>> announcer: from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb, live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. hello, everybody. welcome to wines day wednesday. it's september 18th. it's a nice day here in new york. it's freezing. i mean, pretty darn chilly. >> i have to say, breaking out the sweaters. >> yes. >> and all that stuff. you're starting to feel fall coming. >> as long as you have your cable tv, hoda, who cares, right? i know you all were very concerned with so much going on in the world. >> hey, i wasn't able to watch tv, and that was a problem. i just want to say thanks to

time warner cable and they came to my house and we took a selfie. >> it looks like the whole time warner company. you know how long one person waits for one cable guy. hoda says the word and -- where was blake? >> blake was barking around. it's one of those things when, again, don't have tv, you realize -- >> how much you love your tv. >> -- how much you watch it. should i finish the end of the book? i have the book almost all the way done. should i clean my kitchen? you start doing productive things. >> isn't that an amazing thing? i don't know if we're going to talk about it. we are. the average american watches 34 hours of tv a week. >> what does that break down to? >> how do i know? >> how many hours a day? five? five to six. of your day, you're spending five to six hours in front of the tv watching tv. >> yeah.

>> wow! if you're over 65, they say people watch even more. >> yeah. i watch less and less as i've grown older. >> you do? >> yes. i watch news. to me that's different than watching entertainment. >> right, right. >> because you're engaged in a different kind of way. if you're exercising and your tv is on, that's just company. that's not watching tv. >> right. >> you're just trying to get through your workout. >> just listening to music or getting through your workout. >> i always have it on. that's what i realized. when it was quiet, totally quiet, that's when i noticed. always in the background. >> we've been on tv more than we're watching it this week. >> you're oprah. >> sick to death of us promoting ourselves. that's what we're here for, promoting nbc stuff. >> we were on jeopardy, which wasn't on nbc. >> tonight. >> we have to talk about it. everyone watches "jeopardy." >> i know that. >> i didn't know people were so smart. people watch and we were on last night. let's take a look. >> after you swirl the wine,

hoda, look at the driplets that slide down the glass. >> they're called tears or beads, which mean the wine is full bodied. >> that's good. >> what are legs? >> legs are right. as we go along through this category, you will notice something happening to the two ladies, but that's to come. >> scientists say the best method of pouring champagne is down the side of the glass. >> uh-huh. >> which preserves up to twice as much of this gas, keeping the fizz in your bubbly. >> what is carbon dioxide. >> yes. one thing we can say with certainty right now is that it would be fun to spend time with those two ladies. >> well, as i remember, we shot all that a long time ago. and it was after an extraordinarily long day. >> that is so funny that he said that. crazy. >> that's called acting, alex. acting, okay?

>> oh, my god. >> we never finish. we never finish. >> we're very busy. >> yeah. >> "america's got talent," huge finale tonight across the street at radio city. >> that's what they say. special performances by josh groban. luke bryan. >> we are going to be doing something. >> that we can't tell you about. but the act that is crowned will take home. >> a million bucks. >> $1 million and get an act in las vegas, to go along with britney spears. >> that's right. >> who has a new gig in las vegas. >> season finale airs tonight at 9:00, 8:00 central. >> it should be fun. that place holes 7,000 people. >> it's going to be crazy. >> it's going to be rockin' as they say. >> what should we wear? >> i always wear something that coordinates with you, hoda. >> okay. >> i just am here to serve, all righty? now there's a woman who is getting a lot of attention. doing what came naturally. do you know what you do when you're not being looked at?

this cafe owner in england was looking out her window and saw this woman standing at the bus stop. >> she has headphones on. >> she's not weird. she's just enjoying herself, passing the time away. >> this didn't just happen one day. she noticed her day after day. >> that's the one i love. that move. >> that move is good. >> so cute. >> she's fancy. >> when this thing was posted, she got 1.5 million hits. she's nicknamed the bus stop dancing queen. >> yes. >> anyway, something good came out of it. >> her real name is ellie cole. >> 35-year-old single mom. she used to go to performing art school and had to drop out. good news for ellie. she, after this video has been seen, has been given a job. >> in the local play, which she calls her second chance. >> oh, my gosh. >> you go, girl. you go, ellie. she had to stop taking classes because of money issues, which happens to a lot of people. who knows what her real job is.

she's raising a child alone. we wish her the best. she would be fun. >> i think she would be a blast. >> let's set her up with alex trebek, who thinks we would be fun, and have a party. >> when i have music in my head or listening to headphones, i don't judge someone down the street. >> no, but it's different -- respectfully submit that she has a lot of moves. you have two. >> no, i don't. i just don't show them all to you. >> i have seen two in 5 1/2 years. >> what are my two? >> it's always -- that thing. and -- let's see them. that way. ♪ hey hey hey >> you're in a chair. >> stand up and let's see one more move. let's crank it. ♪ if you can't hear what i'm trying to say if you can't ♪ >> i've shown you more in five

seconds. oh, that's good ♪ maybe i'm going crazy maybe i'm going blind maybe i'm out of my mind ♪ >> oh! ♪ tried to domesticate ya >> congratulations to fergie. >> whose got some move. >> they had a baby, fergie and josh. >> paparazzi always go crazy trying to get that first photo. >> they did a preemptive strike. they tweeted this picture, put it out on instagram and they wrote of their 2-week-old little boy, axel. >> axl jack duhamel, paparazzi, you can leave our house now. that's clever. >> clever and mission accomplished. now they can go out and they're not going to be knocking each other over and perhaps them and endangering them as a family trying to get that first shot. >> trying to get that picture.

>> they could have probably made a lot of money for charity as well, had they gone the other direction and done it for "people" magazine. back in the 1800s when i had my children, we weren't followed a lot by the paparazzi -- they spit at you now. but back then, nobody really knocked you over to get the picture of your baby. there was more respect. >> really? >> nobody sold the pictures. everybody said, sure, would you like to -- or else they didn't -- yeah. it was very, very different. >> wow! okay. >> it's great. if you have to sell it, do something good with it. >> we want to again announce a contest going on here. 6 >> for the last time, no. >> don't forget. we hear that you like our new studio. >> from our mothers. >> we heard from you people. we would like to redo your home.

just send a picture to klgandhoda.com and tell us why your living room needs a new design. >> deserves it. we're not going to break walls and put in chairs. in other words we won't spend too much funny, but it will be fun. >> special thanks to hgtv home and the property brothers. >> they partnered with us on this project. >> big show today. >> guess who is here. >> tony danza. he has some 'xplaining to do, yes, he does. this new role of his ♪ hey hey hey ♪ >> he has some moves. >> all right. >> don't scuff the floor. >> we'll be right back. >> announcer: today "all night

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is a daily probiotic that helps in two ways. it supports digestive and immune health by working in your gut where 70% of your immune system lives. try trubiotics today. from boxing to broadway to big hits like "who's the boss," tony danza. >> now in "don jon," back playing a father figure, but this time he is a foul-mouthed dad from new jersey. but he is still buff. take a look. >> what do you see in this girl? >> what did you say? >> what do you mean what did i say? >> what you said. what's the matter with that? why don't you speak up and talk like a human being? >> like a human being. tony's back. >> hi, ladies. good to see you. >> this movie is trending big time. >> i guess last time it was trending worldwide. it's pretty cool.

>> provocative subject, about a guy who is, you would say, quite a modern -- would you say typical of -- >> well, you know, i think when i was a kid if you wanted pornography, you raided your uncle phil's playboys. >> crazy uncle freddie. >> no, not crazy. you had to raid his playboys or go down to a store and buy a magazine. you would be standing at the counter with the magazine. >> little shame involved. >> neighbor lady walks in. you know what i mean. now you press the button. a lot of young people are -- and both sexes, according to scarlet, that women watch more porn than men. >> that was one of her quotes. you don't think so. >> no. >> hoda watches enough for both of us until her cable goes out. >> scarlet johansson's character plays someone who loves stories. >> that's the idea. i think it's being tagged as this kid is addicted to internet

pornography. that's a factor in this, but what joe is trying to do, i think, is comment on the massive amount of media we're absorbing, whatever kind, whether it be pornography or hollywood romances. and how that affects us. >> we talk with it every day here. >> how relationships -- can we be present with somebody if we're making a checklist at the same time? >> likes porn basically more or meets some sort of need in him more than actual relationships which he has many, many of. strikes a big cord. >> he can get any girl. it's unbelievable. puts his eyes on them, boom. they're going home. >> but not satisfied with them. >> not satisfied with them. >> he was your friend for many, many years? >> twenty years ago when he was 12 we did "the outfield" together. great kid. he's really talented. he's trying to break the problem of trying to do a variety show now.

he's doing a variety show, pip recordings is his company. he directed this and acted in it. that's big, but he wrote this. so he wrote a movie that has -- i think it's important. it has a -- it captures this moment of our culture, very clearly and provocatively and then makes you laugh and has something to say. that's amazing. >> in addition to this film, you're also busy on broadway. hello. >> when do you open your new show? >> next thursday. >> this is called -- >> "honeymoon in vegas." it's written by andrew bergman, movie with nick cage and i play jimmy khan. it's a musical. wrote this incredible score. you know about scores. i'm telling you, one of the things that's been a little bit lacking, i think, are the great songs on broadway. >> you write them but they don't often appreciate them. >> that's true. in your case. >> yeah. >> but we have -- i'm telling you, i think it will be hard to decide which is your favorite song. >> really?

great. >> the star of the show is rob mcclure. >> nominated last year. >> and brynn o'malley from annie. it's wonderful. >> you're always so excited about what you -- >> no, no, no, no, no. here is my barometer. i'll give you my barometer. the ensemble is fabulous. i was hanging on by my fingernails. the choreographer says there's the steps. boom, they do it. the music director says, here's the harmony, boom, they do it. these are all young veterans of broadway. and if you see them, they know what's good, what's not good, what feels right, what doesn't. they're so excited about it. so that is a tremendous -- >> are you in previews now? >> previews start -- >> you're in tech. you're in tech hell. >> but i'm here. they're in tech hell. >> tony, we love you and wish you luck. >> by the way, one other thing, the book came out, the paper back of -- i would like to

apologize to every teacher. came out on paper back. >> you're hotter than ever, buddy. >> oh, yeah. white t-shirt worked for me. giancarlo esposito is here. >> that's one cool dude. >> yes, he is. >> we'll be right back. license and registration please. what's this? uhh, it's my geico insurance id card, sir. it's digital, uh, pretty cool right? maybe. you know why i pulled you over today? because i'm a pig driving a convertible? tail light's out.. fix it. digital insurance id cards. just a click away with the geico mobile app. >> with hotwire's low prices, i can cross even more places off my travel wish list.

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it's been a while since he was seen in "breaking bad." >> mysterious blackout for 15 years, everybody is fighting to survive. he plays captain tom neville, who was very evil at one point. the show begins its second season next week. >> here in new york with us and saving the world over at the u.n. we're delighted that you stopped by with us today. >> so happy to be here again, ladies. >> you always play bad guys. hello. "breaking bad." do you enjoy playing those bad guys? >> i do. in this case in "revolution" tom neville may turn good. there is no black and white. we have bad days and good day. >> we're human. >> a lot of people may think sesame street. they might think "electric ♪ we're gonna turn it on we're

gonna bring you the power ♪ >> let's walk down memory lane for a minute. >> oatmeal. >> oatmeal. >> how do you like them apples? >> oh, my goodness. >> does that bring back -- what emotions flood your soul at a time like this? >> young, aspiring actor loving what he did, playing with an inanimate bird, elmo and my youngest daughter, ruby. >> ruby just happens to be standing in the room. >> hard to find young people on our set. we don't know where anybody is. >> she has the hat on. >> who else is here? >> kidsforpeaceglobal.org. they have a peace pledge, international peace day. they're at the u.n. today as we were last night with "revolution." kindness matters. >> it certainly does. >> spreading peace and love throughout the world. >> thank you. >> fantastic. if you're not peaceful within, you can't be peaceful without.

>> nothing changes until a human heart changes. we can legislate out the wazoo and everybody tries with the best intentions. until i decide in my own heart to be a better person, nothing is going to change. >> little reminders. tom neville can't wear one of these. >> no. very busy sword fighting and things. >> sword fighting, shooting people. he is a guy going from the dark to the light. >> is he really? >> this show is going to be amazing. i tell you, you're going to be surprised. >> how does he make that turn? he was so nasty. >> well, it's about justice and morality and about taking care of everyone. keeping people in line so they do the right thing and then find out what went wrong with our world. and he is interested in that right now. >> how do you stay so grounded? we hear these days so much about kids who are child performers and lovely, lovely kids. next thing you know, they're really train wrecks. how did you stay grounded? >> i have to say i have -- i'm a seeker and yoga has saved my life. i've always been a spiritual kind of guy. i look at my work as a meditation, look at it as being

sacred. nothing gets in the way of that. i stay on stage and stay in film. i look at that as being a divine gift. that's how i stay with my feet on the ground. >> we are so happy for you. thank you for bringing your daughter to come see us. >> i have another daughter. she's back there, too. >> and these wonderful kids for peace. >> god bless them. thanks for all you do. >> "revolution" wednesday night at 8:00. september 25th. >> see, we didn't have to say, except it is 7:00 central. >> what a pleasure.

time to play our weekly trivia game called "who knew," 2014 edition out this week, we'll test your knowledge on the most unique records ever set. kathie lee is next door at the nbc experience store. she will give $100 for those who get the questions right and also

the guinness book of world records and those who don't get kathie lee's cd. here to help me out in the studio is stewart klaxton. joining me from guiness world book of records. >> in what record time did julia plecher from germany run the 100 meters in high heels. can you read those and see? hold this a second. excuse me. got to get these on. these look cool, by the way. i really like those. >> 24.51, 17, what was it? >> d. >> after all of that -- >> the correct answer is julia ran 100 meters in high heels in 14.5 seconds. >> that's correct, yes.

>> how high were those? >> like standard regular stilettos. it's more remarkable because it's four seconds off the official women's 100 meters. >> are you kidding me? >> yeah. hats off to julia. >> good for julia. >> back across the street to kath. >> they got rid of the book, which is good. which viral video has been viewed most times on line, "love the way you lie," "gangnam style" "call me maybe" or "charlie bit my finger again" ♪ call me maybe ♪ ♪ no that's so wrong good for you ♪ >> gangnam style by psy. >> we were all doing it, weren't we? >> yes, we were. >> 1.7 billion times by people all over the world. in 2013, certainly was his year. he is in the 2014 edition in the book. >> unbelievable. back over to kath. >> this beautiful family, this is anderson and he's 5 months

old and he is a smusher. i'll ask your daddy. nina geria of ukraine holds the record for the highest beer keg toss. and i thought hoda did. how high did she throw it? 10 feet, 11 feet and four inches, 13 feet. >> i'm going to go with b. [ buzzer ] >> oh, look, it's my lullabye album for anderson. >> the correct answer is she threw that keg 12 feet, 10 inches. >> quite something. nina geria, from the ukraine, world's strongest woman, 21. she's carried a car in wheel barrow style. over 295 feet. >> carried a car like it was a wheelbarrow? >> exactly. >> that is sick. >> very strong lady. >> from australia, largest collection of "star wars" memorabilia consists of how many unique items?

500, 90,546, 500,354 or over 1 million? >> c. >> excuse me. it's my party animal. >> the correct answer, 90,546. >> yes. >> another entry was 2,014 books. the force is definitely with him. he has over 300,000 itunes but he's cataloged only 90,000 items and says it will take many more years to come to catalog the whole collection. >> one more, kath? >> a lady from colorado. she said it was raining when she last. our hopes and prayers for everybody there in your beautiful state. how far did brian "young gun" krause spit a cherry pit? how is this woman supposed to know that? was it 75.5 feet, 87.28 feet,

92.5 feet or 93.54 feet. >> i'm going to go c. [ buzzer ] >> what a shame. >> stop it! it's a good thing. this is a really good one. you're really going to like these. >> brian spit the cherry pit 93.54 feet. >> yes. >> unbelievable. >> quite something during the international cherry spitting championships in eau claire, michigan. >> of course it is. >> of course. >> good for him. thanks for coming. it's always fun when you're on the show. we appreciate it. secrets to a happy marriage, new jersey real housewife star melissa gorga tells us what you need. we'll talk to her right after this.

real housewives of new jersey, melissa gorga has been in her hot scenes on the set. >> and knows how to keep it hot with her husband. she wants to help you do the same. with her new book, "love italian style." she's here this morning. >> what made you want to put all this in writing? >> you can't hide through the cameras and being on a reality show, i think joe and i get approached all the time about our marriage. and how we keep it fresh and playful. we have a lot of respect for one another and i think it shines through. i decided to write it down.

>> is that an everyday -- when you guys argue, which every -- every couple does, what do you argue about? >> i think there's a bit of mixed conception with joe and i that we never argue. we do argue. we argue a lot and we argued a lot the first three to five years of marriage. i feel like everybody argues a lot the first three to five -- >> did you get it out of your system? >> yes. you need to get through those first couple of years to make it better. you need to hold on, keep it going. >> i think people just -- the minute things aren't going well, you get a hang nail. bye-bye. >> exactly. it's really hard in the beginning. it's a big ego. i was a very independent girl when i met joe. italian guy. he wants you to be home. >> you've taken that role on a little bit. how has that been for you? >> it was difficult. >> yeah. >> difficult. >> thank you. i love my kids. >> and they're all joe's? >> they're all joe's. >> i have to ask. i'm in nbc news. >> we've been through our struggles and it's a fun read,

too. we're talking about how women don't poop. we don't poop. >> they don't what? >> my husband thinks i don't poop. >> shut the door. why do we have to talk about that? >> there are a lot of fun reads that -- >> save a little mystery? >> save a little mystery. >> you dress up special for him some nights? >> i do. >> you get dressed when comes home? >> with three kids it's difficult. i try to. i make the effort. he makes the effort. i try to do things that make him want to come home at night. >> now he has been going through a family crisis along with his brother, theresa. >> his sister, right. >> theresa is his sister? >> theresa is his sister. >> how is the family dealing with all of that drama? >> much better. we're in a much better place. >> what's going on with theresa and her husband? i haven't read the latest. what's the story? >> they're just trying to get through everything that's going on right now and just being strong, i guess. >> court dates and all that ahead, is that right?

>> i believe so. >> okay. >> we wish you good luck with your book. >> thank you. >> what are you wearing tonight? >> listen, it doesn't happen every night, but i try. i try to put things on that -- >> i think that's the key to it. your desire is to make it special, keep it fresh. >> i want him to come home. i put the tight yoga pants on as opposed to the baggy sweat pants, things that men want to see. they're visual. >> that's what i'm doing wrong. >> shave your pits, your leg. >> i'm going to start doing all of that. thank you very much. do you know what this week is? >> what? >> national singles week. >> oh, god. here we go. >> if you are single, we have dating advice to help you finally snag the right guy. not everybody wants to snag somebody. >> right after this.

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if you're single and wondering where all the good men are, you're not alone. are they, hoda? >> you're hysterical. there's great guys out there. you just have to know how to find them. to offer dating advice in honor of national singles week is relationship expert, sigi flair, editor to "marie claire."

so, what are women not doing that they should be doing in order to get -- >> there's a whole list. let's cut it down. we only have a short time. first tip is you have to change your attitude if you're single. being single isn't going to kill you. being married and in a relationship isn't going to heal you. >> being married could kill you. >> either way you have to have the right attitude and being single thing, there's nobody out there. all the good ones are taken. i've heard it over and over again. >> if they are out there, where should one go to find them? >> perfect question. ready for this? i want everybody right now who is single to write down five things they are passionate about. it shouldn't be the boom boom room. you're not finding your love at the boom boom room. you engage in activities outside of work that you love, cooking, volunteering. you meet a whole new network of people. guess what happens, somebody has a friend or a brother or boss or sister. >> expand your horizons. >> from new york, in our little skype room, barbara, what's your question? >> are we supposed to look back? >> yeah. >> good morning.

i was dating a man who is a little bit older than i am, and i found out that he had started seeing someone much younger than him. so, it's so difficult to meet active men that are 50 something that aren't looking for a 20 something. where are they? >> she wants to know. >> you have to change your routine. pop the bubble. you know, you're looking for love in all the wrong places. first of all, men should be looking for younger women. there's nothing wrong with that. there's something wrong with women not looking for older men. it's about the maturity. we know that we're wiser than men. they don't mature as fast as us. >> they're not wise enough to know. >> you have to look up. you want to be with somebody mature, not a puppy. i mean, i have a new puppy. it's a lot of work. you want to be dating somebody who is mature, change the routine, pop the bubble. >> you don't want a hound dog either, honey. >> no. little king charles.

>> i know we've got another skype question. >> i do not know where to look. >> they're behind you. we have a big screen. >> easy for you to say, hoda. i am arthritic. >> here is erin from chicago. turn around, kathie. what's your question, erin? >> it's hard to meet people even in a big city. do you have any recommendations for women to start up combos with men? >> absolutely. it's not hard. get off your computer. everybody is looking down at their blackberry. >> what have i been saying, hoda? >> it's as easy as this. compliment a good-looking guy like this. i love your tie. >> thank you. >> does that work for you guys? >> yeah. >> he's going to say, thank you, my wife bought it for me. >> then you know all you need to know. >> your wife has great taste and you move forward. >> move on, people. >> come back and see us. lovely to talk with you as well. >> thank you. >> thank you. thank you.

now talk about a catch with a great song. >> gramny nominated country hottie, billy currington is going to sing for us. first, this is "today" on nbc. ♪ when the weather warms up

>> announcer: the toyota concert series on "today" brought to you by toyota. >> the grammy nominated billy currington burst on the scene ten years ago. >> burst. >> just like that. >> he's a plalt numbtinum selli superstar. >> a sweetheart. hasn't changed at all. his latest "hey girl" has been in the top 20 for eight straight weeks. now out with his fifth album titled "we are tonight." hey, guys. >> hey. >> you started out in the church like so many do.

>> i did. yes, so many do. my grandmother put me in the children's choir. >> still make it to church on an occasional sunday? >> sometimes. not all the time. >> are you still having pinch me moments? >> say that again? >> are you still having pinch me moments? are you thinking to yourself, oh, my -- >> right now with you guys. >> come on. >> so many things that happened. >> you're going to sing "hey girl." >> that's right. >> make it "hey girls." >> thanks, billy. ♪ hey girl what's your name girl

i've been lookin' at you and every guy here's doin' the same girl it'd be a shame girl if i let you just walk on by ♪ ♪ cause i'm all caught up in your sweet smile a girl like you comes around once in a while so hot gotta give it a shot gotta get get a little bit of what you got ♪ ♪ i know you don't know me but i can't leave here lonely. knowin' i didn't even try to make you mine and you might think i'm crazy girl but who could blame me you're lookin' so fine got me all tongue tied and the only line i can think to say is ♪ ♪ hey girl what's your name girl you look a little thirsty lemme go getcha something to drink girl ♪ ♪ before you blink girl i'll be right back by your side and if you want we can roll out i know

my way around this town ♪ ♪ i got a shotgun seat for you you can tell me where it is you wanna take off to ♪ ♪ i know you don't know me but i can't leave here lonely knowin' i didn't even try to make you mine and you might think i'm crazy girl but who could blame me you're lookin' so fine got me all tongue tied and the only line i can think to say is hey girl ♪ ♪ hey hey ♪ ooh baby you're still standin' here i guess you must like what you hear hey girl watcha say girl about you and me gettin'

away girl ♪ ♪ i know you don't know me but i can't leave here lonely knowin' i didn't even try to make you mine and you might think i'm crazy girl but who could blame me you're lookin' so fine got me all tongue tied and the only line i can think to say is hey girl ♪ ♪ oh, yeah oh, hey girl ♪ hey ♪ you're lookin' so fine got me all tongue tied and the only line ian think to say is hey girl oh, yeah ♪ >> all right! billy currington. >> that's how you do it.

>> thank you, sweetie. >> that was awesome! thank you. >> thank you, guys. >> thank you very much. >> i'm here to help. you and i will get through this together. [applause] >> how are you doing?