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>> i am, hoda! >> you're not holding it. >> we're very grateful to biz business insider for those tips. >> you know what today is? national toilet paper day. i found this hard to believe. we're not talking about showers, we're not talking about brushing your teeth, we're talking about using the toilet. the average person according to the study spends 30 minutes a day in the bathroom. >> that is ridiculous! know that. >> what takes 30 minutes? what are you doing in there? reading? >> what are you reading, zach, in n the toilet? >> facebook. >> you have your phone in there? oh, my gosh! you know what? >> don't ever touch zach's phone. >> that explains so much. >> so the average person uses 57 sheets of toilet paper. you know, that's a lot. >> it's too much. you don't need that much. >> some people like a lot. >> that's 8.6 per visit. discussing this. some people have no trouble habits. why? why do you need to discuss? do you remember this seen with elaine on "seinfeld" when she got stuck in the bathro

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this is where we spank hoda. >> i love to spank hoda. there's too much there to spank!knocking down a fire in vallejo, only to find their work is not done yet. >> i'm in for scott mcgrew this morning. fire crews in the east bay keeping a close eye on a metal recycling plant that burnt to the ground overnight. nearly 63,000 feet gutted. >> stephanie chuang is live in vallejo with the latest. the smoke was very heavy this morning. at one point, you have to wear a protective mask to breathe. should people who live around there or

slow it down, hoda woman.have one of our favorites in the studio today. >> you know her from a lot of things, hot in cleveland among them, star valerie bertinelli, she will make some dips. we're going to dip with valerie. >> are you on vacation right now from the lady? >> i'm going to see wendy tonight for a drink because she's in new york too. >> that group, i love. >> they're my girls. >> we're going to dip with you in a minute. and it wouldn't be thirsty thursday without louis and jill. rick springfield is here starring in the new movie. >> he's terrific in it and getting great reviews. what it's like to do a love scene with meryl streep. >> that had to be fun. >> and "project runway." >> you open your e-mail and go, oh, my god i can't believe how adorable this is. >> we've been waiting. >> so we got a picture today or a couple of pictures of bobbie thomas' little baby. believe it or not, that's bobbie's mother. >> born on july 21st. >> that's bobbie's mouth, isn't it? >> she has a gorgeous mouth. and he's

you could put bacon cheese in there. >> look at hoda cooking. >> hoda's cooking! >> it's a miracle. >> i forgot which button. >> anyway, and that's what happens when hoda cooks. say we did that. let's pretend. >> so you can finish cooking by spreading on there. >> nothing valuable. >> no, i know. just a little bit on and now i'm going to make my little lime salt. zest up the lime and i put the lime right in some nice sea salt that's flakey. there. it gets nice lime flavor and your fingers end up smelling really good. i slice up some radishes and you can take one of those -- >> hoda can't. >> because it has dairy in it. >> and what's next to it, val? >> oh, this is my go-to dip for book group. this is my mom's -- >> you have book group? >> for almost 20 years. >> what are you reading? >> we're reading harper lee's >> okay. >> this is my mom's crab dip she used to make for my dad's poker games. years. >> a really fun family you came from. >> this is really delicious and you can use imitation crab meat but it's nice to splurge a little bit. >> can hoda have this? >>

and hoda, look who's here today. "today" contributor and hose of house smarts lou manfredini, he's got a name that rhymes with fettuccini >> i love fettuccini. very good pasta. >> that was great, by the way. >> thank you. the thing with the roof is that it's a really important thing. when i was speaking with the homeowner, you get contractors to say "you're going to need this, that, this." when i was looking at the roof, it's an older roof that's for sure but there's not an alarm right away. the flashing is very important. i have samples of shingles where you can go ahead and replace it. remember the average age of a roof in the united states is 13 years. that's how long it lasts. many people have longer but when you see these grain -- the little granules start to come off or these start to curl, that's a sign to say, boy, i've got to do something. but you want to check in the attic to see if i get any leaks. if i'm not you don't to hurry to do it. one thing i'll tell grow you're doing a roof, do a tearoff. don't rer

you were on kathie lee and hoda." i've been in this pizzeria hundreds of times and suddenly -- >> you guys are the new oprah. you make the new oprah. screw oprah. >> don't say screw oprah. >> i'm sorry. i love you, oprah. please edit that out. >> so you guys write these yourselves which is amazing. >> but you have an interesting way of coming up with your script. you get a basic outline then you just start doing your thing. >> so we act out all the parts in front of our writers and then we record ourselves on garage band by computer then they transcribe it and then that becomes the basis for our script so that was the only way we could capture the real way best friends talk. >> we came up through the upright citizens brigade, an improv theater here in new york and l.a. and so that's how we -- >> grsat training. >> amazing. that's how we write. man. >> always. >> i'm a great man, hoda. i'm a great man. season two. we just decided to cast our best with us. >> who? >> keegan michael key, hootie, darius rucker. >> who mak

it was really unattractive and embarrassing, hoda. you -- >> i was salivating. >> you were salivate ing salivating. he's really sexy in person, isn't he? and very nice guy. okay, katy perry and sow zooey deschanel. >> i get that. the eyes, the bangs, the hair. all right. zoe saldana and jada pinkett smith. >> oh, my gosh, yeah. >> it's not until you see them side by side. >> elijah wood and daniel radcliffe. >> i always get them confused. quit it. they're the same person. look at that. even their smile. just everything. rachel bilson and selena gomez. >> i don't know rachel very well but selena is one of the most beautiful girls in the world. >> it must happen all the time on the red carpet line. >> yeah, who do people confuse you with besides gayle king? >> she's the one. when she had the bangs. >> and you thought they were saying "hey, gal." >> they're like "gayle. " [ laughter ] i don't see it but people won't stop! dinner? >> no. do you care if f someone takes food off your plate? i wsh they mouth. >> there's a writer who says she

this is where we spank hoda. >> i love to spank hoda. there's too much there to spank! [ laughter ] what's happened to snacking? how did it become absent-mindedly eating one after the next? we are a creamy cheese that still believes in savoring our food. the laughing cow. reinvent snacking. >>> just prior as we look down we can see the tractor trailer, a box truck was traveling actually northbound around 9:30 this morning when it cut through the guard rail into the southbound traffic hitting a tractor trailer head on. sending that tractor trailer on to its side. this was the vehicle involved originally. the box truck carrying mattresses on its side completely demolished. numerous vehicles involved, including this box truck and the tractor trailer. numerous injuries reported here and at least one fu atality confirmed by state police. as we look down you can see the douth brnd direction southbound direction completely shut down. but huge delays and an accident reconstruction already under way by state police. that means the southbound direction will be closed down for som

>>> from nbc news, this "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb. from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >>> don't they make you happy? >> lady a. >> something better. although i like it when they're singing better than the instrumental. but we don't have time. this is fun day monday, august 24th. it's going too fast. 2015. hoda, when august is over, it's over. >> it's over. >> we have a fun-filled show with you with the best celebrity moments from this year and we had some doozies. >> amy schumer had us in stitches and she's going to tell us all about it. she's fun. >> great fun. >>> and from "orange is the new black" laverne cox shows us a new dance moves and tells us about the support she gets from her twin brother and mother. >>> one guy that has great southern style former hootie and the blowblish da fish will tellt his new album. >>> you know what today is, hoda woman? >> tell me. >> national waffle day. >> stop the presses. we have waffle. they call sliders. >> we decided to be creative. why not put a little fried chicken in the middle. when yo

>> announcer: from nbc news this is today with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >>> hi, everybody, it's wednesday. winesday wednesday, august 12, 2015. >> look what happened. >> what happened? >> i don't know. >> how did you get roped in and recruitedment it happens every now and then. >> but for good reason this time, obviously here. kathie lee taking time off with her family. it's good to sit in with you. you've spent time with kathie lee over the last couple days. i talked to her on sunday and monday. i called her monday after speaking with her on sunday and i said kathie lee, it's matt. she said "you already called me." well, am i allowed to check in? you mentioned this on the air on monday. when you speak to her you call to comfort her and yet you end the phone call feeling more comforted yourself. which is an amazing skill she has. >> yes, she's really -- she's holding up well and i think her kids are, too, and i think as the days go on she's getting a lot of love and people are reaching out. and i think like anyone of us if you' you've l

and a little flur our. >> hoda, i know you love to work out. this is from trainer brand, a workout printed on a yoga matt in case you can't get to the gym. you can do it at your your hotel room. how cute is that? >> do you do yoga? >> no. >> maybe you'll start now. >> these are for both of you together. >> this is so fun, i love presents. >> so that -- >> oh! >> those are for your pooches. that is collar for bambino. >> it has his name on it! >> and this is from oliveandatlas hand crafted in the pacific northwest. and last but not least, we have sweet treats to celebrate your birthday early. peanut butter and chocolate caramel cake from the purple cupcake for you guys. they're mini, they're beautiful. so happy early birthday. >> thank you, lilliana, for lying. >> do you forgive me? >> so much fun. >>> since lilliana surprised us, she'll come back on september 2 to show you the ear jackets. >> all righty. tomorrow, valerie bertinelli, rick springfield. >> and on friday relationship expert mike dow will take your dating questions. go to today.com

that's hoda's.imple" home editor stephanie cisco. >>> so we saw that before picture, a little crowded. >> and the after picture looks amazing. there are a ton of tricks we can take from amy's closet. >> oh, many i gosh. >> we took doors off, added doors on a barn door track. >> okay, just live here for one s.e.c., it makes you feel better looking at the other. what can we do? >> so the first rule when cleaning out your own closet is to work in sections. don't overwhelm yourself by starting all in one big pile. so take from the top then the racks then from the floor. and then you assess what you want to keep and what you want to donate. >> that can be hard sometimes. >> it can be really hard. so sometimes it's good to have a friend and help you make the hard decisions. >> if you haven't worn in the the last six months unless it's a season change -- >> six months to a year, i'd say. give yourself a little time. >> hefty bags. give them away. >> once you're putting things back in the closet we like to

honestly, hoda. tell them why. >> because there's so much stuff on it. when you walk in, books, the dog leash, there's stuff, there's bags, anyway.u so when you walk in the door, that's what you see. it's aa big pile. every now and then i think about decluttering it but it gets that way again. >> it's too much trouble. >> the next thing is a tidy bathroom. i agree. you have to have a neat bathroom. itngan't be gross. >> lack of clutter. >> all over. >> fresh erflowers, yeah. and i win on all of these. well-stocked bar. >> congratulations. >> in other words, i'm a jerk. nobody wants to be around someone who wants everything just so. >> can i tell you, anytime someone walks in your house, you feel at home. do you it with the way you welcome people, you always take care of everyone, you have a glass of wineyo when you walk in. >> they barely get out of their cat rs and somebody is meeting them at the door with something. you find this creepy or do you find this comforting? this is a picture of princess diana that has gone viral. >> somebody princess shopped

you were one of them, hoda. you were there. they told me at the time they were going to do this and they've just announced they're going to honor frank and ann meara, the patriarch of the wonderful meara family and the widow of the giants wellington meara on their uniform this is season. and they'll have number 16 on their helmets to honor frank. and we'll be meeting some time in the future about doing some sort of a -- not a service, we can't call it that or frank will boomerang it. some way to celebrate frank's life that the public can come to. because especially seeing 19 million people react yesterday, i think we could fill up a big hall with people who loved frank and i would like to do so. a lot of you have been asking me. we don't know what it looks like but we hope you'll be a part of it when we do. so thank you, everybody. >>> today we have a great singer, she's so much fun and we talked about her a minute ago, rachel platten. and her song is one of those songs -- i remember when the song "brave" came out and it sort o

>>> so it was hot this weekend. >> how hot was it, hoda? >> it was so hot -- anyway, buzzfeed came up with a list of things that people do when they're dealing with the heat. >> you sweat in places you never sweated before. >> you know what i hate? when you go for a run and i always wear black because you don't want to show sweat stains in weird places. it happens. have you ever done that? you go running in a pair of gray ones and suddenly you're like why am i sweating down? it's embarrassing. >> i've never run that fast. i don't even think about that stuff. that's why i do everything at home in the privacy of my own home. >> it happens and people like at you like "hey, how are you -- oh! hey, you might want to shower." [ laughter ]4;i>|txd you sweat profusely as soon as you step out of the shower. is it sweat or water? >> is it wet fromex't#?| shower or still sweating? >> you'd rather be single or hold hands with a clammy partner. we get it. all right, we both discussed. all right. >>> you're going to be in the park sweating tonight. >> we

>>> so it was hot this weekend. >> how hot was it hoda?it was so hot -- anyway, buzzfeed came up with a list of things that people do when they're dealing with the heat. >> you sweat in places you never sweated before. >> you know what i hate? when you go for a run and i always wear black because you don't want to show sweat stains in weird places. it happens. have you ever done that? you go running in a pair of gray ones and suddenly you're like why am i sweating down? it's embarrassing. >> i've never run that fast. i don't even think about that stuff. that's why i do everything at home in the privacy of my own home. >> it happens and people like at you like "hey, how are you -- oh! hey, you might want to shower." [ laughter ] progressive insurance here and i'm a box who thrives on the unexpected. ha-ha! shall we dine? [ chuckle ] you wouldn't expect an insurance company to show you their rates and their competitors' rates but that's precisely what we do. going up! nope, coming down. and if you switch to progressive today you could save a

wow, hoda. crank it down a little for him.'s sweating up a storm. >> this is what else you should do. listen to music 15 to 30 minutes before you start work. they say it improves your concentration. >> depends on what kind of music. they have to think these things through. >> i can concentrate. when there's a lot going on around, i can zero in and concentrate because of working in newsrooms for all those years you hear scanners and police and people talking and tvs and you have to write your script. >> i don't like that. and i never could -- it's generational. we didn't have those things when i was growing up. my parents wouldn't let me keep the tv on or stereo. it was home work you go do your home work. >> here's a profession you may not have heard of we're about to talk about. that there's a person on youtube, you may have heard from her, she's called the gentle whisperer. her name is maria. >> of course it is. >> she's making money whispering on youtube. >> no joke. she was named one of the most fascinating people on the in

>> announcer: from nbc news, this is "today with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb. live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza." >>> i will, everybody, tuesday august 11, 2015. that song is called "love myself" by haley stein felde. >> the actress? >> i think we may be hearing this song for the first time. >> first time ever? >> i think so. i think it's very new. we have a great show you for today. the very handsome star -- he has really become kind of a -- he's quickly becoming a big hollywood name. his name is armie hammer and his movie which is much anticipated "the man from uncle." we hear the guy does a mean russian accent. >> we can't wait to hear that. maybe the whole interview. >> let's see if he'll do that. elvis durand is here with an artist you've probably heard of, teen sensation, austin mahone and he's got this song called mmm yeah. >> it's really good. >> a little cranking? are we allowed? ♪ with we'll make it up as we go ♪ >> he's fun. and elvis will tell us more about him. also do you know how the bred sticks they have at olive garden? >> people love th

that was so much fun. >> yes, but there's more, hoda. we welcomed another set of sisters both visiting from pennsylvania. >> check out this. kim and bonnie mccracken. kim mccreary is 55 years old from indiana, pennsylvania. has been a registered nurse more than 35 years. >> she has looked like this for the last so many years. she needs a makeover. she needs to look different. >> but in a good way. so are you ready for a whole new look? >> oh, my god. i can't wait. i've always wanted to do this. >> so here is kim's before picture. all right, kim, let's see the new you. oh, my gosh! kim, are you ready to see yourself? >> yes. >> wow. >> spin right around. >> oh, my god. oh, my. >> you look fantastic. you look so hip. >> bonnie mccracken from pennsylvania, retired as a sergeant major from the army reserves in 2010 after 36 years of service to our country. god bless her. >> and i think she deserves this makeover and she's been in the military for 36 years and had a hard time. she deserves it. >> oh, i am excited. i've always dreamed of this,

kathie lee and hoda grab the fab. see you at noon. >>> we're back with our best of home show on this boozeday tuesday. we never know what to expect when she drops by. >> we're talking about barbara corcoran we asked you if your house was in need of home appeal and send us a photo so kathie lee and barbara could go head to head in the showdown. >> we did . >> house two was sent in y charlotte from cleveland, tennessee. she wants her home to have a warm and welcoming feel. barbara? >> the roof is in charge of this house. boom, we are the roofs. we have one, two, three, four -- we are the roofs >> so i gave the windows a shot. i simply enlarged them. house. that's a great testament to how effective a wavy path is. without that wavy path, it would still be too straight but the wavy path in in my opinion makes that house. >> i like the windows. >> let's see what kathie lee did. >> that's the before, here's the after. >> you don't remember? >> i did these forever ago. i don't know what i've did. i put a tree in the front. >

thank you, sweetheart, give it to hoda. no, sal's good.nk you. [ laughter ] >> the numbers of people who wanted to reach out -- >> sal! >> i mean, as you know there were thousands of people on facebook, millions of people who watched all the tributes and there were so many of them. there was a little girl who was here when you weren't here and her name is heavenly joy, she's five years old. i know. she was on "america's got talent." and she said "can i sing a song for kathie lee?" when she was done, she was so bummed you weren't here so she goes "could i sing a song for kathie lee?" she did it on her phone. just watch. >> oh, hi kathie lee, i want to sing a little song for you. ♪ this little light of mine, i'm gonna let it shine ♪ oh, this little light of mine, i'm gonna let it shine ♪ this little light of mine, i'm gonna let it shine ♪ let it shine, let it shine, let it shine ♪ by, kathie lee. your light shines all around the world. bye. >> okay, could you -- >> i've held it together for a week! and this little heavenly joy girl -- >> hea

>> announcer: from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb, live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. ♪ >> hi, everybody. it's tuesday, august 11, 2015. that song is called "love myself" by hailey steinfeld. >> the actress! >> i think we may be hearing the song for the very first time. >> first time ever? >> i think so. i think it's very new. it's very new. we have a great show today. a handsome star. he's really become kind of -- he's quickly becoming a big hollywood name. his name is army hammer. his movie is much anticipated, "the man from uncle." he does a mean russian accent. >> yes. with can't wait to hear it. maybe the whole interview. >> we'll see if he'll do that. elvis durand is here with an artist you have heard of or your kids have. teen sensation austin mahone. he has a song called "mm, yeah." >> it's good. >> are we cranking? ♪ >> he's fun. also, do you know the breadsticks at olive garden? >> that's all you want. >> breadsticks and salad. we'll learn to make them. >> and the salad, too. >> all right. that is all coming up. we want to let everybo