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>> yeah, okay! >> that's a wake-up call. >> wow! >> the fish are flying in seattle. >> okay! >> the fish market is obviously behind us. there is a reason behind their madness and we'll reveal that later. >> hi, everybody. [ applause ] >> look at our crowd. we have a killer crowd. i've got to tell you, they were out here, what time were they out? >> we came in around 4:00. >> and people were here. >> we thank you guys for all coming out and to visit us and say hi. >> you've been getting a little bit of a tour of seattle. >> wait a minute. on what it in, we had a huge

tragedy. we don't want to talk about it. >> we ran out of wine on the airline. we're not going to mention any names delta. >> but we have definitely been making up for it here. >> and we are drinking washington state wine, people! >> we just want to give you a little overview of what's going on in seattle. just so you know where we are, seattle is about 2,400 miles from new york city as the crow flies south of the u.s./canadian border. you can drive to vancouver in about 2 1/2 hours. >> i love to do that. >> the city surrounded by water. the puget sound to the west and lake washington to the east. it's the largest city in the state. this amazes me 608,000 residents. you would think it would be more. that's why it's so cozy. or they like to call themselves seattlites.

>> it was known as the queen city and as a result of a contest it was renamed the emerald city. because of its lush evergreen forest. look what we 'learned since we've been here. >> it's gorgeous here. it's a big city with a smalltown feel. i love the cobblestone streets, i love the yodel salmon. >> but you have to be careful if you cross the street. >> do not break the rules. >> if you jaywalk -- first of all, there could be no traffic coming. >> nothing. nobody is anywhere around. >> you're not allowed to cross the street until you get the "walk" sign and people will call you on it around here. >> they are polite about it, but they are not polite when you do it. i've been on this mad schedule. so forgive me, but i was stunned by it. i couldn't believe there were still people in the world that follow the rules. that obey the law. there is a concept. >> it is crazy. you think about seattle being a place where it always rains.

thankfully, since we've been here, it hasn't rained in the last couple of months. >> it says here the average yearly rainfall here is 36.2 inches. in new york it's 40.3 inches. we get more rain per year in new york than in seattle. >> you just get it more regularly. yes. >> i guess bobbie thomas, our girl, has been tooling around the market. you guys love bobbie thomas? [ applause ] >> what did you find? >> hello, sweetheart. >> you look so cute this early in the day, but what the heck. >> i love to go shopping when i visit new cities. seattle is awesome. behind us is the pike's place market. i found things for everyone. i'm going to move your donut. can you see these sliders? these remind me of you and hoda getting your dance on. can you see these?

>> she goes through my wine, i'm going to knock her off the table. >> there is a company called the great wind-up. they have vintage classic toys with fun stuff like this. there are beautiful local crafts. local artisans are what you should look for when you're traveling. amazing artisans. silk scarves. there are sculptures made out of volcanic ash from mount helen. so some cool, unique stuff. >> they are five stories down below. it's not just as street level, right? >> huge. with the web, everybody can shop there you can check out what we saw online at their website. >> very cool. >> awesome. >> this is a fun place to walk around this market. it has fresh fruit, fresh flowers. these are some of the flowers. these guys right here. >> is this your state, the dalia? >> i think it is. >> thank you, sweetie. all i know is i got into my hotel room the other night and there were beautiful flowers waiting for me.

and i looked at the little note. it says, "dear kathie lee, so looking forward to "saving aimee love jay." >> my jay. >> and frank is on the way. >> the real reason we are here is because kath has been working on this play -- >> too long. >> but opening night is tonight. should we just sing for people understand what it is. ♪ hooray for hollywood da, da, da, da hollywood ♪ from shirley temple to aimee semple." our amazing leading lady carolee carmello will be here at the end of the show to sing a great number, because i wrote it with david.

a song called she sings as a 17-year-old at the beginning of the play. wait till you hear this woman's pipes. you cannot believe her. i'm so excited she agreed to get this up early in the morning and sing for us. that's worth getting up for. >> we got to see it last night. our entire "today" show crew went to watch the play. it is terrific. there is something about this play that is unique. when you want -- this is a huge theater we saw it in. >> fifth avenue. >> it's bigger than any broadway theater we've been to. we go to broadway and i think wow, what a huge theater. this place is tremendous. >> and poor sonny, our matinee sunny was in the balcony in the back. sunny, i don't know why that happened. i get rob's and yours got mixed up because that's where i asked rob to be. >> we got it. >> we've got hoda for president out here. i agree, 2012 is your year, hoda woman. i like the one, "my husband is the fish monger."

which one? >> we have some occupy wall streeters here. we brought everybody. we brought everyone together. >> this is america, people. >> you know what else brings people together? >> wine! >> that and a good song. and it is thursday. >> oh, crud. >> every thursday i get to pick a favorite song that kathie lee hates. so this time i have picked a surprise song. i want you guys to listen. if you feel it, it's an old school, a little funk, but i think it might get the juices flowing. >> let's see if it does. let's hit it. ♪ ♪ woo gave you my money i gave you my time ♪ why you wanna hurt me girl ♪ are you serious i'm just curious ♪ why you wanna hurt me girl ♪ just because

you're not for real ♪ why you wanna hurt me girl ♪ ♪ not for real why you wanna hurt me girl ♪ ♪ never ever had a lover who put me over and burn rubber ♪ oh no ♪ >> hoda, hoda, hoda -- >> okay, if this music is not your speed and it may not be. >> hoda, hoda, hoda, hoda -- >> i hear something. >> maybe this will help. ♪ dalia dalia >> guess who's here?

delilah is here. >> i know you think you got it going on on thursdays with ihoda and the song but honey, music is my department. i've been doing this a lot longer than you. today is a special day. i understand that about a year ago some young lady showed up with a list, the top ten reasons that hoda should date their father. >> true story. >> true story. >> and you listened. you read the list. you said, okay, i'll take a chance on love. you turned into "the delila show." you heard me doing savvy love songs, some dedications. can you see i brought my kids? not all of them, but some of them, guys. everybody wave. this is seven or eight of my dozen. so i decided to come this morning.

first off, because i can't wait to see "saving aimee" again tonight. kathie, it's amazing. >> thank you. you're so sweet. she surprised me a couple of weeks ago and game which meant a lot to me. >> just beautiful. not that we relate to dynamic, tenacious kind of wild, fun women or anything like that. >> nothing like that, no. >> not that you put your heart or soul into that for any reason in particular. back to hoda and dedication. >> excellent! i can't wait! >> somebody here got an anniversary bouquet from your husband. >> it was the sweetest thing. >> 25. >> 25 years? >> 25 years. one year dating for her. >> you had an anniversary, but this is big for hoda. >> i'm ready. i can't take it. what is it? >> every day i tell people on the air, love someone tonight. we are going to modify that to love someone this morning. >> some people love a few, you know? >> come on, what is it?

>> she's got a six-hour show on the air tonight. >> we went through our archives. here is our song for you. it's called "destiny." >> bring it. >> for you. ♪ what if i never found a love i never had this feeling in my heart ♪ >> everybody hold hands. >> kumbaya all the way home. >> guys, we have a big show coming up. we are going to take you on a little tour of seattle. >> we are. i don't know what else is coming. >> i tell you what -- >> bobbie thomas, and we've got carolee carmello from "saving aimee." we'll be right back after this. man: my electric bill was breaking the bank.

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♪ the bluest skies you've ever seen are in seattle ♪ >> there is so much to do here in seattle. everything is darn close to each other. we went to the space needle, the sea plane. >> here is the thing. we figured out how to do the whole deal in one day. take a look. ♪ >> there is no better way to see mt. rainier or the seattle skyline than from the air. >> no, no, no, it's high. >> it's very high. >> isn't that beautiful? >> i have a height issue.

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♪ if i can't take my coffee break ♪ >> we're back in the fourth hour of "today." we are glad to be here. seattle is home of some of the great names in the coffee world. >> we invited three of the top coffee shops around. that is starbucks, cafe vida and tully's. each one is going to make a delicious drink for us.

rob and bobbie are going to be our tester. >> rob only drinks tea. anyway -- what are you going to make for us first, mikey? >> i love you, mikey. >> i love you. this is caramel mocha, one of our featured fall drinks. >> how do you make it? >> we've got 87,000 different drink options we can do for you. we can do nonfat soy milk, whipped cream, no whipped cream, topping, extra topping. you name it. >> i want it with the stuff in it. >> with stuff in it? done. >> what's happening here? >> we take the best beans in the world, put that in your coffee. >> show us what you've got. >> get involved. >> we're involved. >> see what i do? >> now you're making it interesting.

>> hoda, come on. >> i'm sorry. >> good luck. >> that's beautiful. >> we've got to move it on. you guys try that. >> don't tell us yet. >> now we are going on to andy from cafe vida. what are you making for us? >> it's beautiful. >> it's all about simplicity. i'm making a beautiful latte highlighted with espresso. and steamed milk. that's all we're going to do today. >> that is so pretty. this wins the fashion award. >> bobbie looks your fashion. >> is that hard to do? >> each cup is a work of art, isn't it? >> it is. >> you take great pride if in what you do. >> yes, i do. >> i have some sweet dance moves.

>> all right. while we move on. we move on to rebecca at tully's. how are you? what are you making, hon? >> today i'm making an intense dark chocolate hawaiian salted mocha. >> show-off! >> go big or go home. >> right. >> what do you put in there? >> this is going to consist of an all natural single origin hawaiian salted syrup. it's also going to have great almond milk is what i'm using. >> take a sip. we have to come up with a winner. that is so good. >> ready? you have to make one of the toughest choices of your lifetime. >> who do you love? >> and the winner is? >> number two. >> andy.

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♪ >> here's the good news, you know they know how to dress for the rain here. >> we have an expert with us. she is a national stylist at nordstrom. it was founded 110 years ago in this city. >> yes. right here downtown as a shoe store. >> i didn't know that. >> interesting.

that's why you have a policy return the shoes if you wear them out. >> yes. >> this is one of those cities where it rains a little a lot. >> rain? what rain? hello? >> not raining right now. >> in case it did, what should we do? >> i think you want to invest in a lot of great styles in coats. we'll show you wonderful coats. we could have picked 100 styles, but narrowed it down to four each retailing under $200. >> leah is our first model. she is a momma, too, with an updated trench. >> you can never go wrong with a great trench coat. this is calvin klein, water resistant trench. retails for $138. when you invest in a trench coat, you'll have it in your closet forever. this is an updated trench with the leopard print. i love her boots. >> those boots are serious. >> they retail for $225. sexy boot, high heel, lace-up.

>> diane is showing off an all-season jacket. it's cozy. >> the parka is not about just wearing for casual. you can really make the parka sexy and fun. this is by betsy johnson. retails $138. it's a great coat. she has a wonderful sam edelson boot and retails for $89.95. >> liz is our next model. three daughters, six grandchildren. >> bring it, liz. >> from new orleans. >> you look fantastic. >> christian blake jacket. retails $178. this is from nordstrom available in stores and online. this one is a sweater weight down. it's light like a sweater, but it's really warm like a down. you can pack it. >> is it waterproof? >> it's water resistant.

>> does this come in other colors? >> comes in black and this color. >> gorgeous. >> serious boots. >> the quilted style top of the boot adds details. don't feel like you have to wear a black, boring rain boot. add your personality to your rain boot. this is by top cider. >> darling. i love the affordability of all of them. thank you so much. >> lastly, we've got haley. she is planning a wedding. >> congratulations. >> haley is in the hottest trend of the season, the cape. >> really? >> all over the runways this year. this cape is by eci. retails for $88. >> stop it. >> yes. here is a style tip when wearing a cape. any time you wear volume up top, keep it slim at the bottom. she has this slim skirt, dark tights and great bp oxford heel. >> bring everybody else. thank you all very, very much. thank you.

all available at nordstrom. >> sara is going to scout out various locations. you're going to enjoy this, right after this. ♪ good friday morning. i'm meteorologist crystal yager with the forecast through the weekend and beyond. later today, we've been tracking the nasty storm moving through the lakes, the ohio valley and into the northeast. improving tomorrow. we still have clouds and light rain around in the areas shaded in green. southeast, florida, beautiful weather, the midsection of the country looking very good. you can see the cold air this is bringing with it. 57 in chicago. slow warming. the blue you see on the map, that's where we have the coldest air that's dipped all the way down into tennessee.

59 for your friday high in new york city. that's a little better than it's been. on saturday, light rain but for the most part, weather really improving and much of the country is going to be quiet, all the way into the weekend. dallas and arlington for the world series, could see a few rain showers on saturday. as far as temperatures, still warm through the desert southwest. here in texas, highs in the 80s. for october, that's nice after the triple digit heat we had. 65 in chicago on your saturday. 72 in kansas city. sunday, we're tracking the next cold front bringing more rain back into chicago. this is not going to be as heavy as the last storm and the wind won't be as bad. midsection of the country on monday looking good. more rain possible in the northeast as the front swings through the east. more showers into the northern rockies and northern plains there. this will be something to keep an eye on on tuesday. snow moving back into the

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♪ >> we are back with our sara in the city, with what you might call a themed feeling view and overview of seattle, right? >> yes. we are talking about the big screen, the small screen. sara headed around seattle to take a peek. >> those gray skies, that light drizzle and the world's most recognizable needle in the sky. you might remember the iconic seattle skyline as the back drop of countless famous films and television scenes. i decided to take a close-up

look myself. i am standing at the very tiptop of the space needle, seattle's most iconic landmark. you've probably seen it in movies. one great example is "austin powers ii" where it served as the headquarters for dr. evil. and the most recognizable, a love story with a title that says it all. >> i want you to know your son called. he asked me for some advice how you might find a new wife. >> but don't be fooled by the magic of hollywood. when we see the space needle -- >> you'll see the space needle at the beginning of the movie, establishing the shot. 99% of the rest of the movie was shot in vancouver, bc. it's like seattle's stunt double, but don't buy it. don't believe it. >> another example of a faux seattle back drop, the show that has female viewers begging for resuscitation, someone call a doctor. some scenes were only staged in seattle, others were actually filmed here.

we are in the monorail. this is a big destination for movies and television. >> golly! >> when elvis presley came for the film "it happened at the world's fair" they shot around the space needle and the monorail. i love the moment in "assassin" and sylvester stallone stops the monorail and jumps out into a nearby building. cameron crowe made two wonderful films. >> you kids are all going to be deaf. >> "singles" and "say anything." >> the scene with the trench coat and the boom box, that is a deal sealer. put a ring on it. >> i'm standing here in front of the falls which you may remember from "twin peaks." so while here, i decided to try my hand at acting or reenacting.

>> wait a minute. wait a minute. this is -- excuse me, one damn fine cup of coffee. now i'm at stadium high school in takoma, washington, where they shot scenes from one of my personal favs, "10 things i hate about you." we'll take a swing at "sara made it." ♪ you're just too good to be true ♪ can't take my eyes off of you ♪ you'd be like heaven to touch ♪ i want to hold you so much ♪ at long last love has arrived ♪ can't take my eyes of you ♪ >> thank you, sara. >> coming up, we have a beautiful performance from carolee carmello. you're not going to want to miss

this. >> and we thank morrison boomer. they are known as buckers, three performers, yet really, really popular here on the streets of seattle. ♪

♪ the main reason we are here today is a specific reason.

there is a terrific show playing here called "saving aimee" that kathie lee wrote. >> what? you wrote a show? >> look who is with us. carolee carmello has been with the show how many years, sweetie? >> probably about six or seven now. yeah. we try not to admit how old we are. >> we got to see it last night. carolee, when you see her, you're like a drop-jaw singer. you think how is that coming out of somebody? >> it's loud. >> you get to play her from age -- >> la, la, la. >> a teenager up until the day she dies. you play all those roles because you've got it, girl. >> thank you. >> it really is a tour de force. >> it's so exciting you guys came all the way out here to be here for opening night. >> we are going to bless our baby tonight. carolee is going to sing, what song? >> "why can't i?"

which is aimee's version of -- >> what i want. >> yeah. >> carolee from "saving aimee." [ applause ] ♪ why must i live under such inane authority ♪ why they don't even understand the simplest history ♪ ♪ she spouts the holy scripture ♪ ♪ as if it were sacred truth why must this be the way i have to waste my youth ♪ ♪ life was made for dancing under a moonlit starry sky ♪ if other girls go dancing ♪ then dammit why can't i ♪ ♪ why must i be living ened her narrow minded roof ♪ if there really is a god ♪ why can't they

show me proof ♪ why am i the fated daughter of such pompous piety ♪ ♪ why must i be forced to life made for dreaming and you can touch the sky ♪ so dammit why can't i ♪ ♪ why can't i become a brilliant actress on the stage ♪ ♪ the only acting i'm allowed is when i'm told to act my age ♪ ♪ life is for exploring soaring through a cloud-lit sky ♪ so tell me why can't i ♪ this is such a changing world ♪ ♪ and an ever rearranging world ♪ i must make it mine

♪ by my own design ♪ life was made for thinking and i think therefore i am ♪ i don't think i want to be her sacrificial lamb ♪ so let her build an altar like abraham of old ♪ don't put me on the funeral pyre ♪ there is so much more than i desire ♪ i've got a different kind of fire ♪ i won't be bought and sold ♪ ♪ i will not be controlled ♪ life was made for dancing under a moonlit starry sky ♪ if other girls go dancing ♪ then someone tell me why can't i ♪ [ applause ]

>> who's better than you? >> you guys, come back tomorrow. we've got opening night tonight for kathie lee and carolee. tomorrow morning we'll be back here on the plaza. tune in. >> thanks, everybody. -- captions by vitac -- www.vitac.com