>> announcer: from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb, live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >> be thankful you're inside because it's a very cold friday, december 16th, but that hasn't stopped fans from gathering. look outside of our studios, jane. >> those are dedicated. >> they never, ever come when i'm here or kathie lee here, but when you're here the crowd has arrived. jane kirkowski is he

we have jane with us. we've been meaning to make this work. one time i invited jane to host with me because kathie lee wasn't there on a friday. i said do you want to come at 10:00? she said i can't. no, i'm busy, ivory herself al. >> i thought you were inviting me to a spinning class. >> we thought we were going to be spinning on a bike. >> i didn't realize you were offering be a co-hosting position. >> can we take a cheers right here? >> cheers. what's happening? >> we are on television, right, everybody? >> i'm going on vacation so i want to say merry christmas. >> and we stole your co-host. >> i know. nice talking to you. tamron hall, everybody. >> that was the cutest little caper i've ever seen. >>

drive-byes. >> that sexy long underwear onesie she was wearing. >> everything she wears is sexy. you know who's here himself? santa is here. he's going to tell you whether you were naughty or nice. he's here with lydia. when you were i'm happy to see you, i'm such a fan. who were you talking to, santa or lydia? >> i want him eating well because he has a long trip. >> yes, you're right, lydia. lydia got her hair colored a little honey. >> for the holidays. >> it looks really cute, lydia. you look adorable. >> i appreciate good food. >> we'll check back in with lydia and santa in just a couple of minutes. can we say congratulations to you? >> for what? >> you, my dear, won a critic's choice award. >> shocking. shocking. >> no, these are big -- these are big awards. and jane won one. but there was an issue, we heard, at the

ever, i've gone to every awards show whether i was nominated or not. and i have never won. my son, unfortunately, was very sick, he had a high fever, so i had to stay home and nurse his fever and i wasn't able to go. we were sitting in bed. i was in the biggest, warmest pajamas in my bed holding my sweet sick boy in my arms. they call my name and my son said, mom, i think they just said your name. >> well, we would like to give you an opportunity to give that speech. everybody, a round of applause for jane kirkokski. >> you have to fake kiss the person next to you. >> oh, my god, i can't believe it. >> yes, jane. >> oh, my god. thank you so much. thank you. oh, my god, i can't believe this, why is this empty? when you most need a drink, right? you know what's really the craziest thing, though? after all the years that i've been nominated for t

thank tina fey for all the years of employment and great roles i never got a chance to, so here it is. thanks, tina! >> by the way -- >> this is the end of your career. thank you so much, everybody. >> by the way, i love you in the unbreakable kimmi schmidt but i've been watching on loop "30 rock" at the gym. i can't stop watching it. let's just watch one just for fun. >> what's too old? >> that's a very good question. how old are you? >> 29. >> what year were you born. >> 1977. >> when did you graduate. >> why 94. >> when do you durn turn 40? >> what movie did you lose your virg virginity? >> movie or drive-in. >> what's a drive-in? >>

characters. he memorized all the wrong hours. >> did you love that show, by the way? >> oh, my god. it was like once in a lifetime great times. we had the best cast, the most fun. i haven't gone back and looked at any of it. that's a little weird. it's like looking at your high school photo. >> you need time to let it soak in? >> did you all have fun holiday parties? >> we had great parties on that show. >> were they like sweaty dancing kind of fun parties or just regular holiday parties? >> no, no, our final party for the series end was one of the greatest parties i've ever been to. they got the band from snl to play an it was -- it was like all night. >> it was an all-nighter? >> and alec baldwin, i will not say what i said, but i think i was a little drunk and every time he sees me, he says do you remember what you said to me at that final party? . i'm like yes. >>

>> no, i do. i can't say it at 10:00 a.m. in the morning. >> we had our holiday party last night. i'll show you a couple of pictures from our photo booth. by the way, we have a great staff. i just want to thank everybody that went. this is our group who helps work, put the 10:00 on the air every single day. so a big thank you. speaking of pictures, we have a good picture of your little son. >> christmas. >> it looks like a painting. wow! >> we are so into it. he is literally every morning can't wait. elf on the shelf comes every day. >> oh, my gosh. >> yeah. we are so in the christmas spirit. >> is he asking for anything big? what's his go-to? does he have a go-to gift yet from santa? >> he always picks like three -- i'm actually proud of him. of course he wants millions of things, but he never asks for more than three things from santa, which i think is v

>> that is beautiful. kathie lee always did that with her kids. she said three gifts and that's what you get. >> because he knows he'll get stuff from the family but we can keep reinning that in. >> we love your mane, your hair. we're going to play a name called jane's mane. we're going to try to figure out who the mane belongs to. >> who is that? >> oh, my gosh. >> i know, i know. g.i. jane. >> yes. it's characters too, not just actors. >> who's next? >> jane -- what? >> jane who? jane seymour. >> i said it very quietly. >> jane fonda. >> jane fonda. is she right? okay, next. jane, who are you? >> look at the movie behind. >> oh, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. i don't know. characters i don't know. >> me

>> okay, go. who is it? >> margo robbie, though, right? i don't know what part she played. >> tarzan and jane. what's next? oh, who? >> who is that lady? >> is that you? >> oh, jane. >> that was worth it. that was great. okay, great. >> i knew i loved you. okay, we have in front of us something that -- i don't know, if you look close, you're not sure if it looks appetizing. this is from starbucks. they have something called a fruitcake frappuccino. so somehow they ground up a fruitcake, put it in with a drink -- >> and turned it into 1,000 calories. >> and it's only available this weekend. >> shall we try? >> can we save it and give it to people next year?

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>> annnc this portion of share kindness is created with our sponsor, the y, supporting kids, families and communities for a better us. welcome back to the "today" show. look who's here. >> ho, ho, ho, merry christmas! >> what are you doing here, santa? >> i just wanted to come in and see if you've been naughty or nice. >> i know which one she's been. >> i'm also coming to pick up some mail. >> oh, you've got some mail? >> santa, today should be a busy day for you, right? i don't know why you have time for the da"today" show. how many letters do you get each year? >> we get many and i have to get help from mrs. claus. i couldn't do it without mrs. claus. and the elves. >> since it is a really busy time for you, we decided that with our sponsor, the y, we were going to gather a few of our own little elves to help you pay it forward this year. take a look. >> my name is luciana, i'm

mom is not working. >> because my mom doesn't have money to buy me gifts. >> and for my sister a bike. >> thank you very much, santa. >> thank you, santa claus. >> every year millions of kids send letters to santa, but sometimes it's too much for the big guy to handle. >> kindness is love and joy in the air. >> friendship, caring for somebody. >> something that you give and you get. >> hi, you guys. how are you? >> good. >> you guys all right? >> so we are at the post office and we are going to be santa's elves. >> yay! >> operation santa allows anyone to send gifts to deserving kids. >> pick up letters, look around and then tell me what speaks to you. >> i have five brothers. we have come to an agreement we would like to ask you to help us give our mother the best christmas ever. >> that means all these brothers

they want us to get something for their mother. but we might get them a little something too, right? what does it make you feel inside? >> sometimes it makes me feel sad because like their presents don't have enough money. it makes me feel like i don't want to have a christmas. >> well, you know what's good, we are going to help these kids have an excellent christmas. >> there you go, that's for you. >> but first some more official attire. >> here you go. and done. >> ho, ho, ho. >> perfect and adorable. >> now you need your santa bags. everyone gets a santa bag. >> ho, ho, ho. >> ho, ho, ho. >> all right. >> so follow me, but where are we going to find toys? come on, follow me. stop wasting time, elves! ♪ jingle bells jingle bells, jingle all the way ♪

look closely. >> what are we supposed to be seeing here? >> hey, honey. i'm so excited. [ horn ] >> oh, my gosh! >> we just brought the toy store to you. this is a toys r us truck, and we are going inside. it's time to go shopping. [ screaming ] >> go ahead. everybody up. >> wow! >> everyone look at your list. you guys know who you're shopping for. >> leap frog. let's find leap frog, okay? >> oh, yeah. i got that. >> you got a tiara? she's going to love that. >> let's go! >> i need a ramp. >> someone wanted like lots of toys. i had two bags in my hands. it just was hard. >>

additional elves helping us from papyrus, so everyone is going to help wrap those presents. >> perfect. >> and along with the toys we sent everyone warm clothes from h & m and a gift card from j.c. penn penney. you know how at the post office there are fake presents? these aren't fake presents. >> dear family, remember, santa is coming to town. i did this for you because you've been good. you are going to love your presents. >> dear hailey, i hope your mom is okay. have a great holiday. >> i want them to have a very merry christmas and i want them to stay kind every day. >> have at it. >> as santa's helpers, these elves will never witness the impact of their kindness, but if their own reactions are any indication -- >> i got a scooter! >> oh, my gosh! >> it's a mission accomplished. >> 1, 2, 3 -- >

>> so much fun with those kids. and i loved how they wrote letters, personal letters to those kids. santa, what did you think of your elves, your little helpers. >> that's amazing. if anyone can participate in that, i think it's great to help other people out and to be around for each other this weekend. at bloomingdale's on 59th street, please come in and visit santa. i'll be there with my elves. >> and around the country, if you go to your post office and say i'd like to be an elf, they'll help you out. we want to thank toys r us and papyrus. >> i want to bring my son and participate in this this year. coming up, we also thought santa might need some good ideas for the stockings by the fire. >> lilliana has gifts for santa under $50. i like b better. i prefer b. b. i would like to smell like this every day. but what was body wash a? ohhhh i love bath and bodyworks.

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the guys want. >> cuttaway santa. >> all right. so what do we have? >> these are stocking stuffers for the gentlemen in your life. >> what was that phrase? >> gentlemen. they're still around, i promise, there's a couple. starting with shaving cream. this is what i like to call your great grand dad's shaving cream. this company has been around for 130 years. >> oh, wow. >> they're out of portugal. they're a fragrance house so it doesn't smell like your medicinal old school barber shop shaving cream. softens the beard for santa year around. >> good for the beard, santa. >> i think it's great. >> santa is in. >> next up, we have one of my favorites. this is all about getting together with your family and playing games. do you guys remember mad libs w

so these are from the spare room. it's part of a cocktail lounge at the hollywood roosevelt hotel in los angeles so you get to play with your friends. you fill in the words so it's fun to do these as a family. >> santa, what do we think? >> i think it's great. >> santa is grooving on it. >> so next up here, this is really, really fun. this is called the gentleman's deck. if your guy likes to play poker but on each card there's a little tip to help teach him how to be a wonderful gentleman. when walking with a lady, the gentleman knows to always walk on the side of traffic. >> i think having a polite guy is one of the most important things. >> this is my favorite. a good rule of thumb, drink the first, sip the second, skip the third. >> she's going to tear that

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oh, yes, it's try day friday. kathie lee is off. jane kerlikowske is hanging with me alongside santa, and even he has to take a break every now and then. santa's kibing back. talking movies. what is your favorite movie, santa, by the way? >> "rudolph the red-nosed reindeer." >> of course. >> surely. >> we're about to bring you the best entertainment of the holiday season and new year. >> here with the list, senior writer foreentertainment week land our buddy we call stackable. system stack. hi. >> happy holidays! >> yes. how are you doing? >> we're awesome. >> crushing it, jane. >> can you believe the critics choice award? >> and your hair. i love your bob. wonderful. >> oh, my god. i'm staying here forever. one of the funniest jokes, on my couch watching with my

year in movies for all the movies that came out in the last 24 hours. they say that the best movies this time of year what areal-of-the big ones we'll see? >> the big one is "la-la land." i don't know if you've seen it. it's basically incredible. opens today in wide release. ryan gosling and emma stone. a modern day musical with a throwback quality. seven globes nominated. the leader to win best picture. emma stone is so incredible in his. incandescent and since. wonderful romance a throwback. and it's just -- really it's so good. i saw it a few weeks ago and worried it wouldn't live up to the hype but is does and then some. it's beautiful. >> i can't wait to see it. >> does ryan gosling sing, too? >> he does. >> he does? >> wait until you see him. >> such a great actor. >> he's the best, yeah. >> a "star wars" fan in luck.

it's big. >> "rogue one" is coming out, prequel to "star wars," 1977 version. this is about the plot to steal the plans from the death star so they can invade the death star, they do at the end of the first "star wars" and felicity jones leads the team. luna in it and darth vader. big thing everyone is excited about is darth vader makes an appearance. hasn't been in a "star wars" in ages and james earl jones returned for the voice of vader. getting really good reviews. had a rocky production. did reshoots, people were concerned. getting very good reviews. >> my favorite, cutaway of santa looking at -- as you're talking. santa, excellent. >> santa and i are on a double date. >> no, you're not. santa does not do that. ♪ it's a brand new world >> holidays are getting real jolly. >> this is what happens with santa claus. >> now you know. >> the wine's kicked in. >> and ruining

>> we've got a sci-fi movie, "passenger." >> yes j. la and chris pratt traveling to a far-away flan it, wake up 90 years too early and trapped in this -- this ship and don't know what to do with each other so naturally start dating pup would do if you were chris pratt and jennifer lawrence and find out there are problems with the ship and have to save all the passengers. it opens next wednesday. it's kind of got bad reviews. the only thing a little shocking. i still think worth seeing because they're both incredibly huge movie stars you want to see it. reviews, a little shaky. >> most movies i see these days are animated because of my 5 1/2-year-old son, but i'm really looking forward to seeing "sing." >> matthew mcconaughey, and reese witherspoon. reese is a pig.

named buster trying to re-energize his theater by doing a, a singing competition. kind of like "american idol" basically. scarlett johansson as a porcupine and -- >> so good. >> yes. a funny, cute comedy. matthew mcconaughey said he did it because he wanted his kids to finally see something he did. something he could show them. >> sings in it? >> yes, "call me maybe." >> on to the tv world, meeting dream kardashian? >> yes. this sunday, we're going to see blac chyna's c section. how you celebrate the holidays. the delivery room, the blac chyna c section. >> that's how everyone -- the stockings hung and blac chyna's in stirrups. yes, you get to see dream renee kardashian, favorite name ever. giving birth on

chris -- kris is in the delivery room. >> "beaches." >> i know! starring in "beaches as bette midler's character and nia long is hillary, and adenah redoes -- >> can't wait to cry all over again. >> like every gay boy and his mom watch this movie together, or at least this one did. but, you know, re-doing "wind beneath my wings." the best. >> airs? >> january 21st. >> we love you stackable. >> love your bob. >> santa, amazing, too. >> thank you. >> text you later. >> thank you for having me here. >> from holiday entertainment to holiday entertaining. >> queen of italian cuisine, lydia bastiana. making a memorable meal for you and your fr from the first moment you met

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of fortunate to celebrate holidays with family and friends. >> but for the men and women of the armed forces who are stationed far from home, the holidays can be difficult. for them and their families. >> in her special airing tonight, lydia celebrates america holidays for the heroes. lydia bastianich pays tribute to military service members and sacrifices they make every day for our freedom. >> first, lydia is here to make a special holiday meal. >> oh. >> how sweet is that? thank you nap is really -- >> you know, i had such an extraordinary time just meeting with the people and talking -- they gave so much. they are survivors and so looking forward to life. >> and giving, yes. >> we owe them a lot. you know? >> absolutely. >> we are free because of people like that. >> so true. >> ladies, you are busy working so hard. how do you make that quick, delicious, holiday meal? this is a pork loin. >> ooh. >> you buy it just like that. it has the silver skin so can you have your butcher clean it so it looks clean like that. you have lots of

balsamic vinegar and salt and bay leaves. you need a lot of onion to really break down and cook into half of this. >> looks like you have different varieties of onions? >> red onions, yellow. >> and what about the leaves you just put in there? >> fresh bay leaves. >> ant salt? >> a little salt and just put it, mix it a little bit and cover it with, with -- and you let it simmer away until -- >> until they get soft. >> turn out nice and caramelized. so this is the filet of pork, but it's nice and clean. you can do beef the same. so, you know, for those that -- do not -- >> look at you just throwing it around. just plop it in. >> yeah, but this is what it is. >> yeah. >> so salt. you season it with salt. >> uh-huh. >> a little bit of -- olive oil. >> put that in. >> such simple, basic ingredients, i love. >> that's why. because

always tell me, i cook but not complicated. >> yes. >> you get a nice cast iron. >> you like that cast iron pan. >> yeah. >> and why do you use that pan, lydia? >> even distributed heat, constant. not like one spot is very hot. >> yes. it's all hot. >> so far so good? >> great. >> you cook it up. >> hocus-pocus. >> there it goes. this is how it looks. >> how long did that cook for, about? lydia? roughly. >> the whole thing about 20 minutes. not too high. nice and caramelized. you know? >> okay. come on. let's go this way. >> here we have the -- the onions that we were -- sauteing. >> nice. >> delicious. add balsamic vinegar, a little, not too much, a little water. and simmer and turns into this delicious concoction. >> i already want that, just like that. >> that's your sauce and that's your dressesing. >> okay. >> now -- >> love it. >> now -- >> look how she's slicing that. >> look what's happening. >> look how

>> okay. >> just add it on right here. >> should we go ahead and taste it while you tell you about tus veggies? >> what is that? >> a cross between a broccoli and a cauliflower. >> delicious. >> looks like -- >> you steam it whole, like that. >> what? >> and then look at me. >> look at this. look at you. >> you cut it like that. >> isn't it beautiful? and it tastes delicious. i love it. >> put it on the table. a little salt. >> i never heard of such a thing. >> a little bit of olive oil. >> did you cook it? >> yes! you steamed it. >> oh, you steamed it. >> yeah, yeah, yeah. >> lots of coarse pepper and some grated cheese. could be -- >> that is lydia, we love you. >> this is so good. >> everything else, roasted veggies on our website. lydia -- >> cheers. >> we love you. >> happy holidays to you, you're special. >>

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all right. it's time to pull out your ugliest christmas in sweater because we are about to spread holiday cheer with some of our coolest gadget gear. >> here to get you in the spirit one of santa's little helpers. always my favorite segment. gadget nation. steve greenberg, every year you have this i wind up buying something from here. i love it. >> santa, still hanging out. proving if the toys are good for the boys and girls and wide array of ugly sweaters with the team. you guys

>> wearing mine as well. all of these sweaters came from swap.com, an internet threat consignment store, unbelievable. including my dinosaur right here. >> one shot of zach, because his -- please. it's really -- >> his is adorable. >> it's important. >> yes. can't go wrong. everything is under $23. and looks a little like under $23. >> and like the gym guy. >> and my hat, i want to give -- my hat -- it's a party anywhere you go. got to have the hat. >> and this keeps getting better and better. >> first gadget here, tree dazzler. amazing. >> okay. >> goes on the tree, just like on top of it like that. straight down. >> one and done, people! one and done. >> change the colors. put it into, like, a shell mode, twinkles blinks. you don't have to sit there wrapping it around. >> take it off, just take it and pull it down? >> you're done. >> different -- lengths? >> 7.5, the most, 7.5 foot tree.

>> and this is a -- illuminating sheer with 64 lights. >> showering? >> yeah. >> showering -- i love this. >> and looks pretty inside, and also outside the house as well. >> probably not best for the shower. >> it's about $60 or so. >> love it. >> and light up, willow twig lights, a bunch of lights. 60 lights on a twig and about $29 from orbits. >> it's beautiful. love t. and wrap the presents. >> i am an organizing freak. makes me so happy. >> this is called chic wrap. what it is, two roll or one roll version. store all of your stuff. >> look at this. >> wait. >> oh, no. a cutter? >> you cut it, jane! >> jane is-of-hhas died and gon heaven. >> if it would fit down my dress i'd take it home right now. >> and this is from our f

polaroid. taking a picture at a party. take a picture. instantly comes out. pops out of the side. >> an instamatic. oh, no! >> ah! >> okay. took a picture. while in the segment it will work its way out. >> like the old-fashioned pollerate but smaller. >> stickers, great for selfies from polaroid. >> fun for every party. >> a canon selfie. go through a printer prints out the picture. >> took this one second ago. >> and there's santa, photo bombing. i love that, right there. really, $109 from the shopping site. fun, simple and this is amazing. >> what is this? >> this is skylight frame. each has its own e-mail address. e-mail pictures to it. at a party, taking live pictures sending them right to -- >> i love that. >> or grandma, an aunt. have it at their house and send pictures every day of the kids. >> don't need the chip

>> genius i. lo. >> i love it. >> also touch screen. lied through the pictures real fast. >> love it. a great gift. >> and this is image 3d retroviewer. try it out. >> okay. >> this is for $29.viewmaster w kids. send you pictures and you can -- >> there's steve again. steve -- >> a nice stocking stuffer. romantic gift, too. >> it's cool. >> how do you get your own pictures? >> send them in, they send it back. >> got to run. santa, did you enjoy all the gifts? >> love all the gifts. they're great. good job, steve. and ahead, spreading more christmas can cheer. >> wind out what awaits behind the red curtain. >> but first, this is "today" on

it's time to bring smiles to thousands of more children all ov

>> so let's find out who our generous toy drive doan sir behind the red curtain. drum roll, please. >> and hi, bob! playmaster. santa's here. what are you donating today, sir? >> over 150,000 dollars worth of toys and games. not just for kids but for all ages as well. >> where are you from? >> scotland. i'm his only scottish elf. >> you do wonderful work. thank you for everything that you do. a big thank you to santa. santa, come here. don't leave us. come, come here, santa. [ applause ] and a big, huge thank you to jane kerlikowske, awesome human being, great host, wonderful mom and everything else. >> oh, keep going. >> and you have until december 23rd to donate, donate online or come to the plaza. next week, tony bennett is coming. hello. kevin costner. very

>> happy holidays, everybody. >> merry christmas! this is todd hardy. a fitness buff, youth baseball coach-and

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before most of you were out of bed this morning, road crews were out there getting ready for the bad weather. the same road crews are planning ahead for what could be a hazardous start to the weekend. the extreme cold making it tough on firefighters who were forced to call for extra help this morning in the dangerous conditions. and with the cold air in place and precipitation on the way, it looks like it's going to fall as some sleet and freezing rain. we're going to time out your saturday morning and let you know when it's going to be the iciest coming up. good morning, welcome to "news4 midday," i'm barbara harrison. >> and i'm erika