from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb. live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >> hello, everybody. thirsty thursday. it is july 18th. and we want to wish, although i doubt him watching, but we want to wish nelson mandela a very happy 95th birthday. >> 95th birthday. >> so glad he's rallying. that's so great. >> what? i want everyone to look very closely at kathie lee and tell me what you see. she's gotten -- it's a darker hue. i only noticed it because when she walked into the makeup room. let's do a two shot. okay. look who's darker.

she got a spray tan. i love -- >> well, i've never done this before and my daughter, we're going off for a little mother/daughter trip. she said, some come on, mom. get it with me because it's all organic. it's called zen bronze. >> you go in naked? >> i haven't been naked for 24 years. >> how does it work? >> i put on a bathing suit for the first time in about ten years. and you go in and you stand, and a lovely lady named donna did it. and then you can't -- >> look at her arms. >> i know it. it just looks gorgeous on cassidy. and then i realized, well, cassidy is going to be 20. so of course she looks gorgeous. there's only one person darker. tan mom. put me up against tan mom d and see how -- so i have a ways to go.

>> nice. spot on. >> okay. >> there are some issues that have come out today. i don't know if you saw the cover of "rolling stone." it's not officially on newsstands yet but they've released the cover. and there's a picture of the boston bombing suspect. >> i didn't realize that's a picture he took of himself. >> it's a selfie. dzhokhar tsarnaev. and there's a lot of controversy about this picture because a lot of folks are looking at that and saying that they are glamorizing this guy. they made him look rock starrish, a la jim morrison, who has been on the cover of that magazine also. and some places have decided -- that's the jim morrison cover. >> right. >> some people decided not to carry this magazine. cvs decided against it. >> several companies. yeah. and i think it's certainly their right. people are outraged. i guess some sort of a poll was taken. 90% of the people said it went way too far. way too far. >> apparently the article inside, which nobody is really talking about, is quite tough on him, right? >> it talks about how a kid goes from what seemingly was a good kid when he was young and then what happened along the way and

they describe him as a monster in some of their writings. so i think when you see the cover, i think it -- because it looks like it's treated. it looks like -- >> it almost looks like it's photoshopped a little bit. with the shadow and all of that. >> there are young girls out there saying -- >> that's so disturbing. these young girls. oh, he couldn't be guilty of that. he's so cute. he's too cute. i'm in love with dzhokhar. then you're in love with a murderer. >> well, remember, it was ted bundy. it was the same thing back then. when there's a good-looking -- >> i don't think he's good looking. maybe it's because i know his soul is so black, you know, so dark. >> when cvs decided not to sell this -- i think we just had a statement there that is here. hang on a second. >> cvs basically -- >> here's their statement. "as a company with deep roots in new england and a strong presence in boston we believe this is the right decision out of respect for the victims of the attack and their loved ones." >> and "rolling stone" went on to say the cover story we're publishing this week falls within the tradition of

journalism and "rolling stone's" long-standing commitment to thoughtful coverage of political and social -- okay. you're not old enough to remember this. but when they put charlie manson on the front. >> it caused a big -- >> but if you are talking about the news, the news is often made by evil people. and so what do you do? put somebody nice on the cover? but then hide the other on the inside? i don't know. >> and sometimes people try to use a very controversial cover just to get people to buy the magazine. and we've seen it on different levels. you know, this is obviously a completely different level. but when demi moore was naked on "vanity fair" people wanted to see the article -- or there was -- someone was breast-feeding on the cover of "time" magazine. >> it's a business. so you've got to create some interest and some buzz. okay. you know who's creating buzz? honey booboo. >> okay. >> honey booboo is back. aren't you thrilled? >> this is interesting. there's a new way we found out yesterday to watch "honey booboo's" show. people say when you watch the show you always wonder what it

smells like. because they talk about a lot of smells apparently. so in "people" magazine and "us weekly" they put one of these scratch and sniff things in the magazine so when you watch the show you are supposed to scratch off number 1 when number 1 came up on the screen and number 2 and number 3. we're going to watch a clip and scratch off and smell as it happens. >> okay. >> our own version of pork and beans. >> let's get frying. i'm hungry. >> logan. ♪ >> 3. that was 3. >> pork and beans. instead of hot dogs we're going to put logan in it. >> definitely smells like pork and beans. >> it sure does. >> what was that other one? >> 4. >> what's happening? >> hold on. cookies. >> more butter. more slippery. >> yeah, okay. i like that. >> 5. >> this is nbc news.

>> this is excellent. >> ooh. putrid. what was that? >> that was the exhaust from the go-karts. >> is there anything gross or is that it? >> no, that's all. >> gee, that was fun. >> watch and sniff. by the way, they are taking this -- honey booboo decided she's no longer going to go into modeling. >> no, her -- beauty pageants. >> beauty pageants. >> she doesn't have time with her very, very big career. okay. good for her. emmy nominations. >> they are out, you guys. >> put the ruler down, hoda. >> no, because -- >> why is this here? >> you know why that's there. you want to talk about the emmy nominations or -- >> quickly, the emmys. a lot of people will be looking at these emmy nominations and go, what is that show? who is that person? because a lot of people don't -- they don't watch everything on netflix. but netflix made history. that show "house of cards," which is so awesome. >> you've been talking about it for -- since it came on. >> oh, my god. yeah. that was nominated for an emmy. that's going against "downton

abbey" and a bunch of great, great, great shows. >> but you said kevin spacey is amazing in it. >> he is. and "veep" got nominated. >> your favorite. so did julia. >> a lot of -- some surprises. >> check out the whole list of nominees and congratulations to everybody. >> we have a ruler on our set. >> why do we have one, hoda? >> okay. so here it is. we have a ruler on our set because we were talking about the average size. >> of? >> a man's johnson. >> it's a word we're allowed to use. >> so the average size in case you are wondering -- >> if your name is johnson. you know what i'm saying? >> the average size -- >> johnson's johnson. >> the average size of a man's johnson, according to surveys, is -- >> indiana university asked over 1,600 men. >> asked them. >> so you know they're lying. >> they're just telling whatever they want. >> so the correct -- the average size is 5 1/2.

so here is 5 1/2. >> i don't even want to use the word but that means an erect johnson. >> wow. okay. anyway, 5 1/2. so -- >> but here's the bad news. >> what is the bad news? >> kinsey did a survey years ago. and guess what? one of the earliest penis sizes -- >> you had to say it once. >> was conducted by alfred kinsey in the 1950s. so apparently they said -- >> the smallest. >> 1.6 inches. >> well, that's -- >> no, the before. it used to be 6.25. 6 1/4. so johnsons are shriveling. >> but the smallest johnson is 1.6 inches. and the largest johnson they said was 10.2. >> why are we talking about this? >> i didn't want to and someone did. but we have to do a shoutout to one of the crew members. >> speaking of johnsons.

>> we made him a very popular guy. he was on our show yesterday. kathie lee was comparing her hairdo to yosef. if you remember, yosef is the one without hair and kathie lee looked like -- and everyone said oh, my god, yosef's cute. >> he's adorable. he's got a great personality. and he had just said to us the other day that you were ready to find someone to be in a relationship with. >> i didn't think that would be on the air, though. >> you work at nbc news. these things happen. >> so here's the deal. a bunch of people saw you and thought you were cute. >> hard not to think that. >> of course. here it is. lara wrote in, "yosef is a hottie." jenny wrote, "hello, yosef. that's nice eye candy." and stacy said, "is yosef single? because he's one good looking guy." >> yes, he is. and he's a sweetheart. so we would like to -- well, we would like to make your dreams come true and get in touch with some of these ladies and maybe have a dating game thing.

>> lara or jenny or any of these ladies of the thousands that wrote in and do a -- >> my mom is going to be proud. >> i'll work on that. >> this one -- wait. this one you're not going to need a drink for. we love bruno mars. this song is just fun and poppy. it's kind of -- it feels like the jacksons. it's called "treasure." take a listen. >> can't hear you guys. can't hear it at all. >> i don't think they're playing it yet. they're not playing it. okay. they started to play it. >> go. ♪ ♪ give me your give me your attention baby ♪ >> yeah, sounds just like the jackson five. ♪ a little something about myself ♪ ♪ you're wonderful, ooh, you're a sexy lady ♪ >> here comes the chorus you're going to love. ♪ like you want to be someone else ♪ ♪ whoa ♪ i know that you don't know it but you're fine so fine ♪ ♪ fine, so fine

♪ whoa, i'm going to show you when you're mine ♪ ♪ all mine >> it feels like summer to me. here it comes. ♪ treasure ♪ that is what you are >> okay. ♪ you're my golden star >> you're my golden star? >> golden star. it rhymes. there you are, golden star. >> i love bruno mars. i think he's extraordinarily talented. this is not my favorite song of his. but anyway. okay or not okay? i love bruno mars. i can have a favorite and not love every one. >> i know, but that's a good one. >> it's better than most of your choices. is it okay or not okay to keep exotic pets at home? and here's what we had to say about that. >> your pets, like your partner, should be chosen with care. consider their bathroom habits before you make a commitment. >> ew, you went there? >> uh-huh. >> yes, it's okay as long as it's legal. cozy up with any animal you'd like.

you sure have. >> that's rude. >> wow. rude. >> true. >> we have a big, big show coming up. you know who's with us? wanda sykes. she is so hysterical. >> and two lucky ladies are going to leave our studio with brand new looks. there's wanda. we love her look. >> and we're going to have the results in just a few minutes. ♪

wanda sykes is an actress, author and award-winning comedian who "entertainment weekly" once named one of the 25 funniest people in america. >> now wanda has a new comedy special coming up "herlarious" which features up-and-coming female comedians. great@. as well as wanda's unique brand of humor. >> in this clip you'll like this. wanda spoofs spiritual adviser

and tv host eeianla vanzant who in real life hosts a show called "fix my life." but this is called "fix my tire." >> hi. you're iyanla vanzant. >> i sure am, my beloved. >> hey, fix my flat. >> i can try, boo. >> this is not your problem. it's the inner tube that we must deal with. i wanted your family to be here as well. it's your big sister i'm interested in at the moment. miss tire, you've got a weight problem. you need to let some air out. don't you hiss at me. >> you are crazy. who are you? >> the best stuff comes from real life, doesn't it? >> yes, it does. >> all humor comes from truth. >> it really does. >> i love this whole concept. this "herlarious" thing. >> i'm very excited about it. we shot everything right at harpo. and it was just a great

experience. pretty much -- >> do what you want? >> that's the best. when the suits come in and try to change what is innate and natural to a performer, it doesn't work. it never does. you've got to let them go. >> did you have to clean it up for own? >> no. no. there's cursing. >> can you say johnson? >> well, we -- yeah, we say -- we can say johnson but we can say the other thing, too. >> richard? >> we can say richard. we can go to richard. >> all the way. >> how did you find the comedians who were in the show with you? how did you pick them? >> rehab. no, you know, i just was going -- i know a lot of comics. and the producers that -- she sent me some comics. we just looked at the material. >> at their tapes and stuff. >> yeah. at their tapes. and said you know, this one, this one, this one. some of them were just so funny that i knew i wanted to have them on. >> that's got to be gratifying, too. because you were that person once too. >> right. >> that couldn't get a break. that couldn't get somebody to

say, you know, what i see something in you. so it must be great to be changing people's lives, too, giving them an opportunity to take your job. >> i hope so. >> hope they don't take your job. >> did you just fly in from france last night? >> i did. i'm a mess right now. >> you are? >> yeah. >> you look good. >> i wasn't even like in paris. i was in the south of france. >> that ain't bad. >> yeah. >> you don't want to be in paris this time of year. you want to be in the south of france. >> yeah. but the thing is i had a 7:30 train to get to charles de gaulle. i fell asleep on the train and missed my stop. >> oh! >> yeah. i missed my flight. >> why did you fall asleep on the train? >> i was drinking the night before. if you really want to know. >> yeah. >> there's a story there. >> were you drinking a fine french wine or were you tequilaing it? >> i was vodka. i was down with the vodka. my brother-in-law. we were drinking all night. >> you lost your phone. that's the worst -- >> no, someone stole my phone. >> oh. >> yeah. >> are you sure? >> you put your phone down in france, it's gone. >> whose numbers are in there?

are they going to find somebody -- >> yours. oprah. and your pin code. obama's number is in there. >> obama. >> i got some sexy pictures. >> the government knows all about it already anyway. >> there you go. >> all right. great. well, we're looking forward to this special. it sounds terrific. >> and they're going to show the first one that aired last week at 9:00 and then the second one at 10:00 because last week we got kind of -- >> it's going to be a marathon. >> what happened last week? >> last week we premiered at 10:00 p.m. on saturday right when the jury decided to -- >> oh! >> who the hell lets a jury make a verdict on a saturday? >> i've never heard of it, actually, before. >> isn't that crazy? >> don't rain on your parade like that. >> what did you think of the whole paula deen thing? we just wanted to ask you. >> paula deen? i put it this way. she said she's only said the n word once but now that she's lost her whole empire i'm pretty sure she's saying it a lot more.

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that guy would be laying on his horn right now. and maybe -- >> i love this. >> he jumps right in. watch this. because they're doing a promotional thing. he literally turned into it. this girl starts to play with him and have a little fun. and he might be getting out of the car momentarily. >> let's see. come on now. get in there. >> that's a great song. it's by pharrell. >> how can you not dance to this? it was actually shot by a youtuber. >> look at this guy. he's got moves. >> are you sure this isn't a plant? >> no. legit. that's why everyone else is standing still, because the girl just kind of went with it. look at that guy, though. >> okay. >> now, there might be a little bit of something we don't actually see on here but at the end she gives him a big hug and a little kiss. >> did he just turn around and go the other way? >> he turned around and got out of there. i don't think that would happen in new york. >> probably not. >> all right. thank you, baby. ready, set, show us our makeover team transforms two ladies from the plaza. we're going town veil the amazing results after your local

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we're back on this thirsty thursday with more of "today." it's time for another installment of the plaza ambush makeovers. where we pluck two lucky ladies off the plaza and surprise them with a new look. >> contributor and stylist to the stars -- ♪ louis licari la, la, la, la, la ♪ >> and "today" contributor and contributing editor at "people style watch" and author miss jill martin. >> hi, kids. how is everyone today? how is the group? >> hot out there. people -- >> steamy hot and a hairy situation. that's all i've got to say. >> ooh, a hairy situation. >> all righty, then. let's start with our first lucky lady. her name is barbara brown. she's 36 years old from given, nebraska. a self-described tomboy. she never wears a dress. never wears makeup. she was a little anxious but

excited to get glammed up for the day. let's listen to her story. >> okay. well, an exciting day because you weren't expecting this, but i know you want this for your daughter. >> yes. >> tell me why she deserves it. >> she's hard-working. she's never had one done before. and i think she deserves it. >> and i know your brothers are really excited. what do you guys think? >> i think she earns it, definitely. >> yes, i hear you with that one. >> these are men of few words. okay. so i see this body. take a look at this body. i think we're going to give you a whole new york city glam look and you're going to look fabulous. i know you're nervous. are you ready? >> oh, yeah, i'm ready for it. thanks. >> she's ready and she's here with the gang. her dad robbie. raise your hand robbie. and her brother -- >> wait a minute. >> and her brothers -- >> you know, we don't judge around here. >> so there's robbie, robert and robbie. i can't get it straight over here. okay. >> and two fathers. >> keep your blindfolds on.

here's barbara brown before. barbara, let's see the new you. ♪ >> don't take them off yet, guys. >> right here. >> all right, guys. take off your blindfolds. take them off. >> holy -- >> oh, my god! >> wow! >> beautiful. >> one of them is speechless. >> hold on. turn around, take a look at yourself right here. >> oh. >> do you have your glasses? you can put them on. >> or you can go closer. >> no, that's all right. [ laughter ] >> all right. i want you to turn right around. >> we're going to have some problems. >> why? >> he has not seen her like this for a while. >> wow. >> louis, tell us about the outfit. i mean the hair. >> i'll talk about the outfit, too. but the hair. what we did is she is a beautiful girl who did not have a clue how glamorous she was. so this shows what a little bit

of hair clorox a pinch of makeup and this great haircut by breno today. >> i think she took so many years off. it's unbelievable. >> a younger woman and a whole new look. >> rob and rob and robby. >> yes. >> what do you think? >> she looks gorgeous. >> gorges. >> wow. >> isn't that nice? >> i don't know how we're going to stop getting home without that. >> amen on that one. >> tell us about the dress. >> you know what, this is a reality series right here, people. the nebraskans. >> few words. >> we're in trouble. >> so she has two dresses -- a bridesmaid dress and wedding dress. those are the only two things going. so we wanted to give you something. i know you said you won't wear it. but a little subtle and with a little pop. this is from maggie london. >> beautiful. >> big round of applause. you look beautiful. >> all right. number two is stephanie byrum, she is 31, from atlanta, texas. as a kid she always dreamed of coming to new york city.

so we decided to celebrate by giving her a brand new look. let's listen to her story. >> okay. so first time in new york city. and you get a makeover. and your first time bringing her. so what do you think? >> i'm so excited. now this is so exciting, steph. she's 31 and she has her ph.d. and it's a dream come true. >> okay. so what do you i? so you have your camera ready because it's your first time to take pictures. your backpack. you're a real tourist. and now you get a makeover. >> i know. it's really exciting and unexpected. >> all right. well, i promise you, we're going to make you look gorgeous. what do you think? >> i trust you. >> you should. she's had a lot of experience. she's here with her sixth grade teacher donna and all their friends. >> oh, a big group. >> big group. let's take a last look at stephanie byrum before and bring out the new stephanie. >> wow! >> all right, ladies. take them off. >> oh, my god!

oh, my god! oh, my god! >> wow. wow. >> you look beautiful. >> doesn't she look great? you want to see? turn around, sweetheart. >> i need my eyes. whoa. yes. i like it. >> so cute. >> look into that camera, please. >> okay. >> tell us what you did. >> again, fabulous. you do look fabulous. your hair is shorter. again, a haircut by breno. put her face more in proportion. showing off that great jaw line. >> she's so tiny. >> such a tiny, petite little thing. i softened her hair color. then what inga did, the big tip here is to make her look even more luscious by making them a little bit bigger by drawing over them. >> i love that dress, too, jill. >> luscious lips. >> yes. >> this is from andrew mark.

and this really accentuates her figure because at work she never gets to wear dresses. >> she'll have a reason to now i'm sure. what do you all think, ladies? >> oh, wonderful. just wonderful. >> you love? >> yes. >> all right. let's bring barbara back out. a big round of applause for both ladies. congratulations. >> thank you, louis. thank you, jill. the headlines. what many families are struggling with too. what you can do if someone you love needs help with something. >> very important advice coming up right after this. asionaconstipation,

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over the last few years, far too many people have died from overdoses, accidental or not. and it's not just celebrities like "glee" actor cory monteith. >> it affects families all over the country according to the centers for disease control and prevention. at least 100 people in the united states die each day from drug overdoses. here with help are clinical psychologist elizabeth lombardo and psychiatrist dr. heather levrin. nice to see you both, ladies.

>> when we heard about cory monteith, he's not someone who we thought of when it came to drugs. we didn't know that part of him. but a lot of people wondered what may have actually killed him. and some people thought it was because he was a heavy user, stopped using, and then could have possibly gone back to his normal dose. is that something that could have happened? >> that's what happens a lot. especially because he had been in rehab hospital, he hadn't used for a while. when they go back they go back to the same amount. and that -- his body isn't used to it anymore. and so that can kill you. >> young people and heroin. is that something -- >> it's the chic drug right now. can you imagine? >> you know, in 2008 prescription painkillers overtook marijuana as the most common gateway drug. >> oh, really? >> and prescription painkillers lead to heroin. that opiate addiction -- >> it is very real. >> it's such a tough one to kick. and these days it's so common. >> is rehab really what you have to do? i mean because i know cory went through it. but i think a lot of people may have concerns that maybe a friend, maybe someone they know

is using. is there -- what's the best route to go? >> they need to get help. they need to get help. and if they can't do it on their own they need to get help from elsewhere. and the key too is not just going to rehab but it's when you come out. we have that safe place where hopefully -- >> and your friends. >> and your lifestyle. >> you think about with cory. he went back to the old place where he used to be. and so all those -- the cues were there for him to start using again. >> that's an interesting question. because they said he almost lived a double life. at work he never used. he was clean. he was ready. was it the work that was giving him a purpose to get up every morning and when he didn't have that he would use? >> i think, you know, it was a lot of hard work for him not to use. you know, i heard people saying that it took a lot of time and effort to keep him clean even when he was -- >> oh. >> the wonderful thing now is we do have treatments that work. we have medications that work. we have soboxone and methadone. there is help. and -- >> you have to want it.

>> you have to want it. >> a lot of women it's not heroin or marijuana, it is painkillers. i saw something on "nightly" a couple weeks ago that said prescription painkillers are -- they kill more women than ovarian cancer does. is it -- what is it? women aren't -- we don't want to feel any pain so we'll take medicine, more so than we need? >> well, i think that, first of all, there's overprescription. doctors need a lot of education. there's a statistic that walking in for the first complaint of back pain, most people walk out with a prescription for an opiate painkiller. which is a big gun. that's heavy duty. so the doctors need better education. the doctors need better prescribing habits and the patients need to be aware, they need to be told, this is an addictive medication, it's only for short-term use. you should not take it if you are not having pain. and a lot of people never hear that. >> it's also such a biomedical society. if something hurts you take a pill. where there's so much research showing that other approaches to treatment, to reducing pain to help with depression are so effective. >> i think sometimes if you

medicate a lot you don't know. and i thought about this myself. you don't know when you're past it because you're always taking meds throughout. >> you don't know what's normal anymore. >> is the pain over or even emotional pain if you need a drug for that. >> ladies, thanks so much. >> thank you for joining us. >> hoda, do you want to be a gracious host or a guest? >> well, definitely the guest. we've got the perfect hostess gift for the giving. but first these messages. >> by the way, congratulations on your two emmy nominations -- good morning. i'm meteorologist crystal egger with your seven-day forecast. getting into the weekend now. and there are some areas where we're concerned about severe weather, especially for your friday evening plans. and that includes places like chicago over to detroit, cleveland, heads up, pay attention to any warnings that come out. across the interior northeast, in northern new england, these are all spots along a cold front where everything's going to come together tomorrow for some pretty big storms which will eventually put an end to that heat wave we've been dealing with. more scattered showers for the southeast and up across the four

corners with that monsoonal flow. 85 in denver. not nearly as hot. coming down a bit. we've got a lot of cloud cover and moisture moving in, capping those temperatures in the afternoon. 101 in salt lake city. beautiful. los angeles up to san francisco in the low 70s. we have another day of hot, hot weather. so your friday afternoon's going to be steamy once again. dew points are still running high. and then eventually once this front comes in and brings showers and storms on saturday we're going to see temperatures start to taper off. chicago feeling the cooldown initially. 84. 79 in minneapolis. that's on saturday. now, how about sunday? sunday new york gets down to 86. 77 in boston. so cooler, dryer air coming in on the back side of the stormy weather. but that'll keep some showers and thunderstorms around. for the mid-atlantic region monday, only 83 in d.c. only 83 after near 100 with those heat indices just unbearable this week. 82 in chicago.

90 in orlando. not much weather early next week across florida. 85 in atlanta on tuesday. chance of showers and storms, as we say, pretty unsettled across the eastern part of the country. looking pretty good in the west with the exception of the showers and storms across the higher terrain there in the southwest. remember, you can "wake up with al" weekday mornings, 5:30 on the weather channel. geico's defensive driver,ke 13. good student and multi-policy discounts could save you hundreds of dollus. engineer: uh geico's discounts could save you hundreds of "doll-ars." it sounds like you're saying "dollus." dollus. engineeif you could accentuate the "r" sound of "dollars." are...are... are... engineer: are... arrrrrr. arrrrr. someone bring me an eye patch, i feel like a bloomin' pirate. geico. fifteen minutes could save you fifteen percent or more on car insurance. honestly, i feel like i nailed that.

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did you get an invitation for a great party this summer or you're heading out to someone's beach house for the weekend but you're sweating out how to show appreciation? >> with a little thought you can find the perfect gift. lifestyle expert lucy siegel has some ideas to help you think out of the gift box. get it? >> come on down, lucy. >> all right. >> you have unique gifts. usually people -- i show up with like a bottle of champagne or a bottle of wine. >> me, too. and i always appreciate it. >> wine is very common. that's one of the top gifts along with candles.

but what we have here is if you're going to a picnic. look at this awesome blanket. about 38 square feet. and one side is really soft and cozy and the back side is actually water resistant. >> that's great. >> fabulous if you're out. this is from lamps plus, believe it or not. >> eight square feet. you said 38. >> oh, did i? >> yeah. >> and then from party city, they make these citronella candles. and they have a new line of toys. you always want to bring kids' toys to an event to keep the kids busy. you can also use their buckets to fill with ice. and sugarfina is this very high-end candy. these don't melt. it's a special summer bento box if you will of non-melting candies. and 30% of their candies you can't even buy in the u.s. they travel the world for these candies. >> wow. >> we have kmart, wonderful cozy towels. towels are always a great gift. you have a pool. you go through towels probably like crazy every season. and put some sunscreen, always a gift to give. and bug spray. >> let's move to the fun part. >> yeah, the fun part. of course. drew barrymore just came out with a pinot grigio. >> mm-hmm. >> we paired it with the citrus

juice maker. >> yeah. >> $24.99. and they come with a recipe for sangria which we put in our bed bath and beyond picture which is $24.99. this is under 20 bucks. >> isn't that a great gift? >> and you've got the tray here by pretty printing and they also do coasters which you can customize. how cool is that? >> very cool. >> i love the colors. so festive. >> adorable. >> if you want a sip of the sangria. >> sure. >> it's impossible to lift. >> and bed, bath & beyond. while you're drinking -- >> oh, i love that. >> $5.99. and then you fill it with some food. even if you go to your local bakery. what a presentation that makes. >> bed, bath & beyond? i adore that. >> we've got about one minute. >> lampsplus.com. beach house for the weekend this you've got to go big on if you bring the family to someone's house. you can do a custom hat from pretty printing. the monogram. giant beach bag. give magazines as a gift.

>> look at the one you might be giving. >> then the mcbeck -- macbeth collection here makes these custom bins. towel bins. you can customize them for anybody. lamps plus has beautiful frames. take a picture of the event over the weekend. then you have a diy spa night. you always say you're going to go to the spa. you don't do it, do it at someone's house. and you can all bring -- chip in and bring something. i love to bring the j.r. watkins girls products. a great blow dryer from solano. and then something brand new. you have to try this. this is agave serum. >> okay. i love that. >> there we go. >> now you put that on. it gets the frizzies out of the way. only $40. >> i like the smell. >> you can blow your hair through it. >> then lamps plus also gave us some nice little celebratory candles. skyy has the new vodka. then also -- >> we've got to run. >> sorry, lucy. thank you. >> we've got your cure. >> coming up, a great guy from michael's restaurant.

>> but first this is "today" on nbc.

we're going to get to our cooking segment in just a second.

we just have to make a quick correction. the truth is we talked about that drug segment. and it turns out more women die from drug overdoses than die of cervical cancer. >> not the ovarian. >> not ovarian. so we just wanted to clear that up. all right. it is time to get cooking. and we've got a maryland favorite. we're talking crab cakes. >> crab cakes! >> crab cakes. >> all right. you're going to love these. >> yes, one of our favorite restaurants is michael's. and michael mccarty is here. he's the owner of the restaurant here in new york and also in santa monica. he's going to share his recipe. and he's brought along one of his new york-based chefs, kyung lim. chef kyung. >> you've got one name, kyung. we love that. >> anything that starts with this, i love already. >> talk to us about the crab cakes. >> we have this beautiful jumbo lump crab meat from maryland. we're going to make a little binder. japanese bread crumb with just milk. >> okay. >> we're just going to let it sit and just stir it. >> want me to do that for you? >> yeah. please. >> you have to work, kath. >> some egg yolk.

>> just the yolk. >> yeah. dijon mustard. >> crab meat. >> sweet. >> worcester sauce. i can never pronounce that. >> it's the lump. >> it's the lump crab. >> jumbo lump. >> don't overmix it. just gentle. >> oh, don't overmix it. okay. >> that's the binder so it will hold the crab meat together. >> should she put this in here? >> dump this in here. >> of course. pepper always. >> dump it in here. >> and then stir it again? >> just toss it together. >> look at that. >> he's a master chef and we're doing all the work. >> hello. >> and then form it up like that. >> form it up, baby. >> you toss with some flour. >> tell us what we've got over here. how long do you cook those for? >> they probably take two, three minutes a side. very, very quick. because remember, your crab is already cooked. you're just trying to warm it up and make it really crispy and get the caramelization. >> got it. >> we're going to serve that with the famous corn salsa. >> yes. >> kyung. >> yes. >> you use the red onions. beautiful corn. summer corn is spectacular.

little jalapenos and cilantro. got to have a little olive oil. the key to life is olive oil. key to life is moisture. remember that. lime juice. salt and pepper. and you want to be able to balance it. so make sure it's not too much lime. the olive oil will bring it all together. >> the perfect blend. >> correct. >> and then assemble it. >> of course you will, kyung. >> and you have to have this as a fabulous summer dish. >> i've been dying to try this wine. tell us about the wine, michael. >> well, we're big rose fans. this is the original pink floyd from the south of france. >> which is now the home of brad pitt and angelina jolie. >> and they make their beautiful rose. this is the first release. 2012. >> how about a toast. >> that is delicious. >> we're going to try your crab cakes. >> you've got to try the crab cakes. >> michael's, by the way, if you come to new york on wednesdays at lunch it is the place to be. >> wild. >> thank you for coming. >> tomorrow, finding your second act in life. >> cheers. >> and the garden projects you should tackle yourself. and guess who else is here? >> tim gunn.

>> oh, he's a crazy guy. >> we will see you for try day riday. jeff: dr., author and executive producer, sanjay gupta. >> i don't know where you're going with that. jeff: the new show monday morning. >> i didn't know what to expect here in hollywood. it is not my world. i could do surgery. jeff: jamie bamber. plus i get a medical scare. oh, my god! chawschaws [applause] [captioning made possible by cbs television distribution] jeff: a little about me. i'm recently married. i work with my wife on this show and i'm learning how to be a dad to two amazing kids in a blending family. i'm hosting a talk show b