>>> from nbc news this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb from studio 1-a in rockefeller plaza. >> hello everybody and by that we mean who? everybody. >> friday, august 15. >> guess what is happening here. >> we did my birthday. we want to remind that there is another big birthday coming up tomorrow but we are celebrating today. kathie lee is turning -- >> 24. >> she was born in 1953, 61. it is a great year. it is great -- >> because i'm still alive. >> hulk hogan was born in your year. pierce brosnan. >> like fine wine. >> kim basinger.

>>> from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb from studio 1-a in rockefeller plaza. >> hello everybody. it is friday, friday indeed. it is april 4th. this seemed like a long week. >> yes, it does. even though it's a little warmer. it finally did start warming up. this weekend it's supposed to be in the 60s. finally a couple of different places to know at the end of the talk. you know tomorrow is brit knee shribers birthday. did you know that. >> you know, i did that. she's listened such she was a little girl. now she's a grown woman. she's forever 21. we will not say how old she is. happy brit. >> we love you. >> one of my favorite people. she's one of the guest lucky fans anjelo. the stars of true tv's hard core pawn are here with us. today, hug and anchor day. but there are rules according to the huffington post on hugging in general. >> first of all hugging in the first place. it said it's okay to hug your peers but never hug people who supervise you. >> why wouldn't you? i've done it. >> jerry and roap are hugging right now of the don't do that guys, reall

>>> from nbc news this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb from studio 1-a in rockefeller plaza. >>> we are going to do something we haven't done before, a whole show on before and after. >> we are trying to address all kinds of elements in your life, before and after. how you were before you were dating your now husband and how life has changed since you said you do. >> depending on how many years you do. >>> and how to dress ten years thinner. i say stay home. how to makeover the room in your home. how to makeover your living room and your kitchen. >> we are finally going to teach people something on your program and how to dress up your dinner. bobbie will show you how to get the best fake tan. a lot of people don't like to be out in the sun. >> you don't understand people like that, do you? >> i don't get them and i don't like them. i think since we haven't had much sun this is appropriate. >> this is interesting. time.com is reportg -- this is not a surprise to me. men in my house and it seems like maybe it is the same here. men find women more attractive with less ma

. >> announcer: from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb. live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >> hey, everybody. it's thirsty thursday, august 14. academy award winning actress mirra sorbino is here. >> a creepy new series. >> nail biting. creepy but fascinating. you'll lean in. >> yeah, you really will. >> but first things first. >> are you ready for the big news? we're breaking it here today. savannah had a baby. >> vale guthrie feldman. born yesterday, august 13th. that means she had one day off. she was here monday, went to the doctor tuesday, and the baby came yesterday. >> 8 pounds, 5 ounces, 19 1/2 inches long. here's how savannah describes this cute little baby. has blue eyes, a little bit of blondish hair, and the chubbiest cheeks you've ever seen. she says they are overcome with happiness, gratitude and joy. we are practically levitating in excitement. >> look at her beaming. >> i think we found heaven in this little hospital in new york city. i love that. >> something about that picture. >> what a statement. >> i'm here and

>>> from nbc news, this is today with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb, from studio 1 a in rockefeller plaza. >> hoda kotb, what did you call her. >> hoda, whatever her name is. she's off again. >> big strong -- you know. egyptian woman. who knows where -- she could be in the middle east. we don't know. >> she went on a little prebirthday celebration with her mom, her sister and her two best friends down to the caribbean somewhere. she wants it to be, you know, unknown. she's secretive hoda, now. >> sure. she's in the caribbean though if you want to see her. you're a great team with her. >> thank you. you know regis and i -- if you've been living on another planet, we spent 15 years together on another network and we stayed friends together over the years and that means the world to me. >> it really does. you're coming to my house for dinner saturday night. we basically can't get rid of each other. >> well, maybe i'll take a drink. i've been to your dinners before. >> who do we have on the show. >> do you remember from way back. >> back in the 90s. she was a little girl. not a little g

the first person i am challenging is kathie lee gifford.d person i'm challenging is drew brees. and the final person i'm challenging is blake shelton! [ cheers and applause ] look at my pants. >> here we go. you have 24 hours. >> i am writing a check. >> kathie lee, drew brees, blake shelton. >> we'll see what happens. >> got to keep them guessing. >> on july 29 when the campaign kicked off more than $1.35 million has been donated to the als association. and that is 22,000 more than the same time last year. this is really catching on like fire. >>> there is a magazine called "new you" which i'm not on the cover. to the part we care about i put that humanitarian on the inside. >> exactly. so this is talking all about your cody house and kathie lee place. it has been around for -- >> pretty much since 1991. it was the first time i held -- the first lady, barbara bush. that was quite a while ago. and kathie lee's place was kr believe 1996. >> still taking care of kids all of these years. >> about 200 kids. >> it started because of the crack ep

>>> from nbc news this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb from studio 1-a rockefeller plaza. >> koda, off again. >> egyptian woman. >> who knows where she is? could be in the middle east. where is she. >> she went on a little pre'birthday celebration with her mom, sister, best friends at the caribbean somewhere. she wants it to be unknown. she is secretive. >> she is in the caribbean. >> reg and i have you have been living on another planet, regis and i spent 15 years together on another network and another time and we stayed friends over the years and it means a world to me. >> me, too. >> you are coming to my house for dinner. we can't get rid of each other. >> maybe i will just take a drink. >> who do we have on the show today? >> back in the '90s, a little girl, not little girl but just starting. she was terrific. and here she is. >> a second emmy nomination for "veep". do you still watch "seinfeld" every night? >> best show ever made. >> so she is here with us. also the stars of "hard core pawn". >> what's that all about? >> it is hard core. you brought in a little some

>>> from nbc news this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb from studio 1-a in rockefeller plaza. >> are you kidding? >> granny ride. >> finally here, the big 5-ho. happy birthday, hoda. superman himself, dean cain is doing the honors. >> come here, come on. >> watch the spanx. >> thank you. >> favorite. thank you for being with us today. >> follow me in. here we go. >> i'll take it. >> it's hoda's birthday! we got surprises. >> what is happening? >> that is good! [ applause ] >> look who is here, lil john. >> oh, my god! >> this is part of my dream right here. >> oh my gosh. >> all right. are you seriously playing my music on my birthday? >> that's how much i love you. we may lose a few viewers because of it. that ford mustang convertible was created the same day you were created. >> when? >> august 9, 1964. how much did it cost? $2,400 back then. what do you think it would be today? >> a ford mustang? $40,000. >> $27,000. still very affordable. many thanks to your driver. >> by the way, i thought we peeked all week. when i saw that stang -- >> look at him. nothing cuter.

♪ >>> from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb.rom studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >> hello, everybody. we're so happy you're here with us today. we have a very, very, very special guest with us today. >> mm-hm. >> we love him. our donny osmond is here. >> he is here. >> the same day as lou. >> i'll be right there. >> we can't wait! >> i knew he was right there. >> and i've got the chance to know her a little bit over the years and she is his wife of 36 years, debbie. can you believe it? he look like he's still 30. >> she does too. >> 36 years today. >> 36 years today. >> their anniversary. >> thank you for spending your anniversary with us. >> can i give way the news too. >> what's the news? >> what we just found out. >> no, we're going to tell you. >> okay, fine, be like that. >> we are going to give away so much news. there is so much news on kim and kanye's wedding. you cannot believe how important the info is. >> remember when it was you? remember when it was you on every magazine? >> oh, i remember that. >> they are calling i

>>> from nbc news, this is "today," with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb, live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >> hey, everybody. so glad you're with us today for wines day wednesday. it's august 13th. we're very excited because we do have golden globe winner jon hamm with us. >> he is such a sweet guy. >> doll. >> do you know there are 20 fridays up till christmas? >> what? >> bearer of terrible news. >> that was so jarring when i saw it. 20 fridays. people are getting out a calendar. maybe i'm wrong. but that's what i've read. >> oh. i just want that it's halfway through august already. we need words of wisdom from you. >> from the great maya angelo. if you have only one smile in you, give it to the people you love. don't be surly at home and go out in the street and start grinning "good morning" at total strangers? she's right. >> yeah. >> okay. >> who you are at home is who you really are. and only those people know. yeah. >> be the person that you want toe with. sorry. little inside -- >> she's repeating that. >> i know. i'm sorry. >> one quick -- >> i get a kick out of it. >> one

>>> from nbc news this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb, live from studio 1-a in rockefeller plaza. it's wines day wednesday. >> we are starting a new day on wednesdays. >> i try to find words that i find to lift people up. i scour and research. so what i found after extensive research was this. whoever said that diamonds are a girl's best friend never owned a dog. >> because i was looking at blake. i said i want to do a pet one today. i looked at blake and i was so happy. that is what happened when i googled quotes about the dog. so while you were busy sleeping people were talking about you. people on other programs find you extremely interesting. craig ferguson has a thing called "the late late show". his guest happened to be none other than regis. >> you were on the drew carey show. >> she was very sweet. i thought what a lovely woman. >> she is kind of sexy. >> she has that kind of like i know. you know what i mean. can i tell her this when i see her? >> she knows i talk to her. you know when i'm absolutely and come on. you know. >> really. you can appreciate the sexiness

>>> from nbc news this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb from studio 1-a in rockefeller plaza. >> hello everybody and by that we mean who? everybody. >> friday, august 15. >> guess what is happening here. >> we did my birthday. we want to remind that there is another big birthday coming up tomorrow but we are celebrating today. kathie lee is turning -- >> 24. >> she was born in 1953, 61. it is a great year. it is great -- >> because i'm still alive. >> hulk hogan was born in your year. pierce brosnan. >> like fine wine. >> kim basinger. >> michael bolten. meredith viera. >> how does it feel to be 61? >> surreal. when you turn 28 and that is your mindset that is what you feel. was that death mail? >> that is someone counting. >> you know what? the truth is and you know this the most. if you have your health and you are surrounded by people you love and you are very much one of those as is everyone we work with, a couple, most of the people we work with when you are blessed you are blessed. all you can pray for is that you give a few more years to be blessed. that is the w

. >>> from nbc news, this is today with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb. live from studio 1-a in rockefeller plaza. >> hello everybody. it's the first fun day monday that hoda is 50 now. it's august 11th. that was the week we thought would never end. it ended. it's over. >> how does it feel? >> 50 is feeling pretty good. >> fabulous at 50. >> it is. we celebrated at the beach. we went. it was me, my mom, my sister, my brother, the kids and boots and we all had a bang up time. it is insane. >> it is high season there, baby. you know what i mean. >> we ended up -- this is all of us sitting. >> we're go fish. that's allison and her son an the whole family. >> and the smiley face. >> and the smiley. we took a picture -- by the way this was one of the times in the night when it was really pretty. i want to show you a picture of my brother. look at him. i never show him enough on the air. i'm sorry. that was kate going ouch or was that meredith. of course it was. you think you know a person. >> anyway. how was your weekend? >> it was good. i went kkayaking. it w

>> announcer: from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb. live from studio 1-a in rockefeller plaza. >> let the games begin, everybody. it's thirsty thursday. july 31st. last day of july already. we're going to make it good. we'll celebrate because jenna bush hager is in for hoda today. >> i'm so excited to be here. you've already had me laughing. >> you know what jenna bush hager i want to show up today? >> which one? >> the one that has us all in fits in the makeup room. is she here today? >> she'll be here. the pg-13 version. >> darn. >> mama is watching. she doesn't want rated r. >> i know your mom and dad are watching. the stuff we learned about you today. it's safe. it's not going anywhere. >> we hope it's safe. we hope it's safe. >> no, jenna. everybody knows. we have just welcomed you since the day you walked through these doors. and you have become -- you're family to us. we want to come down and be family to you. when are we going to the ranch? >> what? >> family is a two-way thing. you married henry. you sometimes go and visit hen

>>> from nbc news, this is "today," with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb, from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >> hey, everybody. we're so happy you're here with us today. it's a really happy day because it's a little house on the prairie reunion. we have the cast. >> people are busting and just to know the level of busting that's happening here, there happened to be some fans on the plaza, one woman named her son landon after michael landon. >> there he is. >> and they're freaking. they met some of the cast and they're going to see the big interview later. we're glad you guys are here. >> michael landon jr. is going to be with us as well. >> very sweet. >> if you love "veep". >> who doesn't if you've ever seen it. >> matt walsh, that plays like -- into the communications director, tall bald red-haired guy. >> the imaginary dog. >> so good. >> good news and bad news, hoda woman. >> what's the good news some. >> the good news is that prince harry and his girlfriend cressida have split. that's bad news for her. good news for all those girls on "how to marry a prince". >> that reality. >>

with kathy lee gifford and hoda kotb from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >> hope you have great plalans this weekend. if you don't here's something you might want to try. >> you know you've heard of speed dating which is when you go into a room and they have a bunch of singles and you spend a minute or two with each person. >> even if you're in love you got to go. >> it's like a tasting menu. now they have something in london where they've added another wrinkle to the speed dating. >> a component. >> they added a paper bag overyour head so you're not distracted by someone's looks. this is how they were doing it. you listen and hear them and feel their karma and vibe. now they said it made you not materialistic. so we decided we wanted to try, but -- >> we couldn't find a bag that would fit hoda's head. so here we go. let's pretend. wait a minute. you can still see the person. what's the point of this. you can still see the person. i can already judge she has a huge head. i don't understand this. >> you can decorate the bags. >> put it on me, please. eye see you. hoda turn it around. hey

. >>> from nbc news, this is today with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb. live from studio 1 a in rockefeller plaza. >> hey, everybody. yes, it's the beginning of a big week. the biggest ever. >> how big? >> the biggest ever. >> why. >> it's august fourth. in case you're counting the days. it's hoda's 50th birthday week; i want to apologize if you're over it already because it's only monday but it is going to be my 50th week. we're going to do something fun everyday. >> every single day hopefully we will learn a little something too. 50 is the new 30. >> is it? >> yeah. >> well, you know what it can be empowering. it is one of those things that i do remember when i was younger thinking of someone who was 50 and remember you looked at them and you were like oh, they are 50. and now when you are -- >> back then they sort of looked different. >> we have a lot of things available to us today that we didn't before. >> when you think about a sant ra, sandra bullock. >> whose in her prime. >> you've ever looked so good either. >> embrace it. >> you had a little pr

>>> from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >> hello, everybody. >> we're happy to be alive. it's booze day tuesday, august 5th. we're exhausted. hoda's birthday is killing me. turning 60 was easier than turning 50 for hoda. >> one of the things i always wanted to do, they asked me what my bucket list was. i was like, i don't know. anyway, one of the things i always wanted to do was sing backup. the issue is i can't sing. >> that's not true. you can sing. you just can't sing harmony. >> anyway, so kath gave me a little lesson. in the earlier hour, 8:30, we got a chance to sing backup with kenny loggins. my mic was actually turned on. >> yes. >> but anyway, let's take a look. we didn't actually get to see it. >> no, we were doing it. ♪ foot loose, foot loose kick off your sunday shoes ♪ ♪ jack get back, come on before we crack ♪ >> hoda! >> oh, my god. it was so much fun. >> we got the crowd going and everything. if you can't move to a song like "footloose," you need an i.v. >> when you want to do something and suddenly y

>>> from nbc news this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >> we're happy because one of the great supermen is here, dean kane. he is with us all week. >> although time. >> he always has great, great projects going on. >> if you watch "veep" you remember jonah, the tall gangly one, timothy simons. he is with us today. >> so funny. >> so funny. >> unfortunately we can't even show a clip. >> you have to tiptoe around the words. >> although gadgets you need to organize your kitchen and, of course, ambush makeover. >> time magazine picked its 100 most influential people, and the big reveal happened today. influential can mean a lot of things. it can be entertainers. it can be people who were influential not in a great way, like putin is one of those people on the list. on the cover is beyonce. >> yeah. >> she is the titan and cover girl. she has transformed, you know, a lot of things in the music industry. she is something special. >> definitely. definitely, definitely. who else is on there? >> pharrell williams is on there and his hat. >>

with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb.ive from studio 1a in rockefelle plaza. >> hello, everybody. it is thirsty thursday. it's august 7th. on this epic week. we've got a terrific show. >> definitely. >> one of my favorite guys. he's got all kinds of reasons to have a big head and he doesn't have one at all. oscar winner jeff bridges, great actor nicest and mellowest guys. >> we hear he has a surprise in store. >> there are going to are several surprises the next two days. sasha alexander. >> you know every now and then there's a perfect night? >> yep. they're rare but when they happen, boy. >> last night was perfect. kathie lee had a wonderful birthday party for me at her home. >> and frank. >> frank too. the food was perfect, the weather was beautiful. this is part of the motley crew that was there. >> adriana on the right. >> a couple of more photos, frank surrounded by his girls, we call it the frank harem. this was a selfie i took of everybody down by kathy -- >> beatle beach bar. >> it was the perfect weather, kath w

>>> from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb. from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >> i have somethinthat i want to say to everybody that's out there. you're probably not even aware of it because you live your life in lala land. >> what? >> but we are today 50 days away from you turning 50. today is the day that -- >> what? >> yes. >> we're not belaboring. it's not today. >> no, it's 50 days from today. >> we're going to celebrate the snot out of this birthday. >> did you say 50 days till 50? >> that's two months. >> it's 50 days. but you're not alone. you're in very good company. look who's turning 50 this year sandra bullock, david spade, lori laughlin, trisha yearwood. go to klgandhoda.com and send us your advice and how to encourage her as she turns the big awesome 50! >> can i just say something? there's only a teeny window of time before i hit 50. i was going to enjoy those 50 days -- >> well, the producers don't want you to. >> okay. >> like joanne said, no, we're celebrating up till your 50th birthday. >> a beautiful lady

>>> from nbc news, this is "today," with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb, from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >> looks like it's going to be beautiful weekend. >> gorgeous weekend ahead. >> rain gets out of the area. >> hope it's as nice weekend for my niece ella because it's her 4th birthday. >> happy birthday little ella. >> happy for ella. >> she is adorable. >> she's 4 already again. my brother and his wife adopted her from ethiopia and she is celebrating. that's us and dora. dora is always in the middle. >> you move on with the times is the good thing about you. you move on with the times. >> i've kicked and screamed. >> you've got off the flip phone, got the iphone. you text. >> yes. >> but then we're going to -- >> i tweet. >> but we're going to make your texting life -- >> i podcast. >> we'll make your texting life easier. >> okay. >> instead of pushing all the keys and -- >> spelling everything out. >> why don't you just voice text. this is cool. >> much easier than writing it. so here's how you do it. here's the phone. now there's a little microphone. >> icon. >> the icon. i'

>>> from nbc news, this is "today," with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb, live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >> hello, everybody. if hoda can stay awake long enough we'll celebrate wines day wednesday, august 6th. are you getting tired? >> i just wish it would hurry up and get here. my birthday is august 9th on saturday. >> we all wish it would get here. >> i know you do. guess who happens to be visiting today? >> we love her. >> my sister. hala. she's come here to spend the day and hang out with me. tonight we're going to have a big birthday celebration. hey, erwin. >> hello. >> i love about hoda, she calls her brother and sister both erwin. >> that's what they call me too. >> erwin was a cartoon character. that was the geeky person. we started off calling each other when we were little kids and it's continued. >> hoda will answer her phone and go hey, erwin. she's talking to hala in dubai. exactly. we're going to have fun today. it's -- now we have to every wednesday hear your words of wisdom. is this like a continuing thing? >> i don't know. let's play the music. i think you're goi