this morning on "today's take," hello dolly. country legend dolly parton on her new music, new tour and her 50. year love story. then, which one of these stars is the highest paid actress. and my manhood on full we'll suit up for synchronized swimming. all that and more -- now. >> announcer: from nbc news, this is "today's take" with al roker, tamron hall, and billy bush. live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. welcome to "today" on this wednesday morning, august 24th, 2016. i'm billy. tam's here. al is gone on assignment.

he is down in orlando looking at new satellite gear. he's all excited. like the budding flutist going to band camp. he's so excited, it is a new doppler 9000. >> something we'll never understand but he'll explain it. so he's headed out to orlando. by the way, if you're near e the roker burger. it is phenomenal but it goes to feed children. >> i'm going to get me one soon. tamron, i've got a lot of feedback for the last two days that we've been on. people are saying mostly that we look very funny, the three of us, sitting at a small desk that apparently we're cracked and looks like parents at back-to-school night. i noticed that the desk is the same, it is the two of us now. >> no, no. this is why.

>> i do. >> which is part of why -- al, he's got tiny man spread. you're like -- man spread. i'm closed in. you have broad shoulders, then you wear shoulder pads. >> what am i? larry king? >> alexis carrington from "dynasty." joan collins. that's whatt it's -- your -- your spread. >> all right. listen, you're right about these. these are ballet thighs. they don't cross. >> no, that is an excuse. so in new york, if you ever get a chance to visit, they have a campaign. you should know this since you are new to new york and the subways. they have this whole campaign telling men to knock it off with the man spread. that you just need this much space. there is no reason -- i can't

can't just go, this is all my room. >> listen. i just can't do it any other way. i've tried. i will stretch, i'll do some yoga. >> cross your legs, for pete's sake. >> getting to know you, tell me something about yourself that maybe nobody knows or not many people know? >> where did that come from, billy? >> i don't know. maybe i'll be surprised, maybe i won't be. >> here's t our producers -- we met a couple of times in the hallway. >> once. >> once. yeah. one time in the hallway. we're both like, like two tornadoes going through. i said this is like speed dating because essentially we were put on this desk monday together. >> oh, yeah. >> i wikipedia -- i googled you. did you google me? >> no. i figured i'd ask you. >> you didn't google me? >> no. i want to hear what you say, not what they say. good answer, right?

had children. >> don't believe what you google. >> hey. i filter through so i feel like i know a lot about you. we were in our meeting this morning and billy asked me a very personal question. like over the line. it was based on something i said because we were with the producers i've known for two years and i let my guard down. then billy went in for the kill. basically it was a question about my personal life and i that, billy bush. that's exactly. so something you don't know about me and you didn't watch the show really a lot because you were working in l.a. and you were on "access." >> right. >> something, something, something. >> you were a dancer. >> can't dance. >> you were a poet. >> didn't know it. >> didn't know it. . >> athlete? >> i was an athlete. ran track. started running my whole life.

>> you have tattoos? >> yeah. >> the next question, it is a personal question -- are they visible? >> not for you. >> there you go. that's our factoid of the day. >> i had one. >> ooh, go. >> it's not visible to you either. >> sidney? >> what's your sign? >> i am a libra. >> i'm a virgo. >> what does that mean? >> that means we make great friends. terrible relations b >> well, that will be safe. >> no, it's true. so we're safe. meanwhile, yesterday -- i got sent this photo of us on the show. i don't like to say this but i love fashion and i love clothes and i'm into admiring other people's clothes, whatnot. >> me, too. >> and i do like when you write in and say you like what i have on. i really embrace that. you say you don't, it hurts. >> what about if they say they don't like what you have on?

it. it's just clothes. but yesterday's outfit it is like a whole new life. there was a moment, billy and i -- i look like peewee herman's black sister. >> in capri sweats, by the way. >> you had on your macho man -- >> i had my little blue, you -- blue state, red state. >> we were doing push-ups. this was not just to -- this is a fitness test here. people this is some of what you guys had to say about this picture of us together. >> i like this picture. >> "when your shoes don't match your outfit. #fail." i know my shoes didn't match! those are the only ones i had in the studio. >> holly says i'm praying that we don't have to wear these outfits again. >> i gave mine to my niece. andrea said, tamron definitely

>> boom. >> aka tamron's mom. >> you won that one. stewart says pretty sure you're wearing a bud light can. >> that's very good. gerald says screech still trying to impress lisa. >> that's funny. >> bravo. here is a video we saw this morning. i love this. i think this is fantastic. i played team sports all my life but what you are about to witness is an a check this out. this is the syracuse men's soccer team in the locker room. stick with it. we are going around the horn. we've hit four players, that's five players, the ball has not touched the ground. we've got seven. eight. can they possibly make it all the way around the room. this is incredible. the brazilian men's team just won gold. i'm not sure they could do this. do they maybe it the entire way around? tamron, look at this.

got the record. one, last guy -- look at those guys. it's like they just made the greatest discovery. they've never been happier. nothing can please them more. >> that's one of those moments in time where, does the guy see it different than the girl? there are some adjustments i would make, fellas. all shirts off, standing up. i mean they're soccer players. they're supposed to be able to hit the ball around >> i guess you are right. >> it wasn't like the hockey team did it. but i still love all of you. all 15 of you. well, here we go. coming up, who is the highest paid actress? take a guess. you think it is melissa mccarthy? jennifer lawrence? we'll tell you. plus, the one, the only, dolly parton taking a break from dolly parton taking a break from her concert to moms know their family's mouths often need a helping hand. dolly parton taking a break from her concert to after brushing,

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"today's take." i'm playing to close my thighs. my man spread. >> some says tamron hall, it is a wonder why you're not married. i say the same thing. then again, don't do it. #manspread. >> okay. who do you think is the highest paid actress out there? who is like totally on fire right now? i have a list in front of me. do you want me to pretend not to know? >> no. start with the -- >> if i had to guess, i would s that would have been my first guest because she directs and acts. >> and she's just got that x-factor. >> yeah. but the real answer is. >> jennifer aniston is $21 million, number four. >> "hunger games." >> "hunger games"? >> lots of romantic comedies. >> scarlett johansson.

the side. >> my favorite on the list, i have to admit -- i don't like to play favorites but this is my girl. melissa mccarthy. $33 million. here's something you don't know about me. i can watch the movie "spy" every day of my life. >> haven't seen it. >> who are you? >> she's like the maxwell smart. i'm a "get start" guy. >> how could you have not seen the hit? ""ghostbusters."" the first one was so great, let's not remake the second. >> i didn't see the first one. and the final and the most -- >>nd a way up from melissa mccarthy. >> on the list at number one, coming in with a lot of cash, and therefore we're asking for a big loan -- jennifer lawrence. j. law. $46 million. you were in hollywood a very long time. explain this dollar figure. >> i don't know. a big up-front fee.

"passengers," a move that's coming up so they paid her a lot before the film comes out. also, remember, she was the one who sang, talking about inequality. with ""american hustle,"" she didn't get what the men got. maybe they heard they were like, okay, please don't be mad and they forked over a ton of dough. $46 million. that's massive. julia roberts used to be the highest money. bravo to her for sticking up for pay equality. >> britney spears has a new album coming out on friday. she's with james gordon. have you seen his car pool karaoke? here is a sneak peek at what's to come. ? baby can't you see ?

? where i want it ? ? it's dangerous ? ? i'm falling ? >> you had two kids close together. >> yeah, they look almost identical. >> have they seen your vegas show? >> yeah. >> i saw you once when i was 11. i can't shake the image from my brain. >> that's something you can't unsee. >> he's really good. i've notice singing, she was lip-syncing. i love james and i think he is a beautiful singer but i want to hear her join -- >> you know i love britney. i love britney spears. i want to see the show. i keep saying i'm going out to see her if had vegas. i love britney spears. she representing so many things but mostly that she's southern and is willing to walk outside with those shoes on like myself. love that about her. we need the conclusion of this whether or not she's actually singing in that video. >> if that's the -- they always

so i don't know. by the way, a friend of mine went to the vegas show and got called up on stage. he had a leash around his neck and she made him crawl. >> and that friend's name was? >> anthony. not me. >> we'll see what happens with britney. who can forget her iconic song, "oops i did it again." there is a halle berry video doing a dramatic reading for "w" magazine. see if you recognize the song. >> baby. baby. oops, i did it again. i played with your heart. got lost in the game. oh baby baby. oops. i think i'm in love. that i'm sent from above.

you see, my problem is i'm dreaming away, wishin'. >> whoa. that could be hers, by the way. if it wasn't a britney spears song, you could apply -- >> i mean -- >> oops, i did it again. >> that is hot, right? >> it's sexy. she is sexy. how much they paying her? i don't know. >> not enough. who we do pay enough -- you know what? she's priceless. dylan is in for al with the forecast downst. questionable. >> you notice i amended it. we need j. law money. >> i'm with you on that one. let's start with the tropics. they are getting more active, keeping an eye on tropical storm gaston and also a system that's not yet named but it will eventually strengthen into something more serious. the tropical storm will make its way to the east of bermuda so that's not a threat, but in the

chance of this becoming a named storm and within five days there is an 80% chance because this is the zone that it has to move through and the water temperatures are extremely warm. as it moves through the bahamas, there is a pretty good chance that it is going to strengthen into something perhaps very strong that could either affect florida or could make its way into the gulf of mexico and affect areas like louisiana and the gulf coast. we could see as much as five to seven inches of rain through southern florida. that's going to be the area we

>> and that's your latest forecast. tamron and billy? >> thank you, dylan. >> still reading those comments. she reads the online comments. >> because i said the man spread, someone on here accused me of sexually harassing billy. his wife is right there! up next, the real story behind dolly. we catch up with the one and only, dolly parton. the sensational news? new lash sensational luscious mascara

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it was an 8-year-old girl waiting outside one of your tv shows. she was so beautiful. the name was so beautiful, but the character jolene is not that sweet, innocent girl. who is this venomous woman? >> actually, i kind of over exaggerated a little bit. when my husband and i first got married he was flirting with this beautiful girl down at the bank. he was making some sort of a deal with her, he says. he was just enjoying a little bit too much. you know how we are. of course she had everything i didn't like legs. big, beautiful hair. >> she didn't have everything. >> she had lots of stuff. but seriously. so i just i was kind of -- beautiful name with the little girl. so i just kind of wove it all around. it's been my most recorded song. other people record it all the time. >> what do you feel when you perform with, for example, katy

worshipping you and singing with you on stage. what's that like for you? >> it touches me that i had some sort of influence on a lot of young girls coming along. so it makes me feel good. and that they kind of look to me for a little bit of guidance as girl singers in the business. so i've just been around a long time. so i'm happy to get to sing with those people. kind of helps me career now. >> you got keith urban doing it. you got jack white and the white stripes doing it. >> what's your favorite version, non-dolly? >> of "jolene"? >> yeah. >> i think miley cyrus did a wonderful job on "jolene." she sings it all the time. we did it at a duet at the 25th anniversary at dollywood. >> so that means you don't have a favorite of other people singing it? >> i like them all. when you write songs, you're just proud that other people do them. i'm intrigued by all the

on different songs of mine. but i think i have to say i really like miley's version. >> how about that little 8-year-old girl. i wonder where she is. >> well, i got a letter from a little girl that thinks that that might be here. >> hold that thought. we'll get to that when we come back. much more from dolly after your local news. >> yeah. she sent me a picture. a picture. mr. clean gets tough on dirt and grime and grease in just a minute mr. clean will clean your whole house floors, doors, walls, halls he's so tough, he cleans'em all grimy tubs and tiles he'll do so your bathroom looks clean as new mr. clean gets tough on stuck-on stuff cleans kitchens in a minute. mr. clean will clean your whole house and every room that's in it. mr. clean, mr. clean, mr. clean! if a denture were to be put under a microscope, we can see all the bacteria that still exists. polident's unique micro clean formula

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we are back with one of the biggest superstars in the world today, a living legend, the great dolly parton. dolly, we just talked a second ago about the little girl, jolene, whom you named the song after. >> yes. >> so you got a do you think it's authentic? >> might be but she said her name was jolee. but i might have misheard. so i'm not sure. might not be the right one. i'm going to research it. because i always wanted to know.

come on the show and reveal the real jolene. >> sweeps. that's the huge reveal. >> i'll check it out. >> dolly, i want to know how you became so open. one of the quotes that people will come to me and say, you look so pretty in that dress. i say it takes a lot of money to look this cheap. obviously that's a famous dolly parton quote. i probably say it every other day of my life. how are you so open, especially being a woman when it is easy for us to show plastic surgery, as you do. why are you so open? >> well, why not be? people ask me things. even like about plastic surgery. somebody say why do you talk about it? i say i probably wouldn't if i didn't get caught. first time i ever had anything done they were hiding in a dumpster in the alley so they got a picture. i thought well, i can't very well deny it. thought i might as well just tell it. seriously, i think it is important because i am just that

if you're going to do things, you need to choke it out and get goo doctors and make sure you are doing the right thing. don't just jump out a dumpster and think you are going to get some doctor there. but i've always had good doctors. tried to. >> you are more famous for how open you are about that and other things than for any assets or anything you might have done to yourself. when you go out on the road and you are doing this tour now, largest in 25 years for you, is it an evening with dolly? do you talk and tell stories and bring people in like that? in fact, i tell a lot of stuff -- we have a lot of laughs, just like i always use that joke, "cost a lot to look this cheap." but i try to add some of that little humor and things just to keep the mood light. but i love the people. i feel like it's like a family reunion. i never met a stranger. i love those faces loving me. so we just have a little love fest. >> you said earlier you were

been on the radio as of late. then here you have this groundswell of people paying to come see you in concert. why are you still surprised? is that just how you were raised? >> no, i think it's more than that. course we've ben having serious sell-out tours in europe for years, australia, new zealand. but here in the united states, it is a rule that if you go on tour, you have to have an album and you are usually being played on the you are the hot people on the radio, ones having the hits. when new country came along, me being one of the old artists, they played my classics on the hour and once in a while they play something. so i just assumed -- since i wasn't having hit records here in the states -- that i probably wouldn't be selling out a house. but since we were doing so well everywhere else, the promoter said, can't we try? i said, well, if you think we can sell. sure enough, it's just been

we go through december, mid-december. we're going into canada next month which is great. first time i've done a long extensive tour there. so i'm loving it. the crowd's loving it. >> what country -- besides -- you are ours. you belong to america. but what country goes bonkers for dolly? >> well, in europe they do it but i think i love australia myself because that's like -- it's so far away. >> they're in the game with keith urban. >> ie but i love it all. we are very popular in europe. england, the uk. >> you are popular everywhere. >> but i've been around a long time. i did movies, also. a lot of the artist may not be that popular around the world but since i've actually been in some pretty big movies i think that has a lot to do with it, too. >> can we just ask you a couple -- almost out of time. i'm negotiating. please? what is your preshow ritual?

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>> synchronized swimming is a very tough sport. for as much as people like to make fun of it, it requires so much endurance of a gymnast, a speed swimmer, a runner, all of that. and on top of it you have to smile and perform. >> i really want to do well today. >> you can be billy the lily. >> aqua billy? >> that's right. >> #aquabilly is already trending all over america. last think, do you have any mart manx? a girdle? >> no, no spanx. i think you're okay. >> i'm no matt lauer. he's got some beautiful frame. all right, let's do this. >> and then it was time to suit up, take the plunge. and learn some moves. there's the jump and headroll. the kick, tuck and back flip. not to mention the dolphin, the pinwheel and the oyster. and perhaps toughest of all, the

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>> bring it in, bring it in, bring it in, bring it in. aqua, aqua, aqua lilies! >> aqua billy? >> i said to my wife, how did you let me get so fat on vacation. did you see that? the water level went way up as soon as i got in. i was watching chris farley in his figur >> how long ago was that? >> that was like july, right after vacation. big thanks to the ladies for that listen and the beach at new york's dream downtown hotel. >> i would not have known that was you from that video. that's a true story. dylan, help me get out of hot water and don't discuss weight. >> it looks like you could touch the ground so you didn't have to

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from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb. live from studio 1a i rockefeller plaza. ? working 9 to 5 ? >> yeah, there she is. she's with us today. any day's a good day when it's dolly day. it's wines-day-wednesday. she'll be sitting next to us in the kitchen. >> it has been the best day since you got here, dolly. the whole place, the vibe change when you walk in the room. >> that's sweet. i'll try to fix that. >> by the way, nothing's change period dolly. not her hair.

not her voice. it's crazy, right? >> she works at it, don't you? >> i work hard. you wouldn't believe how hard i work at it. we'll talk about it. >> yes. she just released a new album that's fantastic, filled with love songs. different kinds of love songs. she recently celebrated her 50th wedding anniversary to carl. she married him all over again. we'll talk about that. then she's going to sing for us in a bit. then we'll catch up with one of the golden globe-winning series fromhe robot." grace gummer. she's excellent in her role. it's no surprise, she's the daughter of meryl streep. and to "hot wives of orlando." casey wilson is always making us laugh. now she's in "one mississippi." she's going to tell us about that. somebody called dom. >> d-o-m. >> can we do words of wisdom, please?

wednesday, call it hump day -- >> yeah. two humps. [ laughter ] >> yes. this is what we do. we get in the groove. >> i do "words of wisdom" and quote a great person. >> philosopher. >> these are great words of wisdom today. "i'm not offended by all the dumb blonde jokes because i know i'm not dumb, and i also know that i'm not blonde." dolly parton, baby. that's the best. >> true wisdom you're giving out. >> if you google "dolly parton quotes," there are a million that are awesome. >> she and yogi berra had the best natural quotes. yeah. all right. >> we've had the best day. not only has dolly been here since early morning, we had charlie, our little puppy, and his brothers. his sisters. and we had 9-year-old zion harvey on earlier.

>> this little 9-year-old boy developed an infection in his hands when he was 2. >> and his feet. >> they had to amputate both his hands and legs. well, surgeons did something miraculous. they attached hands, working, functioning hands to little zion. well, he's 9 years old now. he came to see us today. and he made us -- we were make-up room. take a look at the moment he threw the first pitch at the baltimore orioles game this month and what he told savannah about his new hands. >> okay, zion. whenever you're ready. >> it was like, okay. when i let this ball go -- >> it's your pitch. >> i have to see how far it will go. and i was surprised it went that far. >> zion, i loved shaking your

about these new hands you have? >> just being able to wrap them around my mom. >> aw. give her a good hug. >> unbelievable. we just lost dolly. the first time she saw -- >> my lord. that got me -- >> that's a song, isn't it? >> yes. i didn't see that part. i don't want to mess up my -- >> i know. heaven forbid. mess up >> oh, thank you. i'll run it over to dolly. here you if, my love. >> thank you. >> there you go. >> that's so touching. then something interesting with courteney cox. >> courteney cox from "friends." you don't see her opening up about a lot of personal stuff. you just don't. she office that show with bear

own looks and, you know, the pressure to stay youthful and stuff like that because -- she is such an icon on "friends." take a look. >> i think there's a pressure to maintain that not just because of fame but just, you know, being a woman in this business and getting older's not been -- i don't think that's the easiest things. but i have learned lessons. you know, i think i was trying to keep up with getting older, trying something you can't keep up with. so the more you relax into it and the less i try because sometimes you find yourself trying and you look at a picture of yourself and go, oh, god. >> yeah. >> like, i look horrible. you know, i have done things that i regret. and luckily, they're things that dissolve and go away. so that's good because -- it's not always been my best look. so now, i just have a new motto.

>> wow. >> good for her. >> what do you think? >> amazing. that's touching, too. >> yeah. >> i need some more snot rags. >> well, will you ever just let it be, dolly? i don't think so. >> no way will i let it be. i don't mind getting older. i'm just going to try the best i can. i'm going to get a nip, tuck, something plucked -- i'm not going to just let it go. >> her attitude and my attitude. a little at a time as often as possible? >> told you that time you had no make-up on. i said, "kathie lee, put that make-up on." don't go out like that. we have an incredible performance from last night's -- i didn't see it. "america's got talent." apparently the second time this girl's sung. she's 12-year-old grace vanderwahl's second appearance. dolly, you're going to love this girl. young singer/songwriter. first performance got over 125

taylor swift. she performed last night. a song that she wrote. it's called "beautiful things." take a look, and then the judges' reactions. ? beautiful things gather even when the weather is low ? ? ah high above ? ? up in the sky don't you cry it's all >> some of the stuff you were playing, maybe the notes are wrong, your voice is a little croaky at times. but that is what makes you perfect. >> i predict that you're bigger than taylor swift. i predict that you are the biggest star to ever come out of this show. people are going to be saying "grace vanderwahl" from time to time. 400 million people on line are watching you. all the biggest people in the business ask me about you each and every day.

you're the best things i've ever seen on this show. i love you. >> thank you. >> wow. >> wow. >> did you see her? >> yes! i thought she was great. simon don't know what he's talking about. she didn't miss nothing i saw. she's great. >> you know talent when you see it. >> she writes her own stuff. >> i know. it's amazing. there's always somebody great out there right around the corner. >> and god bless them. >> yes. i don't know if you've ever had a backup plan, hoda? that time you srt 39 different -- >> 27, yeah. got a bunch of rejections. i think i wasn't 100% sure this is the job i wanted to do. you know when you can't get something so you want it really bad? >> to prove. >> i think i wanted to prove i could do it, and i fell in love with it once i started. i didn't know what it was to love it or not love it because i hadn't experienced the job before. >> with every rejection, you got stronger. did you go back to your hotel room and sobbed your eyes out?

going because i'm stubborn. if i were to have a backup plan for this job, mine would have been to be a teacher. >> you've always said that. >> what would your backup plan have been? >> i don't think i ever had one. >> do you know why -- by the way, research says having a backup plan sometimes makes you not pursue your dream because you think if this doesn't work out, that's okay. i'll go do this other things. >> i think mine is i'd be a florist. i love flowers. i've done my own >> i know. >> and a big, old mess. dolly? >> i'd of been a beautician. i'd have the make-up. discounts on make-up and hair products. i played truvy, so i have a feel for it. i did my sisters' hair, my mom's hair. i can do it. >> of course you can.

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jolene ? we are in the presence of greatness, and i don't mean just hoda. a living legend. the most decorated female country artist of all time. >> she's sold more than 100 million records worldwide, has won more awards than you can shake a stick at. and she's currently out on her largest tour in 25 years. she's promoting her album of love songs called "pure and simple." >> i'm surprised you didn't come up with that title until now. >> things always happen at the right time. >> this is your 43rd? >> yeah. it's amazing. i hear that, and i don't remember when i'd of had time to do all that.

>> plus all the touring in between and opening up dollywood, which is now its 30th anniversary. >> open 30 years. >> do you know what i love about doll? people can tell her no or that's a bad idea. and you end up going with your beautiful guts, haven't you? >> i have. i try to do that because that's the only way to go as far as i'm concerned. >> they said it wouldn't work, it would be too much trouble? >> it's too much of a risk and all that. i said, no, we've got to have dollywood. now we're very prosperous, doing really good. through the dollywood foundation. >> sure. >> imagination library. a lot of -- we give back, and we get it. it's a good situation. >> look how many people she's put to work in your own hometown which has seen hard times. >> yeah. yes. but that's good because a lot of my own people work at the park. a lot of my brothers and sisters and cousins work in the dolly show, the story. so you know, we do a lot of wonderful work. we actually have a children's book that's through the dollywood foundation, "the coat

illustrated. the money's going to go to the imagination library. >> could you believe what a hit "coat of many colors" was? to bring that up again. that was astonishing in terms of the numbers it did. >> it did great. >> did it surprise you? >> it did. we have a new movie called "christmas of many colors." it will be shown on nbc on the 30th of november. >> i think we have a picture. our agent for years -- >> a great guy. >> that's >> that's me. no, that's me playing the painted lady. >> oh, my gosh. >> i get to play a little part in the christmas movie. i pattern myself -- >> can we just look at -- >> there he is. we'll go back. there's sam. that's the painted man. >> uh-huh. >> anyway, i pattern my look after the town trollop. we thought it would be fun for

addition to producing it with sam and voice. the 30th of november, it airs on nbc. >> excellent. >> this c.d. is chocolate full -- is chock full of love songs of all kinds. >> i wrote all the songs. they're all based on a lot of things of my own, a lot of my feelings and my and carl's relationship. i picked other songs. i just wanted to cover all the colors of love. so you got your fun songs, your ea you've got your -- >> longtime love songs. >> they're all new, but they're all good hopefully. >> it's kind of cool what you did. i've never heard this before, but you have different c.d.s, and there are additional bonus tracks. if you buy them from certain places, right? >> that's all about promotion and making extra money. and like my joke you said -- it costs a lot to look this cheap. i try to pick up every dollar i can. the three versions, we have the

then we have a deal, we work with cracker barrel which is -- >> who doesn't love cracker barrel? >> we do. it's a great teaming for me being a southern girl, southern food. they have two extra bonus tracks on this album, "jolene" and "9 to 5," live from glastenberry. and live from walmart, the greatest hits -- hits, album. >> you said that fast. >> i have t of all time. i'm sorry. i don't think anybody's going to argue that. >> i've got something going for me. i can't be tall like you two. i'd be six-feet tall if i hadn't gotten so bunched up at the top. >> dolly, we love you. >> love you so much. >> you can see her on tour. she's going to sing "coat of many colors" for us later. >> yes, i am. >> stick around, everybody. all right. don't mess with this fbi agent from the golden golden

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when she was growing up grace believed of becoming an olympic swimmer. she took her talent from her mom and dove right into acting. >> like a sculpt er like her dad. >> we're glad that she went into

fbi investigator. >> don't worry. i had to ask what you were doing on a restricted floor? >> making plans with agent thomas. we were trying to decide drinks tomorrow or lunch today. >> where did you land? >> lunch. >> she is live. that's so off >> you took her down. >> tell us about dom. >> that's an fbi agent on the case of the hack and she messy, complicated, complex. she's definitely not what you think she is going to be with the season going on. >> is she anything like you in real life? >> yeah, she is like me. >> in a good way? >> yeah.

>> speaking of jersey, you're a fan of new jersey housewife. >> did you watch that instead of the first season of robot. why? >> i wanted to get into the jersey mode and i had a dialogue coach that said you should watch that as, you know, practice and to hear how people speak. i was like fine, i got it. >> which one did you end up picking? >> northern new jersey. >> who is your favorite new jersey >> i love erica jane. >> so you could probably do anything that you wanted, so did the character go to you with the script? >> yeah, it was like anything that i have read before. i loved her and prized myself everyday. >> it was different and talk about you loving swimming and thinking about the olympics. was that just one of the wish

i train hard, this is something that i can do? >> as soon as i got to college and gained ten pounds i had a fear and that dream was squashed. i love -- >> much to do. >> during the play it was like immediately i feel in love with it. >> did you watch the olympics? >> yeah, i did. i was obsessed with it. >> thank you so much. >> we're so happy to final meet you. >> thank you. >> we love your family. >> mr. robot is tonight on usa. we're going to celebrate the new pup charlie and our four legged friends after the news. >> oh my god!

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[ applause ] all right, we're back on this winesday-wednesday. we're back to play a game of "who knew." this friday is national dog day. we're celebrating with our puppy with a we're going to put your knowledge to the test. kathie lee is across the street at the shop nbc -- oh. she's ready to hand out money to anyone who gets the questions right. those who don't get a c.d. i'm holding charlie. here with me is dan shanneker, the referee for one of most adorable events on tv, "the

>> linebacker. going to be a big one. i'd put him right there. >> across the street to you, honey. >> where are you from? >> colorado, canyon city. >> which of the following dogs does not have a from on the hollywood walk of fame? rintintin, lassie, or old yeller? >> old yeller -- >> sorry. what is the most popular male dog name in america? max, buddy, or cooper? sorry about that. >> >> she gets my fabulous c.d. >> uh-oh. uh-oh. okay. i think he chewed up part of my mike. sorry. i think he did. you want to help -- you want to get him? i want to make sure -- he's got it in his mouth. everything good. everything's good. what's the most popular name? >> that was exciting. the answer is max actually. charlie is actually the

he's good. all right. can you hear me? it doesn't matter. >> she's from birmingham. which of the following dogs does not have the star on the hollywood walk of fame? rin tin tin, lassie, or old yeller? >> old yeller. [ bell ] >> wow, old yeller it is. >> rin tin tin and lassie were old movie stars. they were in multiple movies. rin tin tin was nominated for an academy award in 1929. old yeller, great dog, but not as popular. >> over to this beautiful lady's from west point. listen, is it -- it is estimated that 30% of u.s. households own a cat. what percent own a doll? 4 -- a dog? 40, 37, or 25? >> i would say 40. [ buzzer ] >> it's not correct. she wanted to say -- >> the correct answer is 37%. >> there's more households that own dogs but technically more pet cats in the u.s.

>> that explains a lot. >> we're trying to change that number. make it more pro-puppy. >> your mom's 75? god bless her. >> she said -- there she is. >> happy birthday, darling. all right. here's your question. snoopy is one of the most famous dogs in pop culture. what breed is he supposed to be? a dalmatian, beagle, or bassett hound? >> he's a beagle. >> yes, he is. [ bell ] >> you know, that was nice of you to give that little light -- >> that was a gimme piece of cake be. name was sniffy. debuted in 1950. turned out there was another cartoon dog by that name so they changed it. >> i didn't know that. >> i'm full of good advice. >> we have a 50th wedding celebration going on. >> right here. >> which of the following universities does not have a dog for a mascot? northwestern, texas a&m, or georgetown? >> texas a&m? [ buzzer ] >> oh! >> lifeline didn't come through

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casey wilson's the star of the big and small screen who you may know as her hilarious turn as a cast member on "saturday night live" for two seasons. we can't forget her parody of reality tv in "the hot wives of orlando" and "hot wives of vegas." >> they promised to have on us and never did. >> we're waiting. >> we love her anyway.

tig nataro in the amazon prime series "one mississippi." it's based on tig's life story as she travels back to her southern hometown to deal with her mother's death. >> she's there to help tig get through her grief. take a look. >> just a reminder, my stepfather, bill, he's not the warmest guy. you'll find him somewhere between room temperature and sleet. >> he's probably just in shock. denial grief. >> cubeler. keebler is the tiny elves who live in the hollowed out tree and make the cookies. regular-size cookies. >> right. how are you since you last caused the hilarity here with us? >> i am very well. not the same since i left you ladies. >> no one ever is. >> no one. >> this is going to premiere on september 9th. what can we expect?

most unique and brilliant comedienne. it's about her life. she battled breast cancer, and her mom passed away. and it is a tragi-comedy they call it. >> is it hard to walk that line sometimes? >> i think so. i am so used to doing comedy, but i had a blast doing this. it's more understate than parodies of the "housewives." >> we love those. did we love those? >> yeah. >> it was so much to work with. t women. the "housewives." >> you've got a 16-month-old. >> i do, yes. his name is max, which i understand is the number-one name for dogs. you know and babies. >> is his real name maximilian or just max? >> it's just max. there he is. >> he looks like a max. >> what does max call you? >> he calls me dada. >> these days -- >> you know, we all answer to

>> i'm loving it. it's so much fun. he just says, what is th -- what is th about everything. >> you should take him to spain where everybody says th. >> where he belongs. he belongs there. >> so what else is going on? is this -- you have like 20-hour days on this? this is a long shoot? >> no. i mean, i've been having fun. i play tig's girlfriend on the show. it's been -- tig is the star. i am but in her shadow. and it's been so muchfu "housewives" called [ bleep ] sesh on the sides. can i say that? >> you can. the title. >> apparently you can say it one time. >> she said it three. >> she keep -- >> we'll clean it up for the west coast. >> mea culpa. mea culpa. yes. >> life is good for you. >> great. >> life is really good. we tease that you were angry. >> oh. oh. >> we said, she looks angry. you -- >> wrote the whole things about in your family --

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>> loud laughers and giant people. >> the worst -- they're the worst. >> "one mississippi" premieres september 9th. >> watch it or else! >> the dolly parton -- >> dolly, i love you! >> dolly will sing right after this. ?? >> she didn't leave. yay! ?? (cheering on tv) you may write me down in history, you may trod me in the very dirt, but still like dust, i rise. you can shoot me with your words... you can cut me with your lies... you can kill me with your hatefulness. but still, like air... we rise.

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the citi concert series on "today" is proudly presented to you by citi. i was kidding before. we couldn't let dolly parton go without singing for us. >> the legend is celebrating the release of her 43rd, that's right, 43rd album, "pure and simple." here she is singing one of her classic hits, "coat of many colors."

? back through the years i go wonderin' once again ? ? back to the seasons of my youth i do recall a box of rags someone gave us ? ? and how my momma put the rags to use there were rags of many colors but every piece was small ? ? i didn't have a and it was way down in the fall ? ? momma sewed the rags together sewin' every piece with love ? ? made my caught of money colors that i was so proud of ? ? while momma sewed she told a story from the bible she had read ? ? about a coat of many colors joseph wore and then she said ? ? i hope this coat will bring

? and i just couldn't wait to wear it and momma blessed it with a kiss ? ? my coat of many colors that my momma made for me ? ? made only from rags but i wore it so proudly ? ? and although we had no money i was rich as i could be ? ? in my coat of many color momma made for me ? so with patches on my britches holes in both my shoes ? ? in my coat of many colors i hurried off to school ? ? just to find the others laughing and making fun of me ? ? in my coat of many colors that mom had made for me ?

cuz i felt i was rich ? ? and i told 'em of the love momma sewed in every stitch ? ? i even told them all that story momma told me while she sewed ? ? and why my coat of many colors was worth more than all their clothes ? ? they didn't understand it and i tried to make them see ? ? one is only poor ? it's true we had no money but i was rich as could be in my coat of many colors momma made for me ? ? because she made it just for me ?? >> wow. we love her. love you! [ applause ] >> dolly! just the best. dolly's new album is "pure and

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we have extra time today. i was telling heed about 16 years ago -- hoda about 16 years ago i called up dolly after a tough time in my life. frank's unfaithfulness. it was a d i called and said, "dolly, i hear you singing on the end of this" not just the end, "all the way through it. would you record it with me?" so she said yes, and then she -- she performed it with me a little bit later. we thought we'd share a little of it with you in honor of miss dolly, who's the best woman on the planet. it's called "only my pillow knows." this is the last chorus of it. ? break through the death in its way

? go ask the river that's run here so long go ask the sparrow that still sings its song ? ? go ask the willow that bends when wind blows but only my pillow knows ?? >> that's beautiful. >> i want to thank dolly for that. >> she is. tomorrow, florida georgia line's brian kelly and tyler hubbard. >> have an awesome winesday-wednesday. what's that? >> "only my pillow knows."

next on live at noon-- this day in history. italians searching through rubble for survivors of a devestating earthquake. the other seismic tragedy that occured there more two centuries ago. then - good advice. the message police have for new college students moving in today... and why their simple steps for safety reach far beyond campus. finish.meteorologist brian niznansky let's us know who might still see some showers today... ... and the best weather ahead in the 7-day forecast.bridget shanahan has the day off. i'm vince vitrano.

now at noon -- muggy and soggy start to the day... as parts of southeastern wisconsin receive some much needed rain. taking a live look outside. but will you need your umbrella for the remainder of the day. for that answer.. we go to meteorologist brian niznansky.. who's keeping an eye on the radar. from here on out rain chances