mollie: fans of billy joel are in for a treat as the des moines symphony brings the music of billy joel to the des moines civic center. welcome back everyone. the maestro is joining me now with all the wonderful details about this. how exciting for fans and maybe younger generations that are not familiar with billy joel. guest: this is a great show. michael cavanaugh was the star of "moving out" for a couple of years on broadway. billy joel auditioned him and chosen for this part. the great line is that billy joel said "you play my music better than i do." after the moving out thing came to a close, michael got some great hollywood in broadway arrangers and maybe straight big charts for 70 orchestra. it's almost like the beatles. iconic music and the way these things are tailor-made for a full symphony orchestra. the entire des moines 70 is on stage along with michael and his band doing these great tunes like "p.m. in" --"pinaano man." when he made 25-30 years ago. mollie: just a couple of years ago. michael himself is a tony winner. guest: he is a tremendous singer and actor. he has ha

the long island high school for the arts will stay open and they can thank billy joel. yesterday, during a school board meeting, a letter written by the singer urged members to consider other alternatives before closing the high school. board members voted unanimously to take steps to than shutting down. a member from the board says the long island native billy joel will donate to the high school. >>> a holiday tradition state park. the annual "holiday light" spectacular will brighten the beach starting at dusk through 10 p.m. visitors can drive through 2.5 miles of decorations. the cost is $20 per vehicle weeknights, $25 on the weekend. synchronized light display continues through january 3. >>> what kind of weather for that tonight and through the weekend? let's check that with lonnie quinn. >> cooler. i think that's the biggest thing you'll take away from this weekend. when we chat on monday, cooler over the weekend, it's going to be basically not that far below where you should be. if you look at temperatures right now, here's the deal. you know, 54 around the city.

billy joel asked to keep the school open. members voted to do just that. the school shares a complex with the science oriented high school near where billy joel grew up. >> good thing he's doing that. getting back to the tuna. how do you that >> you keep your old tuna cans. >> i keep them stacked up on the side to make sure. >> is there a snowflake in your forecast >> a snowflake here. necessarily. although it might be -- it's getting close to winter. might be close enough. pots well north and west of lie amea this snowflake. mountains. higher elevations. rest of us should be fine. it's cool now. we started around 60 at midnight. the temperature has been falling ever is in. g still breezy out there right now. and it's going to be dry most of this weekend and it looks like it's going dry for thanksgiving. the thanksgiving week travel plans on the east coast look pretty good. excellent road and air travel across the east. in the upperitidwest and plains could be some delays in places like chicago and back towards kansas city and st. louis, oklahoma city, dal

billy joel is in support of the students. he sent a letter to the board highlighting the importance of music programs for future generations. they postponed the vote on the closure proposal and he supported willing to donate to the school. jeanne d. esposito is one of the many parents trying to save the school. >> a lot of people like can't afford to bring in anything close to that kind of work they're getting to do with this program. >> it's amazing being a place where the people and everyone wants to do something similar to yours and everyone is here for purpose. >> we are left with a little bit of hope. reporter: they have until mid-march to determine whether they have enough funds and students to keep the school open for another year. jody goldberg "fox 5 news." antwan: drones are coming under fire by the city council. new york lawmakers want to place restrictions on where, when and how unmanned drones that can be fun. the bill has 24 co-sponsors. the bill would also ban the use of a drone with the person controlling it i

the school for arts and sciences in syosset won a reprieve from closing all thanks to billy joel. he wrote a letter to the school and their students, after the letter was read at a meeting last night. board members votes unanimously to take steps to raise enrollment and and more money. thousands of people. united healthcare says it may have to pull out of obama t obamacare exchanges next year and it blames low enrollment the company says it will evaluate the viability of its services and determine next year if it can continue in 2017. >> oh. an oscar con hennedder is hit -- contender is hitting manhattan connection. >> cate blanchett stars in the movie. it's a lesbian affair back in the '50s and our sandy kenyon here with his review of "carol." >> a movie you might miss to try and explain why it's seeing. this one already earned an award for rooney mara back in the spring and there's plenty of buzz now for carol with an oscar. the trip back in time may be leisurely but worth taking. the lost city of new york in the 1950s is seen through the eyes of a young woman. a shop girl is wh

billy joel is voicing support closure. he wrote a letter to the school board urging him to keep the arts and science schools open, and after the letter was read they voted unanimously to take steps. >>> and the american music awards are sunday, and there will be a special tribute to the victims of paris attacks. celine dion will sing in french. it will be added to show solidarity in the attacks. >>> break ups can be pretty tough, but facebook is helping to ease your pain. the social media giant launched a new tool called take a break, allowing users to wipe their romantic slate careen. now when you -- clean. when you change your relationship stat us to single >> facebook is smart to roll it out now kicking off break up season, the week of thanksgiving is the time a number of break ups happen. >> the tool is only being tested on its mobile apps here in the us, and more changes could come when they start to get some feedback about what people think. >> technology making break ups easier. >>> neighbors are making a stink abou

we'll tell you what billy joel our area that were in danger of closing. >>> i'm lee goldberg. yesterday. instead of balmy, muggy, rainy. it's dry and brisk. we're tracking a snowstorm across the upper midwest headed for chicago. meanwhile, nice and dry. a little brisk for a run. out and about a late fall coat. otherwise a nice weekend coming >>> time for our check of traffic on this friday. this is the bqe in brooklyn. but moving all right. at the hudson river crossing, the lincoln ton. is 30 minutes outbound. 15 minutes inbound for the holland tunnel. >>> well, a search for a missing toddler is over after her home. albert disappeared sometime after 3:00 this morning outside her house in boston. a couple driving to work spotted her along the road when they were driving to work. the girl was apparently found naked and with a bruise on her head. >> very excited she was found alive. i'm ecstatic she's being reunited with his parents. until i know the outcome, i'm concerned. as a parent, i feel for the parents. >> police are trying to figure out somehow she fought out of her -- go

billy joel's first released huge hit. his big signature hit. >> he's in concert by the way, he's still great at the garden. >> he really is. >> lovely people from tampa bay. according to the songs "where some dance to remember, some dance to forget." which song. hotel california? >> hotel california. >> yes! >> hotel california. >> here it is. some to forget >> people know this music and when they're young. this is from 1 977. >> from san antonio, texas. in what 1980s hit will you find the hits forever's going to start tonight. livin' on a prayer? total eclipse of the heart or take on me. >> i'm going to say b. >> you're right! >> oh, my gosh! >> look at that. >> wow. total eclipse of the heart "forever's going to start tonight >> hey, clint, did you know that one? >> of course. >> you knew that one too? >> bonnie tyler's biggest hit. it's about vampire love, did you know that? isn't that creepy? back to kathie lee. it's hard to remember the lyrics when there's this weird music going on. empty. >> we're in minneapolis. >>

." >> you said that you would take some >> i grew up on the billy joel and the beetles and i thought maybe i didn't need a second chorus, and maybe take out the second verse and just go right to the bridge. >> people think they don't know your mew usic, but they know it through the commercials and what song are you playing today, eric? >> "tell the world." >> all right. eric hutchinson, take it away. tell the world all of the things that we've done falling in love in the setting sun i've got a song and a smile so bright i'll make you wish you were here tonight all right oh the places that we ever go feel familiar i'm never alone all of the people that i don't know be looking me up when they all get home let's tell the world all of the things we've done falling in love in the setting sun i've got a song and a smi so bright i'll make you wish that you were here tonight and if you tell the world you will never know but we said so and watch it grow oh oh oh tel the orld tell the world i'm gonna tell the world tell the world that i got mething on my mind let ees 's tell the world all the

i've been kind of a traditionalist am i grew up on billy joel and stevie wonder, and i thought maybe i don't need a second choreus. >> people may not think they know your music, but they do know it through some commercials. but what song are you going to play? >> "tell the world." >> "tell the world." okay, eric hutchinson, take it away. tell the world all the things we've done fallin' in love in the settin' sun i've got a song and a smile so bright i'll make you wish you were here tonight all the places we ever go feel familiar i'm never alone all of the people that i don't know will be lookin' me up when they all get home let's tell the world all the things we've done fallin' in love in the setting sun i've got a song and a smile so bright and tell the world your secrets never know that song oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, tell the world tell the world i'm going to tell the world tell the world tell the world that i got something on my mind let's tell the world all the things we've done fallin' in love in the setting sun setting sun i've got a song and a smile so bright i'll make you wish you

joseph giunta, conducting michael cavanaugh the sensational michael cavanaugh was hand-picked by billy joel to portray him in broadway's hit musical movin' out. now, the tony and grammy- nominated performer with more than 1,200 broadway performances under his belt comes to des moines. he'll have you on your feet as he plays and sings multi- platinum hits backed by the full, lush power songs like piano man, it's still rock and roll to me, only the good die young, just the way you are, scenes from an italian restaurant, big shot and so much more! the new york times describes him as "amazing," and the chicago sun times calls him "phenomenal." don't miss out on this night of "piano man" hits - reserve the best seats today with a symphony pops season ticket package. november 7 7:30 pm sam weather adlib: after yesterday's record breaking high of 79 degrees, i'm sure many of you are wondering the same thing, how is this november! we are going to continue this warm weather again today, although i strongly doubt we will be breaking any records. expect partly cloudy to mostly sunny skies with warm an

greg: oh man this close to meeting billy joel and we blue it, actually rosanna blue it. rosanna: we'll tell you what happened. we have a back story. greg: well, it is tease yous and long, and the friend said meet me here and rosanna was confused. rosanna: yes, i was confused and my friend was hanging out with billy joel and his wife and the governor. it would have been an intimate get together. you know, greg, i was dragging. greg: you were a vegetable. rosanna was toast. rosanna: it was a long week. we had a lot of stuff going on. i emceed the night before. greg: you get tired about 9:00. rosanna: yes, up since 4:30. the night before doing something for cardinal dolan. greg: you have mentioned that a couple of times. rosanna: i got a special pray. maybe the mets needed a special pray. greg: thanks any way. rosanna: sorry, marla. greg: duke is here. check out duke's hair. duke: no, i'm fine. greg: what is up? duke: i was playing with my hair. well the royals winning the world series. sorry mets fans, here is how it went down. things were looking good for 8 innings. grand

billy joel has been in support of the students and parents pretty sent a letter to the board highlighting the importance of the music programs for she future generations. he has reportedly been willing to donate to the school. gene was one of the many parents trying to save the school. >> a lot of districts like mine simply cannot afford to bring in anything close to the kind of work he's getting to do with this program. >> it's amazing being in a place where the people and everyone here want to do something similar to you and everyone is here for a purpose. we are left with a little bit of hope but left with tasks. reporter: they have until march to determine whether they have enough funds and students to keep the school open for another year. jody goldberg "fox 5 news." steve: we finally have the technology to make virtual reality reality. dari: the new headset making gadget lovers excited about virtual reality. steve: a new disney show have been added to disney on ice. dari: but first here's tonight's new york minute. >> kids at jericho middle school came together to throw a two-day fu

the most famous dog in the city, roscoe the beagle, the dog that can smell bed bugs. [ barking ] billy joel on a flatbed pickup truck eating pasta and waving. and a group of hasidic men asking "are you jewish?" [ laughter ] like a cavalcade of guys with goatees and fliers yelling, "do you like comedy?" that big inflatable rat that they put in front of nonunion stores. also, you can get your photo arrested for groping a woman. [ laughter ] and what parade would be complete without a horde of lost androgynous german tourists in puffy jackets holding maps looking around confused. [ laughter ] if you love the subway then you're in luck because we have a vast array of subway personalities, like the f-train showtime dancers performing for wisconsin. [ laughter ] a woman sobbing while reading "divergent." [ laughter ] and the legendary m.t.a. coughing choir, a group of sick commuters who cough christmas carols. [ coughing jingle bells ] [ laughter ] but wait, there's more. appearances by a swarm of smoking delivery men on electric bicycles. dr. zizmor, performing a live skin graft. all of chinatow

. >>> long island native billy joel is being credited for keeping the long island high school for the arts from closing this week we reported how the school was experiencing budget problems and was targeted for closure. during a school board meeting on thursday, a letter the legendary musician wrote urged members to consider other alternatives for shutting the doors. board members to voted to take steps to increase enrollment rather than closing. a member of the board says he will also doe the nate to the school. >>> new yorker cans get a close look at the fascinating world of pharrohs without having to travel to egypt. the exhibition featuring hundreds of artifacts opens this morning. the original excavation in 1922 has long been considered one of the most famous discoveries of the 20th century. it can be seen at premier exhibitions on fifth avenue. >> brings me back to fifth grade. >>> time now is 9:37. daddy duties for facebook ceo mark zuckerberg. how much time he is taking off when his daughter is born. >>> and e. coli outbreak expands to six more states. >>> if you end all of th

iraq and how much smarter he is than president bush and focus on obamacare and go golfing and give billy joel a presidential medal of honor and call it eight years. >> the paris attacks have made national security the top issue of the presidential race. here is marco rubio in a campaign they released on saturday. >> they do not hate us because we have military assets in the middle east. they hate us because of our values. they hate us because young girls go to school. they hate us because women drive. they hate us because we have freedom of speech and diversity in religious beliefs. they hate us because we are a tolerant society. it is a clash of civilizations and either they win or we win. >> on the other side hillary clinton will not say we are at war with radical islam. here she is at the debate on saturday. >> we are at war with violent extremism. we are at war with people who use their religion for purposes of power and oppression. and yes we are at work with those people. i don't want us to be painting with too broad a brush. >> what is he doing? only three people. don't raise your hand

hear the classics of billy joel performed by michael cavanaugh and the des moines symphony. catch piano man and only the good die young at the civic center tonight at 7- 30. tickets start at 25 dollars. finally, see your favorite comic book characters come to life at this year's midwest comicon. meet illustrators, creators, and fellow fanatics at the iowa events center from 10 a-m to 6 tonight. a one day pass costs 20 dollars. kids 10 and under get in free. remember, there are a thousand ways to enjoy des moines and the metro. to find out how, check out our website at catch des moines dot com. it will be a beautiful fall winds will be light. temperatures will reach the mid-50s today and upper 50s on sunday. mild conditions continue into mid-week with lots of sun. by wednesday, rain chances return to the state. and still ahead on today in iowa and still ahead on today in iowa saturday... g.i. joe fans unite. why the toy soldier is invading the metro...and where you can join in on all of the action today. "i'm keith murphy. coming up an instant classic from high school footbal

and billy joel was singing. and it was crazy. and then i was gonna play some song. i was gonna get my guitar and your dad goes, "billie, why don't you get up and play the piano?" >> and i was like, wolf. i don't wanna do that. >> jimmy: yeah. >> i was not into it. was not into it. >> jimmy: no, you go, no. dad, i don't wanna do it. >> ew. >> jimmy: leave me alone, dad. come on. just go up and play. play something for everybody. and you go, "dad, i don't wanna do it." and you're so little. like, what's she gonna play on the piano, she's 6 years old, you know? >> mary had a little lamb. >> jimmy: mary had a little lamb, yeah. so then, finally, he goes, "i'll give you five bucks." >> i'll do it for the money. [ laughter ] >> jimmy: yeah, so you did it for the money. went on the piano and just played the most beautiful concerto or something and i was like -- [ laughter ] and i put my guitar down. i'm like, okay, i'll be over at the bar hanging out, but that girl is amazing. i was like, she is going to be just huge some day. and here you are on "scream queens" and you're

. >>> a long island native billy joel is being credited for keeping the long island high school for the arts from closing. this week, we reported how the school was experiencing budget closure. well during a school board meeting on thursday, a letter the musician wrote urged members to consider other alternatives before shutting the doors. board members voted to take steps to increase enrollment rather than closing. a member from the board said the piano man will donate to the school. >> i think he should hold a benefit concert. >>> and new yorkers can get a close look at the fast moving world of fharrohs without having the travel. the exhibition has been considered one of the most famous discoveries of the 20th century. it can be seen on 5th avenue. >>> time now is 6:36. dad day duties for facebook ceo mark zuckerberg. how much time he is taking off for leave when his daughter is born. >>> plus this -- >> if you end all of this, our lives, they mean something. >> the hunger games saga comes to an end. and julia roberts tries to solve a murder. a preview of the movies at the box office

. >> when the ones it came in were the same that came in billy joel. >> i didn't compare i don't know the answer it is the same neighborhood not necessarily the same people. >> okay. >> so i believe that the balance the concert this year if i see any other public concerts we would have heard by now but next year be back no doubt a ballot measure regarding a the points i can hear the concert if you want to go to a concert so development and live potentially happened based on the outcome of the november election so things will change pretty rapidly. >> do we know how much housing it as mixed use is isn't it. >> yes. >> it is a retail. >> i think it is not 0 residential. >> may not be a residential but hotel use substantial going to be really interesting okay moving on i want to update the commission on the parklet policy section that began unfortunately at the at&t a meeting with robin he get ill so we'll reschedule i mean, i'll come back with similar information on that i'll skip over the transit update i'll call up bonito give you an update we started hand 80 that out thank you i've g

. >>> next to billy joel and great news for his fans. he's extending his residency at madison square garden. he's been holding a concert every month since early last year. billy will great two records. the longest run of any artist and the most number of performances by any artist. billy will continue the concert as long as there is demand. i have a feeling demand will be high for a long time. >> we saw that show. fantastic. >> i want to see it. it's always sold out. >> i haven't seen it. we'll get with them later. >> i need to cash in on it. >>> al isn't the only one in the middle of a marathon adventure. move over, rokerthon. here's shiathon. we told you about the stunt by shia la shia labeouf, watching all of his movies. theater now. shia is in front. almost done. supposed to finish the movie marathon tonight. he's been through a range of emotions, just like al. everything from smiles, tears, boredom and, yes, some sleep. "charlie's angels:full throttle." >> look at the people behind him. they're not moving. >> they look like watching

rosanna: that or billy joel. that was a stretch. greg: meanwhile last night, the debate, the republicans had another debate over in fox business, and quite frankly i didn't catch it but we'll have experts here to give you the gist of what happened last night. rosanna: i did it was a great sleeping pill. all bets are off. two popular fantasy sports sites engage in illegal gambling therefore must stop taking bets in new york state. greg: all right. rosanna you mentioned it is veteran's day. there will be a big parade out on 6th avenue including all of those who have served it was a prief pledge to serve by the way. rosanna: a privilege to be next to you every morning. former mayor bloomberg he needs a stunt on a s&l. at the if out smith dinner. greg: they have this charity. a roast usually presidential candidates come during the big election year. rosanna: but they were all at the debate. but the mayor, the former mayor still had plenty of ammunition last night for the people who were on the -- greg: some people who were not there. he

i keep feeling like we need to be distracted -- oh, billy joel tonight, sold out at the garden. >> no way? >> that guy, i don't know how many shows he has sold out. he is just a -- >> well, he's there every month, right? out every show. i think they added another show in january. he's amazing. and i heard he changes the show every month so it's not the same lineup of songs. >> and our friend, marjorie vera, who plays -- marjorieerer rah who's -- mark rivera, who plays the sax. on? >> i think we should talk weather. >> all right. >> great skies. wet weather coming into town, it's not here just yet, but it will be late this morning and into this afternoon is when the majority comes through. out there right now it's actually kind of warm and dry, but the rain will start to pick up here soon enough. here's what we have, what to expect on the rundown from now til noon, we've got the rain developing but only a few spotty showers early. from noon to 7 p.m., periods of rain along with gusty winds from the southeast, and from 7 p.m. to midnight, that's probably when you have your heavier downp

we hear you're date ing ing john mellencamp and the only reason i know is billy joel spilled the beans at a concert other night. is he in trouble? >> no, no. i think he was just being funny, you know. >> is it different to be kind of back in the dating world at this juncture? >> well, yeah, yeah, it is. it is. >> but you're having fun? >> definitely. >> christie brinkley, the book is called "timeless beauty." can i borrow your face for my trip to mime they weekend. >> if you're going to miami you need my skin care. >> whatever you're doing, you're doing it so well. a pleasure to have you here. thank you so much. >> thank you, thank you. >> and she will be back later for hoda today so that will be a lot of fun. >> look who i have here. the fabulous elizabeth hurley, a royal visit of sorts. we're going to talk about her show, but, first, your local >> christa: good morning, everyone. it is 8:27. we have a look at forecast with chris. how are things going. >> chris: plenty of traffic on the braintree split. a lot of clouds. no rain showers to talk about for the morning commute. a few show

. >> or billy joel if it's on long island. he may come dressed as santa. >> he may just be hanging around. >> piano man with his christmas piano. >> or lirr employees. >> great to see that back. great thing for families. you get the kids, hot chocolate. it's a nice night out. it's going to feel more and more like that holiday season as we go through this weekend with the chillier temperatures making a comeback. nothing brutally cold. again, getting back to where we should be to maybe a little below normal by the start of next week. right now, still not bad. 57 degrees. skies mostly clear. some of the suburbs are starting to show upper 40s. that's normal for this time of the year. a gusty, cool breeze throughout the day. a chilly weekend but decent weekend. only chance of any shower activity, maybe earlyria:day mornang. a couple light sprinkles coming on through. so far, the month continues well above average. 6.6 degrees above average with an average temp of 56.1. in terms of warmest novembers ever, well, we're still well into

quizÁs porque quien los vende billy joel. >>> en el camino con esta moto que se convierte en jet skie es lo mismo que cuesta un automÓvil o una familia para comenzar estarÍa perfecto y siempre financiados se encuentra un programa para que pueda obtener un bote como este. >>> cualquiera sea la necesidad. pesca, trabajo aquÍ tiene opciÓn. >>> bueno, encontrÉ el mÍo ivÁn cuÁl es el precio?. 4 >>> un bote ideal para comenzar o para botes gigantes. vale la pena de visitar cuyo valor combinado es de 40 billones de dÓlares. >>> >>> es un show que es un paseo espectacular embarcaciones espectacular hay un plan 9 de noviembre. muchÍsimas gracias. >>> te agradezco queprotestar dn ununrereininelelononjojoe e aameme....----elelltltcacado se report la noche del mircoles cuando en una reunin pblica que debata el control de alquiler, arrendadores llenaron el recinto sin dejar espacio para los inquilinos quienes se sintieron excluidos... --- la alcaldesa no considera que la polica se haya excedido en el uso de la fuerza.. ya que quienes protestaron aparentemente no siguieron los protocolos.. se inve

but also this, in 1978, billy joel earned his first number one album, 52nd street. i like that. and cool for tony at 37. and wait a minute, i hate to put you on hold but this is push button telephone day, back in 1973. the call has gone out for wet weather. remember those, bill? yeah. 47 and clouds. winds variable at 3 miles per hour. and relative humidity at 63%. around the area, city a little warmer. look at that spread, 10-plus degrees cooler north and west. but the numbers compared to yesterday with the exception of the hamptons and sparta, it's actually a little warmer and it should be a little warmer this afternoon. what happens though is you start to get some energy later in the day. all of that percolating out of the south. so your high will be likely later in the afternoon of 58. somewhat, somewhat different today. and then we will see warmer temperatures tomorrow. i mean, it's going to be a busier period. and clouds are filling in right now. let's follow this front down to parts of the south where you see the red box. that's a risk of tornadoes. this. it will lose some

the only reason i know is billy joel spilled the beans at a concert the other night. is he in trouble? >> no. no. i think he was just being funny. you know? >> is it different to be kind of back in the dating world at this juncture? >> well, yeah. yeah, it is. it is. >> but you're having fun? >> definitely. >> well, the book is called "timeless beauty." can i borrow your face for the trip to miami this weekend? >> if you're going to miami you >> thank you. you'll be back later with kathie lee and regis who's in for hoda today. >> look who i have here, it's a royal vis hey. something new has arrived. and it works in the middle of anywhere. the new iphone 6s on u.s. cellular lets you stay connected where other networks don't. [ crackling ] switch and get the iphone 6s today, and get $400. the new iphone 6s on u.s. cellular. >>> it's 8:30 now on a tuesday morning. it's also day number, i don't even know of rokerthon. >> day number five. state. heavy fog where he was a couple minute ago. we'll check in with al and take a look. take a look at weather we've got in new york