. >> get ready for chinese at a restaurant, chewbacca.t means holiday entertainment. reggie tells us what's on tap for the weekend. >> christmas in the creative. >> i've never been to a chinese restaurant on christmas before. >> what are jews supposed to do on christmas? >> do i have to be jewish to come to this? >> no, no. we check you at the door. no. you have to have a sense of humor. >> the 25th year of kung comedy. back on the stage. the shows happen saturday through monday. and this is selling out. also in chinatown, misfit cab ray christmas. i can probably guarantee it is the only christmas show with an aerialist dressed up as chewbacca. expect drag, ♪ that face >> if you only know him from family guy and ted, he is also a singer. a legit big band, in this case, big symphony singer. west the san francisco symphony on new years eve. we have links of all of these he on our website. >> thank you. have you ever checked your face or instagram when you're at work? come on now. well, we have to. those breaks are cost go your employer big

i can probably guarantee it's the only christmas show with an aerialist dressed up as chewbacca. expect drag, burlesque, and magic, this weekend and next. >>> if you don't have plans for new year's eve, how about this? ♪ that face, that face >> if you only know seth mcfarland from "family guy" and "ted," he's also a singer, like a legit, big band, or in this case, big symphony singer. he's with the san francisco symphony on new year's eve. we have links on our website, go to abc7news.com and search the word "hoodline." >>> rosie the riveter museum in richmond has received a gift. these coveralls worn by the late sue graham, who worked at lowry air base in denver during world war ii. she modified airplanes with cameras and other specialized equipment. she died in august at 92 years of age. her children donated the coveralls to honor their mother and all women who played such an important role for america during that time. >>> i have to tell you, this is easily the best christmas gift i've ever gotten. >> a reddit user named megan is talking to her secret santa, bill gates. the bil

everyone has been seeing chewbacca. it looks like a drainage canal feeds into the river. had no idea he'd get to epic speeds as he zips past the other cameras. >> i didn't know he was such an extreme athlete. >> he can handle the millennium falcon so can he handle a kayak easily. >> extreme. >> that's amazing. >> there you go. stop the searching for bigfoot, the tv shows, it's all "star wars." everything's "star wars." >>> a woman got busted by police. >> she's having a total tantrum. >> why kicking and screaming leads to a bust of a different kind. >> did i just see what i -- >> oh my! >>> and a chef who is all about playing with his food. >> how about bread for the toaster. >> see how he cooks up satisfying trick shots. >> no! >>> brought to you by maybelline, new york. make it happen. this is charlie not coughing because he took delsym. this is charlie not coughing while not to waking zeus. and this is charlie not coughing while getting really into nana's party. nothing lasts longer than delsym for powerful cough relief. in this home we are grateful. for the things we

it all seems the same until someone taps you on the shoulder and it's chewbacca and they hug you. >>y back. >> i don't think she is like anyone else

i can confirm from my conversation with r2-d2 and chewbac chewbacca. reaction. if there's anybody who doesn't like it, i can't find them here in atlanta. the reaction i have gotten has been much the opposite. take a listen. so this family i spoke to, this gentleman bringing his two children to the theater, it was such a special experience for them. this dad told me he grew up watching the original films and wanted to share this insurance with his two sons. i asked his 12-year-old how old he was the first time he saw his first "star wars" movie. he said he was three years old. his dad corrected him and said he was actually 3 months old. he took him to the opening of the third episode because he didn't know if there would be another film to have that experience with his son. take a listen to their review of this one. >> amazing. it was fantastic. so life long fan of the movie series and everything else. when i was their age, grew up seeing them in theaters, and man. >> where does this one rank among the eight install ms? >> that's a tough one. guys? they

it all seems the same until someone taps you on the shoulder and it's chewbacca and they you. >> gwendolyndon't think she is like anyone else that we've seen before. >> i'm luke skywalker, i'm here to rescue you. >> carrie fisher then, carrie fishy then. she finished filming "the last jedi" before she passed a year ago. and you'll notice how far the "star wars" universe has become. i'm nick watt for "nightline" in los angeles. >> may the force be with you. thanks for watching abc news. we're online and our facebook page. good night, america. >> coming to you from caesars entertainment studios, it's beginner's luck week. today, we're playing with some folks who've never been to las vegas before, and are hoping that when it comes to winning big, the first time's a charm. so let's play "who wants to be a millionaire." [dramatic music] ♪ welcome to "millionaire." it's beginner's luck week here. you guys ready to play? [cheers and applause] all week long, we're playing with folks who've never been to las vegas before, so we're doing something extra special for them. every time one of our player

you're improvising and everything seems the same until someone taps you on the shoulder and it's chewbacca's this leader sensing a big change coming, a big force, a big feminine energy, which is threatening. >> reporter: gwendoline christie back. kelly maretram, brand-new as rose. >> i don't think she is like anyone we've seen before. >> i'm luke skywalker. i'm here to rescue you. >> reporter: and it's now 40 years. carrie fisher then. carrie fisher now. she finished filming "the last jedi" before she passed a year ago. >> i met her when she was 19. so 41 years. we had our ups and downs. she was very, very special. >> i'm getting goose bumps as we speak. when you see her on-screen, you will remember her fondly. >> reporter: and you will see how far this "star wars" universe has come. >> the big breakout star in all of this is the little porg. the little character that looks a little like a puffin, kind of groundhog. he's so cute. >> is it a he or she? >> i don't know. >> i want one! i think frank and porg would get along very well. >> i think frank would eat porg. >>> making news in americ

it all seems the same until someone taps you on the shoulder and it's chewbacca and they hug you. >>istie back as captain fazma. >> i'm so proud of you. >> reporter: kelly marie tren brand new as rose. >> i don't think she is like anyone else that we've seen before. >> i'm luke skywalker, i'm here to rescue you. >> reporter: and it's now 40 years since "a new hope." >> ben kenobi? where is he? >> reporter: carrie fisher then, carrie fisher now. she finished filming "the last jedi" before she passed a year ago. and you'll notice how far the "star wars" universe has come. i'm nick watt for "nightline" in los angeles. >> and may the force be with you. thanks for watching abc news. and as always, we are online at abcnews.com and our "nightline" whoa! the mercedes-benz winter event is back and you won't want to stop for anything else. [ barks ] ho! lease the gla 250 for $349 a month at your local mercedes-benz dealer. mercedes-benz. the best or nothing.

luke skywalker your father was a judge so let's go to the rebels show one hundred so when his buddy chewbacca chauffeur i can fly you to the stall to blow is all too common interest to do that but obi wan kenobi gets killed in episode five. you want you just to train him to become a jet i tell me it's all faith in my father your father he is what i was the for him but that is a better fighter and takes the son's right hand off when you know dummies who is taken as a slave and so it was put into a common phrase the pyres building in you didn't start but you could save his friends in episode six then this showdown with his father bang bang and he says comes the dockside who i call the kill you say just a fluke but. the second death star is destroyed again but happily ever after but fast because thirty years later and episode seven everything is the same the trying to compare is now called the first order and then you must man named kind of ren the son of layer and i'm solo this time the dockside well way but the young scrap metal connects to ray just give us a jet i'm pounds and along with stor

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>> does chewbacca live? >> you can't say anything. >> what? >> chewy. >>> i don't like excuses. in this case omarosa has to go. you're fired. >> history repeating itself this morning. top white house staffer omarosa fired. reports of her being physically dragged out of the white house. >>> your money your taxes. congress in an all-out sprint to get tax reform passed by christmas. but the devil is in the details. we'll have a live report from washington. >>> plus, controversial judge roy moore defies calls for him to concede the alabama senate race. >>> a hiker stumbles across a rare weather phenomenon. >>> and the grinch strikes again, doling out smelly reminders to the speediest of drivers. "early today" starts right >> i'm frances rivera. this morning your credit cards, mortgages, car, even student loan bills could see an immediate interest rate hike. after the feds raised rates across the country. but it is another major financial change in the wings that's leading our program this morning. your taxes are on the verge of some sweeping changes. >> on wednesday republicans reac

skywalker your father was a judge so let's go to the rebels and shooters one hundred solo and his buddy chewbacca chauffeur i can fly you to the debt stall to blow it up to come in just to do that but obi wan kenobi gets killed in episode five. you wants you to train him to become a jet i told me is to afraid of my father your father he is what i was the first time but that is the better final one takes the son's right hand off when you go to dummies who is taken as a slave and so it was put into a common phrase the pyres building in you didn't stop but you saved his friends in episode six then this showdown with his father bang bang and here says comes the dockside good bye for all the kill you say just a fluke but. the second death star is destroyed again but happily ever after but fast because thirty years later it upside seven everything is the same the trying to compare is now called the first order of the new must man named kind of ren the son of layer in him solo this time the dockside well way but the young scrap metal connect to ray just gave us a jet i pounds on along with storm trooper

>>> chewbacca. >> no hables de chewbacca que estÁ james. >> (risas). >> ¿que fue muceso muchachos?8 pelÍculas que se han hecho y que tampoco tan cortas. >> entran personajes salen. >> tenÍa como 11 aÑos cuando vi la primera pelÍcula. >> imagÍnense ustedes. >> chewbacca como un york i. >> la semana pasada como en texas en mi casa en san antonio con toda la familia me mandaban fotografÍas de la nevada cerca de 40 aÑos que no habÍan visto una nevada se veÍa hermoso y todo sin embargo, las carreteras seÑores fue un dolor de cabeza manejar bajo esas circunstancias fÍjense que ni el invierno ha llegado como tal, sin embargo, las temperaturas gÉlidas se sienten por toda la uniÓn americana. >> tenemos que llegar a la conclusiÓn que no se ha ido el verano seÑores todo esto cambiÓ definitivamente. >> la gente espera en las estaciones en unos dÍas en donde ya el mismo hombre se ha encargo encargado de ir modificando. >> texas, louisiana y mississippi recibieron nevada este fin de semana, dicen que para la florida la parte de arriba de la florida estuvo nevando cosa que no se habÍa visto en mu

>> the fort worth police department posting this, chewbacca, and training with police is a rookie inn more than 2 million times. >> if he pulls me over to give me a ticket i'm running. >> i think i would be amused. i think i would get myself out of the ticket. >> that will do it for us. thanks for joining us. >> were back tomorrow at 12, four, six. ♪ the candle feeds the flame ♪ topped steak & twisted potatoes at applebee's. now that's eatin' good in the neighborhood. aleve direct therapy. the only remote controlled tens device that's drug free, wire free for deep penetrating lower back pain relief. and now get aleve direct therapy with $10 off at your local target. you only earn double withmiles when you buy stuffds, from that airline. is this where you typically shop? is this where anyone typically shops? it's time to switch to the capital one venture card. with venture, you earn unlimited double miles on every purchase, everywhere, every day... not just airline purchases. seriously... double miles... everywhere! what's in your wallet? >> him him him him him him him him him him him

watch out for yodas and chewbaccas today. it's a big movie debut. >> jedi. >> fans are dressed for the occasion. >> we have a weather alert today. take a look at this. as we go through the afternoon, part of the area will be seeing snowfall. we'll show you how much to expect and a closer look at the timing coming up. >>> it's just about 5:45. the republican dream of tax reform currently hangs by a thread. >> republicans cannot afford too many noes here. they're racing against the clock to pass something before the new year. tracie potts is live on capitol hill with more on this scramble for votes. >> good morning. there are five in question. three who may have issues with the bill who may not even be able to show up. marco rubio of florida and mike lee of utah. they want to see better benefits for middle and low income families on the child tax credit. it's in there, but we want to see more of it deductible. he won't vote for it. lee seems to be undecided at this point. bob corker of tennessee is concerned about how it adds t

abrams' life, which means anyone who adopts her gets to be in the next "star wars" as chewbacca's brother laughter ) ( applause ) >> stephen: well, that does it for "rescue dog rescue." head to "the late show's" website, colbertlateshow.com, for info on how to adopt these dogs from north shore animal league america. nick jonas, everybody! we'll be right back with more nick jonas. ♪ ♪ ( applause ) thank you, nick! hey, man. oh! nice man cave! nacho? [ train whistle blows ] what?! -stop it! -mm-hmm. we've been saving a lot of money ever since we switched to progressive. this bar is legit. and now we get an even bigger discount from bundling home and auto. i can get used to this. it might take a minute. -swing and a miss! -slam dunk! touchdown! together: sports! ( band playing) ( cheers and applause ) >> stephen: jon batiste and stay human, everybody, right there! come on! now, ladies and gentlemen, my first guest is a musician, actor, and hands down, the cutest jonas brother. he now stars in "jumanji: welcome to the jungle." >> shhh! i need you to follow me and do exactly as i say. let's mo

equipo de sensaciones, terror, emociÓn, ternura cuando vez a mickey mouse el amor que siento por chewbacca>> desde que empezÓ el grupo ha sido eso, no sabÍamos cuÁnto iba a durar cuando tenÍamos 10-11-12 aÑos pensÁbamos que serÍa cÓmo curso de verano y nos sorprendemos a nosotros mismos y a todas las personas que estaban con nosotros. >> sin poder creer que el grupo iba a durar 12 aÑos. >> al reencuentro el primer reencuentro fue lo mismo y el segundo tambiÉn ya es de alguna manera en este tercer reencuentro que no podemos poner una fecha lÍmite. >> otro aÑo exitoso. las fechas contratadas se suman y se suman. >> el 19 y 20 de enero para comenzar el aÑo 2018 con el pie derecho y con toda la energÍa y todo el amor y todo el agradecimiento del mundo. >> como es telemundo te vamos a dar la primicia que en mayo y junio estamos en estados unidos. >> para nuestro diego ha sido un cambio medulares. >> tuvo de todo, pues el hecho de tener que de entrada de quitarme de mi familia de "un nuevo dÍa" en telemundo tener que venirme a ensayar durante 2 meses el tener que entender que era un momento de s

abrams' life, which means anyone who adopts her gets to be in the next "star wars" as chewbacca's brother ( laughter ) ( applause ) >> stephen: well, that does it for "rescue dog rescue." head to "the late show's" website, colbertlateshow.com, for info on how to adopt these dogs from north shore animal league america. nick jonas, everybody! we'll be right back with more nick jonas. ♪ ♪ ( applause ) thank you, nick! nice man cave! nacho? [ train whistle blows ] what?! -stop it! -mm-hmm. we've been saving a lot of money ever since we switched to progressive. this bar is legit. and now we get an even bigger discount from bundling home and auto. i can get used to this. it might take a minute. -swing and a miss! -slam dunk! touchdown! together: sports! touchdown! nothing smells greater than the great outdoors. especially when you're in accounts receivable. only one detergent can give you a sniff like this. the irresistable scent of new gain botanicals laundry detergent. bring the smell of nature wherever you are. ( band playing) ( cheers and applause ) >> stephen: jon batiste and stay human, e

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it's generated 2.5 million views including chewbacca.sterling fire department is getting into the holiday spirit. firefighters and ambulance workers teamed up for a carroll of the bells. the fire kept said the video took more than ten hours to make. also now a viral hit. thanks for inviting us into your home. that's it for this special report. fair, balanced and unafraid. "the story" hosted by martha maccallum starts right now. martha? >> martha: thanks, bret. the story continues from new york tonight with breaking news on the mueller investigative team. good evening. i'm martha maccallum. we now know that the text sent by peter strzok that showed enough bias against the president will be turned over to investigators soon. the new investigations about bias should raise questions to everyone watching this story regardless of your party. can these investigators be fair? can they be just in the russia case? a basic question. the "wall street journal" looked at it today and put it this way. while there's no evidence of trump collusion, house

and i can probably guarantee it's the only christmas show with a an aerialist aerialist aa as chewbacca's this weekend or less. >>> and if you don't have plans for christmas eve, how about this? ♪ that face, that face >> if you only know seth mcfarland from "family guy" and "ted," he's also a singer, a legit big band or in this case big symphony singer. he's with the san francisco symphony on new year's eve. go to abc7news.com and search the word "hoodline." >>> i have to tell you, this is easily the best christmas gift i've ever gotten. >> a reddit user named megan is talking to her secret santa, bill gates. the billionaire programmer takes part in reddit's online gift exchange every year. he's known for his personalized presents. megan wants to fund her own no-kill cat shelter. gates got her a giant cuddly toy and donated $750 to three cat shelters. other celebrities like olympic gold medal skier lindsey vaughn have already taken part in the gift exchange. >>> still to come or "abc 7 mornings," a lifetime of service. meet the woman who's given 57 years to one bay area restaurant. >>>

guess this is an annual thing that his dog casey takes a santa hat, you know, picture with, the chewbaccaan. we have the latest storm system rolling on in through. bulk of the moisture and obviously the snow falling across new england right now. what you will notice is the winds direction over the great lakes. starting to turn more northwesterly. we still have southeast wind flow right now, helping to keep the warmth in place. milder air, but you may still find few snow showers leading to even modest accumulation, far off to the north here. specially from route 80, on north here. so, here in the city, it is nothing more than quick rain shower. but you may find modest accumulation, in the poconos, every maybe even one, 2 inches , let alone the northern lehigh valley. now what it currently feels like. in minneapolis, meisha, i think you brought the winter cold back with you, it feels like five below zero. i know? i think the poconos might actually feel this cold if not worse tomorrow morning. and the city very likely on par with where milwaukee currently stands this same time tomorrow. so i

joining us from atlanta, after talking to chewbacca and r2-d2 and yes, i could see you could have made hitting questions. they both agree with a nod of the head that the excitement is off the charts. i understand there's mixed reaction across the country. i have yet to find anyone here today who has a complaint to file about the last jedi. one of the things that's been so special are the families that are coming to the movies together. parents who grew up with the original films now wanting to share the experience of the "star wars" franchise with their children, like this one family we spoke to right after they saw the film. >> amazing. it was fantastic. so lifelong fan of the movie series and everything else. when i was there age, grew up, you know, seeing them in theaters and, man. >> where does this one rank among the eight installments? >> that's a tough one. guys, they get first crack at this one. >> you said it's best? >> it's best one so far. >> the best. >> the best so far of the eight installments. that is strong praise for the last jedi, fred. as folks are walking into the t

applause ] "happy hau'oli kikaha." [ light laughter ] "happy chaka khan." [ laughter ] "and happy chewbaccae ] up next for atlanta is matt bryant. he was voted most likely to drunkenly fall out of a big rig on an episode of "cops." [ laughter and applause ] "i ain't do nothing! i have rights! you don't know me!" up next for the falcons is matt bosher. he was voted most likely to corner you at a party to talk about brewing your own kombucha. [ laughter and applause ] "it's simple. it's really easy. do you have a basement?" [ light laughter ] up next for the falcons is andy levitre. he was voted most likely to be beaker's mug shot. [ laughter and applause ] "mee-mee-mee mee-mee mee." and finally for the saints, we have trey hendrickson. he was voted least eyes. there we go, everybody. [ laughter and applause ] those are your nfl superlatives. give it up for the roots! [ cheers and applause ] ♪ ♪ [ cheers and applause ] >> jimmy: thank you very much, everybody. i just want to take a moment to send our love and support to everyone in southern california who've been affected by the wildfires ove

who now plays chewbacca. he's 7'2". >> people are loving the movie.the best "star wars" movie since "empire." >> ryan parker says it's amazing, just amazing. have a lot to process, but wow. >> and our own "star wars" expert, clayton sandell, guys, ryan johnson has made the most epic, emotionally powerful "star wars" film ever, hands down. he did warn everyone to be wary. >> clayton, of course, is our correspondent there and also best known for being the number one "star wars" fan out there. >> obsessed, obsessed. >>> next to chance the rapper who is apparently ready to make a break into the news business. >> the chicago native dropped by the local station, wgn. it was apparently cold inside because he needed to wear gloves. he wanted to give the forecast. after calling out some of the temperatures the newly-minted weatherman learned a little more >> due to the peruvian purchase we have peru in here too. also, just in case i have to -- >> i have a visibility -- >> now you see him, now you don't. >> chance is apparently having a good time with both the

dimension in both the reporter's and pundits predict dramedy will opening of ten to 12 million (nat chewbacca last variety says the eighth film (darya)that's it for us this morning... our next this morning... that's it for us this morning... our next newscast is at 5 o clock tonight. (james) ♪ this little home of mine, ♪ i'm gonna let it shine. ♪ it's energy saving time, ♪ i'm gonna reduce mine. ♪ californians all align ♪ to let our great state shine. ♪ let it shine, ♪ the power's ours to let it shine! ♪ unplug chargers - go, ♪ devices go off-line. turn thermostats down low, ♪ led's shine mighty fine. ♪ small actions quickly grow, ♪ to let our great state shine. ♪ energy upgrade california, will let us shine. ♪ >> announcer: today on "dr. phil". >> dr. phil: hans changed his name to sexy vegan. >> i got sexy vegan tattooed on my face. >> my son paraded around in speedos. >> dr. phil: he carries a full length mirror. >> i am drop-dead gorgeous. >> i am the vegan messiah. let's see your talent. >> dr. phil: look at me. >> let's see your talent. >> dr. phil: security, get him out of here. >> dr.

(nat chewbacca and porg)none of these new flicks however, stand a chance against "star wars: the lastety says the eighth film in the skywalker saga could continue its imperial march with between 120 and 150 million dollars between wednesday and monday alone. in hollywood, i'm rick damigela. ( james ) coming up in the next hour ... an arson investigation in antioch ... after a string of structure fires erupt just blocks away from each other. lydia pantazes will join us live latest. ( james ) plus ... its going to be busy at airports this weekend ... as people head home for the holidays. will tran is live at s-f-o with what you can expect. ( james ) and... we'll take you inside the new amazon warehouse in san francisco ... as last minute orders are shipped out before the holiday weekend. do you need the most trusted batmaybe not.holiday? (screaming) maybe you could trust the world would be just as happy without them. maybe you could trust you wouldn't be replaced. have your sleigh repossessed. and end up living in the middle of nowhere with the only friend you have left in the entire wo

character and improvising and all seems the same until someone taps you on the shoulder and it's chewbacca's this leader who is sensing a big change coming. a big force, a big feminine energy which is threatening. >> reporter: gwendoline christie back as captain phasma. >> i'm so proud of you. >> reporter: kelly marie tran, brand-new as rose. >> i don't think she's like anyone else we've seen before. >> i'm luke skywalker. i'm here to rescue you. >> you're who? >> reporter: it's now 40 years since "a new hope." >> ben kenobi, where is he? >> reporter: carrie fisher then. carrie fisher now. she finished filming "the last jedi" before she passed a year ago. >> i met her when she was 19. so 41 years and we had our ups and downs. but she was very, very special. >> getting little goose bumps as i speak. as you see her on the screen you will remember her fondly. >> reporter: and you'll notice how far the "star wars" universe has come. so, a galaxy far, far away. now resembles a little more closely what we would like our gender dynamic to be here in america in 2017. michael? >> all right, nick. i

(nat space battle, chewbacca and porg yells, explosion) while "star wars: the last jedi" enjoyed northamerica's biggest opening weekend of 20- 17, it has also done incredibly well overseas. deadline reports "the last jedi's" is also the biggest opening of the year for the u- k, and its worldwide weekend gross of 450-million dollars makes it the fifth biggest global movie debut ever.(nat music)sia scores a holiday hit! billboard says the pop singer's new single, "santa's coming for us" has topped its adult contemporary music charts, and is the 21st holiday-themed song to do so since the year 2000. the music video features a cast including kristen bell and henry winkler."it's something they termed, 'the shimmer.' they've sent in drones, and teams of people.""but nothing comes back."here's a sneak peek at natalie portman in "annihilation." based on the novel by jeff vandermeer, the sci-fi flick follows portman's biologist character as she and a military team investigate an anomaly where the laws of nature don't apply. the movie also stars jennifer jason leigh and "the last jedi's" oscar i

. >> chewbacca friendship the theme in the last jedi you know the good christmas list. >> are you surepolitics into this? >>is there is also a a way to do that any get tickets i know you did kevin. >> why not see it had kick your feet up. >> do you have tickets. >> no, i don't -- no. >> we will see you on fbn a&m tomorrow morning, "mornings with maria" will be right back. stay with us. to buy or sell? with fidelity's real-time analytics, you'll get clear, actionable alerts about potential investment opportunities in real time. fidelity. open an account today. the .. >> big thank you to the all-star pan all. have a great day, everybody. here is stuart with "varney & company." stuart: good morning, everyone. number one, roy moore loses. number two coming deep state trump haters revealed. fox news has those attacks. they are damning. that is where we are going to start. text messages from peter strzok reveal political bias and personal animosity towards donald trump. strzok is the fbi agent who played a key role in the investigation of hillary clinton's e-mails. in the middle of the inves

applause ] "happy hau'oli kikaha." [ light laughter ] "happy chaka khan." [ laughter ] "and happy chewbaccat bryant. he was voted most likely to drunkenly fall out of a big rig on an episode of "cops." "i ain't do nothing! i have rights! you don't know me!" up next for the falcons is matt bosher. he was voted most likely to corner you at a party to talk about brewing your own kombucha. [ laughter and applause ] "it's simple. it's really easy. do you have a basement?" [ light laughter ] up next for the falcons is andy levitre. he was voted most likely to be beaker's mug shot. [ laughter and applause ] "mee-mee-mee mee-mee mee." and finally for the saints, we have trey hendrickson. he was voted least eyes. there we go, everybody. [ laughter and applause ] those are your nfl superlatives. give it up for the roots! [ cheers and applause ] ♪ ♪ [ cheers and applause ] >> jimmy: thank you very much, everybody. i just want to take a moment to send our love and support to everyone in southern california who've been affected by the wildfires over the past few days. and a big shout-out to all the firs

. >> couldn't get chewbacca? >> no, chewy doesn't do press.ve been incredible. university good. >> i was a teenager when it came out, i never bit. it's like christmas if you're jewish, you feel like you're not part of what's going on. >> you can skip three. >> peggy, where are you coming out on star wars? >> i was never into it. on when it came out and it was a phenomenon and everybody saw it, it's just not my cup of tea. >> it's never too late. i think you'll like this one. >> i love him. i love that actor. he's really impressive. he has extraordinary presence. >> that's what they say about mike barnicle. >> adam driver. >>> every president tells untruths. a new list from "the new york times" puts president trump in a category all his own. we'll break that down ahead. plus president trump spoke to vladimir putin yesterday by phone hours after putin praised trump and sided with him in the russia vaks. plus, the republican plan for tax reform suddenly on shaky ground this morning. senator marco rubio is threatening a no vote and other key repub