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kristen wiig will be right here in studio.to hear about "snl" and "wonder woman 1984," which will be in select theaters and imax on christmas day. and she is a seven time grammy award winner whose new special "my gift: a christmas special from carrie underwood" is streaming now on hbo max plus, her first ever christmas album, "my gift" is out now. back on the show to chat and perform a christmas favorite for us, carrie underwood is here but before we get to all that, we're just over a month away from the end of the trump administration and there are two things we know for certain about this president and his enablers that we should never forget they tried to end democracy and they tried to get people sick. for more on this, it's time for "a closer look." ♪ >> seth: there's a sense among some democrats, including apparently president-elect joe biden himself that republicans will just calm down and become reasonable again after donald trump is off the political stage, which is unlikely for two reasons one, trump will never willi

also tina fey will be on our show this week [ cheers and applause kristen wiig, olivia colman, pedrol will be - it's all gonna be happening. this week is gonna be -- but first, we have a great show for you tonight. she stars in the upcoming film, "wonder woman 1984", gal gadot is here! his latest album, "pausa," is nominated for a grammy, ricky martin is here [ cheers and applause and making her first u.s. tv appearance in nine years, we have great music from lana del rey [ cheers and applause guys, quick reminder i have this new childrens book out called "5 more sleeps 'til christmas. hold your applause [ cheers and applause ♪ hold the drums, hold all the noise until you really need to get it out, you know but anyway, it's no big deal, it's currently the number one "new york times" best seller no big deal. anyways we're doing a cool thing with target and fao schwarz this week. so if you buy the book at target or target.com now through wednesday, so today, tomorrow, wednesday, fao schwarz will donate a toy to st. jude children's research hospital so you get a book at target, you get

it's a little rude but i will say our pal kristen wiig crushes it in this movie.w -- >> we actually adore each other so much. we had a crazy, instant connection it was like she -- because the movie was so laborious and they were so -- it was very long we shot the movie for eight months in five different locations and it was just like super physical as well the fact that she was there with me, doing these crazy things but also like being her, she's like the most -- she's so, you know, but she's like -- i'll tell everyone else, guys, you're missing on not knowing kristen wiig [ laughter ] she's like fun and funny and open and she made this experience so, so delightful for me, and -- and i'm super grateful >> jimmy: we know that you guys were -- became fast friends and really good friends on the set and this is very, very cool, you guys sent us one of your music videos you made a music video together it's very low budget here is an - >> you can tell. >> jimmy: exclusive world premiere of gal gadot and kristen wiig's music video take a look. ♪ ♪ gal and krissy having

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here are kristen wiig and pedro pascal in "wonder woman 1984."a pleasure. >> oh. >> miss minerva. >> it's doctor, actually have we met before you look familiar. >> do the thing. >> life is good. but it can be better >> that's from tv. oh, my gosh. you're the oil guy >> the oil guy i'll take it >> mr. lord is considering becoming a friend of the smithsonian at the partner level. >> oh. >> which entitles him to a handful of private tours of our facilities and he asked for you by name >> me? >> what else can i say, doctor your reputation precedes you and apparently we share the passion for gemology >> well, okay. we do. >> i'll leave you to it. >> jimmy: patty jenkins, "wonder woman 1984" will be in select theaters and imax and streaming on hbo max christmas day big day. we'll be right back with a performance from marcus king stick around, everybody. thank you. ♪ ♪ ♪ with and eve and adam ♪ you get up and at 'em ♪ ♪ i'm ♪ ♪ oh, crossin' all your borders ♪ ♪ freein' freein' all the smalls ♪ ♪ ♪cross e'erbody off ♪ heyour gift list.e♪e-mas. ♪ ♪ the wh

speaking of "snl," kristen wiig is hosting an episode today." right here on nbc bay area at 8:30 and at 11:30. >>> when we come back, soaring out of 2020. that's next. this year, xfinity internet gives you more options than a holiday dinner table. pick the speed that's right for you, with options faster than gig. and get reliable internet with top-notch coverage. plus, help keep your data safe and private with security included. no antlers on the table. how come you get to eat first? get started with this great offer, or ask about our fastest speed, 2 gig up and down. switch today. >>> finally tonight, spacex is closing out a successful year of mission by sending a new spy satellite into space today. the national reconnaissance office launched the classified payload aboard the rocket. it is part of a mission to provide intelligence data to the department of defense. so there you go. cool stuff. >> absolutely. spectacular video as always. thank you very much for watching. we'll be back at 6:00. >> have a great night. we'll see you then. >>> brea

. >>> and former cast member kristen wiig will be hosting. >> it really is the most wonderful time ofr. >> it really is, isn't it? >> isn't it, though? >> it really is. >> are you guys okay? >> no. >> no. >> watch tomorrow at 8:30 again right here on nbc bay area. >>> and the clock is ticking down on capitol hill. next on "today in the bay," our washington insider breaks down the covid relief talks and what a new proposal means for you. plus, shutdown drama. could outdoor dining be coming back to the bay area. patients that have sensitivity, that's very common to have a gum health concern as well. you know, i talk to dentists every day, and they're able to recommend sensodyne sensitivity & gum. it's really good dentistry to be able to recommend one product that can address two conditions. >>> you can go to the market outside, i don't understand why you cannot eat outside. >>> right now at 5:00, a brewing battle on the menu. the outdoor dining across the state supposed to be off limits. the new legal order allowing some restaurants to reopen as bay area leaders cook up even more opposi

two of "wonder woman 1984" stars, kristen wiig and pedro pascal are joining us live. on a show in this movie. >>> first, we have top headlines we are following including those potentially life-saving vaccines rolling out across the country as we speak. the first doses arriving for seniors and health care workers battling the pandemic on the front lines. all this as the nation closes in on a staggering 300,000 american lives lost to covid-19. >>> also right now, a big question, will the weather throw a wrench in that massive vaccine rollout? the northeast bracing for two snowstorms on the move, a brutal one-two punch. >>> and the first woman to play in a power five game, vanderbilt senior sarah fuller upped her game. this was wonderful to see kicking two extra points. now becoming the first woman to ever score in a power five game. that was this weekend. vanderbilt's coach adding of his three kickers fuller is the most accurate from this distance. >> good for her. >>> we'll continue with our top story, the rollout of the pfizer coronavirus vaccine. we have a new poll w

"snl" alum kristen wiig hosted the show with musical guest dua lipa. >>> taraji p. cookie lyon, the unforgettable matriarch on the hit series "empire." a role that earned henson a golden globe award for best actress in a television drama. in the movies, the washington, d.c., native has won praise for her performances in "hustle and flow," "hidden figures," and "the curious case of benjamin button" which earned henson an oscar nomination. she is stepping to another kind of screen with "piece of mind with taraji" on facebook watch where henson hosts raw, honest conversations about mental health. taraji and i got together over zoom this week for a virtual "sunday sit down." ♪ >> name cookie -- >> as cookie lyon, taraji p. henson was a self-assured icon of swagger and power. >> now, let's talk business, shall we? >> in real life, though, the actress is, like all of us, a work in progress. >> we are embarrassed to say we need help. >> with her conversational new show, "piece of mind with taraji," henson hopes to create space for people to start talking about how they fee

. >>> and kristen wiig returns to "saturday night live" with musical guest dua lipa.ou're watching "today in the bay." >>> right now at 6:41 let's get a look at our tri-valley commute as you get ready to step out the door and head to work. visibility is clear but you'll have the heater on in the car as it's a cold start. we're in the low 40s but we'll see the sunshine warming things up as we go into today. we'll talk about what's ahead for the weekend forecast coming up in a few minutes. >>> and so far we've been pretty quiet when it comes to the roads, but i do have a crash to tell you about in the south bay that's causing delays down near the oakland road exit area. your bridge times coming up. stay with us. >>> president-elect biden says congress will have to go further to help the american economy. >> scott mcgrew, so far they haven't gone far at all, have they? >>> they're still arguing over this round of stimulus and have been doing so since may. now it's really getting down to the wire. we think we may see a deal as soon as today though it may not include legal

you know, kristen wiig was on your show a little bit ago she was talking about how good she follows thething get together thing in london before we started shooting officially. you know and, you know, for everyone to kind of meet and chat and get together and i met two of her very close friends. and they were asking what i was doing in the movie i was like, "oh, and i --," i was like, "well, you know, and this guy, and -- you sort of just alongside -- i'm sure kristen has told you everything they're like, "no, no, no. she says she's not allowed to talk about it and these are like two of her best friends." >> jimmy: yeah she takes it seriously >> i literally told the entire plot to my uber driver. on the way to that -- to those cocktails. he was like, "so what are you doing in london? i was like "oh, i'm shooting a a movie. they're like, "what's the movie? "big movie, you know, it's 'wonder woman' and he was like," what's the character? and i was like, "oh, well i got to start from the beginning here, so --" >> jimmy: oh, my gosh >> this is what happens. >> jimmy: oh, my gosh. >> anyway,

." >> former cast member kristen wiig will host. >> i'm hosting "snl" and, gosh, it really is the mostrful time of the year. >> it really is, isn't it? >> isn't it, though? >> it really is. >> are you guys okay? >> no. >> no. >> no. not everybody is okay. be sure to watch tomorrow night. 8:30 right here on nbc bay area. >>> so trending this morning a speech not to be forgotten. representative joe cunningham urged his colleagues to set aside their differences. then the democrat did something unexpected. take a look. >> for the betterment of this country we have to come together. we have to sit down and listen to each other and maybe even have a beer. in the spirit of the bipartisanship and cooperation i raise this glass to my colleagues both democrats and republicans. >> all right. that beer was named joint resolution. by the way, he did not drink it on the floor. let's bring back scott mcgrew. have you ever seen something like this? we have been clamoring for some niceness. >> over a beer would work. keeping it in your jacket pocket hadn't occurred to me. he's tried this before. he was

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so i want to ask you something but first i want to play a little bit of a video because you and kristen wiighair ♪ ♪ we are friends and we like science ♪ ♪ we feel comfortable in total silence ♪ >> very creative, gal. was it an instant connection between the two of you? >> yes, yes, yes. you know, watching this i'm thinking to myself oh, my god, people are going to think we had so much time off on set which is so not true. but honestly we had a great connection and kristen is just an amazing human being, she's fun and funny and loving and she has the biggest heart and we clicked. >> you can obviously see you clicked in the movie. we'll talk about the movie right now. "wonder woman 1984," the early reviews are great. they say this is the movie that we need at this time. what about this movie you think makes people feel that way? >> what about the movie? i think that the fact that the movie is about hope and about love and i think that we always aspire to have these values in our lives. and i think honestly, you know, it's just a huge -- it's a huge movie and it's so entertaining and fun and i

. >>> "snl" alum kristen wiig hosted this past saturday's final "snl" episode of the year, and notablycomedian jim carrey, who was tapped to play president-elect joe biden since the fall. before the show he tweeted, quote, though my term was only meant to be six weeks, i was thrilled to be your -- to be elected as your "snl" president. comedy's highest call of duty. i would love to go forward knowing biden was the victor because i nailed that blank, but i am just one in a long line of proud fighting "snl" bidens. cast member alex moffett assumed the role for the episode. it's unclear who will fill the spos permanently as the season continues. "saturday night live" returns with new episodes next year on january 23rd. that will be fun. still ahead, congress reaches a deal on covid relief, but how soon before it's ready for a vote? and what was left out of the bill to get to a consensus? "morning joe" is coming right back. ♪ sanctuary music (kids laughing) (dog barking) ♪ sanctuary music it's the final days of the wish list sales event sign and drive off in a new lincoln with zero down, z