the "name your price" tool. now available on your phone. get a free quote today. captions paid for by nbc-universal television well, it is thirst day thursday, march 1st, and i was in a really good mood along with hoda until i all of a sudden started listening to davy jones singing with the monkees. it makes me sad. it was a big, big cultural pop phenomenon going on in our lives at that time. you were too young -- do you remember them well, hoda? >> you know what's funny, he

died at 66, and you've heard this news, and it was very surprising because he was supposedly in terrific health. they said he had just been to the doctor pretty fairly recently -- >> clean bill of health. >> -- and told he was fine. it was unexpected. it's funny about davy jones, because he came from, i guess, you know, a generation before me, but my generation, i'm 48, but we saw him a lot on "the brady bunch," kind of a weird thing, but -- >> that was something he -- >> and then the movie was later. >> but he came on "the brady bunch" and marcia wanted him to sing at the prom, one of the dances. >> you know what she wanted. she was a tramp. >> she was after him. it seemed that way. but, you know, it's funny. they say the show was only on for a couple years. >> three years. i think it was three. >> two years? >> wasn't very long, but what an impact they had.

5'3", diminutive as they say, but a charming guy. only met him a couple times. just professionally. lovely, lovely guy. and i guess he leaves his wife and four children. >> four children. people -- probably either david cassidy or davy jones on their wall. >> that's true. >> can we just show a sound bite with marcia? only because it will take us back to "the brady bunch." let's watch. says never should have promised i would get you to sing at the prom. >> well, i don't have a date. do you know a girl that would like to go with me? >> do i! >> such a tramp. that's terrible. never trusted her. the girls that looked like and talked like that. do i? oh, yeah. >> all right. >> i know because i was that girl. >> all right. so, lindsay lohan did part of her interview with matt lauer. we saw bits of it, and we're

beginning to see more of it. it's interesting. it's sort of revealing. it sounds like she really wants in her heart to get on the right path, doesn't it? >> yeah, but it's not until you see a television show like "extra" or other -- they sort of take us back in time down memory lane and you see at different points of her life along the way basically saying the same thing just with a different look. i'm hoping this time it's going to be the time that changes everything for her. that's what we're all hoping and praying for. she did use a word today i was grateful to here because she was talking around a lot of things and not really answering the questions. she used the word "accountable" today which is different than what we've heard in the past. >> matt asked her a series of questions. here's a tiny bit of the interview. >> i was looking to see when the last time we sat down was. 2006. you were 19 years old. you were here to promote a couple movies. when you think back to that time, lindsay, what goes through your mind?

>> i was nonstop working back then. i was having -- it was really fun, but it was a whirl wind. i've been very quiet since then, haven't i? >> haven't heard a thing about you. people are talking who are hearing now that, for example, you're going to be hosting "saturday night live" this week. i see you smile. >> yeah. >> this is some kind of a comeback, a comeback at 25. how do you view it? >> well, i'd rather do it now and not have to deal with it later. >> do you view it that way, though? >> yeah. i mean, it would be -- it's not that i don't -- i regret the choices that i've made, but i'm grateful for where i am today because of them because i've seen -- i don't need to see any more negative stuff. i don't need to put myself in those places anymore. >> you know, her look is so different. >> yeah. >> but if you listen to her without looking at her and just hear the sound of her voice, it's a far older woman. >> yeah. >> and, yeah.

>> it must be the smoking and stuff. >> it takes a real toll on your body. we wish her all the best. i hope she does great this weekend. i hope they get the highest ratings they've ever had. i hope she gets down on her knees and thanks god and goes on to a great career. you may not want that, but i do. >> yesterday we told you about a guy from britain named andrew who was looking for love. he wasn't great at meeting chicks so he put out a video of him changing outfits multiple times. and he asked women to meet him on the street somewhere. we wondered who's going to meet andrew. 150 women said me. they were in line outside to meet andrew on the street. >> disturbing on so many levels. >> he got 10 to 15 dates out of this deal. 10 to 15. out of 150. look at him. >> and one woman agreed to go to paris with him for a weekend. >> andrew is joining us by skype. >> andrew! >> is that you? >> how are you?

>> we're good. how are you today? >> i'm very good. you're looking really hot today. >> that's how he gets the dates. >> you're right, you don't know how to talk to chicks. hey, andrew, were you surprised how many chicks showed up? >> i was really, really, really surprised. it started off quite quietly. but around lunchtime there was a queue around the block. but it was just really nice. people were so kind and coming up to me, oh, i saw you on youtube, i saw you on youtube. it was really nice. and the shock on the girls' faces when they kind of asked me out, and i revealed to them, because they didn't know anything about the paris trip, and i kind of said, yeah, brilliant. well, the idea is you're coming with me to paris. so i kind of let the girl that kind of won last night, i e-mailed her and she was -- >> won. >> won? what is this, "the voice"? "american idol"? >> she won my heart yesterday.

>> oh. >> what was it about her that separated her from the others? >> i think we just -- we only spoke for about four or five minutes and we just connected. she's kind of into all the things i'm into. she works in fashion and editorial and design and stuff, which is what i do. and she looked beautiful as well. so it all kind of came together. >> let us know, andrew, how your paris trip goes. we're excited that you found a chick. >> andrew, think about it. we talk about thinking things through. ask yourself what kind of girl would say yes to going to paris with a guy she just met. just ask yourself that, and then have a great time. thank you for coming to see us. >> we lost him, but -- >> yes. thank you for saying we look hot. we don't hear that a lot. thank you. >> all right, gang. no one is getting any sleep. >> best night's sleep last

night. >> you did? >> the longest time. >> i took some melatonin. >> people love that. >> it was in my medicine cabinet but i -- it's probably totally passed, you know, the expiration date. >> i have a question. >> and it worked for me, baby. >> i have a question about the expiration date thing. how real is that? is that because they want you to buy more? >> yes. >> does it really -- i have pills in my medicine cabinet from god knows when. >> that surprises me, hoda. and you know what's interesting, she's moved in the last couple years. she brought the old ones from her old apartment and put them in her new medicine cabinet. >> my mom cleaned out my cupboards when i moved. oh, look at this, 2003. spices and things. because who uses them very often anyway? they just sit there and pile up. anyway, the people who aren't getting any sleep, here are your professions, the most sleep-deprived people. economists, four, doctors and paramedics, three, police officers, two -- [ snoring ]

lawyers. that sounded nasty. and the number one most sleep deprived profession is -- [ snoring ] >> my god. those are our guys on our crew. they get a lot of -- >> there he is. >> all right. if you want to low by location where the least rested people are. the most sleep deprived across the country. arkansas, alabama, oklahoma, three, west virginia, two, and mississippi, the most sleep deprived states. >> is that because it's more hotter and humid? west virginia is not so south. >> i don't know. >> there is -- there's a lot of poverty, as well. so you wonder if that's part of the problem. >> i don't know. i think it's hot down there and there are mosquitoes. you know, you can't sleep sometimes. it gets steamy down there. >> you like it hot. yes, you do. >> here's a song you're going to like. even you. >> don't count on it. >> this is a song about -- picture this, before we get to it, some guy has broken up with

you and you say i want to be there when someone does to you what you did to me. that's this song. it's called "a lesson in leaving." it's country, so let's go. ♪ ready, here it goes. crank it up, guys. ♪ the only thing changes is my way of thinking ♪ >> here it goes. ♪ somebody is going to give you a lesson ♪ >> i know this song. all right. >> you've got the hear it. >> i've heard it! >> here it comes. ♪

>> don't you love it when an egyptian sings a country song? >> jerry! >> we love it. that is a great song. a very good song, hoda. once in a while you just surprise me, baby. >> okay or not okay. is it okay to forbid your kids from getting tattoos when you have one? kathie lee says it just makes sense to discourage your child from doing something you personally regret. they don't need another friend. they need a parent. >> where do i come up with this? hoda says yes, it is okay. don't forget the old saying, do as i say, not as i do. >> exactly. >> i guess we agree, but i'm more poetic. >> okay. sara, clear up the confusion on the what the what picture. >> i love that song, hoda. yesterday on our "what the what," we showed a photo of mcdonald's drive-through parking for the drive through. our fans corrected us that -- >> no, corrected you. >> corrected us, hoda

and kathie lee and myself, for using that photo. when you're waiting for a long order, they put you there. but please remember, i don't go to the burger places very often. >> you ear from iowa. >> that was a gourmet restaurant where i lived. >> all right, sara. up next, the results of our ambush makeovers. yep, they did move to thursdays. >> plus, our famed chef is here. he's got breakfast in bed.

it's time for today's plaza ambush makeovers where we pluck two lucky ladies out from a rainy day and give them a brand-new look. "today" contributor and stylist to the stars, louis licari, la, la, la, la. and author of "us weekly"

contributor and other things, jill martin is here. >> hi, guys. >> how was it in the rain? >> a little damp and drizzly, perfect day for the makeover. when it's drizzly, everyone is not quite at their best. >> kerry lynn from iowa. she's 33 years old. she has not had any time for herself since her second child was born almost two years ago so, she jumped at the chance to get pampered for a few hours. listen to her story. >> it's 7:02 in the morning and you're crying already. it's only been minutes since we picked you. why is this so important to you for your sister? >> she's a stay-at-home mom and doesn't have time for herself. she loves her kids and her husband, and she spends all her time on them. >> look, she's crying. i love that you wear your kids around your neck. so adorable. we are going to make you look fabulous and pamper you for three hours. are you ready? >> i'm ready. ready. can't wait. >> she's ready. she is here with her sister, cassie, and her friend, rhonda. keep your blindfolds on until i

ask you to take them off. here is kerry before. let's see the new kerry. >> whoa. >> oh, yeah. >> whoo-hoo! looking good. ready? take off your blindfolds. >> oh, my gosh! >> all right. are you ready? >> yes. >> turn right around. >> wow. >> that is sensational. just sensational. >> i love that haircut. >> camera 12. >> louis, tell us about the hair. >> the hair is perfect. we had arsen today and he did a great job. kerry's a stay-at-home mom. she wanted to keep it simple. so he gave her an absolutely wash and wear to give her a little more oomph. i pushed the red, which i felt was her natural color, years ago, right? >> probably, yeah. >> who can remember. >> hair color fades over time. >> darling. >> what do you guys think? >> she's beautiful. always beautiful but holy cow. >> i love the dress, too.

>> thank you. >> you know what, she's a stay-at-home mom so i wanted to give her a vavavavoom dress to go out in. this can transfer from day to night depending on what your day is like. beige shoes will always elongate the legs. >> congratulations. >> thank you. >> our second lady is heather mcmurray, 42 from manassas park, virginia. she recently lost 15 pounds. good for her. so she was thrilled to have the opportunity to get a brand-new look to jump-start this new chapter in her life. let's hear her story. >> okay. this is how we found you in the plaza. it is raining, but let me see what you really look like. >> all right. it's hard to look fabulous in this weather, but you're single and you want to look hot. >> right. >> what do you hope to look like? >> i just hope to look like a better me. >> you're going to look stunning. we are going to pamper you for three hours. are you ready? >> i'm ready. it will be great.

>> she's here with her friend, erin. erin, keep that on until we tell you. one last look at heather. let's bring the new heather mcmurray out. all right! erin, take a look at her. >> oh, my god! wow. >> love that hair. turn around and look at it, please. >> whoa! >> look at that. >> i know. >> doesn't look like a bowl or frumpy anymore. >> just gorgeous. >> tear yourself away from yourself for a moment. there you go. what did you do? >> again, heather had a major hair problem. two haircuts, short in front and long in back. >> right. >> we blended it together with wonderful layers. it's sexy, hot, easy to care for. her hair was a bit dark. i softened it and defined the features with natural-looking makeup. >> so sexy. jill, that outfit looks like it could go places.

>> you know what, she lost 15 pounds. she needs basics. white house market jeans, two sizes down from what she thought she was. a great allen tracy blouse. >> isn't that the greatest feeling in the world, finding out you're two sizes smaller? >> exactly. i'm having to pull them up. >> she's amazing. she always cares for everyone and i think it's great she gets to do something for herself. >> let's bring kerry out and a big round of applause. >> thank you, louis, so much. up next, sara gets "webtastic". meatball marinara with pepperoni is amazing.

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we are back with our special series we call "webtastic" when sara finds the next video that will have everybody watching. >> and a video that gets to the point, so to speak. >> that's right.

whether you're a mom working in an office or just very organized, chances are you use push pins to post invitations, business cards, maybe child's artwork. who knew an office staple could create a work of art? check it out. ♪ ♪ >> that's amazing. >> 140 hours, he had 40,000 push pins and he used 15,000. this is a youtube musician >> the music, i'm sure. that is simply -- >> did he have a sketch or something to -- >> he used a picture like online but he did that all -- >> who is the person? >> oh. the artist? >> yes.

>> her name is d.x. dutch. she's a musician. >> that was her self-portrait? >> her. but she has nothing to do with him. he found her online and used her likeness. >> thoroughly confused but utterly impressed. what's next? >> a baguette stealing dog runs into a logistical problem. this is so cute. that's pepper. pepper has stolen before. pepper actually has taken a cheeseburger, a part of a frappuccino, cheez-it. >> no one notices? >> oh, they notice. i think they want to watch pepper figure this out on her own. she thinks going the other direction might help. >> i'll pull it in this way. [ laughter ] >> love it. love it. oh, yeah. there you go, pepper. >> all right. so cute. >> those are good. those really work. those were excellent. >> she loves me. i swear she does. >> "everyone has a story" coming

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we're back on this thirst day thursday "cooking with curtis." a guy who looks familiar to us, but it has been a long time. >> celebrity chef curtis stone. we used to hang out regularly. then in november he and his other half, lindsey price, had a baby boy. >> then he signed on with bravo "around the world in 80 plates." >> things got busy. now you're here for us, though. how is the baby? >> can we show a picture? so beautiful. >> so beautiful. >> hudson, right? >> yep. >> i guess not. >> he is the cutest baby. we just saw him on your blackberry. adorable. >> he's just that thing that you can't believe. >> does he sleep through the night like french babies? >> not sleeping through the night at all, but, you know, he's pretty chill, a pretty relaxed little guy. >> what are you making here,

curtis? >> i'm going to make a brunch. the first thing i want to do is poach some eggs. >> what did you put in here? >> white wine vinegar. a couple secrets you need to know about poaching eggs. the vinegar, you're making the water acidic so the acid in that water is going to coagulate the protein of the egg whites. >> learn that word in l.a.? you didn't talk like that before you left us. >> coagulate. >> excuse us. >> you pour a little bit of vinegar in and the poach egg will hold together. the other trick is stick it in a bowl first and then just gently ease it in. otherwise if you drop it from high, it's too much. >> how long do they boil up? >> like three minutes. i thought what i'd do is get you slightly drunk because we've got -- >> just slightly. >> the end of winter, so we've got some beautiful tangerine right at the end of their season. they're brilliant right now. >> what is this? >> a tangerine sunrise. like a tequila sunrise.

>> delicious. is this what you make for lindsey? >> oh, look at that. >> there we go. notice he doesn't answer me? >> i do make it for her. >> do you do the cooking in the house? >> most of it. she's a good cook. >> what does she make? >> she made me a coq au vin. >> i bet she did. >> very nice. >> dirty girl. what we're going to do is make sauteed wild mushrooms. again, this is coming to the end of their season so we should use them while we can. a beautiful variety. if you can't get them, you can just go ahead and use the button mushrooms, some blues you have. >> a plethora. >> trumpet of the dead translated from the french, trumpet du mort. and oysters. you throw them in, stir them around. because mushrooms have such a high water content -- >> they come down to nothing. >> they come right down. nice high temperature, give them a top.

seeing we're in new york, i thought we'd serve it all on a bagel. >> sure. >> i've grilled some bagels. what we'll do is take that. once these mushrooms cook down, they're going to look -- >> like this. >> like this. >> beautiful. >> season them just before you take them out. >> what are you seasoning them with? >> a little bit of salt and pepper, nothing too exciting. >> here comes an egg. incoming. >> does she want it? >> plop it right over here. >> i've got this. >> good one. >> see? look at that. i've got an old-style piece of bread and you can take it from the water, rest it on that -- >> that's a good idea. let me do that. that sounds like fun. >> otherwise soggy toast. >> that's good. then you bring it over. >> you learn that in l.a.? >> learned that in l.a. >> talk about your new bravo show. what's happening there? >> it's called "around the world in 80 plates" and it's by the producers of "top chef." we get 12 chefs, take them on this crazy journey across the world, they do a culinary race in the fist part, then they take

over restaurants and cook. >> great idea. >> it's a lot of fun. >> are you traveling with or how does that work? >> traveling with and i have a co-host, who's amazing, incredible chef and great to work with. we go on this ridiculous trip, experience all this amazing -- >> like "the amazing race" with great food. >> yeah. great idea. >> are you doing granola commercials? >> whole wheat. >> yeah. yeah, yeah. great grains. >> we keep seeing you everywhere. >> so fun. no residual checks at all for making you the star that you became. okay. anyway. >> we're fine with it. >> thank you. >> congratulations on the baby. >> love to the baby and lindsey, too. >> up next, "everyone has a story." this one is going to inspire you. right after this. >> what do you mean this one? [ male announcer ] when do you take 5-hour energy? when i'm on the night shift. when they have more energy than i do. when i don't feel like working out. when there isn't enough of me to go around. ♪

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♪ everyone has a moment >> it is time to meet our newest "everyone has a story" contest winner.

her name is christine ralph. >> but before we meet christine, let's listen to her story about her struggle with cerebral palsy. >> my daughter christine was born with cerebral palsy. she was always a happy child, but things changed in high school. high school was difficult for christine. she was ridiculed and isolated by her classmates. but at just 15 years old, christine decided to take her bad experience and turn it into a mission to help people by creating kids for kids, a disability awareness educational workshop that teaches what makes us different makes us beautiful. in 2002, christine graduated from st. joseph's university with a b.a. in elementary education. she was not sure what she would do after graduation. she went to a summer performing arts program for people with disabilities in maine. when we went to see christine's performance, i noticed a huge change. she was more confident and independent than i had ever seen before.

christine's brothers are in the children's summer camp industry and knew that a similar program was needed in the philadelphia area. christine knew exactly what she wanted to do. in 2004, christine created acting without boundaries, a unique year-round theater program that provides an open forum for the creative and artistic expression for children, teenagers, and young adults with physical disabilities. despite their physical challenges, they all focused on their ability rather than their disability. christine loves the saying, "when life gives you lemons, make lemonade." the programs she's created have helped people and helped her know her mission in life. >> this is such a wonderful story. christine is here with her mom, choppy, and her brother, michael. so happy you're here. >> hi, guys. >> apparently we met many, many years ago before you had done all this great work.

tell me about those years as a mom when your beautiful daughter is in high school and people can be so cruel. what was that like for you when christine was going through all that? >> it was difficult in high school. but like i said she made lemonade out of lemons. >> michael, you encouraged her as well. how important was all that to her or more importantly to you as you were growing up. >> christine's such a, you know, hero and a role model to so many people. i think for us, my brother and i, you know, being older, we saw what she could do and she just basically took the negative and turned it into a positive by wanting to change people's behavior. and unfortunately some people treated her poorly. she just wanted to go out, rather than sit and feel bad, she wanted to teach people what makes us different makes us beautiful. >> fun watching your video to and seeing your reaction to it. when you see your sister in front of all those kids, you're so proud. you can tell.

>> you've got a big smile. >> she must have taught you a lot about life. what did she teach you? >> oh, geez, to be truly relevant, to give it your all, to be a great role model, to really walk your talk. >> yeah. >> yeah. >> christine, most people never find their purpose in life. they spend a whole lifetime looking for it. how do you feel knowing that you're helping so many other people with your life? >> well, it's an awesome feeling because as you see it growing, it fills your heart and makes you feel good. i have a wonderful family. >> and now you're the boss. you are the big boss. >> and you create a purpose. >> yes. >> god has a plan, and i believe god has a plan for everyone

disability or not. >> >> and you're proof of that. >> when you saw how clear your daughter's plan was in her head, were you surprised? most people her age, regardless of disabilities or not, don't really know, but she knew right away. >> no, i wasn't surprised. she always had a focus and she always had a purpose, and with the help of her brothers she was able to put it into motion. >> i can't wait to hear the song. >> going to get serenaded by broadway's own john tartaglia. everyone fell in love with him many years ago. he's doing all kinds of wonderful things. today he's here to sing your special song, christine. okay? it's called "different is beautiful." you teach us that every day. >> thank you. >> we'll be right back right after this. good morning. our latest forecast coming in

from the global forecast center. we do know today is going to bring severe weather, perhaps an extensive coverage, another outbreak of severe storms and a chance of tornadoes. the ohio valley into the south, where you see the red area, you really want to be on high alert, especially tomorrow afternoon, the evening, and the overnight hours as this moves off to the east. there's going to be a lot of snow and wind around the upper great lakes, especially wisconsin and parts of upper michigan. expecting snow back through the northern plains, more snow in colorado, including denver. two to four inches possibly and snow showers through the cascades. that's tomorrow. we'll continue to update everybody and keep you ahead of the storms. expecting the cold air to spill in with the wintry side here. only 35 in minneapolis. 78 in atlanta. the warm before the storm, if you will, the moisture coming in from the gulf is going to feel

more springlike if anything. the showers continuing along the eastern seaboard across the southeast on saturday, tapering off into the afternoon. we expect thunderstorms and the snow to continue around the lakes. here's the cold air in place on saturday with only 29 in minneapolis. meanwhile, it's going to be quieting down in the west, especially southern california, looking nice. high and dry on sunday. snow showers around the lakes and to the interior northeast, as that second system spills to the east. by the time we get into the beginning of next week, there will be a chance of a little snow moving into new york city. not much. by tuesday, quieting down across much of the country and on wednesday, a thin area of showers moving through the middle of the country. otherwise, a much quieter pattern than what we're experiencing this week. tune into the weather channel 6:00 a.m. weekdays. get the latest forecast with "wake up with al." right? 2:30 in the afternoon, a lot to do, and you've hit the wall. but you got to get stuff done.

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♪ everyone has a moment that changes ♪

>> we're back with "everyone has a story" honoring christine ralph here with her mom, choppy, and her brother, michael. >> time for you to hear the song david freedman and i wrote just for you. here to sing it is the talented broadway performer john tartaglia. the song is called "different is beautiful." ♪ who's to say why somebody is born this way who's to say why each of us ♪ ♪ is here well i am here to say i've learned the long, hard way the reason i'm here is very clear ♪ ♪ i'm here to tell the world that they are beautiful i'm here to tell each person ♪ ♪ they're unique if you breathe and if you live you've got something you can give ♪ ♪ and special words that only

you can speak i'm here to tell the cynical ♪ ♪ it's over now no longer will the rest of us agree ♪ ♪ to fading out of view doing less than we can do it's up to you to let ♪ ♪ the whole world see that different is beautiful different is what ♪ ♪ makes you who you are so be different, be yourself take your dreams down ♪ ♪ off the shelf let your dreams make a difference and you'll go far ♪ ♪ i'm here to let you know that you're a perfect you there's something special ♪ ♪ you were meant to be you are not an accident so feel no ♪ ♪ embarrassment if you walk or talk or do things differently ♪ ♪ i'm here to show the world there are no limits now and if you try ♪ ♪ there's nothing you can't do because it only takes desire and a heart that is on fire ♪

♪ to make your wildest dreams come true because different ♪ ♪ is beautiful different is how each of us is made ♪ ♪ there's no normal there's no right you've just got to shine ♪ ♪ your light and if life gives you lemons make lemonade ♪ ♪ the same sun rises on each of us the same moon comes up ♪ ♪ at night so decide on something true because there's only one of you ♪ ♪ god makes no mistakes to for heaven's sakes we've got to learn ♪ ♪ different is beautiful and though we seem as different as can be ♪ ♪ every person has a heart every person plays a part we can all learn to forgive ♪ ♪ we can all live and let live everybody has a name ♪ ♪ everybody's in the game and the fact that we are different ♪

♪ we're all the same you're different i'm different ♪ ♪ we're different and different is beautiful ♪ >> whooo! yeah, john! >> nice job. >> awesome, buddy. we'll be back. but first this is "today" on nbc.

we are back with "everyone has a story" honoring a special woman. >> john has just performed "different is beautiful" for us. you did an awesome job. >> it was an honor. >> honoring christine ralph. also with composer david freedman and our accompanist david wild. what did you guys think? >> the song is something that i feel. different makes us beautiful. and we're all different but we're all special. >> that is right. >> well, well said. >> beautiful. >> what did you think, choppy, good enough for your girl? >> i thought it was absolutely wonderful. >> loved it. >> there are two organizations we talked about, kids are kids and acting without boundaries.

go on our website if you want to get involved and would like to support them. they're nonprofits, as well. right? we know you need a little something for them. >> we're going to give you guys a thousand bucks for each one of those charities just to kind of get you going. a lot of people go on our website, too. here are our checks. here are the checks. >> we give big checks. >> oh, yes. we hope that will help. >> absolutely. >> thank you. >> you bet. you're heading back to be the boss with all your kids. good for you. >> thank you. >> david freedman, what's up with you? >> on a west coast book tour, sacramento, los angeles, and portland toward the end of the month. running around with a book. >> okay. john? >> my show "imagination" is on national tour and i'm going to be directing a show and performing at carnegie hall in april. >> and dave? >> pilot season heating up in

california. >> good to see you. what is it? >> neutrogena. >> we love you. thank you. have an awesome day, everybody. -- captions by vitac -- www.vitac.com >> jimmy: hey, you guys. it's broadway week right here at "late night," and right now i'm standing in front of the stephen sondheim theatre on 43rd street, where currently "anything goes" is enjoying a great run. and you'll get to see a performance from "anything goes" tonight. let's start the show. >> steve: from studio 6b in rockefeller center, the national broadcasting company presents -- tonight's guests are -- and featuring the legendary roots crew. and here he is -- jimmy fallon! [ cheers and applause ]