>> 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 thirsty thursday. january2th. that is night bus by gab rel aplin. this is how i've always been able to remember kirstie alley's first name. still, after all these years. we raise a glass to you and say cheers. >> she's in our kitchen. >> cheers and happy birthday. >> thank you. >> cheers. >> how does 36 feel? >> 36 feels sort of oldish.

>> oldish? >> yeah. >> how do you feel internally? >> i feel great. >> i feel 28. >> that's my age, too. >> that is? >> yeah. that's what i've always said. >> 28-ish. >> "scream queens" is so much fun and your character is something else. >> it's fun to play evil, right? >> it's fun to play a murderer. she doesn't murder everyone. she has a good reason. >> we'll talk to you in a little bit. cute montage in laguna? >> we are going to do a couple versions of the classic alfredo sauce but a lighter and healthier version. >> that's quite the challenge but what's better than -- you're getting rid of the cheese? >> and some of the cream. we're going to make it good for your new years's resolution. it's dairy free. >> kirstie, how does that sound to you? >> it sounds challenging. i'm excited. >> it's good. >> if it works, i'm there.

>> maybe she'll take a birthday bite. our ambush team was back at it this morning. one of the ladies is getting a birthday surprise she'll not forget. >> it's someone else's birthday. >> if you want to put a ring on it over the holidays, we'll show you the hottest trends in weddings coming up. before we go any further, can i tell you about a book? i'm not going to be here for favorite things on monday so -- you know how everybody hates to go to the dentist. i love my dentist and have for like 30 years. he's an incredible character and a wonderful guy. he's got a new book called "open wider" guide to smile and facial aesthetics to enhance your confidence, appearance and overall health. >> that's a long title. >> he's got a whole institute named after him. not just cosmetic dentist. great teacher. if you like our new president-elect donald trump's smile it's because he did it. all the uber model smiles? it's because of him. if you like mine.

all right. anyway, i'm happy for him. >> congratulations. you get it for 28 bucks on amazon. >> so ed sheeren is a great guy all around. one of the things he loved when growing up was to watch "the fresh prince of bel air." i don't anyhow if you remember the opening music but he knew every word. >> it's a hip-hop thing. >> take a listen to the original. ♪ in west philadelphia born and raised ♪ ♪ on the playground is where i spent most of may days, shooting some b-ball outside of the school when a couple of guys who were up to no good started making trouble in my neighborhood ♪ ♪ i got in one little fight and my mom got scared and says you're move with your auntie and uncle in bel air ♪ >> i remember the show. >> a fan called in when ed was on a show and asked him to play the theme song from fresh prince of bel air. he called in the capital evening

show. this is what ed did. ♪ west philadelphia born and raised on the playground is where i spent most of my days chilling out maxing and relaxing all cool and shooting some b-ball outside of the school when a couple of guys who were up to no good started making trouble in my neighborhood ♪ ♪ i got in one little fight and my mom got scared she said you're move with your auntie and uncle in bel air ♪ >> i love that. that's the way i'll enjoy hip-hop. >> i like that version. >> and you know what he's done? he's lost 40 pounds. >> he has? >> he's looking sexier and sexier. >> he sounds -- >> maybe it was jenny craig. i'm not sure. >> sounds sexy, though. >> how much did you lose on jenny craig? >> 50. i have ed beat. i can't sing like that. >> ed was saying he ate like pizza and pasta and beer and all that when he was on tour. then stopped going on tour and

kept the same diet. >> you burn it off when on tour. >> now he's fit and lean. >> a girlfriend got him on his workout thing. >> who is his girlfriend? >> i don't know, hoda. >> i would like to know that. >> all right, it's you. >> it's a secret. >> he's with "thirsty" alley. his new album "divine" drops march 30. all right. remember this week we talked about charleston. >> this was actually when clemson won the big game against alabama it was an awesome win, a come-from-behind win and a bunch of people naturally if you are after if you love a sports team often you say, please, just let them win the game, i'll do a, b and c. if you let them do this, i'll do a, b and c. a neighborhood church decided not to let clemson fans off the hook. this sign said if you made any promises on clemson's last drive, service starts at 10:00 a.m.

so he was kid, but -- >> not really. people do make promises. >> we heard this story this morning and we were all just -- we have to say thank you and a huge shout-out to this dog named kelsey. a 64-year-old michigan man names bob had an accident. this was on new year's eve. he went outside to get a log for his fireplace wearing only his pajamas and fell in the snow and broke his neck. >> 24 degrees. freezing cold. bob's dog found him laid out on the floor and he ended up laying on top of him to keep him warm and licking him for 20 hours to keep him -- he was keeping him awake by licking his hands and face and -- >> and warm with his body in the snow. >> the dog kept barking and barking and barking and nobody came and then the man just blacked out, passed out. and the dog was howling and a neighbor -- it got the neighbor's attention. >> like danger, danger howling. >> almost like you've lost him.

like he's gone. >> mourning. >> so the hospital released a statement. the neighbor heard and sent help for him. bob survived this because of the golden retriever kelsey and we have more good news. bob has been discharged and is in physical therapy, able to walk 40 steps with a walker yesterday. bob, god bless you and god bless kelsey. >> kelsey is the best. >> yea for dogs. isn't that amazing? >> do you have a dog? >> i am a dog lover. i have an 8-month-old corgi named fin. >> you used to have tons of animals. >> i still have 12 or 15 lemurs and -- >> you have unusual animals in your home. >> lemurs aren't unusual, kathie lee. depends on where you live. >> but your house is pretty wild. >> let's have a little music. you're going to like this one. and anybody over a certain age is going to love this one. i heard it at a spin class and fell in love.

if you want to go old school, i've got an old-school song. ♪ what's that flower you have on could it be a faded rose from days gone by ♪ ♪ and did i hear you say he was meetin' you here today ♪ ♪ to take you to this mansion in the sky ♪ ♪ she's 41 and her daddy still calls her baby ♪ ♪ all the folks around brownsville say she's crazy ♪ >> they're probably right. ♪ because she walks downtown with her suit case in her hand ♪ ♪ looking for a mysterious dark-haired man ♪ >> aren't we all. ♪ her younger days they called her delta dawn ♪ >> i guess we're going to do the whole song. ♪ prettiest one you ever laid eyes on ♪

>> do you love that, kirstie? where are you when you're listening to that? >> honestly, i remember the version with tanya tucker more, but i did not know this was originated by helen reddy. this is sexy, too. sexy singers. >> you can find that and all the other songs on -- >> all that other stuff. >> and you can find us on sirius xm 108 and hoda there every monday and wednesday at 2:00 with her fabulous radio show. >> thank you. it's the moment we've all been waiting for. >> kirstie alley is going to sit down with us. then some pasta how can you cut a perfect 4 ounce portion of liquid gold velveeta without even touching a knife? ta. da. with 4 ounce, individually wrapped velveeta mini blocks, dinner's never been easier. introducing four ounce, individually wrapped velveeta mini blocks.

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the beautiful and talented kirstie alley has been bringing the laughs for more than 30 years. >> her six-year run on "cheers" where everyone knew her name earned her an emmy and golden globe for best actress. she took a wicked turn in "scream queens" where she played nurse awful. it's pronounced awful, right? who conspired against the chanels, the channels and the awfuls and went head-to-head with dean munch played by jamie lee curtis. >> i don't think i'm going to be going anywhere. >> i just fired you. >> and i think you're about to rehire me. unless you want word out about

your disease. that's right. i know all about your little terminal illness you picked up accidentally eating human brains which is insane but somehow not as crazy as accidentally getting on a plane to new guinea when you thought you were headed to new jersey. >> it is easy to get them confused. look at me this morning. hello, and happy birthday. >> thank you. >> thank you for sharing a part of it with us. >> what number is it for you? >> oh, i'm 66. >> you look awesome! >> thank you. >> y you do. i love that you say, i'm 66. >> i'm glad to be alive. >> exactly. >> what fun is "scream queens." >> it's crazy. you know, when you go into somebody else's set, you are very intimidated and they just met me with open arms. jamie lee curtis gives out more presents than anybody you've known. >> like what? >> a bandelier.

it was red and had scream queens on it. so she was amazing. jamie lee is great and the chanels, emma roberts and billy lord and abigail breslin, just -- the first day on the set, i was so nervous and, my name is -- i was blowing up on all my lines. >> also because of ryan murphy. didn't he just call you? >> he called me when i was in maine. i had just thrown my back out. he called and said, we want you to be on this show this season. this is the character. i go, i'm definitely in but i was having a family reunion the next day with like 25 people. and he said, you know, you need to be here monday. this was thursday or friday. i don't remember. so my family had a reunion without me. >> oh, no. >> but i got -- i had the best time. it was really one of the best times of my career. everyone was so funny and i fell

in love with taylor lautner, as my son, not as my love interest. i instantly went, you have to be my other son. >> tell us about your real son. >> my real son -- >> he gave you the best gift. >> you're a grandma. >> gave me the most beautiful, and i do think he gave it for me. >> and you are -- >> look at him. >> and you are obsessed. >> i am obsessed. he's so funny. he's only 6 months old but he's funny. >> what does he do? >> he just is very intuitive and watches everyone and then if you say something funny, he laughs. if he did something funny, we laugh. and i am -- this is one of the best things that's ever happened in my life, to be a grandmother. i hear grandparents say it but it's like -- if you hear people talk about their kids and then you have one and you are worse than they were. >> we talked about your weight

loss. you are a paid spokesperson for jenny craig. most people can get on a program but staying on it is the problem. how long have you been on that? >> i've been on it two, almost three years. i lost -- i think i lost the 50 pounds in 44 weeks and then i have just been working on maintaining it. but it's a real simple program. it's sort of a no-brainer. it's simple and effective. this time it was different for me because, i don't know, maybe things in my life changed in a way, too, that maybe that grandchild, maybe, you -- and maybe also just you decide, my consultant and i talk about things, and it's not like she's my shrink but we talk about things and it's -- she helps me with what's coming up in the future. so i guess instead of being quite as spontaneous like, oh, there's 30 cookies, i'll eat them all. it's oh, they'll have cookies there. i'll have two. >> we have something for your birthday. >> happy birthday, sweetie.

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♪ it's 31thirsty thursday but we're ready to spread some sunshine right here inside because it's time for "ambush makeovers." two wonderful ladies picked from the plaza, given brand-new head-to-toe looks courtesy of our amazing "today" show contributors. hairstylist to the stars -- ♪ louis licari la, la, la, la, la ♪ >> and foxy fashionista, jill martin is here. it was a nice day out today. >> it wasn't cold at all. a lot of people there. and, you know, a lot of very excited people ready to be made over. >> is louis' voice unusually low today? >> we like it. >> i'll tell you later. >> first up, we have marg rets

kazar, 53, from port jefferson station, new york. a mom two of. works as an artist and came to the plaza this morning to celebrate her birthday which is today. and she wanted an ambush makeover. she's always wanted one. and since she's lost a lot of weight recently, she felt like today was the day. let's listen to her story. >> this is best sign ever. our birthday girl. you lost over 60 pounds? so tell me about why you want this so badly? >> i want to show off my new body. i want to make everybody see that i'm not this other person, and i want my kids went to college and i just want a new me. and just it's exciting. and it's my birthday. >> i know. we're going to turn those tears into smiles. and you are excited. >> i'm very excited for her. >> all right. we'll take good care of you. >> thank you. >> steven is very excited for her. are you ready? >> i'm ready. please keep your blindfold on

for a second. here's margaret's before. here's margaret now. wow. wow. are you ready, steven? >> take that blindfold off. >> wow! you look fabulous. >> margaret, spin around. run your fingers through your hair. >> oh, my god. wow. oh, i love this color. >> wow. >> you look beautiful. >> you sure do. >> thank you. >> louis, tell us about the hair. >> interestingly enough her first comment was i like the color. when she first comes in she goes, i've never colored my hair. i used a color that will slowly wash away. hopefully not too -- hope it lasts long enough. >> somebody crying? >> a soft red. this great hair cut. shaped it around her face so it lifts the face and not the other. of course, you know -- >> a great job with the makeup

just to bring this warm autumn colors in the middle of winter. >> steven, what are we thinking? >> that's fabulous. >> take her out for a nice birthday lunch. >> no problem. >> he's excited he gets to go home with her. >> i love the dress. pretty. >> it's so o great. when you lose so much weight and you say what size are you and the person says i don't know and you are four sizes lower than you originally were. >> that is awesome. >> every dress looked fabulous. we wanted something with reds n and bright. >> a big round of applause for marg margaret. >> happy birthday, sweetheart. megan kozak is 55 from farmington, connecticut. she's a retired schoolteacher, married and has two children. she's in town with her best friend and neighbor audrey celebrating their friendship. she was a bit nervous about being ambushed but eagerly went for it anyway because she said change is good. and good for her. let's hear her story.

>> tell me you look like 1661. explain that. >> my hair from the back looks like a 16-year-old and then when i turn around you get a 61-year-old. but i'm not 61. i am not. >> i never heard that expression. all right. well, we are going to take great care of you and make you look even more beautiful. >> okay. i'll take it. i'll take this. >> and she is here with her best friend audrey. let's take one last look at megan before. and bring out the brand-new megan kozak. >> oh, yeah. >> yes. >> all right. wow. >> all right. are you ready to see her. >> i am. i'm ready. >> oh, my god! >> yes. turn around and look. >> oh, my god. that is not me. okay. i did not anticipate looking -- oh, my god! oh, my god. >> beautiful. >> i cannot believe that's me. >> you can look again.

wow! wow! okay. >> it worked. wow. >> right into camera three. >> wow. what a difference. >> it's a major difference. and certainly you are not a 16-61 anymore. >> no. >> you're not, girl. >> no more discounts at dunkin donuts for being a senior. >> i made her hair deeper which worked better with her skin tone and left some of the blond you had for highlights. those highlights were there. and then again, the great arson, just beautiful. >> and layer it so beautifully. and it's just much more appropriate. >> love. >> and younger. >> and tell us about the outfit. >> pieces to mix and match. the blazer is talbot, the necklace is chico's. and these are just a little

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want to eat healthier. i'm going to do a version of an alfredo sauce which usually has heavy cream and parmesan but it's dairy free and you don't feel like you're cheating. >> and you don't feel like you're missing out? >> you don't. it's crazy. >> we'll put you to the test. >> we have our list of ingredients over here. in this pot, some shallots and garlic we start off with and then just raw cashews, a little bit of salt. and then water. and you boil this for like 30 minutes to make the cashews soft. you want to use raw cashews instead of the toasted ones because they taste a little bit more nutty. if you do it like this it just tastes creamy and light and the illusion that you're eating alfredo sauce. so you'll blend it. >> how did you come up with this? >> there's a whole bunch of vegan recipes out there that do substitutions. and i wanted to do something dairy free because sometimes

people like to eat that way. >> hoda always has to. >> blend it really, really well and you get something that comes out about like this. >> okay. >> which is very much like alfredo sauce. then for this pasta dish, i want to season it with a little bit of chili flakes, some salt. >> with the tails on. >> or you can take them off. i think they are decorative. >> i like the tails on. >> you cook them for -- >> it's a personal choice. >> go with it. so cook them for two or three minutes on each side and they come out like this. then we'll use orchietti pasta. so you dump that in the sauce. and then your shrimpies like this. and i'm going to put in some asparagus. and then you toss it up. >> it's not hard to do.

>> it's just boil it, puree it and it's simple. >> hoda makes me a bite. she loves me. >> i do. >> but there's no knife. i can give you -- >> a bait of the shrimp here. >> it's buy one, get one free. we have a second dish over here. so if you want to have another dish -- >> that's fantastic. >> we're going to do carbonara. >> i can't believe it. >> alfredo sauce. the same sauce with bacon. we sauteed some bacon and put in some peas. get rid of some of the fat if you want. >> is it the same sauce? >> it's the same sauce. >> and then a little pasta like this. and now you have two versions of the same dish. >> oh, my god. >> with one sauce. >> that sauce is good. >> easy, terrific, dairy-free. >> i am shocked. >> i cannot believe that's cashew. >> it gives you the illusion that you're eating this classic,

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hoda woman, do you know what season it is? >> winter? >> no. proposal season. >> i didn't even know that thing existed. it's a time between thanksgiving and valentine's day when nearly 40% of all couples get engaged. >> if you've said yes over the holidays, we'll show you the hottest trends in everything from bocauquets and cakes. >> so happy to be here with you and share these with you. >> can we start off with some

dresses. that's the biggest thing the bride has to tackle. we have marsy first. >> the runways sparkle this season. look at this gorgeous metallic gown. so marsy is bearing a gown by lazaro. a beautiful ball gown but you have all these metallic details, nice v-neck and beautiful v back. >> it's very gorgeous and elegant and different and a little princess going, but not a lot. >> this is too big of a trend, we have another one we're loving. >> susan is wearing a dress by waters. a breezy silhouette. great for an outdoor ceremony or if you are having a more casual wedding. the detail at the top makes it feel really special. >> i love that. >> a beach wedding. it would be beautiful for that. >> absolutely. >> and the bouquets look like the real deal. >> these are by flower girl nyc. lots of beautiful over ground flowers and nice wispy romantic look. >> which one would you prefer?

>> this hides the dress a lot, except i love the look of that. >> it would look great in pictures. >> both of them are beautiful. >> when it comes to photographing a wedding, people always hire a videographer? but drones are the new thing? >> you get to capture this amazing aerial footage which is great for outdoor weddings. look into this. photographers and videographers are doing it now more than ever. we'll see it a lot in -- >> it's the only good reason for a drone as far as i'm concerned. this is fantastic. >> not bugging anybody else. >> you want good music or entertainment. >> couples want their guests to be totally delighted. we're seeing really cool stuff. contortionists, acrobats, anything that feels a little outside of the box is going to be memorable and engage your audience. >> i think a gospel choir would be fun. >> shall we? what's going on down here. >> in the same vain of entertaining your guests some cool ice breakers. gaums are cool. we love these mad libs.

>> they are fun. >> they are great for your ceremony. place them on your chairs. everyone can fill them out while waiting for things to start. if you are going to have a sunday brunch, a crossword puzzle. if doing an outdoor reception, lawn games. a huge hit. >> be careful of your foot. no tripping. >> table decor always important. >> this beautiful hanging installation. the editors at the knot love this. it's a centerpiece but reimagined. big wow when you walk in. >> you can see everyone. >> this is also by flower girl nyc. all these beautiful natural details in greenery. we're going to see it a lot. and wood chargers, these beautiful stones, calligraphy, so placecards, table number on the back and your guests can take these home. paper weight. >> that's beautiful. >> color on the table. glassware. a big trend. almost any rental company has

colored glassware. a little pop on the table. >> even in the flatware. >> copper flatware. mixed metallic. >> and our wedding cake. >> this is by lucky bird bakery. not quite naked, not quite frosted. it's the latest trend call translucent takes. >> i like it so much. >> a little frosting but also the beautiful details that hint at the flavors inside with the berries and pomegranate. >> usually the icing makes the cake. >> i prefer all of this than what we've gotten used to. >> it's casual, familiar. >> and like an intimate dinner party. >> that was excellent. thank you. >> we'll be back with more in just a moment. first, this is "today" on nbc. >> wonder how the cake

all right. it is time for "okay or not okay." is it okay or not okay to have short engagements?

>> celebrity couples like bengie madden and cameron diaz and khloe kardashian and lamar od odem tied the knot quickly. >> it is your life, hoda, and your engagement and your ultimate marriage. nobody else's opinions matter. >> i personally think you should spend a little time getting to know someone, but who am i to deny love at first sight? >> exactly. >> well, that was fabulous. >> always are. >> tomorrow, neil patrick harris stops by. >> we love him. >> nice to see him. >> plus, some wild friends. >> oh, there they are. >> and lilliana goes mad for plaid. >> what? >> have an awesome thirsty thursday, everyone.

dismantling obamacare. the u.s. senate takes the first step in the quest to repeal the affordable care act. >> another day of grilling. a look at the hearings underway right now to confirm several of president elect trump's cabinet picks. >> thank you barrack. >> plus the first lady's thank you notes to her husband in her final appearance on the tonight show. >> nbc 10 breaking news. >> breaking news this morning a water mane break sent water into the streets in one philadelphia neighborhood in the city's strawberry mansion neighborhood to be specific. let's get you right out to nbc 10's matt live at the scene. you got there not long ago. tell us what you're seeing. >> right i was told by the water