captions paid for by nbc-universal television well, hi, everybody. the banews is it's november 1st. we are heading into winter season. it seems early. good news is it's booze day tuesday. >> and our scarves to get ready for the winter. >> we'll tell you how to tie these babies later.

good to see you all. hope you're all recovering from the big storm in the northeast. >> yes, i am. >> there's a lot going on, you guys. thank you. our crew is watching a different show than ours. >> that's happened before. >> if you saw halloween you saw our big reveal. you and me were beatrice. >> eugenie. >> that is not cute at all. that is really bad. i look more like chita rivera. carmen miranda. here is what's funny. the "mail" one of the papers in london decided to do a comparison in london with our cast versus the real-life royal family. >> they were taken with it. >> they started off with natalie and the pippa perspective. >> she is pippa perfect. >> they did one with matt and anne which are ringers. then they went to us, which is

frightening. i have to say our outfits were made to the tee. everything is exactly -- >> what you've got to ask yourself, we now how long it took just to get our outfits made between the first meeting, the first fitting and all that stuff. when the actual original ones being made, weren't there a few people that questioned, do you really want to wear that? somebody along the way said, i don't know or that's certainly going to take away from the bride. the other thing was, they wore those hats in the church. how could you see? they were right behind -- >> when the vows were being said all you could see the hats poking through. we want to thank our affiliates in charlotte. they thought it would be funny. why am i rob is my question? i'm sick of it. >> look at the arms on you, hoda

woman. you're buff. >> i saw it i was like, first of all is that a man? >> hopefully it's a man. >> it's not. there was breaking news after we got off the set. everyone knows it by now. we have a unique perspective. you do actually. kim kardashian and kris jenner split. >> no, kris humphries. she is still with her mother. >> anyhoo. tell us what you think. you were at the wedding 72 days ago. >> it seems like a year to me because i spent it on my show. i don't know. you read so much in the press that there were rumblings. i never heard about them. i never heard about them. she came up to the house with kris. i was in seattle at the time. he was very sweet to everybody at the house. frank took him for a tour. he thought he was a sweet guy. kind of shy. so i didn't see trouble in paradise. i haven't seen them since the wedding.

i saw them the night before the only thing i saw i thought was unusual and i thought maybe because there is so much going on. we went to a prewedding party at a beautiful private home in santa barbara the night before. there were only maybe 50 people there. i never saw them together the entire night. now, i didn't stay for a real long time, but you know, i remember the night before my wedding to frank. we were throwing pumpkins around, everybody was dancing. it was just different. that doesn't mean everybody celebrates the same way. that's the only thing that i thought was unusual. she came over and showed cass and i her dress ahead of time. she seemed excited about getting married. i think it's unfortunate for an awful lot of reasons. mostly the stuff -- >> this is sort of the take from new yorkers, that the whole thing was a sham. they made a lot of bank off the wedding.

people are asking what should she do with the wedding gifts and her wedding ring. should her ring be returned to kris? i don't know if he bought it or was it part of that package? what should she do with the ring? we had a crazy number of people on facebook, more than 1,000 people came out. >> 1,500. >> a lot of people are saying she should give the money to charity, sell it or pawn it. most people, a lot of strong feelings, we'll say that. >> people think she should keep it? >> no. nobody thinks she should keep it and return the gifts. >> i don't want my gift back. my gift was, i gave her a bunch of kringle candles. she loves candles and i didn't want to give them a pricey gift. they have everything in the world. now hopefully their dreams are coming true, i thought. i made a donation to the dream center out in los angeles at the angeles temple church.

i know it would make you happy to know other people's dreams can come true. last thing in the world is i want that money back. >> kim said after careful consideration i decided to end my marriage. i hope everybody understands this was not an easy decision. i hoped this marriage was forever, but sometimes things don't work out as planned. we remain friends and wish each other the best. kris' statement is contrary to her statement. her husband says, "i love my wife and i am devastated to learn that she filed for divorce. i am committed to this marriage and willing to do whatever it takes to make it work." she already had one of those quickie marriages. >> she did. i met him, her first husband who was like a hip-hop record producer or something. i didn't think at all that marriage was going to last. not at all. there were no shared values at all, it seems. she eloped in las vegas. her mother kris was very upset about it at the time. that was a long time ago. she was quite young.

>> people are so attached to the kardashian family. some people are saying, i can't believe they did this to us. they feel it's personal in a way. that they went along for the ride. after 72 days, if it's already over? >> here is the thing i think even kim would agree about now. she says, after careful consideration we decided -- i decided to end my marriage. the time for careful consideration is before you get married. i think falling in love is the easiest thing in the world. easiest thing in the world. here is the thing. if i married everybody i had fallen in love with for a temporary amount of time, falling is a verb. you have no control over it. staying in love takes work, takes commitment. that's what their ceremony was all about was commitment. when the good times are over, you hang in there and something beautiful can come out of a marriage that is tested in fire. >> khloe wasn't so hot on it. >> that was the other thing.

i do have to say, and i would never have said it before. at the reception afterwards, khloe, who always says what she thinks, walks by me and i don't think she would care if i said it, she goes, i give it six "f"-ing months. you can tell from their show khloe was never crazy about the idea. >> how about this for a proposal? this woman named britney. her boyfriend threw a surprise party for her. she didn't have any idea why. he got down on one knee, asked her to marry hill and look what happened. watch this. >> will you marry me? >> she fainted. she dropped like a bag of dirt. she fell down. this isn't even pretend. >> that's what you see at faith healing meetings.

where you're just slain in the spirit, boy. she wasn't hurt or we wouldn't have shown it. we hope their marriage lasts a long, long time. here is the moral of the story. you have to live your life authentically and with cameras off. maybe that marriage would have had a chance if she wasn't flying off australia one day. every time you turned around she was someplace else. you get married to be together, not all the time, but that's part of the commitment, too. i'll get the real scoop one of these days. >> you will, too. we move on with life. we like to honor people who have incredible stories. we skipped "everyone has a story." well, let's pause for my voice that's when i could sing a little bit. we'll wait. ♪ nothing will ever be the same again ♪

>> all right, we're remember. >> i can't remember the song, but i love it. the winner is john lofton from fairfield, ohio. he has an amazing story. he had both hands amputated after an electrical accident. which everybody has to be very careful with now pause of this storm. he now has steel hooks in place of his hand. he's married, has one child. his wife died of breast cancer in 2001. he's been a single father for ten years. pursued his love of acting. he's an incredible guy. john, are you on the phone? >> yes, i'm here. >> i love that you sent in a picture of yourself with a t-shirt. can you remember what it said on the front of the t-shirt? >> i have quite a few, but it's probably my favorite which is "i really suck at pattycake." >> i said he's our kind of guy. guess who is going to be singing for you? ed watts from my show "saving aimee." the one who is naked in the whole second half.

he's coming for us. we look forward to seeing you. have a safe trip. we'll see you thursday. >> we are looking forward to it. >> thank you, john. up next, the very funny lady carrie fisher. and she's not smoking which is good for her. find out what it's like to work 30,000 feet in the sky. our own sarah takes flight, right after this.

since her breakout performance in the "star wars" movie, carrie fisher has enjoyed her hollywood career. >> i would say so. >> carrie is a distinguished writer who confronts her problems with humor and honesty and a new book "shopaholic. this is supposed to be a stop gap in between quitting smoking and -- >> stop gaps are now my addictions. they are the new black. >> that's vapor coming out of there so people know. >> it's vapor. >> is there a little nicotine in it? >> i looked it up and that's okay. >> how long have you been quitting? >> about a year and a half. >> the weight loss is connected to that or is that all jenny craig? >> no. the weight loss is jenny craig. that started last thanksgiving. >> look at the before and after. >> that's pretty amazing. >> and without going on "dancing with the stars."

good for you. >> i'm going to try to keep it away. >> people have been saying you had a face lift! >> why would i tell all this other humiliating stuff and not say, all right, i had a face lift. >> why wouldn't you admit that? >> and they are saying it's not that good. i fully agree with that because the neck is really bad. i did have the line things done. no one told me that. you get lines, so i had the lines filled in. >> the filler or did you have laser treatment? >> i don't know. i did not get laser treatment. >> the marge simpson thing. >> even though i have a bad memory, i would remember that. >> why you have a bad memory is part of this book. it's not electroshock therapy. what do they call it? >> they call it electroconvulsions. but they can't because there's

no convulsions. i call it e.t. >> what is it supposed to do? >> it takes away depression fast. >> did it work for you? >> i'm here. i think. >> we had you on several times. you seem like you're in a good place in your life. >> i am. i'm not a great actress, ask anyone. no. i've been having this done for the last few years. it really is helping. >> it is controversial. you lose bits of your memory. >> i was going to lose that any way. come on. i lose it from lsd, ect and lng. but whatever. one reason or another. >> a lot of stuff you don't mind forgetting. >> i wish you could make a list. this time i'd like this to go. >> tell us about the elizabeth taylor throwing you in the pool thing. it's in the book. >> i made a joke about when i did one of her hiv -- i made a

joke about getting flowers from her saying i realize they were the flowers, the apology for stealing my father all those years ago. so i said that and she invited me over and said i hear we have something to discuss. i was joking about that one with because i -- anyway, i heard you called my mother a goody two-shoes at a party and it's not good to do and not appropriate because she has a mouth like a sailor. >> she really does. that's funny she would call her that. >> well, i fixed that. she said i don't remember saying that. she paused. went into the house. came back after rested from my criticizing her and said i'm going to push you in the pool. i said do it. she said pull me in with you. >> picture in the proof. >> she pushed me in and we were really very, very good friends ever since. >> your book is funny. it's full of wit, humor and you. all you.

>> keep doing what you do. you look great. up next, sarah pins on her wings and plays a flight attendant for a day, right after this. urance? no problem. you want to save money on rv insurance? no problem. you want to save money on motorcycle insurance? no problem. you want to find a place to park all these things? fuggedaboud it. this is new york. hey little guy, wake up! aw, come off it mate! geico. saving people money on more than just car insurance. have given way to sleeping. where sleepless nights yield to restful sleep. and lunesta can help you get there, like it has for so many people before. when taking lunesta, don't drive or operate machinery until you feel fully awake.

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it's that time of the week when sara explores a new career in "sara in the city. >> this week it should be called sara over the city. >> i remained grounded from trying a pedicab to sailing a ship. i decided it was time to tackle a new form of transportation. let's just say sometimes the sky really is the limit. welcome aboard. their job is to greet you, feed you and to keep you safe and comfortable. yes, flight attendants do it all. hi, i'm sara. i decided to join the jetblue crew, hoping to learn the secrets of the sky. i'm really excited. my first task preparing the cabin for take-off.

overhead bins secure, i took my seat. and followed karen's instructions. >> that means you, too, will have to have the cameras off. thank you. >> she means turn it off seriously. after reaching a safe cruising altitude, our cameras clicked on and i was put to work. >> actually, we don't open them. we let them open them. >> all right. let's go hand them out. >> there was nothing simple about serving at 36,000 feet. still in training, i took my talents to the sound system. >> please feel free to overuse your call button. i would like to know what it's like to help someone on this flight. thank you. i love that guy. okay. here i come.

i have a crush on 14b right now. what can i help you with today? >> can you tell us what our fans are saying on facebook? >> you need to say i'm 14b because i just announced my crush on national television to 14b. i love it. >> enough with the inflight flirting. i left 14b to learn more about the flying ps and qs. do you grow more accustomed to the bumps? >> my first flight out of training, i got sick. >> talk about cabin confessions. whey learned next was fascinating. does the team change every day? >> yes. i have not flown with the same person yet. >> i have not either. >> are you kidding me? >> newly acquainted, but acting like old friends, our party in the sky was just getting started. >> when i say kathie you say lee.

>> when i say hoda you say kotb. i love it. feeling the pressure building, it was time to play the "today show game show." does anyone know the name, don't yell it out, the name of kathie lee gifford's two kids? >> cody and cassidy. >> cassidy and cody. >> question number two. can anyone name hoda kotb's alma mater? >> tulane. >> university of delaware? >> all three people answering the hoda kotb questions failed miserably. but thank you for participating. she went to virginia tech. for all the marbles, we need to find the first person who can name the most "today show" anchors. >> matt, ann, natalie. >> matt lauer. >> matt, ann, natalie.

>> ann. >> dopey, sneezy, doc. >> anne curry, natalie morales, matt lauer, al roker, kathie lee, hoda kotb susanna guthrie. >> we've got a winner. >> an impressive finale for one fun-filled flight. >> enjoy your day. >> yes, the time had come to say our good-byes. >> 14b, rocking like it's hot. >> and prepare to take another city by storm. the next adventure just a flight away. and we should mention we shot the story several weeks ago, but this past weekend there was that incident where jetblue passengers were stranded on the tarmac for seven hours during the winter storm. yesterday jetblue's c.o.o. posted a video apologizing to passengers acknowledging their safety was never compromised.

i have to say, the crew we worked with, amazing. they were amazing. >> they often have nothing to say about it. >> right. >> thank you. >> moving on. if you want to raise successful kids, you'll want to hear what tom brokaw has to say. a terrific book is out. >> how to wear that scarf. [ male announcer ] now at subway, get a free 6-inch sandwich of your choice when you buy a 6-inch sandwich before 9am. that's right, buy one, get one free! it's everything you'd expect from the sandwich experts! hurry in before 9am to get your free sandwich! [ male announcer ] start with a breakfast at subway that can't be beat. like the protein-powerhouse steak, bacon, egg & cheese. mwah!! [ male announcer ] tackle a fresh toasted subway steak melt today. rush in and get your flavor on. subway. where winners eat. with smooth caramel

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we are back on more of "today" with this booze day tuesday and advice on how to get your children to become the independent, successful souls you hope to raise. >> often you hear kids today will not live as well as we have. so is success still achievable for young people? it is what got tom brokaw to write this terrific book "the time of our lives, a conversation with america." thanks for being with us today. >> the great thing about this book. i fell in love with it. >> she has not stopped talking about it. >> not only does it bring up problems, but it also brings solutions right away. >> we know what the problems are. >> yeah. you hit education hard. that's one of your big topics. >> that's going to be, i think, what is going to define all societies in the 21st century. we are in a global race with china, india, brazil and russia. we have the 100 best higher institutions of education in the world. our public education system is stressed and it's in trouble.

what's encouraging to me is that people now are aware of it and they are stepping forward to try to do something about it. one of the most encouraging parts is private companies are moving into the school systems saying how can we help, providing more resources, talking about the realities of getting jobs, skills applicable to the new work force. we've got a debate going on in this country. here is just one small statistical comparison. in china, every eighth grader has to take math, physics and biology. in america, only 18% of our high school students take those courses. science is the future. >> you say lot of kids going into marketing. >> to make money. >> you like the year-round school. you think that's a good idea? >> i think what you should do is extend it and find ways to do that. there is a big fall-off when kids go away in the summertime and by the time they get back. you have to build incentives in.

one of the ideas i propose is why not find walmart, some of the bigger companies in america, have a summer job program? they get tax credits for that. the kids can work in the morning and go to school in the afternoon or the reverse of that. when i was a young man, school was out, baseball, swimming, long mowing business, go back and kick-start in the fall again trying to get started again. i do think we should extend it. there is another anecdote in the book that goes back to 1996. i was in seoul in the olympics. in the middle of the night we were in a building overlooking a junior high in seoul, south korea. before dawn the court yard would fill up with kids doing their homework by flashlight waiting for the doors to open an hour later. i thought those are our competitors for the future. this is some time ago. >> not smarter, they work harder. >> they work harder. the president of korea came to

this country and president obama said tell me about your problem with education? he said the problem with education is the parents demanding more. >> this isn't all about education. >> it's about the political discourse today, how partisan it is. how ugly it gets. you've seen it get worse. >> 70% of the country says we would like the parties to work together. but in washington, everybody has retreated to the far corners of the room and won't even talk to each other. >> do they even speak or go out like tip o'neil used to? >> they don't talk to each other. tip o'neil would deal with reagan, jim baker would slip up to the capitol and get to tip's office. and say here's what we have planned for next week. >> how do you fix that one, though? >> we have to put pressure on them. a good example of organization, and i repeated this a lot recently, however you feel about the tea party and what it stands for, they got angry, they got

organized, they got to washington and they stayed on message. therefore, they were having a real impact, especially on the republican side. to get organized and to have impact, you've got to find common cause in your own group. it's not enough to retreat to main street and say i give up on those people on washington. >> the book is terrific. i think it's for everybody. i was wondering who should read that book. i can't think of one generation it wouldn't hit right. >> that's the whole idea. i'm trying to generate, if you will, conversations across generational lines. my mother was a great influence on me. she is in this book. she is now 93. not at a great place in her life at this point because of her health. she came to the ranch several years ago and it was tough for her to be there there was always wisdom when she left, all the way down to her great grandchildren. they would talk about grandma jean. and how she lived her live and her views and hopes. >> you wrote this for your grandchildren. >> i did. i wrote it for my grandchildren

and grandchildren everywhere. >> we wish you great luck with the book. it is called "the time of our lives." pick it up. >> here it is there. >> up next, someone who knows success is a member of the joy fit club. lost more than 120 pounds. we know a place where tossing and turning have given way to sleeping. where sleepless nights yield to restful sleep. and lunesta can help you get there, like it has for so many people before. when taking lunesta, don't drive or operate machinery until you feel fully awake. walking, eating, driving, or engaging in other activities while asleep, without remembering it the next day, have been reported. abnormal behaviors may include aggressiveness, agitation, hallucinations or confusion. in depressed patients, worsening of depression, including risk of suicide, may occur. alcohol may increase these risks. allergic reactions, such as tongue or throat swelling, occur rarely and may be fatal. side effects may include unpleasant taste, headache,

dizziness and morning drowsiness. ask your doctor if lunesta is right for you. then get lunesta for $0 at lunesta.com. there's a land of restful sleep. we can help you go there on the wings of lunesta. that stays even after i treat... [ male announcer ] truth is, most sinus formulas don't treat a cough. really? [ male announcer ] alka-seltzer plus sinus liquid gels fights sinus symptoms plus cough. you're good. [ male announcer ] thanks. that's the cold truth! with smooth caramel and chocolate. ♪ hmm twix. also available in peanut butter.

time for the joy fit club and the induction of the newest member. >> 28-year-old graduate student from atlanta, georgia, who lost 123 pounds. her name is nikki chance. but before we meet her, let's take a look at her story. ♪ >> my name is nikki. i always battled with my weight. i was living large in college from late-night partying and pizza. my bad habits got the best of me, but my size took a toll on my self-esteem. it was hard being around my thin and beautiful friends. i was envious of the attention they would get from boys and i wished i could be more like them.

after college, i applied for a job in public relations, a career that's all about image. i went on interview after interview, but got rejected every time. who wants a 300 pound woman to be the face of their company? in 2008, i hit rock bottom. my mom convinced me to get bariatric surgery. i decided to take the weight off on my own. i came up with a plan to walk at least four miles a day and a 1,400 calorie diet. after four months, i dropped over 50 pounds. it dawned on me, i can do this on my own without surgery. today, i am 123 pounds lighter and i found a job that i love. how's that for sweet success? >> wow! good for her. >> you're never going to believe in a million years the woman who is going to walk out here is the same woman on that tape. >> i love that she did it on her own. >> 1,400 calories and walked four miles a day.

>> she jumped in the deep end right away. >> and she is down 125 pounds. she is a student constantly on the go. one thing i wanted to show you, how she turned around her grab-and-go snacks. before she would hit the fast food, tacos, pastry, sodas, about 1,300 calories per meal. now she finds in the grocery store she gets a prepared salad. she can hit the gas station mini marts and pick up carrots and apple slices, hummus. hard boild eggs. amazing. >> let's see nikki. i can't wait to see her. let's see the new you. >> oh, my god! >> yeah, nikki. >> wow, look at nikki. >> she has a spread in "fitness" magazine now. >> how come you rejected the surgery? why did you decide to do it yourself? >> well because they wouldn't operate on me in the beginning because i had a thyroid issue. i said i'll hold off a little bit. i started exercising.

it started coming off. >> why not do it on your own? >> did you do you the out and about or on a treadmill? >> i run outside, run inside. both. >> running. >> she is a major runner now. >> what is your job now? >> a nanny. i take care of two little girls. >> are you teaching them to eat healthily? >> i am. definitely. >> if you're on the east coast, joy is sticking around to answer questions live on facebook starting 11:15. if you have a question about your diet, exercise routine or protein bars, go to today.com. up next to keep your scarf from looking like a noose. scarves 101, right after this. good morning. tracking some storms here as we work our way into the middle of the week.

nation's heartland, you're going to see rain eventually. could see some snow in kansas city. a lot of wind with this storm out at d.i.a. major delays in denver. the weather moving into minneapolis and chicago, as well. but notice the northeast, nice and dry. sunshine, still melting away the snow we had over the weekend. 57 your forecast high today. 70 in louisville. beautiful weather in the southeast and here's that wedge of cold air, bringing the winter storm into the rockies. on thursday, the rain advances into the ohio valley, up around the lakes. wind and rain in chicago. morning snow showers possible in kansas city and rain down to new orleans. we'll stay dry in new york city. tracking the next storm moving into the pacific northwest, bringing cold air, as well. snow to the cascades. 48 in seattle on thursday.

59 in new york city. temperatures will be right around average, if not a few degrees below average. down to 53 on friday. spotty rain possible, nothing significant in the mid-atlantic by the end of the week. saturday, looking high and dry across the eastern half of the state. more snow showers possible in denver the beginning of the weekend. a few rain showers in northern texas where we need it. 61 in louisville, may get rain by sunday. 46, rain showers in minneapolis. snow as you work your way into the northern plains go. to the weather channel and check out "wake up with al" weekdays and they'll walk you through the forecast and get you out the door with all your weather needs. [ girl's voice ] hey todd, where's our sub?

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♪ we are living in a material world ♪ >> time for "today's" style. just about this time every year we start throwing on the scarves forgetting how to wear them without them wearing us.

>> annie goodman, style expert and author of "wear this, toss that" is here with scarves 101. >> wonderful. great to see you. >> there are lots of ways. >> there are. they are all over the runway. there are new textures and fun ways we will get to demo how to wear and utilize the scarf. one is the tie neck blouse. let's say you have a standard blouse. then you take a thin scarf. you make it look like a tie neck blouse. also we have the floral print which is great for winter florals. that one from the limited in yellow is $12.99. >> what is the no-no neck line for that scarf? >> anything that is competitive with the neck area.

don't forget vintage shopping, too. this is my grandma peggy's who is 90 years old. vintage 'fifts is a great place to get scarves. this is the infinity scarf on jennifer. it's one piece. it's for people who don't like to tie them. this is from the limited. look for thick and wonderful textures like this knitted one. also from michael koors, a zippered variety. interesting hardware. sequins and metallic is a big trend. this one from calvin klein at macy's on sale for $39. >> wear it with something simple. >> yes. it's nice for evening. >> love this. this is so cute. >> this is gorgeous on kelly. two big trends, the braided and integrating the scarf. take a three-part braid and integrate the two ends of the scarf in and braid it down.

this is from imam global chic just under $20. you can do animal prints. make sure you have long hair and a long scarf. this is an added bonus. this is a $10 set with the zig-zag, the hat and the gloves from walmart. >> these we had on earlier. i love these. >> when you have the pashmina wrap, there are always new ways to wear them. i double knotted this at the end. slip your hands through to make a mini sleeve here. >> stop it, amy. >> when you do he to a party, you get to be hands free. one arm for frank and the other arm for your beverage. then the party gets starty. >> all i need in life, frank and a beverage. >> i am wearing one that is a piece of art. this is by lori burnett. it doubles as a poncho wrap or you can do a pretty over the shoulder thing as well.

there are seven different ways to wear it. >> this is from nordstrom, jessica simpson's scarf. >> who is pregnant, by the way. >> congrats to her. you fold it seven different times to get this thin band about 3 inches. it goes around the neck. you crisscross it in the back. like a '70s style. you take this, crisscross it in the back. you can do a tie, a bow off to the side. we're going to do this on you, hoda. >> you were, but it didn't happen. >> that looks cool on you. >> thank you, amy. up next, the famous neeleys are here. with some down home cooking.

happy halloween, everybody. welcome back to "today." i'm kathie lee gifford. >> i'm hoda kotb. >> here you go. easy, girl. i've been working out. look. >> i love that. i love that hairy pit. >> it's insane. >> why do i always get the cross dresser? i've had it. >> we are back in "today's" kitchen getting saucy with the neelys. they host the great food network

show called "down home with the neelys." >> if you don't have tonight's dinner plan, let them do it nor you. you always seem to have so much fun. my daughter watches your show a lot. she said, mom, don't you just love them. >> you have a good time. >> we have a great time. >> this new cookbook is all about tradition and crazy dishes. this is about tailgating. >> boys are going to love this. >> we love to make chili. it's a generational recipe. >> it's a man's world. >> our book which neely-tized a lot of our dishes. >> what is that ingredient? >> you've got to have some of that. we browned our brisket and our bacon and sauteed onions, bell

peppers. now we are going to add chili powder. >> that much? >> oh, yeah. >> going to make a big old thing. >> cook that in. now i need you ladies to help me. >> tomato paste. you look so fabulous. >> we're going with the beer next. >> get ready for the beer. beer, beer, beer! >> the whole dadgum thing. you're using a light one? no, you're not. miller high life. i don't know if that's light or not. >> whatever's in the fridge. this is going to come to a boil. now we come up with the tomatoes, baby. >> i don't want to splash. >> don't worry. big daddy is right here. i've got you covered. thing about chili, just start dumping. you have chipotle and adobe

together. bacon. then the beans. >> you've got to have beans. >> all that? >> yeah, baby. >> get out of town. >> we'll turn it up. let it cook 2 1/2 hours. >> that meat is cooked all the way through already. >> it brown, but the's going to finish cooking. >> then it looks like this. >> it thickens up. >> see how nice and thick that is? see that? >> look at it. >> that's what you want. >> here is what we are talking about. tailgating, you can have this the night before when you set your tailgating party up, we've got our bowls and toppings bar. >> i love it. >> i'm going to have a little avocado on mine. thank you. >> thank you, my baby. >> are you going to pass me one? >> what would you like? >> all right, y'all.

>> just give me some. >> tomorrow, guys, kris jenner is coming. >> plus bill cosby is coming, too. >> have a great day, everybody. god bless. -- captions by vitac -- www.vitac.com >> jay: mr. president, thank thank you so much for having [ laughter and applause ] and "the tonight show" band.