>> announcer: from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb live from hello, everybody. it is booze day tuesday. spanky tuesday, november 29th, but also much more importantly known as giving tuesday. that is rhythm inside by callum scott. >> got a great, great show today. talking about it for months. it's finally arrived. you've been waiting. the "gilmore girls" series is on after nine years.

lauren graham, alexis and kelly bishop and happy alexis is here because she was -- >> all: stuck in traffic! >> coming to new york, put in an extra hour. >> i think she did. >> raining, too. >> you're right. donald trump is in town. so you get those three things. >> can't get anywhere around here. >> can't get anywhere. okay. also in the spirit of giving, a story that will warm your heart for the holidays. how one family with 16 children is makingur forgotten this christmas and how you can help share kindness while spreading holiday cheer. >> plus, our beauty testers at it again. this time trying out the best drug store makeup products. we've got the ones that are in top marks, great stocking stuffers. again, the "today" show and "people" magazine teaming up all for under $13. >> ah. when i think how much we spend. you know? >> i know. >> these products are out there.

dishes that will impress even the most demanding guests. >> second chef we're having on. >> in my series calls." >> "cook for me: i'm hungry." >> adam, all right. >> something like to encourage everybody to do every year. it's calmed "operation christmas child" all part of samaritan's purse. franklin graham, billy graham's son has been doing it. they've raised -- i think ? we can remember that deep down inside we all need the same thing ? >> listen for a moment. this is nancy lamont. ? and maybe we'll find if we are there for each other ? >> pretty. ? that together we'll weather whatever tomorrow may bring ? >> beautiful! >> it's a gorgeous, gorgeous song written by our friend

me. >> uh-huh. >> david friedman. shue we can start. this is something that they've sent over 130 million of these to children all over the world. it's just -- gives them -- these kids, sometimes in their lives have never had a gift. nerve her a gift. it could be anything. >> socks -- >> crank it one more time. ? we can be kind ? ? we can t other ? >> one of the greatest voices god ever gave anyone. either a boy or girl. stuff that -- for people who have nothing. >> yeah. >> you send them something. anything. >> yeah. >> anything. just to let people know that they are loved. >> how sweet. >> god bless franklin. he does great work with this organization. >> very sweet. >> yeah. again, since 1993 they've been doing this. if we can -- >> awesome. >> finish up with that. sorry. >> it's like --

[ laughter ] ? maybe we'll find ? >> here's the key -- ? true peace of mind ? if we always remember ? we can be kind ? >> ah. beautiful! >> >> definite download. >> thank you. you know how that song came to be? >> how? >> she came in -- they were having a meeting about an album or something and everything went wrong trying to get to the apartment. people were rude and nasty, took her taxi anda, da, da. walked in, david, could you maybe write a song how, could we just be kind to one another jarand that's how he sat down and wrote this song. >> a beautiful one.

purse doing org. everybody. sorry wing to the time. seemed like it's important. >> we should. on that note, tennessee tenors t great group, did a performance at st. jude. our christmas benefits, and made a special stop at st. jude to perform for the kids. that cd is amazon.com. pre-order the album right now. >> lovely about all -- every penny, every penny goes to st. jude's which does, you know, nobody ever gets a bill at st. jude's. >> look who's in our kitchen. >> "gilmore girls" gracing us with their presence. hello, ladies. >> oh, my gosh! we're happy you made it through traffic to come see us. is that one of those days? >> this has been one of those

when you're on. >> and wine over in the refrigerator. >> we're so excited. the "gilmore girls" is -- >> everybody's talking about it. >> yes. thanks for coming. >> thank you. the cma christmas schedule was last night and a lot of country stars came together for a special christmas at the grand ole opry. jennifer nelgdsttles, one of ou favorites. such a sweetheart. and in the dolly >> the thing, a lot of big country star, the kids stole the show. check out this pianist prodigy accompanying kelsea ballerini and the song called "my favorite things." >> you know the one. >> yeah. >> look at this kid. >> from "the sound of music." >> look at him. ? >> and then 10-year-old j.t.

nettles singing "the little drummer boy." country music invited the kiddies on. >> cute idea. really cute. >> can we talk about -- >> "gilmore girls" is not the only remake. do you know they're making a "beaches." >> yes! >> remaking "beaches." with idina. >> what do you think? >> awesome. >> and a -- >> i'm in 0% >> other way around. >> fantastic. >> if you guys don't know "beaches" because you said, my mom, my aunt, they watched it. this is going to be for you. in the trailer you hear idina singing "wind beneath my wings." take a look. ? -- ever know that you're my hero ?

eagle ? ? >> cece, i'm really scared. >> we are not going to give up. ? you are the wind beneath my wings ? >> going to be great. >> it's on lifetime? >> premieres on lifetime january 21st. >> oh-my -- >> good stuff. talk to you about a lifetime movie, i'll talked to you about >> good stuff. if it's not one thing -- >> all: it's your mother. >> wonderful complicated relationships, from the beginning. three generations of the "gilmore girls" is with us. >> lauren, alexis and kelly. what's new coming up, right

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seven years, lauren graham, alexis and kelly starred in the hit series with a very complicated relationship. >> after nine years often the air the show's highly loyal fans have gotten their loose ends all tied up with the long-awaited revival. >> all: "gilmore girls: a year in the life." as for relationships, still complicated. we want it to be. take a look. >> i was starting to feel claustrophobic. wake up feeling like the house was closing in on me like i couldn't breathe.

ground, pick up each possession and hold it. if you brings you joy, you keep it. if it doesn't, out it goes. no joy. >> mom. he's taking the dining room chairs. >> dhoethen the don't bring me we always say our -- >> all: joy is non-negotiable! >> welcome. >> how was it? back on the set, just like old times when you got there? >> a strange, combination of just like old times, brand new, talked about it a long time. emotional. >> tinged with sadness. beautiful co-star's passing. >> lost ed herman. you could feel his presence everywhere. he was the kind of person who always filled up a room. >> sure did. >> alexis, did you all keep in touch over the years or did everyone splint you off, now time to come back together, hey,

we certainly kept in touch and periodic conversations about potentially doing this but couldn't anticipated we'd get a chance to actually do it. but, no. we would talk over the years, and see each other. >> see each other at events, too. right? >> yeah. but still a lot of catching up to do. i mean, ten years. >> kelly, did you worry, it was such a magical time. did you think to yourself, wow, if we try to reboot this and it doesn't go over well, should have left well enough al? badgering amy for years. we should do a movie. so jealous of "sex and the city." they got a movie! we want a movie? >> they got two. >> well, we've got four chapters. no. i was just so excited. >> and did get to finish it with amy. it always felt like we'd been left in midair, a little bit. >> yeah.

some already binged it. sit down and -- >> watchmegillah. what do you think the way they're watching now? >> the creator of the series so wanted netflix to release them one at a time, because we all come from a time you look forward to the next one. >> yes. can't wait. >> and sort of digest it, the first one. >> right. >> but this leaves it up to fans. so you can kind of do it the way you'd like to do it. >> this is an instantaneously. >> the computer age is what it is. sort of started with the jet age. i'm a little older than you are. and then -- >> you look better. so you win. >> thank you. no. we are, our attention span is very short. >> yeah. >> but at the same time, dealing with younger people, they grasp very quickly. the things that took us like, oh, yeah. i see what you mean. oh, yeah. i got it. and moving on.

that captivated people years ago and is captivating people again today? what is it about it? >> oh, i think now it's particularly comforting, given the times we live in, but it always had a very comforting feel. the town that we live in is just -- a place where everyone supports each other and is kind. and helps each other out. that's something i think is just timeless, and you can always go back to it. >> those kind of communities still exist today. >> of course. >> when youe coast, kind of hard to remember that exists, in most of the country! >> yeah. >> and usually you need tension. a horrible guy. somebody everybody hates. that wasn't part of the drill of your show at all? >> it never was. our show, sparkly dialogue and people having the amount of joy. the loss of ed gave the story a little more weight this time, because we're all dealing with that, that loss in our -- own ways, and -- so i think it was

it needed something a little more cinematic, and -- and something with a little more weight to it. >> when this ends, at the end of these episodes, if you binge watch and see the very end, is there a period on it or is there -- >> she wants the question. >> this is ellipses. >> ellipses. in the business 40 years what is that? oh, the dot, dot, dot, today. >> time to take one question from our fans? we had a bunch of fans who wanted to ask a question. hear one? oh? they're on the coard? oh. we're reading it. glasses. greg from sacramento wants to know if you had to play another character on the show, who would you want to play? >> switch characters. >> emily. >> i mean -- >> emily. >> really? both of you? >> i couldn't do it. i'm too, like, ooh -- ooh!

>> yeah. >> i think we each kind of have a part that we're very right for, hard to switch. >> one more question, ray from arkansas, do you get to keep the outfits you wear? >> no. we give them back. >> do you want to keep them? >> some of them. lorelai and i wore funky outfits. >> thanks for coming in. >> so glad you made it. >> we love "gilmore girls: a year in the life" is streaming rights now. get ready to stock up your makeup back, drug store finds under $20. >> and speaking of beauty, fishing with viking star travis. oh, gosh, he's cute. >> right after this. >> fine. ? go paperless, don't stress, girl ? ? i got the discounts that you need ? ? safe driver ? ? accident-free ?

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i was very lucky to get the job. a great ride and great people to work with and fortunate the show's done very well. >> yeah. does it surprise you? because you never know when you set out on these kinds of things? but you love the writing? >> yeah. of course, it's always -- so hard for a show to stay on-air and do well. a great creator and it's a great world and the irish people where we shoot, ireland. >> great fun. sweet people. >> yeah. >> and great workers and very of actual history in the process, too. right? >> yeah. yeah. a lot of dramatic license, so, but -- yeah. actually we don't wear hats. it's a math. >> you don't? >> but you're perpetrating the myth? >> yeah. >> really. >> i'm disappointed. i would wear this on the show. >> it's a good look on you. we should say. we have a little time. would you like to go fishing with us? >> yes. i was wondering what that was, a little bit. >> here's what we have. >> got to put the daggone hat back on, though.

>> an outdoorsman, you love to fish. >> a question on each one of these. go ahead, let it go. i don't really understand -- what's happening. okay. pull it up. what does yours say on the back? >> wine or beer. >> wine or beer? >> beer. >> what kind of beer? >> any beer. >> not particular. >> yours, kath. >> peanut butter or jelly? >> peanut butter or jelly? >> mix them together. >> chocolate or >> of course. >> that's right. >> liking this. the man likes to fish. >> i like this. >> what's that one? >> wait. i got australian men or american men? >> that's for you. [ laughter ] >> i'll help you than and go australian men. >> aussie, baby! >> actually -- action or comedy? >> comedy. >> for sure. >> action. >> beard or clean shaven?

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we're going to start with the best foundation. you look very dapper. >> very dapper, alice. >> from lauorrell. y lori al. half the face is done and we're going to demo the other half to show coverage. this lasts 24 hours. our testers loved that and light and creamy, no makeup makeup. everybody felt you put it on and instant glow. >> look goods on you. >> does it have sunscreen in it? >> thank you. sf-15. i meant to say that. >> strobing is a big trend, but people are a little intimidated to do highlighter, they don't know how to use it, where to apply it. go kaitlyn. strobing genius. >> what does it do?

morning. >> put it on cheekbones, brow bones, cupid. very glowy. >> very dewey. >> not all over? >> no. you'll look like a christmas tree. >> what's next? looks like eye shood oh? >> best eyeshadow from a drug store, covergirl true naked. >> love that. >> there's eight in here. three different palettes. two are never getting touched. they don't have a bad colo eight are there, and you can blend, mix and match. our tester loved how blendable everything was and is. eye shad oh. >> i love that. >> the good colors. >> yes. >> okay. alex, excellent. oh, look, already back with something else. our winner for best eyeliner by

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they might seem to have their hands full, but it's not so much their hands that are full as it is their hearts. the family created american gold star christmas. a program aimed at helping children of fallen servicemen and women at the holidays, in ways both big and small. >> tell me about the gold star christmas. >> so this christmas we're helping connect families all across america with gold star families. those who have lost a loved one in the service of our nation's military and gold star website, list things that their children would like for christmas and then every day americans can go online and decide to sponsor a child and purchase a gift for them. >> reporter: mom leette got the idea to start the program when she noticed a social media post from a military widow feeling cash strapped wondering if there were programs available to help families like hers at the holidays. realizing there were no programs

jumped into action. donating money, purchase themselves or gift cards, makingal fallen soldiers families feel special at this special time of year. we spent time with the family hitting the stores playing the role of santa claus. checking the kids' lists. >> good job. >> picking what's nice. >> no. orange is my favorite. >> bringing the items home to wrap and seal with a customized touch. >> well, we wrap and then we put we might put it few stamps on it, and then my sister glory will, like, draw cool designs for it. >> is the house like a little factory? >> looks like santa the workshop exploded. there's tape, ribbon, flags, scissors, sharpies and gifts -- all over the place. >> reporter: karen vaughan, who lost her son, a navy s.e.a.l. to war says the program is

you know what your child gave his life for or what these kids know what they're fathers gave their lives for. they understand, but the truth is, you wonder if the rest of america understands, and so when somebody like leette and her beautiful family come together to do such amazing acts of kindness, it really warms your heart. >> good job. good job. good job. >> reporter: it's often said it's better to give than receive. and for the rebacks, the sentiment holds true, working hard at the holidays they not when it's for families who have made the ultimate sacrifice. >> this is gratitude. >> uh-huh. >> we owe them a debt we can never repay. being able to provide something at christmas to let them know that we're thankful is really important. >> wow. >> unbelievable. >> beautiful. >> so far the reback helps hundreds of military families through their program and like

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dinner. >> one by one they're stopping by our kitchen to make those dishes and today's chef is -- >> all: adam richman. >> "arctic circle" premieres on the sdodiscovery channel. >> and these are a thanksgiving treat. egg roll wrapper, water, eggs, coleslaw, plain old barbecue pork. >> that's it? >> that's it. generally take a spoon full of pulled pork. >> have to use a spoon? >> can you use hands, if you want to. >> come on. >> and so do a little of that. then i usually take a little sauce. i prefer a spicier sauce. >> the sauce. >> you don't want to do too much. almost make sure you leave room at edge of the wrapper. >> you have to wrap. right? >> uh-huh. >> i put a little too much.

get some coleslaw. plain old coleslaw and the water is the glue. you can use egg, like i say. we're going to use egg today. use a brush or your finger. yishl ly usually right along the edges first. >> with the egg? >> with the water or the egg. >> okay. >> and then you go over, get a good tuck. >> over, good tuck. this is fun. >> right. pinch these in. >> pinch these in. >> fold over again. >> fold over again. >> and give it a good it a nice roll so it's nice and tight. and there we have it. what we'll do, at the very end, take the egg and you brush it. >> ah -- this is fun. >> this is what i -- what i like about this, lay out all the ingredien ingredients. >> younger cousins, worried about knives and heat. work on the assembly part of it. walk down here you'll see the finished product.

t. does look pretty perfect. >> drop it in oil? >> peept oanut oil is great. 350, 375. drop it in nice and easy. wait until they're golden brown. fish them out. >> for how long, hon ji how long? >> yisi usually go by color. more than anything else. approximately five to seven. >> so excited. >> peanut sauce, buy some or make a creamy peanut butter, hot water, honey, sriracha, garlic. done. easy peasy. >> this is delicious! out of the boiling water, kathie lee! >> that -- go back there? >> more recipes. i love this. i love cooking for you guys. >> oh, my gosh. adam. so good. >> i remember when you asked that question. what would you make for me? i was like, i would have to start panicking. >> you said thanksgiving dinner a. ha.

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for the past 23 years our toy drive has been giving to kids in need around the country. >> we are so, so grateful to partners for marking it possible. here to tell us about today's generous contribution is -- >> all: drum roll please -- toy industry foundation executive director jean butler! >> she's back. >> hi, jean.

>> how are you? what do you have in your hands today? >> well, we've got clues maxi rabbit and we've got snuggles, my dream puppy. >> precious are -- >> this gip heavy. >> and the toy industry foundation is donating more than a quarter of a million dollars worth of toys for more than 10,000 kids in need to your toy drive. >> thank you. >> so fantastic. >> do you it every year. why do you keep doing it? >> play is so critical for kids, so this toy drive is very important for us to contribute to. >> never seen this before. so adorable. >> yes. here! >> oh! >> yes. thank you, sweetie. >> thank you very much. >> don't leave us. starting this thursday, you can donate in person on the plaza or go to amazon.com/today to donate online. details go to klg and hoda.com. tomorrow the "property brothers" with the makeover.

the spirit with merry makers.

>> victor: only reason we have that damn cranberry concoction is because sonny likes it, and he doesn't even show up. >> maggie: his mother is facing a major life decision. and depending on said decision, his parents might reconcile, so he decided to stay with them great-uncle. the lout. >> victor: choosing between justin and lucas is not an earth-changing decision. it's a no-brainer. it's like trying to choose between beirut and the bahamas for a fun weekend. >> maggie: victor just loves thanksgiving. it always brings out the best in him. >> philip: it's easier to be mad at sonny than scared about brady. >> victor: oh, don't try and analyze me. >> maggie: even if he's right?