it's kathie lee's term! kathie lee made it up. what about -- >> she did not! >> yes. >> kathie lee, i was in her dressing room. cuffing someone -- cuffing season -- this is another less bee onic thing. when people who are promiscuous during the warmer parts of the year, that's when you cuddle up. i'm looking for a cuddle buddy. i'm in the market. >> what was the other one? >> hoda -- >> they're getting -- >> it's try day friday. edible cookie dough, as if cookie dough isn't edible already, but it's in a cup. >> you can eat it? how is it? >> it couldn't be better. if you gave this to your kids in a lunchbox -- you would be the worst parent in the world. do we need to mention you're doing something amazing for nascar? >> uh-huh. >> it is? >> i think so. >> you're going to be the grand marshal, right? >> at a nascar event, yeah. i mean, this is a big one. >> rev your engines, yeah! >> dominions will be there. they'll take over november 22nd. >> that's great. not a lot of jews at nascar. >> what do you mean? >> i just mean. >> here's the helmet. >> this is hot. wo

>> announcer: from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >>> ya, ya, ya. >> getchi, getchi -- >> and valerie bertinelli. >> and look at the two of you over there. >> and she s is here for cooking and i'm here for lung cancer. >> and were you on "empire" patty? pat patti patti? >> yes. and clint black is back for us. >> and the cmas are tonight, and he has been working a lot of hit hits, and he is going to sing for us, a new album out. >> and would you like some words of wisdom? >> hoda, after the day yesterday, i am ready. >> if you are thinking of beginning again. here we go. and suddenly you know it is time to start something new and trust the magic of beginnings. >> i love it. >> who said it? >> a flos philosopher of the 13th century. >> i dated him. >> how was it? >>as you know. >> all right. >> time for a different -- >> we had a busy, busy day yesterday. >> oh, my gosh. it reminds me of what my life used to be like all of the time. and i'm so glad that i don't have to do it anymore, but let's relive it, hoe d.a.

>>> from nbc news, this is "today", with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb. live from studio 1a in rock el rockefeller plaza. >> you're hearing right. that is the one and only tom jones here on november 25th. >> the scaffolding is up. >> we've got so much happening with the tree. we are inundated with people, okay? >> yes, we are. >> but the grammy award winning music legend is out with a new album, book, a biography about all the highs and lows in his decades-long career. what a life. and he's going to be singing for us a little later. >> and if you are won tering dering what to get your kids for the holidays. these are some of the hottest toys. you're going to get the best deals on black friday. and by the way, their parents are over there. i don't though if you can get a shot of them, tommy. >> that wasn't colleen? >> my mom. and there's my mom and colleen, joel, joel's hiding and so is his daughter kyle. >> everybody's -- >> anyway, the gang's all here. >> sometimes the best things come in small packages. so jill's here with a shopping bag full of persona

it's kathie lee's term. kathie lee made it up. what about cupping season. yes, kathie lee. i was in her dressing room. cupping season. this is another lesbianonic thing. it's when people who are promiscuous, everybody likes to i need a kuld cuddle buddy, hoda. >> it's try day friday. another thing to poison our children. it's edible cookie dough. >> ooh. >> as if cookie dough isn't edible already. but it's in a cup. >> you can dip it out and eat it. >> oh. >> it could not be better. >> if you gave your kids this in a lunch box -- >> 380 calories in one, andy. >> do we need to mention that you're doing something amazing for nascar? >> uh-huh. >> it is? >> i think so. are' going you're going to be the grand marshal. >> the minions will be there. four championship weekend, november 22nd. >> that's great. not a lot of jews at nascar. >> what do you mean? >> i just mean. >> so here's helmet. >> this is hot. wow. okay. you're going to need to work on that. you'll need a beggar hat, a bigger helmet. don't, don't, yes, that's cute. >> now i get to announce, drivers start your engin

>>> from nbc news, this is "today", with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb. live, from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >> we made it! it's try day friday. kathie lee has the day off. our good friend jenna bush hager is with us. we were just playing -- crank it. this. this is "love song." and you know what's weird? it's not every day you glance over to the kitchen and see music royalty and movie royalty. >> this is not what our kitchen looks like. >> do you cook in the kitchen at all? >> i get done. >> have you? >> no. no. >> is this the first time you have met? >> no. and this is a really comfortable way to get to know someone. >> again, the amazingly beautiful diane lane has another project out. she's got a lot of things coming out. i loved "unfaithful." >> yeah, of course i did. >> is everyone still talking >> yes. >> and what about "under the tuscan sun"? >> i love that movie. of your faves. your other girl crush. >> reese witherspoon. i love her. we were in nashville, which is where she's from. we said a lot of y'alls. >> she seems like a fun girl. >> she

and more went up across the street. >> is that kathie lee and regis. i guess i do like this season. ♪ silver bells ♪ hear them ring >> never too early for regis. >> and rhonda says she has had the tree up since october 10th. that is not it. and this is jenny sending aus picture to tree, but she does not decorate it until after thanksgiving. >> and this is an idea, lori said she joked to her husband, we should dress up in costumes and eat turkey dinner and exchange gifts and jump up to say happy new year's. and the problem is that we are not spending enough time with each one individually that we appreciate it. it is what is wrong with the culture, we are rushing through it. >> and even though stores, you get it, because why they have to rush through it, but why everybody else does is interesting. and so now we have been hearing rumors, unsubstantiated rumors. >> yes. >> and now we have been hearing that gwen e stefani and blake shelton are dating, but we have photograph proof that they are. >> remember they were friends. >> and they were seen at a hall

and she kept going, is kathie lee in the closet? where's kathie lee? is she over there? >> when kathie lee comes out of the closet, you're going to know it! [ laughter ] >> just wait onin'waitin', timing is everything. >> i get to crash a wedding. >> all right, look who's covered up. new styles. >> lou manfredini has solutions right after this. [coughing] [coughing] [coughing] [coughing] coughing disrupts everyone's life. that's why so many people are turning to delsym for longer lasting cough relief. delsym has an advanced time release formula that helps silence coughs for a full 12 hours. that's three times longer than the leading cough liquid. all night... or all day. it's the little things in lifethat make me smile.spending the day with my niece. i don't use super poligrip forhold, because my dentures fit well. before those little pieces wouldget in between my dentures and my gum and it wasuncomfortable. even well fitting dentures letin food particles. just a few dabs ofsuper poligrip free is clinically proven to sealout more food particles so you're more comfortable

>> announcer: from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >>> it tryday friday, friday the 13th, and back by popular demand is andy cohen as kathie lee has friday off. >> wow, she has a sweet deal. >> i used to have that deal, and then poof, it was gone. >> any reason that you have me here on friday the 13th. >> i like you any friday na you will come in. and we brought your wine, because you like red. >> yes, i am excited for the tryday friday. >> this is ellie goulding, and you have a lot going on and a lot of people are busy, but you have at lot going on. where where were were you last night, andy? >> washington, d.c., promoting the andy cohen diaries, and what a great holiday gift. >> that book was on the best-selling list for a long time, and how long? >> i don't know, but the paper isback is now back on the list. >> and tonight? >> tonight i am going to columbus, ohio, because anderson cooper and i are appearing tomorrow night in columbus, ohio, and you can get some good ticket, so check it out. it is a fun night.

>> announcer: from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >>> we made it. it is tryday friday. and kathie lee has the day off, and our good friend jenna bush hagar is with us, and just crank it! you cannot get enough of this. this is "love song" by sara talking to her about project s s that are happening. and it is weird that you don't everyday glance over to th c d see music royalty her. do you cook in the kitchen? >> i get it done. >> good answer. >> no. ttuve etaore tacoe w vyy a the beautiful diane lane has a project out and it is a movie opening this weekend and she has a lot of things coming ut this weekend. and i still can't get over did you see? >> and another one of the girl crushes. >> reece wit se witherspoon from nashville and we shared ao a,d it is a lot of fun. >> she seems like a fun girl. >> she is fun and smart and doing a lot of of great things for women. i like her. >> and another first, elvis duran last night who is fromz 100 and he got into the hall of fame of broadcasters and he beat out ryan seacr

>>> from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb. live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >>> yes, you're hearing right. that is tom jones, the one and only with us on this winesday wednesday. >> the scaffolding is coming down. it's going to be nice. look where we are tucked in this weird corner. >> we have so much going on. with so many things happening with the tree, why that would have anything to do with it, but we are inundated with people. >> yes, we are. >> but the grammy award music legend is out with a new album and book with a biography about all the highs and lows in his decades-long career. and it's face scinating. what a life. he'll be singing for us later. >>> and if you're wondering what to give your kids for the holidays, oh, look. hannah and ella just happen to be here, they are my nieces. colleen is over to the side. these are some of the hottest toys. you'll get the best deals on black friday. and, by the way, their parents are over there. i don't know if you can get a shot of them, tommy, but -- >> that was not

back to kathie lee. it's hard to remember the lyrics when there's this weird music going on. empty. >> we're in minneapolis. >> according to aretha franklin in respect which of these is not sweeter than honey? your time, your kisses or my money? >> b, your kisses. [ buzz ] >> yay, you get a cd. >> i hope you have a baby somewhere. >> it's a, your time. ooh >> aretha franklin's number one hit. >> we have clint black here, patti labelle here, elvis duran. >> patti labelle 's here? when she performs, she kicks her shoes off. >> elvis is being inducted into the radio hall of fame in chicago tomorrow night. and so we are going to be with you on the radio tomorrow morning. >> absolutely. >> congratulations, elvis. >> thank you very much. >> kathie lee's going to come back from across the street. how about music from clint black. and we bet you know the lyrics to her songs, patti labelle . new attitude it's the final countdown! the final countdown! if you're the band europe, you love a final countdown. it's wha

is kathie lee in the closet? is she over there? >> when kathie lee comes out of know it. just waiting, just waiting. timing is everything. ba bum bum. >> and tomorrow, it is fun and i will crash a wedding. >> you are the best, best, best. >> and look chic while you are thinking it. lilliana has the newest style. problem, lou m at hillshire farm, spice is the spice of life. that's why our craftsmen season every sausage perfectly. so you can coax out great flavor effortlessly. hillshire farm. because it's worth doing right. i am totally blind. and sometimes i struggle to sleep at night, and stay awake during the day. this is called non-24. learn more by calling 844-824-2424. or visit your24info.com. when we're making mashed potatoes, and add a packet of hidden valley original ranch. it becomes the first thing they reach for. ranch mashed potatoes. just press clean and let roomba from irobot help with your everyday messes. roomba navigates your entire home cleaning up pet hair and debris for up to 2 hours. which means your floors are always clean. you and roomba from irobot

also sad news right now about kathie lee's late husband frank gifford. his family revealed today that what they feared was true, frank's brain had been injured from his years of playing football. the nfl mvp and broadcaster suffer from the brain disease cte. the family hadgifford's brain studied after his death in hopes of contributing to the advancement of medical research concerning the link betwe football and traumatic brain injury. it's a subject of the new movie "concussion" starring will smith. gifford's family released a statement earlier today saying, quote, while frank passed a from natural causes this past august at the age of 84, suspicions that he was suffering from the debilitating effects of head trau were confirmed. with kathie lee and her children, as always. >>> more news now, miranda lambert has kept pretty quiet about her divorce from blake shelton until now, that is. only we are taking you ins her candid new interview where she admits she has her good and her bad ones. >> hey, i'm miranda lambert. welcome to my cosmo cover shoot. >> l

late shower possible. >>> up next, on the "today" show, kathie lee an hoda. tips foric taing >>> it is funday monday and if you were out enjoying the festivities over the weekend -- >> or getting that extra hour of sleep, you may have missed out on the hollywood gossip. >> and not the worry, because we have you covered on the buzz. and this is the naughty gossip.com rob chuter. >> it is going to be fiesty when you show up. >> yes splchlt and actress leah remini has a book out that is getting a ton of publicity. >> yes, and it is number five on the amazon and it is going to be a huge book and she sat down with abc news, and she got a clip of the first interview. >> and you know, written up for that, and being critical of tom the cruise is being critical of scientology, itself, and you are a person that is anti- the aims and goals of scientology and you are eel. >> you don't hear people speaking out like that. >> it is if first time for omebody to talk sit down to talk about her story. and she did attend the wedding of katy holmes and tom cruise, m and she was

and so she wanted to give you you and kathie lee. a and this is totes y'all. and we have the extended while. and so i like her. and iskt me more about this. and you can go to klgandhoda.com and there is like ten more minutes. >> i could have kept watching it. >> me, too, but is that just me? >> well, the producers have rules. so how many months pregnant are you? >> oh, aam not pregnant anymore. >> we will give you some advice for the embarrassing situations. and off you go, and off you go, and off you go, for every step, every stride, every start, begin strong with the lasting energy of 100% whole grain quaker oats... and off you go. you pay your auto insurance premium every month on the dot. you're like the poster child for paying on time. and then one day you tap the bumper of a station wagon. no big deal... until your insurance company jacks up your rates. you freak out. what good is having insurance if you get punished for using it? hey insurance companies, news flash. nobody's perfect. liberty mutual won't raise your rates due to your first accident. see

plaza. >> you know who's filling in for kathie lee? >> i think i am. >> what did you say? >> i think i am. >> your poor little voice is shot. black eye. the bathroom. >> and this time i have no voice. denominator. >> what's that? >> hoda kotb. every time somebody says you're working with hoda, something bad happens. >> that black eye was terrible. >> it took over a month. >> do you rewear your clothes you do sometimes. >> you mean on my show. >> on your show. >> yes. sometimes they won't let me. >> if you could wear one thing over and over, what would it be? >> a green plastic bag. no, i would wear jeans and a tee shirt. and clogs. i'm on vacation right now for a week. >> we're going to make this easy and fun. i've got to have some fun this i got to crash people's parties. you know what, that's what it's like to be a publisher's clearinghouse person. i was a limo driver. and i had a southern accent. >> give to me. >> i was like, hey, my name's abbey, what's your name? >> that's so lame. >> no, it is not. >> my name is -- >> my name's a

>>> from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb. live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >>ome on now. >> all right, "lush life" and it is thirsty thursday. >> yes, it is. >> it is november 19th. we're really delighted you're here with us today. hoda is at it once again. everybody's loving these things, hoda. this time, she's crashing a wedding. rude but not hoda. >> i didn't wear white, which i made that mistake before, as you remember. >> see what he's up to. it's going to be so much fun. >> then it's a holiday film that's going to deeply b offend you and make you laugh out loud. >> one of the two for sure. >> don't bring the kids to it. it's called "the night before" starring seth rogen. >> and one mother and one grandmother are surprising their loved ones when they reveal their ambush makeovers in just a little bit. >> and everyone has a story. a beautiful story you're going to want to hear. a great singer to hear it. >> it is a throwback thursday. you know what we like to do on we like to show you some old kathie lee video fr

[ barking ] >> that's just hoda and kathie lee. do you like them? [ barking ] >> apparently, he never barks. he calmly watches us until "today." >> kathie lee and hoda announced >> that's a different picture. >> and go! >> so a bunch of people dressed up as us. that was one of them. carly, they made cards that looked like our cards. >> it's just an excuse to do as little as possible to be able to genuinely walk around with a glass of wine. >> here's my favorite, the zombies. they were kathie lee and hoda zombies. >> that's how we look before we come in in the morning. >> heidi klum went as jessica rabbit. >> she was so great. >> a big halloween party every year. >> jay z and beyonce, neil patrick harris. >> and finally, lebron james dressed up as prince. >> i like it. all right. well, it was a big weekend in sports here. it wasn't a great weekend. >> it wasn't a great weekend if you were a new yorker. >> the mets and the giants. >> i never thought i'd say these marathon. >> the marathon was pretty awesome. by the way, there are tons of great friends