. >> but in the beginning, we were like, i don't know. >> but we loved him. he's great. >> you know when you are speaking to someone and making eye contact.

the question is, what's the normal -- what's a good length of time to hold eye contact? >> before you blink or just look away? >> that's not creepy. you are having a conversation and you are looking at someone because you are engaged, you are listening. and "the wall street journal" says that there is a ten -- around ten seconds is how long you should hold eye contact. that's kind of a long time. don't you think? >> yes, but there are other people you can stare into their eyes for an hour and a half and it wouldn't seem long enough. >> do you ever feel self-conscious when you are looking at someone too long and the person is feeling a little awkward. >> especially if they are looking at one part of you. >> i don't like that. >> you think you have spinach in your tooth. >> i just go, what? >> some people look at mouths just because they do. that's what they look at when you're talking. some look at noses. some are up here. i know i have -- >> one guy i met and he was a pretty doggone looking guy. i met him at a party. and he was looking here.

>> where? >> uh-huh. uh-huh. i said excuse me. those are my breasts. my eyes are up here. >> you said that? >> i did. >> good for you. you don't let anything go. he knew i was go on to them and so were they. >> let's see how long ten seconds feels. >> ten seconds from here doesn't feel bad. >> but this -- okay, ready? let's start the clock. >> okay. go. >> so, hoda, what are you going to be doing this weekend. >> you looked away. >> let's try it again. i wasn't ready. start the clock again. i'm looking for the clock. go. >> hoda, i love you. what are we doing this weekend? >> i'm going to nashville. >> really? what are you going to be doing while you're in nashville? are you going to see old friends? >> that's a long time. honestly, it's a long time. it's a long time. >> let's be honest. it also has a lot to do with how the person smells. >> oh, yes. yes. that's true.

you back away from any kind of -- you know, you've been there. >> yeah. >> all righty. would you take medicine to stay happily married? >> oxford university is doing this thing. they say if you -- >> they're really smart. >> smart people and stuff. they say if they can replace some of those things that you are missing as you grow older, hormones and things it will enhance your relationship. >> so they are saying oxytocin. >> yes. so they are trying to develop whether you can snort this stuff. you don't have -- >> what's more romantic than that? >> if you don't have any juice for your husband and you are just tired. they say if you snort this it will give you back your mojo. >> or take restless leg syndrome medication. have you ever seen the commercials for restless leg, which is a condition for people. they have this medicine. if you are listening closely at

the end where they try to rush through all the things. and if you all of a sudden have uncontrollable sexual urges, you know, see a doctor. jerry is going, yeah. jerry has probably had some experience with this. i have a good friend who had restless leg syndrome who shall remain nameless, eva, and she's in london right now. she doesn't care. it was one of the funniest experiences of her life. she took the medication and she is a very elegant woman. i'm telling you, elegant. elegant! she's dressed to the nines and very much in love with her husband, but a very, yeah, controlled woman. well, let me tell you something. >> what happened? >> she said she couldn't walk down the street without going, i'm going to tear you apart. and anybody that came to the apartment, some delivery guy, she'd say -- it became a very big problem. she still loved her husband like crazy but she loved everybody else, too. >> oh, my god. when you are turned on --

>> she's says -- she said kathy, i know it sounds funny and sounds like how great. she is hot and horny at the age of whatever. she said it was a nightmare. >> it was a nightmare? >> yeah. yeah. >> i like that. >> we didn't get to this yesterday. or should we do my friday funnies. >> let's do your friday funnies. this is sent in by jill. so thank you very much, jill. >> an elderly man was about to celebrate his 90th birthday. >> okay. >> so his buddies decided to treat him to a special gift. on the morning of the big day, the man heard a knock at his door. he opens the door and there stands the most beautiful, sexiest woman he's ever seen in his life in a very tight slinky dress. the woman looks him up and down and says, hi. happy birthday. i'm here to give you super sex. the man thought about it for a minute and said, i'll take the soup. >> that was a good one. >> oh, good one. okay. now let's go to -- >> we'll come back to it.

we will. we have to go to our johnson's baby of the week. >> it's a big deal. >> it's time for the johnson's baby announcements. when we celebrate new moms and their adorable additions to their family. first up is skylar rose hegleman, 6 pounds, 6 ounces. right here in new york city to parents lindsey and joe. our next johnson's baby is bentley cole nordyke. this little guy who appears to already be a fan of the colorado state university rams was born in florida on may 2nd. parents cole and tori offer this new advice. focus on the joy in your baby. the little things can wait. and next is a sleeping beauty named mary briton jonely in greenville, mississippi, on april 23rd. they say mary already looks just like her big sister mckay. and finally, a baby that looks

very happy stella ruth haken. she was born in april to parents jeremy and amelia to houston, texas. her mom says that smile means cleaning poop out of the carpet at 3:00 a.m. very worth it. >> put a diaper on that child. >> they are all precious. >> congratulations. >> it is okay or not okay? are we going to do it right now? it is okay or not okay to wear colorful, meaning non-white wedding dresses. >> not this again. >> here's what we had to say. >> it's simple, hoda. it's your day and your wedding and your dress. thank you. >> that was very dramatic. what do you have to say? >> it's your day. >> i said that. >> wear whatever makes you happy. >> didn't i sort of say that. >> i said it, too and first. >> i was first. you just said yours. >> we tested our animators with that. we just said, can they get all of that in there, and they did. a couple other quick things. twitter.

our college students, you guys are tweeting like crazy. we asked, we gave a shout-out. do college kids watch us? we can't figure out why you would. >> we have been hearing from you. it's very sweet. >> it's the drinking we figured. we want to say thanks to all of those from the different universities who are tweeting. >> like who? >> like whom? >> lynzi. she spells her name like that because she is cool. >> and she said i attend ithaca college and pretty much have cable just to watch you two. also i'm actually from poughkeepsie. >> enough said. tony tweeted, i go to west virginia wesleyan college. i never miss klg and hoda or my entire day is off, just like missing my morning coffee if she misses us. >> finally alexa tweeted i go to the fashion institute here in new york city and watch you ladies religiously every day. you are so funny.

send me a cronut. >> this is crazy. this is bobka, okay? it is -- try a bite of this. >> i've never heard of it. >> it's a pastry. >> try a bite. try a bite. >> i just want to find out. it's called try day friday. >> it's chocolate bobka. named the best bobka in new york city. it's from bread's bakery. a chocolate jewish pastry and it is delicious. >> i already ate a piece and i'm having another. so there. >> go to breadsbakery.com for more info. all righty. you know who is here? >> who? >> i have known john stamos for 30 years. he looks exactly the same, and i'm sick of it. >> it must be the yogurt. >> all right. we've got five hotties in the house. that makes six hotties. he's going to help us reveal the hottest dad of the year and teach them a thing or two. [ female announcer ] when did we start thinking that eating a tiny breakfast

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you told us to say this -- >> gorgeous. >> gorgeous. >> hollywood. >> heartthrob -- >> with a very -- >> careful. careful. >> who has obviously got what it takes. john stamos' 30-year career got to be more than that, has included a string of successful tv shows, movies and stints on broadway and a few salacious -- >> oh, we love those commercials. you can just eat him up. >> catch him on unnecessary roughness." as the powerful ceo of a global talent agency. he was not afraid to tell it like it is. >> tell it. >> take a look. >> i tell my clients what they need to hear. >> bring it.

>> a superstar receiver. not top three but maybe top five or six. he's got the kind of charisma money can't by. has no chance of backing it up. >> what you need to do is convince the world you aren't just loveable but also reliable. >> okay. how do i do that? >> first, you convince me. >> you're hot. you're hot in that. you are hot. you had her at hello. >> i always wanted to be on your show. this is my first time. i'm happy to be here. >> i'm a fan. i love because you guys are always liquored up, which is quite funny to me. >> we're tightly wind. >> you're liquored and it's funny. last time i got liquored up on a talk show, i got in trouble. i was in australia. that's why i try not to drink. >> that made international news. >> thank you for reminding me. >> you can't do it when you are jet lagged. if we were drinking right now,

this is how -- they would fire up the jet to mexico. fire up the jet to mexico. we would get to howard stern and we'd be in cabo by noon. >> are we leaving hoda. >> he said we. >> we cannot leave hoda. it would hurt her feelings. >> you were just making jokes about him. i said how is frank. she said -- >> you said he was barely kicking are the words -- >> i say it to his face every day. i say i can't believe you lived this long. and i say it every day. for someone whose relationships don't last very long, you should try a little humor like that at home. okay? >> one for the drunky. ♪ everybody loves somebody some time ♪ >> did you know dean martin? >> i did know dean martin. and i was in love with his son. didn't sleep with him either, but you knew him, right? >> i met him once.

i knew sammy. >> let's talk for a second since we have like 30 seconds left. how is your show? >> it aired a day or two ago. >> and you are on for like 8 episodes out of 10. >> i'm doing all ten. >> do they have to pay you as a regular? >> no, they had to pay me more, actually. no, i don't know. the show sort of reinvented itself. it's about this big sports agency b3 and danny santino, callie thornton is a psychologist who works with the football players. >> what we care is the way you have that sexy -- >> you already sold it. >> i'm not regis. you can't interrupt. let me finish. and then she can work with different clients. she can work with lindsay lohan. go ahead. >> but i think you like this and i see it as they're going to love you so much, the ratings are going to go through the roof and you'll be a regular before we know it.

>> it would be an honor. it's a top notch show. >> can we talk about that commercial, the hot yogurt commercial. >> which one? i don't mean hot, but i've done six commercials. for two or three years i've been the sponsor for oikos yogurt. >> the one in the plane. or this. >> all of them. >> this one during the super bowl. >> oh, yeah. >> you playful thing. >> she's going to get me, i think. >> i've seen this one. >> yes, watch what happens. >> be careful. just give her the yogurt, stamos. you're going to get hurt. >> john, thank you. "unnecessary roughness." you can come back any time. don't take 30 years. come back and see us. it's "necessary roughness" wednesdays at 10:00. >> people can read. >> that was funny. some fans. go ahead, hoda.

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it's time for sara. annie from iowa. >> kathie lee, you and i share a very special birthday this year. i want you and hoda to give me your number one beauty tip. >>e what's the special birthday? >> 40. kindness. >> i was going to say oil of olay cream but, anyway, you know, the regenerist. i love that. >> you know why? because there's not enough botox to erase bitterness. >> next up is melissa from

michigan. >> my question is, what is the craziest thing you've ever done in order to meet a celebrity crush? >> oh, you've never had to do that. >> got to make it up to frank. i've never been happier. >> once we went chasing john travolta down the street to get a look. just a look-see. he was gonzo, but thanks. >> thank you for your questions. we'll be right back after your local news and i'm going to find out what hoda was going to do with john travolta if she actually found him. ♪

we are back on this try-day friday with a special installment of "ask lou." first the answers to your questions those pesky problems around your house. >> if you remember, we asked you to send in photo of those hot dads you knew for ivillage, the hot dads contest. the finalists are here.

lou shows you a thing or two, then he'll put our hot dads and us to the test. >> all right. >> seems like a lot to do, but come on down here. here's our first ask lou. where is it? okay. i don't know. i don't have it. so what's the first question? >> so what it is is that sheree asked. i have an outside faucet behind a bush. is it possible to add something to the faucet so that she can move it over two feet so that she can turn it on and off because she doesn't want to move her bushes. >> this is easy. so this is a faucet extender that you can buy at any hardware store. this apparatus is a stake that goes into the ground. you put a three-foot or four-foot section of garden hose that you attach to the spigot. it has his own spigot and you can move it around. this is a $25 item. you can install it in 15 seconds. >> why doesn't she get a flexible hose. >> you love the flexible hose.

>> she got one. >> i got four of them. >> and you're excited. >> i'm out of my mind. >> so we have another question from somebody. >> here it is. >> she asks this. how can i fix a lopsided bathroom door. i can't secure the door shut, let alone lock it. >> move. >> this is a trick that i learned back in the '70s from a carpenter i used to work with. it uses lipstick. you open the door -- the thing is, you can't quite figure out where it is correct. on the latch you take the lipstick on the latch and paint the tip of the door. hold the latch open. it's going to leave an imprint on the door tell you whether the door has to rise up or go down so that it latches properly. >> what are you talking about? >> i'm going to paint this. when i put the latch and hold it shut and release the latch it's going to leave a mark here. if the mark is low, i know that the door has to pitch this way.

then i take a long screw like this on the hinge up top. i really tighten it. the whole door -- and then she can close her door. >> with one long screw? >> one long screw. >> i just wanted to say it. >> of course you did. >> so now we're going to play a little game. so kathie and i each have two hot dads. >> of course we do. >> one of them is the winner. >> we're going to play a little guessing game. this is not the contest yet. that's later. we're going to play a contest. >> we're going to show you tools. kinds of things dads should know. i'm looking for the vernacular, on some of this stuff, not just -- we're going to start with something easy. what's this? >> we've got it right here. >> screw driver. >> flat head screw driver. >> here we go. ready? >> hammer. >> what do you got right here? >> hammer. no, you got it. you have to buzz in first.

>> hammer, all right. >> i was looking for claw hammer. what's this? >> you guys know? >> no idea. >> i'm going to give you a hint. >> meow. >> cat? >> cat's paw is what it's called. >> what is that for? >> pulling nails. the vernacular is cat's paw. are you ready? >> yes. >> breast pump. >> i cannot believe i just pulled a breast pump out. >> hold on. we need to get the score fixed. you guys are beating us. >> 3-1. it's either 3-1 or 4-1. >> now this was not around when i was a young dad but maybe you guys know. >> genie diaper. >> diaper genie. >> tiebreaker. tiebreaker. >> she's hitting the button before she even sees it. >> ear thermometer.

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we are back with ivillage's hot dad contest. and it's time to find out who will be taking the coveted crown. liz zach is the editorial director of pregnancy and parenting at ivillage.com.

she's here to reveal the winner. there's a fantastic prize. >> it's a one-week visit to scrub island. in the british virgin islands. so a surprise for the dads and their wives. >> you narrowed it down to these four hotties. 150,000 votes this year. >> everybody thinks their husband and father of their child is -- >> i had to tell my husband he's ineligible. >> let's talk about the dads. brendan is first. >> brendan is our newby dad winner. he has two daughters. see yan we have andrew andrews the winner of our military dad category. he's a navy doctor, ladies. contain yourself, right? we have david from california who is an entrepreneur. via south africa. >> exactly. >> a great accent. >> and jeff who is a s.w.a.t. team sergeant and also an author of a bullying book.

>> how to or how to fight them back? >> both. >> all right, guys. >> we've been waiting and waiting and waiting and waiting. >> okay. >> now is it time for our big reveal? >> we're ready. >> the winner of the 2013 ivillage hot dad contest is -- >> yep, hold on. >> andrew. >> andrew! >> congratulations. andrew, that is so thrilling. >> let me give this to you. hold on. we're going to give you a sash. it's probably the first time you've ever won one. congratulations. >> this is how we do it. very nice. you get -- come on, mom. we can't see you. >> wait a minute. wait a minute. >> the crown. >> you need a speedo. >> it's called a photo op. and probably the most important

item of all. what do you think? >> there you go. >> all kinds of fun stuff. >> have a seat. have a seat. >> what do you think? what do you think of getting the -- >> overwhelming. >> really? >> yes. >> it's good. >> it's like getting your medical license. >> yeah pretty much. >> what do you think of your husband being the one selected? >> i mean, he definitely deserves it. he's a hard working good dad. he's a wonderful dad. >> what are your kids going to think? >> i don't know. they're going to be proud. they're going to be proud. it will be good. >> we hope you enjoy the prize. all these other dads here are pretty spectacular themselves. >> they really are. >> you really have your work cut out for you. >> congratulations, everybody. we're going to heat things with a father's day barbecue. >> congratulations.

good morning. i'm meteorologist chris warren with a look at the forecast. starting off on the father's day weekend forecast. saturday forecast, today in the red. this is the best chance that we will see some strong storms. the best chance of the storms will be in the area in the red. otherwise, could be some storms or regular old rain showers throughout the midwest and the plains today. as far as the temperatures go, where we will see the biggest rise in temperatures or the warmest temperatures in the afternoon, 80s and 90s in the south. the desert southwest. temperatures well in to the triple-digits them northeast in the upper 70s. for tomorrow, as far as the sky conditions go, and what you can expect as far as the rain on father's day, it's going to be from new england all the way through the ohio valley and then in to parts of the mississippi valley, parts of nebraska and oklahoma. you'll see a few showers. for the northeast, those showers will be moving in later in the day.

temperatures in the 70s for the northeast. hot in the south and the southwest. monday, chance of showers and storms throughout the ohio valley to the mid mississippi valley. pacific northwest sees a chance of rain by tuesday. also looking for that rain shifting to the south. bringing with it cooler air. showers on wednesday. temperatures rebounding a bit in the southeast. lower 70s in the northeast. mid to upper 70s from philadelphia to washington, d.c. and then a few showers lingering in the southeast. showers still hanging around in the northwest. and still looking at temperatures in the 70s in the northeast. 80 degrees in chicago by next thursday. minneapolis similar story, right at 80 and still going to be dealing with temperatures in the 90s in the southern plains. remember, week days on the weather channel you can "wake up with al" from 5:30 to 7:00. what do you think about caffeine?

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it's time for today's kitchen, what's cooking. we have something very special for father's day that's sweet and spicy. just like us. >> we have a friendly grilling competition going on between 9-year-old jack morris. and his father chef brian morris from relish.com. hey, kids. how is everybody? >> happy father's day. >> thank you. >> this is fun. the father/son duo. >> this is the best. especially father's day. what a better way to celebrate it other than around the grill with your kids and easy recipes. >> you guys actually love to cook together, right? >> yes. >> what's the best thing about your dad? >> he's a very good cook. >> so what are we making? >> we're making root beer ribs, sweet potato fries and strawberry -- >> what makes your ribs unique? >> they don't have the typical brown sugar in the rub. they have root beer instead. they are real easy to cook in the oven, ahead of time. no fancy smoker needed.

>> how do you do it? show us. you can mix up the rub. a little paprika, chili powder, salt and pepper. he's going to massage that right in. jack says the ribs are stressed out because they're about to get eaten. >> rub that in. >> massage it in there, pal. then they'll go right in a pan like this and we'll pour the root beer around. they bake in about an hour and a half. >> you bake them first. >> you can do that ahead of time. easy to finish on the grill. >> put it in there. show us what you've got. >> get in there. >> we also heard that in addition to cooking, this young boy loves to dance a little bit. he's like a deejay, he's got moves? >> he does. >> do you have a favorite song? >> we might have it for you. ♪ >> i'll take over. here we go.

♪ >> i know you've got some moves. let's go. >> now once they're in here, the root beer can go right around. not on top because we don't want to wash the dry rub off. >> and then cover it. >> cover it with a little foil. right into the oven it goes. >> that took five seconds. very, very simple. >> then turn on the grill after. >> that's right. once they are cooked, take them out. put them in the fridge if they are very later. we'll mix up a really simple barbecue sauce. you don't have to cook it in all this fussy stuff. your favorite canned barbecue sauce. we're going to thin it out a little bit with water. so it's easy to brush. i like a little espresso powder. it adds a lot of richness. it doesn't taste like coffee and won't keep him up. thank god. >> that looks delish. >> put in of that on there? all right. >> and then down here, the finished product.

these are sweet potato fries? >> yes. >> do you like these? >> he does not -- this boy does not like sweet potatoes. he likes the regular kind. i'm with you. even though these are much better for you. >> come on down. get on this one. >> and the sweet potato fries are a great way to use the leftover hot coals. >> we're going to try to talk about the dessert. >> this is really simple. fresh in-season strawberries, lime juice, water. freeze it and scrape it with a fork. we made some for you with a little bit of red wine in it as well. right here. >> this is called a grenita. >> it's like ice cream without an ice creammaker. >> oh, my god. these are fantastic. way to go. >> coming up, you loved him on glee. now matthew morrison is moving to a different beat. he's going to sing an oldie but goody for us. but first this is "today" on nbc.

>> before we leave you for the weekend, next week, who do we have? heidi klum, kid rock and our guys tell-all panel. first matthew morrison is going back to his musical roots. he's out with a brand new album called "where it all began" singing some of the stage classics we all know and love. >> from "my fair lady" here's matthew morrison with "on the street where you live." >> one, one two tworks /* rks -- two, three, four. ♪ i have often walked down the streets before ♪ ♪ but the pavement always stayed beneath my feet before ♪ ♪ knowing i'm on the street where you live ♪ ♪ all the lilac trees in the heart of town can you hear a lark in any other part of town ♪

♪ out of every door no, it's just on the street where you live ♪ ♪ and all that feeling just to know somehow you are near ♪ ♪ the overpowering feeling that any second you may suddenly appear ♪ ♪ people stop and stare they don't bother me there's nowhere else on earth that i would rather be ♪ ♪ let the time go by i won't care if i can't be here on the street where you live ♪ ♪ one, two, three, four. ♪

♪ ♪ and oh, that towering feeling just to know that somehow you are near ♪ ♪ the overpowering feeling that any second you may suddenly appear ♪ ♪ people stop and stare they don't bother me oh, there's nowhere else on earth that i would rather be ♪ ♪ let the time go by i won't care if i can't be here on the street where you live ♪ ♪ i am here on the street where you live ♪ ♪ ♪ on the street where you live ♪

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