from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb from studio 1-a i hey, everybody. hello. it is fuay monday, september 5th. happy labor day to everybody. hopefully, you are taking a little break from your labors. happy labor day, hoda woman. >> happy labor day for you. that's "hire" by carly ray jet son. there is good news. it is not the end of summer. >> we did research. >> which we rarely do. >> what did google say?

>> the fall soltice starts on the 23rd of september. this is the time of year where people are like, oh, summer is over. officially, not over. >> we are going to wear white, not only until the 2 r white, not only until the 2 st, but all year-round. we are rule breakers. >> we don't care about all the rules. if you have heard those rules about no white after labor day. >> who made them up? >> how long have they been it has been there as long as i have been alive. >> we also have a good show. we are going to cheer you up with all the great fall entertainment. lots to look forward. tv, entertainment. >> the new bridget jones. >> i cannot wait for that. >> we are going to go to margaritaville with billy deck.

>> lilliana hit the streets of new york. she helps out a couple of women wearing their favorite clothing item in the summertime and they want to transfer into fall. she is going to make it work in both areas. she has her style tips for you. >> okay. so labor day, we know what christmas and different holidays are about. what is labor day about? >> it has been in existence in >> today, we are celebrating the contributions of men and women in the u.s. workforce. would that be us? some people wouldn't call this work. >> most people would not. >> that's your question. do you wear white after labor day? >> to be fair, m it is considered a fashion faux pas by some. look at all these celebs that wore white past labor day.

rowland. >> they live in california. >> how about nicole richie and kim kardashian? how about kate upton and selena gomez? >> that's not winter white. that's white/white. >> i wear white/white. jill martin and i agree that's silly. >> i think most people are on board with that. i any most p exist anymore. >> remember the white shoes. >> i don't like white shoes. >> that's what feminism is all about, hoda. choice. >> do you like white shoes? >> i have one pair i like very much. >> you do? >> want me to bring them in and show them? i will bring them in tomorrow and show you. >> we want to look at what we have in front of us. we are wondering what you think of it. these are hotdogs.

they are h-a-u-t. that's with truffle mushrooms and truffle flecks and gold specs and oil and some kind of cheese with 100-year-old aged balsamic. one is worth $200. >> we have been sniffing them for a couple minutes. we asked for one with catsup and mustard. >> i don't want that much of that on there. that's a lot of trouble. >> it doesn't look appealing just looking at it. you don't really want to get in there. >> too much stuff. >> i'm taking that off. >> just too much stuff.

$500. >> hmm. it is good. i'm not sure it is worth $200. you can't get them anywhere. you have to buy the ingredients. it would cost that you. >> i did not expect it to taste that good. it didn't look so good on the plate but those hebrew nationals are the best. >> let's try them all and see wins. >> what is your perfect hotdog? >> perfect hotdog day. you have to have it on the right day. it is hot with these kind of buns, soft buns, mustard and sour kraut. that's my favorite. >> i like them loaded. you like them loaded, catsup, mustard, relish, a few onions. >> loaded hoda. >> almost falling out. this is catsup and mustard. i'll take that too. >> do you love yours? >> i haven't tried it yet.

>> they are both good. >> so there is something for everybody to enjoy. >> okay. >> i love our show. >> we get paid for this. >> i love our show. it is so fun. we are eating and drinking and everybody is here. >> so good. >> if you want an affordable version of this you can find this on today.com/food. we love baby videos. >> babies and doggies. >> when you see a baby laugh, doesn't it make you happy? >> you believe in life again. >> we are not sure if this video is a quirky laugh or something, a little more, evil baby in training.

[ baby noises ] ?? >> i love that. >> there is nothing evil about that. that is precious. >> that' ever. >> is it a guy or girl? >> little kid. little baby. >> fun. >> did you like your mother-in-law? >> frank's mom was quite elderly, as you can imagine when we first got married because frank was quite elderly when we first got married. his mom died a month later after we got married.

that i killed her. let's have another bite of hotdog. oh, my gosh. >> anyway, there are certain things that mother-in-laws tend to say. you always wonder if you are the daughter-in-law, if they have the right to. >> are they being critical or helpful. dear prudence, they asked for helpre that may seem offensively. >> let me book you an appointment with my hairdresser so you look pretty for church. >> how about that one? >> it sounds like it is being helpful but it is not. >> give me another one. >> i just never know what to buy you. you are so plain. >> tone is important. >> right before her bedding, she

some color on your lips? that's the generational thing. people of a certain generation, like my mom's, why aren't you wearing red lips. prudent says, don't put up with the passive/aggressive comments. you don't have to do that. >> how would you handle it? >> pretend that happened. kathy, you look so much prettier than the other dress i have. >> i would say, we live in a great country. everyone is allowed to have their own opinion and i am allowed to ignore yours consti things often get lost in translation. you send some words and you think you are being straightforward and someone thinks you are being mean. these are work e-mails that may be misinterpreted. >> because you don't have tone. >> this is from fast company. we are going to tell you about some of those e-mails and what they really mean. take a look. >> just following up. >> aww, are you too busy? respond to my e-mail, son. >> hey, hope you had a great weekend. >> actually, i could care less

you do. >> lol, smiley face. >> ha, ha, ha, ah, hmm. >> i'm moving in, bill. >> i don't feel like dealing with anymore. it is all on you. >> it might be easier to discuss in person. >> i still carry a flip phone. >> time sent, saturday at midnight. >> this job is my entire life. i really miss you guys on the weekends. >> i don't do e-mail for all >> you don't do e-mail? >> you don't and it is awesome. >> i have gotten through a lot of years, a lot of years without doing e-mail. >> when it is the first thing you check when you wake up and the first thing you check when you go to bed, it is not cool. >> this is our talk about your mother-in-laws. she is back, bridget jones. fall forward into the best movies, tv shows of the new

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and off you go. today may be the unofficialle end of summer but fall is jam-packed with the biggest releases for movies and tv.

>> finally, lots of good stuff to talk about. >> we have been waiting patiently. >> "bridget jones's baby." renee zellweger is in rare form, this great love story between her and colin firth and patrick dempsey. >> i am team colin. >> it is just perfect amount of naughty. great for a girls night out. >> kath and i both red the book "on t >> paula hawkins novel finally being made into a film. i think it looks very "gone girlish." emily is fantastic. i am very intrigued. you think it will make a good movie? >> i think it will be fantastic, specially with emily in that role. >> what about you got the kids and want to see something fun?

dreamworks animation. you stick the troll on the back of your pencil and it goes crazy. >> you wanted to collect all. >> let's move to tv. there is an nbc show that you give two thumbs up to. >> i really miss the tv show "parenthood." this new show called "this is us" really scratches that same itch. great ensemble drama. a group of people that have the sa b they are all interconnected. there is this brilliant reveal. pay close attention. it is unbelievable. >> what kind of audiences? >> adults. i am glad it is being made. >> specially this part. >> there is this show called "pitch." >> it is not about singing. >> no, it's not. a young woman that gets called up to be the first female

poised to be one of the breakout stars. >> she is beautiful. >> is this based on the young girl, monique, on the cover of "sports illustrated." >> it must be loosely based on her. it looks great. you know who is back on tv, sarah jessica parker. >> the new show on hbo called "divorce." she is going through a very nasty divorce from her husband played by thomas hayden church and molly shannon who plays her best frie >> can we talk music? >> sean mendez has his new album called "illuminate." he is a respectable young kid, not getting himself in trouble. i like this kid a lot. >> and rick ashley. >> his record has already gone to number one in england. i think he looks like $1 million. >> he is a kid. >> karger, thank you.

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it is time to surprise our fan of the week. >> drum roll while we spin the globe. today, it has landed in spokane, washington. >> that's where our fan, debra webster watches us on kaq. she is joining us by skype.

please. >> we love you. >> look at, she has the wine. it is early in spokane. we love you, debra. we are going to tell everybody why you were chosen. >> debra, you are so funny this worries me a little. she is a mother of five beautiful children. she has been watching our show for as long as she can remember. she has been a fan of kathie lee since her regis days. she listens radio. she is working as an office manager at an elementary school. that's why we love her. she sneaks a peek at our show every day on her lunch break. she and her husband, dave, who dated for eight years, before they got married are coming up on their fifth wedding anniversary this month. >> debra, we love you. we are going to put your fan to the test for the trivia

guests do we introduce with a special song in which we rhyme a word with his or her last name. >> is it bobby thomas, jill martin or lou manfredini? >> lou manfredini, rhymes with martini. >> yes, and yes. >> i was nervous for you. i guess your husband is going to >> you are coming to new york city for four days and three nights at the chatwell hotel in new york. named one of the top ten best hotels in the city. >> you are going to get a signature treatment for two at the red door salon and spa. it sounds like you are going to come and see us foo. >> pretty good anniversary trip, huh, debra? >> is it in new york?

>> it is like hanging out with two best friends. >> thank you. we look forward to meeting you. debra, you are coming to the studio too. god bless you. she fell down. guests for a big backyard dash. billy deck has the appetizers and the drinks you can whip up in nti by ordering a cobb salad? >> it is nearly 1,000 calories. >> but joy is going to cut it in half. all after your local news.

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