>> announcer: this morning's "today's take," golden globe nominations are in. which stars got a nod and which ones got snubbed? plus, the actress sharoning the screen with james franco, zoe deutsche days." henry winkler is our co-host -- aay -- right now. i only had a certain amount of time. it's monday morning, december 12th, 2016. our co-host for today and tomorrow, henry winkler.

ten seconds. i had to move the "ayy." >> you got to do it -- >> let's catch you up at home. al did "ayy" -- >> which they just heard. >> i said to henry that's not a good one. you said he wouldn't get the girls with that one. >> that sounded -- no. aay. >> aay. >> how you doing? >> i'm doing great. henr how many times do people come up and try to say that? >> 27 times a day. >> 26 more to go? >> and i look forward to it. i loved the character. the character got me right here to this table. >> that's what i love about you. so many stars that we've had on this program and you meet that kind of distance themselves from a role that kind of defined them. and you embrace it. i've always admired that. >> here's the thing. i got to live my dream. i get to live my dream now.

life. and the fact is you cannot deny what got you there. garry marshall -- rest his soul -- gave me my professional life. >> wow. you worked hard to maintain it and turn it into other things, including -- which i love -- your series of books that you have really dedicated to helping other kids who may have experienced something you did as a child. >> you know what? we make them laugh first. and then they say, there's somebody else who feels the way i do, who has trouble spelling the way i now comes out in january. this one, "the foggy soggy compound" is out today. >> that's terrific. okay. you got a book -- i love the title of this coming out. "always watch out for the flying potato salad." >> yes. >> what does that mean? >> because little hank, he always get himself into trouble. he has made potato salad at his mother's deli. >> what's also with the foggy?

he has to write a poem about nature. his mother said let's go camp out. the father says i'm going to stay in the motel. so they are staying in a tent. his father's at the motel. a storm comes up. blows that tent right off its mooring. hank saves the day. >> wow. >> of course he has to write a poem about purple which is one of the only words in the english language that doesn't rhyme. there is no other word that rhymesh schmurple. >> that's interesting. >> i think orange is the same. >> you were also in one of my favorite reality shows this summer of all time. "better late than never." >> like a gift fell out of the heaven. >> did you guys all -- it was you, william shatner, george foreman -- >> and terry bradshaw. >> had you known each other? >> i know bill shatner for an hour and 45 minutes before we went on this trip.

>> look at that laugh! >> bill shatner. "henry, you've got to eat." "we're in the culture." "bill, i'm not going to eat pork vagina." >> what? >> they served us pork vagina in a yakatori house. i sabill, i'm going to have some chicken. >> we have someone you've known since he was 8 years old. golden globe announcements just came down. christian slater. are you there, buddy? nominated for "mr. robot." >> congratulations to you! >> thank you so much. henry, yeah. yeah. it's been -- i'm just so thrilled to hear your voice this morning as well. you sound amazing. >> you know what? it is a wonderful thing. i met christian on the set of "happy days." this little boy. >> that's right! >> came with your mom.

want to be an actor." he didn't just say, i want to be an actor. "i want to be an actor!" did i not say to you, with that kind of passion, you will be? >> you were absolutely correct. i remember i showed up, i had the leather jacket on, white shirt. i was -- i had vaseline in my hair. i was totally fonzied out. it was fantastic. >> and here you are, a nominee in 2016. congratulations. >> how does it feel, christian? feels great. you know? i mean i'm in los angeles and it's quite early. it's certainly a wonderful call to get in the morning. i love the age of p.a. they are a fantastic group. this was an unexpected, wonderful surprise. i just couldn't be happier for rommy malik, and john travolta is in the category.

i saw him last night and i just love that guy as well. >> we love you and congratulations. again, i think back when you were co-hosting and you were telling us about this new show that you were going to do, the hacking world. and how relevant it was. here he are, winning golden globes, getting nominated. it is incredible to watch this all play out, how the audience really connected with it. >> thanks so much. yeah. you never really know how people are going to respond to these things. but the fact that it's gone this way has i also loved being there. al and everybody, i miss you. henry, i hope they take good care of you today. and tomorrow! >> i have to tell you, my seat is made of cashmere. >> it's unbelievable. >> henry, tell them about the cold brew coffee. >> al makes a cold brew coffee. >> i haven't even had any of it. that's how special you are. >> there is some chicory in it.

>> stay there. christian, you get some rest. we know it is early. congratulations and we could not be happier for you. congratulations. >> thank you, guys, so much. love to you all. >> love to you. >> looking at some of the nominations for best drama, "hacksaw ridge." "hell or high water." "lion." "manchester by the sea." "moonlight." >> that's a very competitive independent films. that's fantastic. >> now best motion picture, comedy or musical. couple of my favorites. you go from "20th century women" to "deadpool." "florence foster jenkins." "la la land." just won the critic's choice last night.

>> so far "sing street" is the only one i've seen. small, wonderful, about a young musical group in ireland. what they had to do to get where they wanted to be. >> best actor drama, casey affleck, "manchester by the sea." woo, so good. joel edgerton, "loving." andrew garfield, "hacksaw ridge." vigo denzel washington. >> i saw viola davis on broadway. she did a monologue about don't tell me not to have an abortion. you did not breathe for the eight minutes that she was speaking. >> she's a brilliant actress. she's in the best actress category for drama.

isabelle lupere, natalie portman. >> ryan gosling is so good. >> hugh grant, "florence foster jenkins," and jonah hill, "war dogs." >> jonah hill grew up in my backyard since the fif >> you never let him in the house? >> he sat in the backyard. we fed him. >> so his ball went over your fence, then you never let him leave? kept him -- >> parents never knew what happened. ryan reynolds, "deadpool," yes! >> if "deadpool" -- >> he's the reason i saw it. i was on the plane laughing so loud. >> it is about as profane a movie -- >> you should maybe see the tv

best actress comedy, annette benning. lilly collins in "rules don't apply." haley seinfeld." >> jake is her uncle. there's andy. >> emma stone, "la la land," and meryl streep, "florence foster jenkins." we'll have more of the golden globes -- >> and henry henry's purple corduroy pants. they're unbelievable! want to know what to get every time you ask for a favor? we've every time you ask for a favor, we have the secret. >> you ask for a favor. >> we'll tell you how to get the favor you need.

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>> how great is this show? >> and "west world." this is the one category, i could not pick the winner. every show on there. i've not seen "crown" but every one of them from "west world" to "this is us," i am addicted. >> best tv series, comedy, musical. donald glover. -- danny glover. >> the man who was in the category wrote it. >> ""black-ish."" "the jungle." >> these categories, this is an embarrassment of riches. >> i guess that's why they are getting awards. best tv actor drama. romy mallet. i love that. >> matthew rhys in "americans."

biblical story daveed and go-lee-ath. >> i didn't see it. my sunday school teacher and my mama. >> do this next one. pete. best tv actress drama. go for this one. >> i can say outlander. >> go for it. come on. >> katriana. balfe. >> my mother just fainted and sending a bible to me. >> claire foy. >> keri russell, in "the americans." >> wynonna ryder, stranger things. >> every kid in that, aren't they amazing. >> guess who we have on the line? from "moonlight," one of the stars. congratulations. >> thank you. good morning to you. >> good morning. how does it feel to have this incredible film and your

>> it is amazing. humbled by it all and really glad to see the film being recognized the way it is. our wonderful director, barry jenkins, to see him be recognized and just the film itself being respected and received the way it is. it is all really amazing. >> this is your first golden globe nomination. i got to tell you, you are on fire right now. it seems like almost every other terrific movie, you are in. >> yes. >> what is that like when you get on to a roll like that? >> wow. it's -- you just get these projects and you -- at least in the last year or so, i've had some good things come across my desk and characters that i'm

so to have a few kind of stringed together to be projects that people are connecting to and that they're excited about, it's all really amazing and sort of surreal. but i've just had a good, nice string of good fortune. very difficult, if not impossible, to plan. >> here's the thing. real truth is, it's wonderful about the movie, but the movie is made up of several different parts. the whole is made up of parts. >> yes. >> and your part is so well crafted and important. >> well, it is so important. >> thank you. >> congratulations. again, we're rooting for you. >> thank you so much. >> hope to see you on the red carpet there at the golden globes. >> another pal of ours -- i've got -- >> we just saw you this weekend. >> i go the to interview octavia spencer for this movie, "hidden figures." got to go on the set.

>> hello, beauty! >> thank you! you guys are like my good luck charm. >> seems like every time you come on the show you get nominated. >> you got to come on more often. >> i need permanent residence, guys. >> we were together friday night for a screening of the film. you and the entire cast. and that audience reaction. and now here you are 24, 48 hours with this nomination. it is really connecting with the critics and the audience. what do you think is so special here? >> i think the fact that these women wentlo heralded for their contributions to science, technology, engineering and math. that's what's compelling. i'm very humbled to be nominated for this character. i really am. >> wow. it's the true story. when i heard the story, at first i didn't think it was real but the idea that there were this whole cadre of african-american women who were living human computers. without them, the space program

congratulations. >> yes. thank you so much. i'm honored and i just -- this is so exciting. >> it is exciting. and to think that john glenn and his instrumental role and their lives and how this has all played out knowing that this came together in the right way, as you said. everything's meant to happen. so congratulations. >> thank you. you know what? i do think that this is a love letter as much to john glenn as it is for these women. >> it is. >> he said he would not go into space unless they checked the numbers. >> yes. >> octavia, congratulations. >> thank you so much. >> we love you. and that's what's going on

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not do -- i think is amazing. >> henry, i'm going to cry. it is too early. thank you. so sweet. >> and, in keeping with our six degrees of henry winkler, christian slater came to see henry. henry, what is the connection here? >> i met zoey's dad and mom at the beginning of their careers. we all starred together, howie deutch, wonderful acting teacher. leah thompson, wonderful actress and wte now zoey has just completed a film directed by my son. >> who is the greatest man ever. >> he's a wonderful fellow but he thinks your instincts are incredible. >> look at that picture. >> i saw it, for real, in this movie, "why him." >> it was such an amazing experience filming "why him." honestly. we had such a fun time.

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his characters are madly in love with the movie. i wanted to plan a fake date to build some chemistry. i was like i'm going to plan something crazy. his schedule is so intense. i planned sky diving. >> that's a good date. >> i thought it was until the studio found out. they did not think so and the insurance company didn't think it was so great. >> let's see. two stars could die. >> i got my fake date planning privileges were revoked. >> you went for a taco. >> no. we went to the least life threatening thing possible. >> you just had a birthday. henry had one. you're both scorpios. you have -- your only tattoo. what is it? >> it is a scorpio to raise awareness for all the misunderstood scorpios out there. >> is that a thing? >> yes. >> can i just say, i am going to make you the honorary tattoo wearer of that? if a needing came toward me i would cry like a 9-year-old girl. >> you have no tats?

>> the fonz doesn't have tats? >> come on! >> i almost had a roy orbison in the water boy. then they chose a better tush. >> wow. >> somebody with a firmer tush. >> that's not possible! a firmer tush than you? >> a firmer tush. and i held it in like i can't tell you. like i was doing a keigle. expected. >> and you said scorpios are misunderstood. >> this all came about because you are in a very funny comedy. >> i love it, too. i feel so lucky to be a part of it. >> we loved having you come here. >> every time you have me here i talk very fast. >> "why him" hits theaters december 23rd.

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all week on "today food," we are making sweet treats for the holidays. this morning we have a dessert that would be perfect to serve your guest or to bring over to somebody's house. >> i am very excited. oh, it's me? he is executive chef of the -- and owner of fin town in san francisco. ryan, good morning. >> good morning. oh, here you are. >> good morning. how are you? >> hummingbird cake. >> yes. hummingbird cake. let's do this. oil, water, pineapple, maple syrup, flour, sugar, baking soda.

raisins in rum. is it real? >> oh, yeah! >> we take the rum. >> can i ask you a question? can you use something other than raisins? >> you can use cranberries if you want. golden raisins. >> i got a show to do, man. >> after the rum. >> what happened to all this stuff? >> we've got this. you can do this. >> mr. roker, you smell like alcohol. there's cinnamon. sand all at once. mr. winkler, whiskey whisk, my friend. molasses in the bowl. put the whisk in the bowl. you add oil to the bowl. next thing, you go like this. you stir. >> i usually have people! >> add eggs. i'll be your people. >> this is brand-new to me.

>> nowe whi the eggllhe way. combin to dry. fot in. mr. winkler -- henry? es. pecans. >> did you s throw it? >> you can slide the in. like that. but i like your moves. you're kindf gallagher of cooking. >> these are soaked rum raisins. >> yes. we did them over there. >> look at all the little winklers? >> you remember what i told you in back, that we weren't going to get through this segment? >> youthese raisins are all very tight because they've

>> we take our mixture, scoop it into a muffin pan. >> just let the little people -- >> i can just say i will never do this again? >> come over here. now they've been baked. >> what are they called? >> bundt cakes. >> but they're hummingbird cakes. >> look how fast they go you got to eat them very quickly. >> only monday. >> it has bananas and pineapples and eat it just straight with your hand. >> all joking aside, this is really good. i'm not kidding. >> ryan, thank you so much. for the recipe, go to today.com/food. we'll do a little weather right now. show you what's happening as far as the week ahead. it is going to be wet in the southeast. looking at a snowstorm across the plains. as we get to the midweek period, a flood threat, northern

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>> announcer: from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb live from hello, everybody. hope you had a wonderful weekend. it is fun day monday. december 12th. counting down the last days of 2016. >> how is that possible? >> i just got used to writing 2016. >> high was it told us in your life, when you are 20, your life goes 20 miles an hour. 30, 30 miles an hour. 40 -- joann did. 50, when you're 60, her dad said that. you're like, what.

let me tell pup that's jimmy buffett. maybe the king of summer, but around here king of christmas. turning 70 in a few days. wishing him a happy birthday. >> i bet he's celebrating somewhere warmer than where we are. >> yes, he is. >> and golden globe nominations came out and everyone was buzzing about them. >> yes. >> we are going to talk about those, and we also have a globe nominee who is going to be joining us soon. >> allegedly. soon, on the phone. >> yes. >> we don't know. >> okay. >> all right. >> so, yeah. i have -- and a disadvantage this year. usually i've seen many, many more nominated things. the big movies. i've only see "hacksaw ridge" and "lion" maybe one more i've

i'm anxious to. >> tell me about your weekend. enough about that. >> and joel, over my house friday. a new novel. it's all about shecky. >> what happened with shecky? >> shecky was going to be with santa claus. one always has high hopes but let's see what happened. >> hi -- >> oh, no! the only time he's ever cried. ever! >> didn't go sll didn't want the present. didn't want anything. >> oh, no. >> didn't want anything. >> no. wanted off that santa. >> that is so rare for him to cry. but so sweet, finally took him away. he goes, bye-bye, to santa claus. he felt bad. but he didn't like the guy. what can you do? >> santa can be intimidating, with the beard. a little scary. >> plus we tell our children

on their laps, and what do we do? take him to a stranger and plop him on his lap. >> and we went christmas shopping. wondering in manhattan in new york, how do you even find christmas trees? >> i find them everywhere. >> if you don't live in the city. how they do it. it's on the street. these guys came from canada. they set up on this corner, they even do -- look. i just took this video. little carvings, grows e more stuff out every day. >> never seen that. >> and every time you walk by, a new thing, another new thing. one of the guys who does it. sweet guys. live in a camper on the street. use the bathroom in the duane reid, take a shower at the equinox and that's what they do. >> they need some sort of license, right? >> yeah. they're licensed. >> where do they sleep? >> in a little camper. >> what happens to the trees? are they protected at night?

i walk blake. they're out there. always out there. around the clock. somebody's out there. they have a group of them. very cool. >> usually you have your little charlie brown tree. >> i still have my charlie brown -- in fact, there it is. someone texted me, did you just top the top off the tree and that's it? no! it's a whole tree. we decorated it. puts lights on it. >> looks like this is working out. >> oh, we did it. we made a tree. >> by the way, hi to denise, wh >> a beautiful family, who is visiting. >> hi, sweetie. >> denise is surrounded by love and light and good friends and family. and, i mean, they -- they're making their trip to new york, and we're just so happy, denise, you're with us. having fun so far? >> awesome. amazing! >> great. they don't care if it's raining. they are going to see the rockettes. >> god bless you. >> we love you. thank you for coming to see us and coming to new york. >> thanks for having us. >> thank you so much. >> thank you, guys.

bill board women of music luncheon. supposed to introduce meghan trainor. >> you know i don't know if you know, she has some vocal issues put on bed rest. total bed rest. can't even, not even talking. good news, she's not having any surgery. >> good. >> so i introduced her, and -- this is what she -- how they did it. remember, "love actually." >> yes. oh my -- >> look. >> she's just a doll. >> don't you love >> hmm. >> anyway, went through -- >> through the whole holidays i'm sure she'll have to be quiet. >> and supposed to perform at jingle ball, which elvis will show us today and other things. doesn't need surgery. she'll be back stronger than ever. good for her. >> god bless her. golden globes announced. excellent. "this is us" three best

entire category. >> against netflix "the crown," "stranger things," "game of thrones" and "westworld" and guess who's on the phone. >> mandy moore is with us! >> yeah mandy! this has to be thrilling. >> hi, guys. >> congratulations! >> it's pretty crazy. thank you so much. thank you! >> so were you watching tv? did you watch it go down or how did you learn you got one? >> i was not watching but i was getting ready to leave to go to the airport. and my phone lit up, and it was from milo, my co-star on the show. he was like, congratulations, mandy. i was like, for what? i knew the nominations were getting announced today, but never in my wildest dreams did i think that, like, i, myself, would get acknowledged. >> me, myself and i. >> that's the only thing i was thinking of, the show. so when he told me, i didn't understand and i went and looked

nomination. >> such a thrill. when you think about it, too, mandy, this is the only -- just said this. only network show nominated. everything else is hbo, netflix, stuff like that. what do you think about this show is captivating people? >> i think that's what most exciting about the show, the show is resonating with people. it means something to them. i mean, we were kind of collective together, the cast, at the critic choice awards last night. our first experience of meeting come up, talk about the show, but oh, congrats on the show. i've seen it. people actually have conversations about what's happening. >> oh, yes. >> the character, what character they relate to. that what's most exciting. the show is starting a dialogue with family and friends and -- we're just so grateful to get to do this work and to work together and we have the best writers, the crew, and -- and the cast, it's just remarkable.

had the good fortune to have. >> and on the best network, too. >> yeah. >> in case you're wondering. >> cheers to you, mandy. >> god bless, honey, and tell milo i'm so upset. last week i apparently butchered his name. i'm so sorry! okay? >> he doesn't -- he won't mind. >> all right. come see us soon. >> i will! thanks. >> honey, take care. >> we have someone else. >> okay. we are so excited. rachel bloom girlfriend" nominated best act flis a comedy. funny and crazy. are you there, too, rachel? >> hi. i am here. can you hear me? >> yes, we can. >> congratulations. are you going to repeat this year? >> i mean, that is not up to me. if there is one thing it is, you know -- i am at the mercy of the angels of the hollywood -- once

>> i wish we could hear her a little better. >> we love you. we love your show. >> are you hearing me horribly? >> no. just hearing every other word, but you sound good. >> but you sound good. yeah. are you in los angeles right now? >> wait. i took you off headphones. this might be better. [ laughter ] >> i love that we're doing this -- there. yeah, that's better. >> gee, we could be skyping. that's a lot of fun too. we hate all that technology stuff. you still there? >> i am. >> oh. that's better. congratulations. that is so amazing and we loved having you on the show. we want you to come here and host with us one day. we've been asking. >> and you always say yes and then don't. >> yes. it's weird. >> all right, sweetie, take care. all right? enjoy. >> all right. thank you. >> bye, sweetie. >> thank you. >> so the big winner, the most nominations, "lala land" excited to see. >> raving reviews.

four stars, five stars and the other day i looked, one of the napes gave it like, zero. >> what? "la-la land"? >> how can it be the best movie out there or the worst? oh well. if somebody can explain that, nominations for ryan gosling and emma stone. their third movie together. they have great chemistry. we don't have to go through -- what else i want to see, came out a long time ago. meryl streep got nomination. >> 30th. >> for "florence foster jenkins." >> and so did hugh grant. >> won eight already. getting a lifetime achievement award. she has a lot going on. >> i'm particularly thrilled for mel gibson and all the "hacksaw" nominations. don't -- don't miss this movie, you guys. it is just so special. >> and we want to say congrats to the movie "jackie." natalie portman was nominated

you haven't seen that one, you've got to go. what i love about -- >> have to say, noah oppenheim wrote the screenplay, the writer behind. often these awards give you a second bite at the apple for certain movies people haven't seen. like "hacksaw ridge" makes people want to go back and give a second look at it. >> golden globes air sunday january 8th right here on nbc. i'm sure our girl natalie will be out there covering it for us and al will probably get on a plane. >> you >> uh-huh. >> what's your favorite thing, girl? >> my favorite thing is a little on the serious side. you can do so much good. one of the most unbelievable organizations in the entire world called international justice mipgs i'm friends with the founder of it. amazing man, gary hougen, started as one lawyer. one harvard lawyer who started this organization. now there are hundreds of them all over the world. you can -- you can help save, like, little 5-year-olds girls from brothels in cambodia.

have been rescued from slavery and how -- it's a serious, serious subject. cyber trafficking. so many different things, were ut you can do good. you always say look at the problems and say, what can i do? you know what? you can. it's ijm.org and will you have a very merry holiday. i'm telling you. >> you're right. mine is a coat. [ laughter ] no. i've got to tell you this. so you know, this is from our friends from little big town. >> yes. >> karen has >> look at jo jo. >> contrasted trim coat designed by karen from little big town. $60 from macy's. what did you say wear it >> jeans and a t-shirt. very funky. >> and that's our jo jo doing what she does. >> doing what she does best. >> it's $60, beautiful and fun for the holidays. >> she sent me a blazer, velvet, a little more expensive but a beautiful line. >> temperature may have drop but

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a really big deal. put into wide release. people are saying not only a critical success also a wide mainstream success as well. >> bonanza, baby. >> yeah. >> talking about acting. natalie portman for "jackie" and casey affleck. >> that's right. >> tell us about those two. >> everybody is saying natalie portman and her portrayal of jackie kennedy, spot-on. pretty much the winner moving ahead to other awards show. >> at least the front-runner. >> exactly. se the sea" getting a lot of buzz, won best actor. a lot of people thought that was fitting as well. >> a man bun. >> yes, a man bun and beard. >> what is it? >> what's happening? >> yeah. a real -- gone full caveman. >> on the tv side, the people versus o.j. i felt like that was old -- that wasn't this year, but it was. >> that was this year. surprisingly, right? what i said. the timing of the awards, yes. >> it won the emmy. >> we were thinking last year

>> took home four awards. you see there, everybody thanked ryan murphy. the brains behind that operation. so, yeah. did did very well last night. >> and ryan reynold, nominated for one. >> he's having a year. isn't he? a new baby girl. >> just a dad now. >> such a sweetheart, too. >> so funny. actually, a touching moment when he accepted his award. they won for best comedy, best actor in a comedy, entertainer of the year last night and accepted that award. >> wow. >> dedicated it to make-a-wish foundation and two of the fans who passed and made sure to give them their moment and this morning also nominated, surprisingly, people thought that was a big surprise for the golden globes. >> for deadpool." >> that movie made a fortune. >> look forward to another one. >> "deadpool 2" yes. >> and announced silicone valley, winner of tv's best comedy. take a peek. see what happened. >> i want to thank everybody

we worked very hard on silicon valley and -- and here we are. thank you. >> ooh. >> okay. who was that guy? >> a little uncomfortable. >> what was that? >> cute stanfield on in atlanta. did not win. wasn't a part of silicon valley. people sitting there, what is going on? calling it a kanye moment. anybody who looks like captain & tennille, he already won. a sailor hat on. >> and didn't give them their due. they didn't get a chance to accept. >> they did >> i don't like that. >> no. >> it's not your moment. >> right. it's not your moment. sit down. >> yes, yes. >> okay. why don't we end on that note? >> don't do that to somebody. >> no, it's wrong. >> you may want to -- >> all: but you don't. >> thank you, sweetie. we love you. >> thank you for helping me get in my dress today. >> anytime. and plus, the hottest concert ticket in town.

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>> i love you ladies so much and can't wait to see you soon. >> serious questions. >> yes. >> name -- >> i consider a vush on kathie lee. >> kathie lee on hoda, which one? >> kind of 50/50 for me. i just like watching them take a few sips in the morning. gets me going. >> ellie, you're such a sweetheart. this year have you been naughty or nice? >> i've been -- i'm going to say nice. yeah. >> a little bit of naughty? >> yeah, just a little bit. [ cheers and applause ] >> reporter: time to start jingle ball. head to the stage. you want 20 go with me? let's go! >> all: three, two, one -- >> it's crazy. >> reporter: madison square garden how are we feeling tonight? wow. >> reporter: it's so loud out there. this is going to be the best show ever. ? doubting and hoping ?

changed ? >> reporter: so hailee steinfeld is celebrating her birthday this year like she did last year. we gave her a cake last year. we're about to give her another one but she has no idea we're doing it. it's kind of cool. ? happy birthday, dear -- ? ? happy birthday to you ? >> come on. happy birthday. >> i know you're busy. >> what's the highlight so >> let's go! ? santa claus is coming to town ? oh, yeah ? santa claus ? >> what's your favorite christmas song? sing one line. let me see if i recognize it. ? everybody knows elvis wears lots of -- cashmere coats ? >> that's, "grandma got run over by a reindeer." >> we thought it would be a good

let's do a pose. ready? a tradition to always kiss on new year's eve. do you have someone lined up to kiss on new year many eve? >> no. i think i'm going to be in london this new year's. i don't know. >> don't you hate people that pry into your private life like i just did? >> yes, i do! >> kathie lee and hoda, we missed you here tonight, but we brought you here, if you think about it. i hope you're here next year. it would be a lot of fun -- for you. >> you looked so >> yes. >> such a fun show. those cutouts of your heads, all making out with them. >> where's that video? >> we were sound asleep. >> cozied up in our beds. >> come next year as my guest. >> you and ryan together. look at you two? >> looked like he just -- milked a cow. i don't know. >> he looked like something. >> he can afford if. >> certainly can. >> thank you, elvis. what they looked like before, everybody.

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>> kate carol from new jersey, 38 years old, struggled with weight her entire life but this picture you'll see in a bridesmaid outfit that inspired and motivated her to get the job done. so what happened was, it was her sister got married. the pictures came back after the wedding. she's 305 pounds in this picture and flipped out. she was devastated by what she looked like. so she made a pact with herself to only watch netflix while she was on the treadmill and it sweatflix. >> then went to her second sister's wedding a year later looking mighty different. >> yes. >> she went from a size 28 to a size 8. down 150 pounds and about to walk down the aisle. >> i want to see her! >> let's see it. come on down! ? give it up ? >> oh, my god. >> drop those pants. >> whew! >> wow! >> oh, my goodness.

>> are you kidding me? >> yes. that's fantastic. >> is this for real? >> turn around. >> let us look at you. >> wow. >> it's not an illusion! >> that is crazy. so that picture triggered something and did you did you because everyone has their moment. their uh-huh moment. >> even though you look in the mirror pretty much every day. >> we don't notice until you see photo. >> something very different about seeing it in that picture. >> you had to do come off quickly and easily? >> i worked with a diet coach. my diet coach emily is actually here with me through mind, body and soul fitness. it's a diet program. i texted her every day. my food logs three time as week, a picture of my feet on the scale. >> you were serious. >> accountability. >> real accountability, yes. >> what's on her table, joy? >> so i have my phone. three things. for really texting my coach. >> yeah. >> and also a podcast called half size me.

who have lost a lot of weight and the about maintenance, how they're keeping it off. >> put yourself out there. >> and the money? >> an app called diet bet. you bet money on your own weight-loss. bet you'll lose 4% of your weight in four weeks and everyone who does it wins. >> you look fantastic. >> high five. here we ge. >> next? >> next,a from california. and it's important to know that her mom passed away when she was 49. so she already had vis as she was getting up in her 40s in her head. then she goes to the doctor and she is diagnosed as being morbidly obese and flipped out. she hated those words. so she told me, like, the biggest sort of motivator, and i think pinnacle of her being able

herself. go to the gym and imagine everybody around her was thinking she was lazy and gross, and you know what? that was her own insecurity. nobody felt like that. she went from a size 26 to a size 8, down 115 pounds. >> we're going to let her run in. she's a runner. >> she is a crazy runner. >> we're not ready yet. >> she's going to hit the finish line. >> take this. >> okay. we're ready. >> come on oun, nina! ? take a hold on me >> yes! ?? >> hey, girl. >> look at you. >> gorgeous. >> thank you so much. >> so -- you had to change your eating habits, i imagine, right? >> definitely. i went from, too much fast food. i love ice cream, all the time. >> yeah. >> to eating stuff like salmon, and spin ch. >> it's delicious. >> i love spinach. i love it. so -- >> she's actually obsessed with the rock.

does he motivate you somehow? >> definitely. when i was in the gym, it ras really hard for me to do the strength training. couldn't get into it. so the rock would definitely motivate me, the strength thing. >> something to show you. take a look at the monitor. >> all right, nina, so i just heard the great news you lost over 100 pounds. congratulations. i'm so happy and proud of you. it's awesome. keep up the great, great work. you got a lot of people very proud of you, too. say, hey, hey- by the word i heard in some way helped motivate that. i appreciate it. so keep up the great work. >> he's such a sweetheart. >> we'll make sure you get that video. okay? >> congratulations. >> y'all are awe is.

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next on live at noon-- making a stop-- when president elect donald trump is expected to come to wisconsin on his "thank you" tour. then - digging out-- many drivers finding their cars under snow today-- why some of them ended up with a ticket. and sunshine... and cold temperatures. brian gotter is watching ig ahead. he's got the coldest days this week... ...and when he's already tracking the chance of more snow in the storm team forecast. i'm vince

now at noon -- cold windy-- after a snowy weekend. today is expected to be the warmest day temperatures expected to take a nose dive-- plus we could see more flurries. meteorologist brian gotter joins us now with a look