hoda kotb: there was more.had spent years fighting depression and obsessive compulsive disorder, that in the late '80s, he'd attempted suicide. and finally the defense was ready for its knockout punch. a neuropsychologist. my opinion is that he has profound frontal executive dysfunction. hoda kotb: davidoff testified that years of substance abuse had brought about that mental defect. because of it, toolan could not control his impulses, and so the defense argued he could not be held criminally responsible for the murder. it's like the perfect storm. you have the frontal lobe defect, a person's unable to control their emotions and the executive function, coupled with the lowering of the inhibitions through the alcohol. you have all of these swirling together inside this man's head. the prosecutor's job was to blow that argument away, to argue that tom toolan knew exactly what he was doing when he murdered beth lochtefeld, that he was so enraged by the breakup that he planned and carried out a cold, calculated ki

hoda kotb: a cold blooded killer?hardly looked like one when police picked him up in denver and got him into the interrogation room. he was meek. his voice was quiet and shaking with fear. district attorney pat carmody-- he admitted the whole crime. he said that he was in love with this woman. and he thought this was the way to get her forever. hoda kotb: steve said morgan was not kidding when she came up with the plan to kill kevin. she just wanted him dead, and that she wanted to be with me forever. hoda kotb: and steve said that after the murder, far from being scared, morgan was grateful. asked me if i was all right and kissed me. and she came back with water. and began like rinsing off the area where it happened. hoda kotb: which is why the garage looked so clean when employees arrived for work that monday morning, after kevin's so-called departure. pat carmody: she walks in the garage, steps over her dead husband, kisses shappell, tells him to get a tarp, and let's get to work cleaning the scene. hoda kotb: so n

here's hoda kotb. hoda kotb: one of the biggest attractions at the louisville zoo was a floppy-eared baby named scotty. cute and kind of cuddly, at least for an elephant. he's got hair. he's got hair is right. hoda kotb: but on this day, he shared the spotlight with another media celebrity, a spunky girl named erica, whose infectious laugh and incredible story captivated a city. that girl is a miracle child. why do you think they call her that? because she's been through a lot. we had a two-year-old that was shot twice and lived. does she have an understanding of what happened to her? she knows that she was shot. if you could have seen her, you would have said there's no way that this child could possibly make it. hoda kotb: louisville, the home of churchill downs, is famous for its big horse race, the kentucky derby. so it knows a thing or two about long shots. but in betting parlance, the odds of this story ever finding a happy ending were off the board, virtually impossible. would a little girl ever

>> hoda! hoda! hoda! >> with a morning >> guys!filled wit >> hoda! hoda! hoda!>> with a morning willed with s special surprises and a lot of joy, today, january 10th, 2025. >>> from nbc news, this is joy, today, january 10th, 2025. >>> from nbc news, this is "today" with savannah guthrie "today" with savannah guthrie and hoda kotb. and hoda kotb. live from studio 1a in rockefelle from studio 1a in rockefeller r. >>> hi, everybody. good morning and welcome to "today." plaza. it is great to have you with us on this friday morning and i'm >>> hi, everybody. good morning and welcome to "today." it is great to have you with us on this friday morning and i'm tearing up. alre one last time.ady tearing up. i real am. our floor director said, one last time. here we go. >> one last time. let's do this. here we go. s. >> one last time. let's do this. let's do this. >> yeah. we're going to celebrate you today. >> and i do want to say thank you because people came out super early in the crowd this morning. we had a chance to give them a go morning >> yeah. we're going to cel

happy birthday, hoda. superman himself, dean cain is doing the honors. >> come here, come on. >> watch the spanx. >> thank you. >> favorite. thank you for being with us today. >> follow me in. here we go. >> i'll take it. >> it's hoda's birthday! we got surprises. >> what is happening? >> that is good! [ applause ] >> look who is here, lil john. >> oh, my god! >> this is part of my dream right here. >> oh my gosh. >> all right. are you seriously playing my music on my birthday? >> that's how much i love you. we may lose a few viewers because of it. that ford mustang convertible was created the same day you were created. >> when? >> august 9, 1964. how much did it cost? $2,400 back then. what do you think it would be today? >> a ford mustang? $40,000. >> $27,000. still very affordable. many thanks to your driver. >> by the way, i thought we peeked all week. when i saw that stang -- >> look at him. nothing cuter. >> hi, guys. >> here is the thing. people love you. your favorite guy in the whole world, don't

hoda is turning 50. no way. >> get out, hoda is 50? >> almost.he's almost 50. >> a decade half a century. i have got owe let that move around in my mouth so i can get used to saying it. how old are you, 50. >> oh, god. >> 1964 was an epic year. >> the beetles invaded the united states. >> they went on the ed sullivan show and changed the world forever. >> the beatles hard day night, wow. >> that was 1964. >> now, you've got a hard days morning everyday sitting next to kathie lee. >> hoda. gentleman one of the greatest records came out. this is the birth of the rolling stones. you're in good company hoda with the stones. >> there were three great musicals that premiered, funny girl, fiddler on the roof. >> mary popinns hits the theater. >> james bond's gold finger. >> now we're talking. now we're talking. what else. >> of course there was my fair lady but who is the fairest lady of them all, hoda kotb. she's never been better than at 50. 64 was like a big year for telephone. >> the adam's family. >> those were classics forever. >> hoda, did you kn

>> hoda, do it. do it, hoda. >> i'm going to do it, right now. >> this is the over -- >> oh, my gosh! [ cheers and applause ] >> hey, harry connick jr.! >> he beats me again. >> hold on, in -- bread drop. that's it. >> oh, my god! that was awesome. >> excellente. all right, now, a quick shout-out to guys, they're all here next week and we need your questions for them to tackle. you'll never really get them answered in any positive way, but it will be funny. almost -- any questions or issues how to handle your partner during the holidays? >> we want to know. go to our website and submit your questions. >> and we brought you yesterday, started a program called "american gold star christmas." suzy welch did it for us. a beautiful, beautiful story. allows those to post what they need to help make christmas a little better for kids. almost 300 children on the list. by yesterday afternoon, every single one of those children were sponsored. >> that's so -- because of you guys. thank you, guys, for -- >> sha

>> hi, hoda. it's blake here. i know you're probably having to work today on your 26th birthday, which sucks, but i'm sure because i do watch the show all the time that you either have a big old margarita in front of you or a glass of wine and i'm sure kathie won't shut up and let you talk. just probably another day at work for you, but i wanted to say, i love you, and i know this is a special day. i remember when i turned 26. and i hope you have a good day. and a fun night. i wish i could be there. kathie, let me talk. kathie, let somebody else talk. happy birthday, hoda. >> wait a minute. i think if i'm not mistaken he said i love you. did he? >> i heard him say it. >> he said a margarita and a glass of wine. >> thank you. >> and jerry, i believe there's another little item, isn't there? >> wow. >> i believe there is. >> thank you. >> somebody was saying on the air the other day they wanted a particular something. >> i did? did i? >> yes, you did. >> what did i say i wanted? >> you need only speak it and it come

take a look. ♪ ♪ hoda woman princess of the nile my hoda woman your warmth, your wit your smile ♪ ♪ you're other woman no, no one can compare ♪ ♪ who else could compete with those feet those spanx that hair ♪ ♪ i wanna hoda on your kotb in the back of my jalopy i want to walk you down the street ♪ ♪ show off your size 11 feet don't i know that you're size 10 honey but they're huge ♪ ♪ i want to get you good and loaded till your great big head exploded ♪ ♪ and then i'll spin you in a tizzy and watch the keratin go frizzy ♪ ♪ she eats lots of sweets she dances to some music and she always plays some crappy stupid song ♪ ♪ and somehow you always want to sing long ♪ ♪ men are in love with hoda kotb because it's impossible not to be ♪ ♪ with that fine egyptian body i want to hoda on your kotb ♪ ♪ because we know you like it's sloppy we think you're really nifty even though you're almost 50 ♪ ♪ happy birthday hoda kotb ♪ it's your heart that really got me let's face it my career was basically through ♪ ♪ till i hooked with you so i'll sing this song for you and lift a glass ♪ ♪ or two ♪ and join

hoda, maybe not so much. >> hoda is pretty. >> hey! >> you are, too. >> yes, yes. >> one of us is old. new orleans, tonight on hg-tv at 9:00. >> with our property sister hoda in the house! >> yeah. >> be sure to tune in to see which kitchen hoda chooses. last time what do viewers think, hoda? >> final vote on the wine bot, it looks like it is -- drew! >> boo! >> oh -- >> the real judging happens tonight. watch tonight. >> you're right. >> all righty. okay. thanks, everybody. >>> we found the cream of the crop when it comes to skin care >> yep. get them at your local drug store. >> plus a home-cooked meal to warm hoda's tummy and soul from this cold, wintry day. we could steal these dishes and use it. >> i like these. do you not like these? >> i hate little cups. lars on my car insurance with geico. i should take a closer look at geico... geico has a long history of great savings and great service. over seventy-five years. wait. seventy-five years? that is great. uh, yeah i have an early day tomorrow so... wait. almost there. goodnight,

[ ding ] >> bad day for hoda's book. bad day for your book, hoda. >> i know! >> smokey robinson wrote that song, and many people might think he wrote it with one specific woman in mind but has actually admitted that he wrote it with many women around the world, including you. >> you mean all women? >> all women. >> okay, hoda? >> what's your name? >> eric. >> finish the lyric to one of last year's most popular wedding songs according to spotify. here we go. honey now >> come on. take me into your loving arms >> go! kiss me under the light of a [ ding ] >> all right. >> everyone is knocking it out of the park today. >> poor hoda. they can still get her book on amazon, though. >> ed sheerhan, on his new album. it's up for a big awards at the grammys. >> loveable. >> totally. >> and so is hoda, loveable. >> i wish we had -- maybe we would have a chance. what's your name and where are you from? >> kelly from new orleans. >> finish the lyric to this classic song, one of billboard's top ten classics of all time. go. we both i'm not what you you need so i will always

then i go in to work and i'm really awake. >> no, it's hoda! it's hoda! once you start down the dark path. >> yoda. >> correct! i'm a huge karaoke person. >> hoda. i hear yoda, too. >> do it or not, there is no try. >> yoda. >> correct. one more. my purse is gross. i once found string cheese and a triscuit in it. >> hoda! >> i've been waiting to play that game with you. >> what a great game. so fabulous. we love you, billy. >> love you guys, too. >> you need some b-listers or c-listers, we'd been honored. trutv. >>> one skillet's supper tonight that will taste even better tomorrow. >> he does have your hair, hoda. >> that is uncalled for. there had to be people willing to take on the world's greatest challenges, whatever they might be. only tactics and strategy, we make battle plans and create breakthroughs - in medicine, science and engineering. our next mission could be anything. so we prepare for everything. now there's a new way to stay tru to your health. new trubiotics with immune support advantage. this advanced formula combines probiotics with the

sorry, hoda. wow. wow! whoo!dn't even realize how weird it was until i saw the picture. >> bad. >> bold of you. >> hey, hey! at least my roots are done. >> actually, okay, you look adorable. you look happy. were you drunk? >> no. it's 6:00 in the morning. >> doesn't matter. hoda, were you drunk? >> maybe a little. so, anyway, we have a big show coming up for you dies. it involves -- we're going to have all the latest gossip and stuff. >> first, you know what it's time for, hoda? >> what is it? >> you're going to tell me. what is it? >> i'm not going to but let's listen to what he has to say. >> it's time for "be bold today" sponsored by progresso heart healthy, bold flavors for the bold hearted. >> all right. we had to go to les for that? >> all right. together we are ready to spice up your life. >> so now is your chance to be bold today, to try something you always wanted to do but have always been afraid to do it. fear no more. >> we are going to help two lucky people bring on the bold and achieve something rig

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hi, hoda. hoda is exhausted and egyptian. they love you, too. >> my egyptian sun goddess should have with me. but you are with me. so it's all perfect. i love you, hoda woman. bye-bye. ♪ >> i've been telling my friend michael here that you are my favorite stick in the mud. i miss you so muchig >> by the way -- >> who was that. anywatching, i love tla michael look. >> i'm oddlyposioned. >> hoda is oddly positioned. >> that's what i w saying. >> oh, my gosh! >> it was a great trip. it's all i can say. >> oh, my gosh. anyway -- we'll have pieces all next week. >> monday, tuesday and wednesday because it's the beginning of holy week. >> it wasn't the same without you. people were wondering where you are. we didn't say. we're excited to show the yours. your lost because of daylight savings time. can yr? >> i get a one and don't weekends, i love it.ht. >> they said you should have a cup of coffee and take a 20-minute power nap. it takes 20 minutes to kick in. once it kicks in, you're awake. >> coffee in the middle east -- >> is it

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hoda would know all of them.et i won't even know one. >> funny, they released -- the hot 100 year-end chart and did the most popular ones. this just for the last year and they ranked them by radio play, air play -- >> all >> right. sales, everything. number three, of all the songs -- ♪ that's why i need a >> "one dance" by drake. ♪ one more time >> number nine -- >> "i promise," first time i heard that. >> two, justen bieber. "sorry." ♪ say sorry, yes, i'm >> you're going to be surprised about the number one. the number one's another bieber song, for the year. ♪ she likes everyone and i never like to admit that i was wrong ♪ >> get to the chorus, ah! ♪ cut up in my junk ♪ >> there's no bruno, i get -- >> he did two? he did that "24 karat" thing. >> that came out too late. ♪ baby, you should go and love yourself ♪ >> if you like the way you look, go love yourself. whatever. the number one country song -- happens to fall number 49 in terms of sales and air play, which i was surprised. it's a beautiful song by flori

where's the hoda time?at, i'm going to find a new best friend, and i think i know exactly where to start. ♪ one time kathie lee and i had so much fun. i mean, laughing just thinking about it. we went and we saw a broadway show. you have, like, this liquid lunch, so hysterical. she tells the funniest stories. sometimes, kathie lee and i wear almost the same kind of outfits, it's crazy. she matches me. sometimes we're like, oh, my god, twinsies. it's so great. we're a lot alike. she's the greatest. gron you knew, but she has two kids, cody and cassidy, they are the cutest. that kathie lee, you guys, she is so great. and, like, one time kathie lee and i, we went to this dude ranch. it was so crazy. >> could you please put the scissors down, you are about to hurt somebody. please, put the wine down too. if you could cut something, sew something, you could get something done. >> i've been watching you guys, it looks simple. how hard could this be? it's quilting, for god sakes. like i said, how hard can it be? ni

hoda, do we have time for one more? >> i think two.where are from? >> chicago. >> we're rooting for emily. what's the only animal capable of turning its stomach inside out. is it an octopus, a sea star or a mussel? >> b, a sea star. >> yes! [ cheers and applause ] >> i'm pretty amazed at all this aquatic literacy. it's incredible. >> so dive in right here. what a sea star will do instead of bringing -- come on in, i promise. >> yeah, you promised me about the lobster. >> feel this one. instead of bringing food to the stomach it brings the stomach to the food so it will use two feet, grab on to a clam, a mussel. >> it feels weird. >> you're feeling me cus right there. the digestive enzymes will dissolve the food. >> maybe it will be good for my bruise. [ laughter ] >> but feel this. feel this. they're different colored. you should pick one up. he's stuck. >> he doesn't want to go out. >> two left feet. >> do we have time? >> just quickly say what you just said. >> can i have the book instead? >> what? all right, yes you can! here you go

lyrics or hoda singing? >> hoda sings fine. sings fine. just pick as key she likes. >> bravo, hoda.e got "the rhythm is." >> she got it? >> right. >> it's. ♪ the rhythm is going to get cha ♪ ♪ >> next one? >> i cording to billboard which had the highest chart debut? le miz, sound of music or "hamilton"? >> i'm saying, "le miz". [ buzzer ] >> yes, yes! >> they're excited because they're getting a book. >> you can buy a book with the money! >> that's true. they could. >> all right. so the answer is -- "hamilton." >> of course. "hamilton." "hamilton," first musical with rap. what was really the fisrst musical with rap? ♪ well you got trouble with a capital t ♪ >> "music man." >> sorry, everybody. he was so great. come on back, hoda. >> i won $100. >> i love you to pieces. a great show on sirius xm. and catch "hairspray" tonight 8:00, 7:00 central here on nbc. >>> and jill has personalized gifts for everybody on your list. whether they're naughty or nice. right, jilly? >> right! ♪ tomorrow's the day we'll play something besides video games. every day is a gift especially for people with

hoda, maybe not so much. >> hoda is pretty. >> hey! >> you are, too. >> yes, yes. >> before we have -- >> one of us is old. which one is it? >> the brothers take you, take new orleans, tonight on hg-tv at in the house! >> yeah. >> be sure to tune in to see which kitchen hoda chooses. last time what do viewers think, hoda? >> final vote on the wine bot, it looks like it is -- drew! >> boo! >> oh -- >> the real judging happens tonight. watch tonight. >> you're right. >> all righty. okay. thanks, everybody. >>> we found the cream of the crop when it comes to skin care products. didn't we, hoda? >> yep. get them at your local drug store. >> plus a home-cooked meal to warm hoda's tummy and soul from this cold we could steal these dishes and should we put a jellybean on the top? purple? absolutely. ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? mer... ? at progresso, we are now using 100% antibiotic and hormone-free white breast meat chicken in all our chicken soups! behold our greatest opus! ?? our craftsmen begin each day... perfectly seasoning our hillshire farm smoked

#hoda. >> it's too late, hoda. over that i was sitting, having lunch with barbara streisand. >> where did you go? >> to the bellagio hotel in beverly hills. >> i love that hotel. >> the food is delicious. it's kind of light. everything was preset. her manicure was perfect. >> of course. >> and you can see in the picture, she looked very relaxed and light makeup. she's really lovely and very unassuming. and, you know, so once i started, you know, just getting past that, you're barbara streisand and what is that dress you're wearing and let me look at your nails and let me look at your hair and -- it looks like she did her own hair and makeup. >> i like that. >> all these things a girl thinks about when she's dining with barbara streisand. then she started to say things that resonated with me. more women die of heart failure than all cancer combined. we don't recognize the symptoms. >> you're right. >> so that's what all this is >> sure. >> tomorrow, i'm doing the red dress fashion show. >> you are walking the runway

hoda! >> if you could find me someone exactly like blake shelton. >> blake shelton. >> when you're with blake shelton, it is hot in here. ♪ i've never loved someone the way that i love you ♪ >> if you're like blake shelton, what's your e-mail address? >> kathie lee and i are working together to help you, hoda. find love. >> it's out of love. >> alfonzo. >> hoda, he's smart. >> come on out. >> what is your favorite wine? >> it's a wine called chocolate block, and hoda, i think you and i should share a bottle of that. >> let me tell you who i've been thinking about. >> flow ride da! . ♪ could end up with you >> i don't know why we can't be together. we had a total connection, if you guys were here yesterday. >> you had a total connection. every time you're together, the sexual chemistry is through the roof. yeah, it was everywhere and it's continued to be. if you have any more thoughts on the subject -- >> no more thoughts. >> hoda could meet your uncle fred or your crazy cousin juju, you kno

that's hoda! >> yow! >> this is the weirdest place. i've been in television a long time, never seen anything like this. >> i love your show! >> what do you think? you're my favorite. >> that's what we wanted for the reel. >> wow! >> wow. >> so much fun. no wonder we're exhausted. a long year. we sure have shared a lot of great times, and many of them are just sitting here. >> don't miss some of our most unforgettable momentv after th.is. >> that was awesome!awesome! hey buddy, let's get these dayquil liquid gels and go. but these liquid gels are new. mucinex fast max. it's the same difference. these are multi-symptom. well so are these. this one is max strength and fights mucus. that one doesn't. uh...think fast! you dropped something. oh...i'll put it back on the shelf... new from mucinex fast max. the only cold and flu liquid gel that's max-strength and fights mucus. start the relief. ditch the misery. >>> here's a question. how much do you remember from pop culture this year? >> there's a lot i'd like to forget. you thinking before

go hoda, go hoda. >> i'm lonely. >> one, two, three, four, five, six.u shag in charleston, south carolina! >> we sure did have fun. >> that was fun. >> we're going to have a peel angds eat shrimp contest. watch who's going to win. me? look at me. >> now ready, set -- peel! look at me, look at me! southern belles? >> all right, girls. he's on geico.com setting up an appointment with an adjuster. ted is now on hold with his insurance company. maxwell is not and just confirmed a 5:30 time for tuesday. ted, is still waiting. yes! maxwell is out and about... with ted's now ex-girlfriend. wheeeee! whoo! later ted! online claims appointments. just a click away on geico.com. isn't that for digestive health? yeah and did you know trubiotics is a daily probiotic that helps in two ways. it supports digestive and immune health by working in your gut where 70% of your immune system lives. try trubiotics today. that everyone should have access to good nutrition. so they're donating two meals to feeding america for every purchase of one a day women's multivitamins. he

go. >> hoda pees? >> no. i get dressed and then i go to the bathroom. >> and all these years we had it wrong. >> yes. >> and what is hoda's favorite kind of wine. >> that's totally unnatural. >> what are you talking about? >> maybe she started naked, kath. >> what is hoda's favorite kind of wine? >> pinot noir. >> okay. so you got half of that. that's 50%, kath. >> i thought that she had to be an actress there. so you have to give us -- >> so you got three out of four? >> no, two. you can't say hala beery was an answer. >> which side of the bed does kathy lee sleep on? closest to or furthest from the bedroom door? >> just left or right. let's do let or right. >> that's going to throw someone off. we don't know if it's on the bed or off the bed, right or left or. >> left. what do you got? >> left. one for one. >> remember how i couldn't even figure out. >> he yeah. ask her who would play me in a movie. >> that's coming up. >>> hoda, what song does kathy lee sing in the shower? >>> who would you like to sing it

how about little hoda? we're having a hoda-bration. so why not name her hoda? we have a plaza crowd. we have so many surprises for you, hoda. i cannot believe it is your last week year. i can't. >> let's move on, shall we. repress it. >>> let's begin with the first major storm of the year. this is a live look. look at the snow-covered roads. those are just north of baltimore. >> yeah. nearly 60 million americans under winter weather alerts after blizzard conditions slammed the middle of the country. sleet, snow and freezing rain made for treacherous highway travel. reports of semitrucks sliding off the road. first responders scrambling to get to those stranded drivers. >> meanwhile, more than a thousand flights nationwide have been canceled. that's after nearly 1,800 yesterday. amtrak, by the way, also canceled dozens of trains in the mid-atlantic and the northeast. >> much to cover. we have al's first forecast. let's start with sam brock where a rare snow emergency warning has been declared already. sam, good morning. >> reporter: yeah, savannah, hoda, good mo

, hoda, hoda -- >> okay, if this music is not your speed and it may not be. >> hoda, hoda, hoda, hodae this will help. ♪ dalia dalia >> guess who's here? delilah is here. >> i know you think you got it going on on thursdays with ihoda and the song but honey, music is my department. i've been doing this a lot longer than you. today is a special day. i understand that about a year ago some young lady showed up with a list, the top ten reasons that hoda should date their father. >> true story. >> true story. >> and you listened. you read the list. you said, okay, i'll take a chance on love. you turned into "the delila show." you heard me doing savvy love songs, some dedications. can you see i brought my kids? not all of them, but some of them, guys. everybody wave. this is seven or eight of my dozen. so i decided to come this morning. first off, because i can't wait to see "saving aimee" again tonight. kathie, it's amazing. >> thank you. you're so sweet. she surprised me a couple of weeks ago and game which meant a lot to me. >> just beautiful. not that we relate to dynamic, tenacious ki

okay, good boy, this hoda stuff is exhausting >> welcome back, hoda. home. >> hoda, it is so good having you back we missed you, and now life is complete >> you are so -- first of all -- >> we're glad you're back. >> we missed you. >> it's boring without you. >> i can't believe you guys did that piece >> this is -- i got up early, i'm exhausted. i'm going to take tomorrow off this is a tough grind you all have thank you so much. >> did you forget how cheesey everybody is >> by the way, it just reminded me of how -- since i walked in the door to this very moment, just how much i love this place. i want to thank you guys for coming too that meant a lot to me. >> i said earlier the light is back our light is here. you are our light. >> you guys are so sweet i love you all thank you. >> we love you too >>> coming up, what's a family reunion without a little food. we're going to have a great food party. some of our recipes. >>> welcome back. no celebration around here is complete without a good, old fashioned meal. >>> and welcome back, no celebration aroun

don't forget hoda. okay? here we go. kathie lee, hoda. >> kathie lee, hoda. look at what hoda is doing. use each hand. kathie lee is going and hoda is taking a turn. kathie lee, watch this. right hand, left hand. >> what? >> kathie lee, hoda. you're still using kathie lee again. put hoda first. >> why do i want to put hoda first. first? >> she doesn't like this. >> hoda, kathie lee, and you'll be successful. try it. >> last time. >> she did it, yes! >> thank you, sweetie. >> if i only chewed some gum before i tried it. thanks, lou. >> wow. >> thanks very much. >> sure. thank you. >> i'm not sure why we had that segment but he's a nice guy. >> all righty. you know what it's time for? >> lou is available for any event. check out loujuggler.com. is that true, lou? thank you. >> let's bring on bobbie thomas. hey, girl. >> so, it might be fun at work day but this is kind of the most depressing time of the year. it's been proven so i have some happies. really interesting company based in brooklyn called bummer baskets. after a bunch of their friends had a run of ba