from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb. live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >> hello, everybody, it is thirsty thursday. that's called "hold me up." >> just another saturday night. >> big show today, we're going to catch up with academy award winner. we call her sandy because she's our pal. but sandra bullock. so talented. got a new movie out. she's going to tell us all about that and the most important

has changed her. >> how's this for a throwback natalie merchant here. she performed earlier, the song "jealousy." listen. ooh ooh for us. she and the band were just sitting in the little tiny dressing room singing. it was like the security guard was listening. listening. >> she's a beautiful musician. >> it's kind of a new spin on her album "tiger little." you're going to love this one. >> we'll ask lu to help with a bunch of pesky problems around the house. and what we always do on thirsty thursday, ambush makeovers. >> all right, so, we have a cocktail, because halloween is tomorrow, by the way. >> we'll celebrate it tomorrow.

costumes that we can't reveal until tomorrow? >> yes. we got a bunch of surprises tomorrow. things that you weren't even imagine. i would say historic in nature. >> i think you're right. i would have to agree. historic in nature. >> historical and hysterical. >> yeah. >> yeah, both of those. >> here we go. we have something called a halloween smash cocktail. it's vodka, clementine juice and a little spooky garnish. they froze a fake spied der into an ice cube. >> courtesy of maureen. boy, does she know her stuff. she has some treats for us a little later. the fake spiders -- >> what? does no one listen? i just sat here and said there was a spider in the ice cube. it is throwback thursday. we decided, we had so much fun

clip from when she was on "days of our lives." remember that one? >> nurse callahan. >> nurse callahan. she was cassidy's age there. anyway, i like when you look sternly at the woman. >> well, she won't eat. >> she won't eat. >> you're like -- that face, right there. i've seen that face, by the way. i've seen that face -- >> that is just a miracle i went on to have any kind of career. >> we went digging into the kathie lee vault and we found another one. another throwback thursday. check this one out. if they could see me now out on a fun ship cruise eating fancy food and doing what you choose i'd like your friends back home to get a good look at the great carnival cruise that you took i'm having such a ball this cruise is pow don't want to leave at all what a fun ship holy cow if your friends could see you now

>> that wasn't that long ago, was it? >> when was that? >> i started working for carnival in 1984 and left in 2004. so 20 years. >> 20 years there? >> 20 years. and still -- >> look at you in that bikini. >> you can still find my stuff on those cruises too. >> you and that bikini, what were you doing wearing that bikini? >> last time i did. all right, i'm not the only one who can throw it back. look at hoda in this picture anchoring from back in the day. oh, my. i first thought it was me. thing. kathie lee has a throwback thursday and everyone applauds. i have a throwback thursday and everybody gasps in horror. that was like -- you could have heard a pin drop. the reaction was horrifying. >> where was that and when? >> in new orleans. anchoring with len cannon. i had just started there. i don't even --

>> go, hoda. >> i had great shoulder pads and lots of -- i had a lot going on. i love this game. move on. >> play along with us. >> three celebs. we'll assign one to each. here's the first one. oh, god. >> ooh, who is -- oh, matthew mccon hi, anthony perkins and -- oh, jack nicholson. i mean, not in those pictures, but i would definitely -- i would marry -- i would make out with mcconaughey. >> which one are you going to marry? >> i'd have to marry norman baits. i'd have to marry norman bates. what would you do? >> that's a hard one. >> oh, no, no, no, i would -- ooh, you're right. >> there's not many choices there. >> i wouldn't -- >> who do you marry? >> make out and marry matthew. >> you can't have two.

>> forget the other two. >> okay, next. tom cruise. >> oh no. anthony hopkins, no. hannibal hannibal lecter. >> i guess i'd have to marry twilight, right? robert pattinson. >> the other two are terrifying. >> i'm going with make out and marry anthony -- hannibal lecter? >> no, him, the man. >> as a person? >> i love him. love him. >> all right, tom. ryan reynolds. >> all of it. >> who else? >> fred quinn. >> fred quinn. man. got to go with the make out and >> you can't do that. >> i'm doing it. >> this say rules thing and you like following rules. you're going to marry ryan. who you making out with? >> i guess fred quinn. >> you're saying good-bye to

beneso? >> yeah. >> i'd marry the same guy you're marrying, reynolds and say good-bye to fred quinn. she's back on the tube in a new police drama. it's called "shades of blue." it premieres on january 14th. >> right here on nbc. >> what is she playinging? >> a charismatic mother in the midst of a tight-knit group of detectives. >> i wonder if she cut her hair? it's going to be a fun show. okay, this is -- we don't see these things lots of times before because we like to see it when you do. and sometimes we say what was that? so imagine if the munsters were auto tuned. our sister cable station cozi-tv is kicking off a munsters marathon. they've auto tuned some episodes. >> this one was a great one.

it's called a man from maryland. here's a sneak peek. >> listen to this, she just got back from the wedding and guess what, he drove her home. >> i'd like you to meet my aunt and uncle. such a fun couple. we can't miss this opportunity so you run out and invite them in. >> i'd really like to come in but i better be going. >> hi, marilyn. come on in and bring your boyfriend. we'd love to have him for dinner. >> it's cute. that's cute. >> very cute. >> we are doing a unique i-hoda today. >> you in marilyn at one time too. >> i looked like a drag queen. don't even show it. >> don't put them down, okay. they love our show and they love you, hoda. >> is the picture available? you can't tell there. when it's a closer shot. >> you know what though, you're right. okay, so jill hennessey, you guys know her from "law and order" and she plays a lot of roles on tv and movies.

she came by the radio show one day and played this song called "i do." if you've been married for a long time and -- i like it. i think the phrase is something like it ain't perfect but i do or something along those lines. anyway, let's take a listen to jill hennessey's song. oh my my you still look pretty i still see the stars children like sweet and bitter tea i love you it's not so simple but i do you know i love you it's not so simple but i do

you know i love you is not so simple but i do >> yes! yes! okay. hi, jill. >> hello, baby. >> great to see you. >> this is a whole other side to her. nobody knows. >> hello, great to see you. >> good to see you too. >> once you hear the words, all of them on there, it reminds everyone of their relationship. "our love ain't so simple, but i do." >> you write what you know, don't you? >> that's literally what i write all the time. it helps me get through so many life situation zwlgs s. >> where can everybody hear that and get that and make you rich? >> itunes, amazon, jillhennessey jillhennessey.com. >> are you performing anywhere soon? >> we're doing the light of day festival in as bury park. >> i love that you're so multitalented. >> thank you. >> i'm so glad that resonated with you. >> beautiful song. >> great to see you.

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she's one of the biggest stars in the world. if you've seen her movies, you know why. >> we're talking about miss congeniality herself, sandra bullock. >> we love her. in her new film, "our brand is crisis" the oscar winner dives into politics as a campaign strategist who has come out of retirement thirsty for a win against her rival. take a look. >> how are you, honey? so what are you doing here? i thought you retired or gave up or something. >> no. not retired. working. >> yeah, okay. >> you know, lending a hand. >> nice. >> you? >> same thing, yeah. just doing a favor. could be better, you know, enjoying this dog and pony show.

>> not one for crowds. >> people suck, don't they? >> yeah, sometimes. >> do you hate him or love him? >> it's a little -- it's both. and that's what's so complex and disturbing about it. you know he's going to kill you but you're okay with it. >> and you hadn't worked together before. >> no, we'd met. we'd met and we can't remember why i was in his house. >> what are you talking about? >> well, have a glass wine with you and you're out -- >> i don't recall alcohol. that doesn't mean there wasn't any consumed. >> was any consumed during that one scene when you were on the bus -- on the campaign bus and you dropped your drawers. >> yes, yes. you would think that -- >> it was a -- >> as comfortable as i was. i was stone cold sober in puerto rico in 110-degree weather. >> so you were hot. >> i was airing some stuff out. that's what's -- it was just

what was happening to me as sandra coincided with what was needed on the scene. >> do you ever get embarrassed? >> you know what i'm embarrassed about -- i'm very modest in real life. for some reason that day, i just kept whipping those pants off. i forgot everyone was on the bus. everyone was on the opposing bus. they were looking at that mess all day long. didn't think, is this unattractive maybe to someone? are they feeling a little sick? is this bothersome? that never crossed my mind. >> wait until you hit menopause, honey, you're going to be fun. hot flashes like out the wazoo. >> you just drop a lot of trou when that happens? >> anything. i always -- i keep everything on and now kath has seen me. i can't even -- you shot some of this in new orleans too. >> we did. bolivia. two weeks in puerto rico. most of it in sweet new orleans. >> because of you. >> yeah, you know what, actually, it was. because i had said, you know, i don't want louis to be disrupted schoolwise. there's a school there we love. it's his hometown. if we can shoot there or another place.

location. money. this is one of those little films that you're like, we have to make this movie. it has to be at a price. we have to tell the story. and -- >> you're also a producer of it along with george clooney. >> it was originally written for >> yes. >> you're reading that and thinking what? >> i didn't think for a second this was written for a man. i knew the voice. i knew those people. it made me sad what i was reading but it also inspired me by the end. i went this is where i've sort of gotten if my life, where you realize you're so influenced why those people who are trying to sell you things. am i living my authentic life. am i brave enough to step out and let go of all the comforts for the greater good. like a lot of those questions were coming up. and it just was a beautiful story that i was, like, in my lifetime, i should like to tell something like this. >> how is that cute louis by the way? >> he's at home and he's not here and it's really hard. he's a beautiful soul. he's all dude but he's so beautiful.

>> how has he changed you the most, would you say? >> i feel like -- i see life from his perspective. you have a childhood. like no matter what kind of childhood. people go, i didn't have the best. but you have a child and i go, guess what, this is the chance to have the childhood and be conscious in it and remember it and enjoy it. he makes me do stuff that i never would do. and i just -- life becomes very important on a different level. choices, what i do. i could fool around before. there's no fooling around. this is a game changer. life is short. i see the ticking clock. i'm like, it's so fast. so fast. >> he's adorable. there's another cute boy we keep seeing photographed with you. he's adorable. >> i don't know what you're talking about. >> you don't? oh, he's -- >> what are you talking about? >> nothing. >> i said i wouldn't do it but hoda said we have to. >> he's so cute, i couldn't stand it. >> i don't know what you're talking about. >> all right. okay. >> i don't know what you're talking about. >> we'll get her next time, hoda. >> thanks for coming to see us.

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we'll start with a meatball. nothing beats it. >> nothing. >> the flavors are fresh mint, hot sauce for a bite. i used pork, but you can swap out turkey, use beef, lamb if you want. the chef's tip is to use white meat. for a perfect scooped ed ed meatball, use an ice cream scoop. if you don't want to get your hands dirty, use that. right into a hot pan. when you're cooking meatballs, don't crowd the pan. do it in be batches. >> why is that? >> they will just steam and you won't get the caramelized flavoring you want to get. >> okay. >> don't put them all in, give them space. >> room to breathe. >> in you want a time savor, make them ahead of time and freeze them or use store bought. >> okay. >> these are already cooked. they're scooped out a little bit. using a paring knife or a melon baller, if you have one.

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i think it's great. >> sharon allen is our first lucky lady. she's 64 years old from san louis abysso california. she's celebrating her wedding anniversary. she owns an insurance company with her husband and works from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. she said basically she just works and sleeps. her daughter ambush er pushed her to get a makeover. >> why do you want this for her? >> she doesn't make a lot of changes to her look and i feel like this could be fun and exciting. she's had the same haircut for a long time. >> and husband don was saying pick her, pick he why? >> yes, i think she's going to look just like sandra bullock when she's done. >> she's actually here today so that works out. >> look-alike. >> excited? >> yes. >> all right. >> you can tell that's a family that really loves each other. that's so nice. don and kelly, please keep your

don, don, i know how you are. here is sharon allen before. all right, sharon, let's see the new you. wow! wow. wow. all right, guys, are you ready? >> take off your blindfolds. >> who is that? >> oh, my god. >> yes. >> are you ready? >> gorgeous. >> spin right around. >> oh, my gosh. >> you are gorgeous. >> i'm not the same person. >> here, look, would you mind looking right at that camera so we can see you. >> tell us about it. >> yeah, i really admired and loved the way sandra bullock looked so i wanted to make it work for her. i made the haircut look much softer. i added these warm highlights on

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we're about to take you back in time with some beautiful music from the one, the only, natalie merchant. >> it's been 20 years since the singer/songwriter released "tiger lily" her debut album which has fans singing along with "carnival" and "jealousy." >> she reworked that iconic album and on november 6th, the

new tiger lily recordings. here is natalie merchant with "wonder." doctors have come from distant cities just to see me stand over my bed disbelieving what they're seeing they say i must be one of the wonders of god's own creation and as far as they see they can offer no explanation newspapers ask intimate questions want confessions they reach into my head of my story

they say i must be one of the wonders of god's own creation and as far as they see they can offer no explanation ooo i believe fate smiled and destiny laughed as she came to my cradle know this child will be able laughed as my body she lifted know this child will be gifted laughed as she came to my mother

with patience and with faith she'll make her way she's going to make her way people see me to your balance i'm over your heads how i confound you and astound you to know i must be one of the wonders of god's own creation and as far as they see they can offer no explanation >> i love that. >> oh, my gosh. >> we'll be back with more.

it's time for okay, not okay. we were asked about what we thought about people who say they're retiring but really they're not retiring. >> alec baldwin once penned an essay called "good-bye public life." shia labeouf said he quit. and actress kristen stewart said she was taking time off. but have since signed on to new projects. >> we asked is it okay or not okay to have a faux retirement? here's what we said. >> it's often wise, hoda, to wait a while when contemplating a big change. sometimes life has other plans. >> i like that. i say it would probably be more accurate to call it taking a break because we all need some

even from me, hodie? >> no, not from you. >> guess what we just heard is coming out of retirement. >> who? >> tell everybody, because i just forgot. phil collins. that's exciting. we love him. don't forget, you can also hear us on sirius xm. >> i forgot too. just told us and we forgot. >> all right, tomorrow, we're going to reveal our big halloween costumes. we're going to be up early at 8:00. >> it's going to be hysterical and historical. regis might even show up, maybe not. >> anyway, we'll see you

>> we have breaking news in lexington. an elementary school shut down for the day after a mysterious rumble shakes the foundation. we are live. >> an explosive threat made onboard a flight at logan. a local man under arrest. >> sentencing day for a former new hampshire prep school student after allegedly sexually ault sag fellow student. >> paul ryan the new speaker of the house. we have the formal farewell from john boehner. >> one band of rain moving away. now we track the threat for

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