um, paul rudd is not aging in a normal human way.ghter] [cheering and applause] for the rest of us time marches inexorably on, and yet he has some combination of yoga or nazi blood has managed to maintain a youthful vigor that makes me feel like if i kill him ik becoe him. >> that's true. and if you... you could cut off his face and apply it to your face, and those healing knew -- nutrients. >> jon: really? >> it's like osmosis. >> jon:, when i see him, i'm going to cut that [bleeped] face off. >> i think you should. >> i don't think you want to sit in that chair. >> jon: how are you gentlemen doing? nicely done. the bid is over. [cheering and applause] you'll all get a turn in the big man's seat. hey, hey, i wasn't kidding about that. that's real. son of a bitch. get it out. you son of a bitch. [bleeped] [bleeped] [cheering and applause] >> don't do it. don't do it. >> jon: that's mine! that is mine! no! nooooooo! it's all ruined. you maniac! "anchorman 2: the legend continues" is in neaters now. will ferrell, david í cqb>pi÷g;g; k,

i like your -- is that the fu manc manchu. >> paul rudd hosted "saturday night live" this weekend andble right off the top when musical guest one direction tried to steal the spotlight so rudd had to bring in the big guns. >> got your boy band. well, i brought my man band. [ cheers and applause ] [ cheers and applause ] >> beat it, menudo. >> i'll kick your ass into space like lance base. ♪ working on my appetite looking forward to a little afternoon delight rubbing sticks and stones together makes sparks ignite and thought of loving you is so exciting ♪ ♪ sky rocks in flight afternoon delight whoop that's right you're getting it afternoon delight ♪ >> the promo tour just doesn't end. "anchorman 2" isn't out yet but it will have to compete with "frozen" and second installment of "the hunger games." only one victor. >> whoa! >> my legs. i can't feel my legs. >> those are my legs. >> oh, do me a favor grab my butt. oh, that feels better. >> "frozen's" $31 million haul. "hunger games," $27 million. the rest much the competitors were far behind. out of the furnace, only film i'd like to s

is back steve carell paul rudd and christina applegate you can't imagine how much fun it was to go to work every day and laugh until you cry every day i'm hoping when the movie comes out that steve will still just go around with me and talk about you good so much bigger person star than you were when this was made and a bigger person did you. have the money i did and i did not get it. james mars than getting good money in the way that's the job the job it's not knowing your lines or showing up on time or it's don't break with will that something unexpected plus we've told or there's going to be an intimate three is there a tall when we start shooting it's all ahead on larry king now. we continue our trek through and the man to one of the funniest movies you will have to see and two of its stars steve carell and paul rudd join us here in the us look at this. women in the getting worse too we're going to be staying here tonight i have the three of us this room maybe in this room almost. what was it like to come back to this it was great and these guys have become some of my best friends

we'l >> this weather report, brought to you by famous footwear. >>> coming up, paul rudd is wi >>> allk investigative reporter, brian fontana. >> left those legs up. i like what's happening. that's it. oh, you little fuzz ball. oh. i got it. can it get any better than that? >> a fortune made in cat photos. just barely appropriate for morning television. you had a lot of fun with that character. and this is a part you wanted from the very start. when i read the script for "anchorman," the first one, that was funniest thing i ever read. >> you went in character? >> i did. i don't normally dress up for an audition. that one, because it was so specific, i went dressed in costume. and i was actually the costume designer for that film, dez maguire, was doing costumes for "friends." and i was working on "friends" at the time. and she decked me out in a fancy suit. >> a brian fantana move to put the moves on barbara walters. >> i don't know what came over me. >> well, you know. >> she's barbara walters. >> that one's going to be going viral. everything you guys were doing, selling this movie,

paul rudd will be joining those two, the three of them and what do we get, three, why not four, why notou do today? [laughter] let's begin in washington. you know, if you watch this show regularly... [laughter] really? nobody? all right. you're probably accustomed to two things: the delightful rhyme [bleeped]. [laughter]

. >>> this weekend paul rudd hosted "saturday night live" and was less than cordial with fellow directioners. >> who is your favorite? >> nile. >> you don't know your basic facts. no, no. >>> and miley cyrus may not have received any grammy nominations this year, but she's getting the last laugh. at friday's jingle ball concert she twerked on a santa holding a bottle of booze. merry christmas everyone. >> thanks. >> thank you very much. >> send me a poster of that. >> new year's resolution, maybe less twerking. i'm richard lui. this is "early today." we hope this is just your first stop of the day on nbc. >>> leading the news in "the washington post," north korea confirms purge of kim jong-un's uncle describes anti-state crimes. the north claiming he abused drugs, disobeyed orders and worked in secret to obtain more power. >>> and 85-year-old vet says he was comfortable. merrill newman was held for more than a month when asked about a video released showing him an awkwardly worded apology for killing north koreans during the war he told "the sentinel post" that is not my english. >>> a storm

. >>> paul rudd will be joining robert downey jr. and chris hemsworth, the film, let's just say that marvel is digging deep from its superhero roster. know what that is? >> i have no idea. bug man. >> ant man. i remember ant man. >> ant? >> yeah. >> beyonce has become the first woman to reach number one on the billboard charts with her first five studio albums entitled "beyonce" the newest album released without fanfare making her success all the more impressive there. this is "early today." we hope it's just your first stop here on nbc. >>> leading the news on flight.com this morning, virgin births are surprisingly common. one in 200 pregnant woman claim they didn't have sex and claim to be virgins. this information published by the british medical journal from a study of american women. >>> in politico, epa's fake spy john biel gets prison. convincing even his wife he was working for the cia but he was skipping work and defrauding the government out of almost a million dollars. >>> some stories we're keeping an eye on for you. the

paul rudd was on this weekend. he was hilarious. >> one direction.> i like nile because he has blond hair. >> that's funny because nile is a natural brunette. he dyes his air. ♪ oh you don't know your basic facts ♪ ♪ no no >> okay. you have to break it down. >> one direction playing on "saturday night live" and he was an adult fang in line with the young girls there and he was trying to outfan them and it was hilarious. third time hosting, always fun stuff. >> they have tickets on sale. eight hours straight trying to call and get the tickets. >> did they really? >> when you were a teen girl, what was your crush on? >> i don't know. >> you don't remember. >> you didn't wait in line. >> i was too busy ice skating. i wasn't into any of that -- >> people were waiting in line to sigh. >> not really. bill? >> put down -- >> lighten the mood. >> put down the cereal because they just found this thing in new york city. it's a new species of cockroach and what is different about this cockroach. it's from asia and found it out in the streets. it can survive the

. >> letterman is next with paul rudd. tickets. ( band playing "late show" theme ) >> from the heart of broadway, broadcasting across the nation and around the world, it's the "late show" with david letterman. tonight... plus paul shaffer and the cbs orchestra. i'm alan kalter.

back steve carell paul rudd and christina applegate you can't imagine how much fun it was to go to work every day and laugh until you cry every day i'm hoping when the movie comes out that steve will still just go around with me and talk about you become a much bigger person star than you were when this was made and a bigger person. having money like i did and i did not get it. james mars than getting a good idea not live that's the job that really is the job it's not knowing your lines or showing up on time it's don't break with will that something unexpected plus we've told her there's going to be an intimate three is there a tall when we start shooting.

the man on the street reporter played by paul rudd and the sports guy. hey, ferrell popped up at several promotions, as we know. including one here at the museum in d.c. that is brick there. i don't know if he's a meteorologist. but he does stand in front of the green screen and his legs disappear. >> you know, this time of year we're usually hoping for colder, snowy weather. i think everybody had their fill of it already. >> we're going to get a break from the cold weather that we've kbn having. temperatures here only going to worm into the weekend. we're talking about a high temperature on sunday around 70 degrees. ironically winter officially starts on saturday, and it's going to be feeling more like spring. a live look outside right now at the capitol building, and you can see clear skies across the area. temperature in washington, 43 degrees. other locations coming in the low 40s or upper 30s. and will fall quickly as the sun begins to go down. 7:00, we're at 39 degrees. 10:00 p.m. we're in the mid 30s. . 11:00 we start to talk about the low 30s. sa

. >> anyway, paul rudd, you want to talk about. >> going to be on "snl" and they always do great pron this one yet but let's take a listen. >> starring with one direction. >> i love the band one direction. >> wait a minute. the band, with the hot british guys, harry and liam? >> yes. >> ah! >> oh, my gosh! oh, my gosh! >> he's adorable. that will be fun. >> all right. so now is the time you've all been waiting for, because it's thursday and time for my -- >> means it's time to read our column, hoda. >> yes. >> maybe we'll run out of time for ihoda. >> good for two reasons. our column is in "the daily news" and it's ihoda. know how i tell you i like to mix oldies with a what, like an old song -- >> what that ruins it. >> this is an oldie but goodie, most of us know the words to and it's nelly with what with it. my song called "batter up." >> the jeffersons. >> now we're up in the big leagues. >> that was your what. >> that was my part? >> that was your part. >> there's your part again. the jeffersons. >> you know, i would rather fall on my face again than listen to that. i would rathe

one member of the bunch, paul rudd, is hosting "snl" this week. we're jazzed about this teaser. 2"? >> yeah. i got up close and personal with a real news team. sometimes too close. >> what does that mean exactly? >> that's between me and george stephanopoulos. >> george, would you care to share? >> that's between me and paul rudd. >> oh. >> yeah. >> that was fun to see last night. >> that is amazing. that's incredible. that was great. did you see it? >> i got a lot of e-mails last night when it hit. >> when it hit. that's great. >> we'll get the full story on monday, apparently. >> in the "friends" episode. >> that wasn't me. >> it wasn't. ordering that pizza. you have to watch. you'll understand. >>> amy, that was great "pop news." that was your first "pop news." >> my first "pop news." >> we're thrilled to have you back here. and on the cover of "people" magazine right now. there you are. looking gorgeous. >> thank you. >> also, telling just a -- it is a beautiful story. you open up about this challenge and how you're dealing with it. you look great. how are you feeling? >> th

. >> adam mckay, steve carell, paul rudd.tor. >> i had to do something. i realized my job was not knowing the lines, necessarily but don't break -- if he improvs, or we all improv, and he does something brilliant, which he does, don't break character, because you just -- >> jimmy: what would you do, bite your lip or something? >> i would dig into the right side of my leg. [ light laughter ] >> jimmy: yeah, yeah. with your hand. >> or i would pinch myself. you have to just -- you have to create pain. >> jimmy: yeah, i had to, yeah. >> otherwise, you laugh. what was your -- did you have one? >> jimmy: i just couldn't -- >> you were so good, you never broke. [ laughter ] >> jimmy: thank you, thank you so much. >> i remember, i saw every one of them. >> jimmy: we would do the hot tub sketch and his one hand would be under the water by my leg and every time, i talked, he'd pinch me. so he'd do your trick to make me laugh. >> preemptively. >> jimmy: do the opposite and i would start laughing all the time. he knew i was an easy brea

. >> are you just mad because paul rudd beat you out for ant man. >> what is a ant man?sult. i just won't take it. i will pretend it doesn't happen. i will go back in time and think of something else. now i am back here. we are still on tv. >> is the tv show still on? >> we are still on. >> it is a terrible show. don't like this at all. >> there is no dialogue and just a lot of people crying. >> sitting next to me. >>> coming up, the c block. tonight's c block is sponsored by hydro electric dams, the man-made structures built across rivers that generate electricity with the conversion of the energy of running water. thanks, hydro dams. >> you're welcome. >> is "die hard" a christmas movie and is christmas movie really a die hard? we will discuss this in our vastly improved "red eye" debate center. >>> they may be staring even if you are not sharing. facebook con officialed it can see what -- confirmed it can see what people typed even if the status is not posted. there are posts of five million random users in the u.s. and britain to study how often they sensorred themse

you have will ferrell, steve carell and david koechner and paul rudd."anchorman: the legend continues." >> hope that movie is good. they are everywhere. >> they really are. >> after all the promotion, you would hate to see it fall flat. >> you like the fact that will ferrell was will ferrell and not anchorman like he always is. >> i have seen ron burgundy show up. >> i'm surprised he hasn't been here yet. >> he has. take back everything i said. we'd love to have you. >> that's the news for this half-hour. bee at 15, i was addicted. by 40, i'll have lung disease. at 50, i'll die of a heart attack. dr. regina benjamin: cigarette smoke causes immediate damage that leads to health problems, even death. those who quit or die are being replaced by a new generation of smokers. i'm dr. regina benjamin, united states surgeon general. go to cdc.gov. learn how to make our next generation tobacco-free. >>> this morning on "world news now," travel nightmare for pilots and for passengers stranded an entire weekend. the unforgettable ice storm and who's at risk this m

. >>> paul rudd was the host of "saturday night live" this week.t help in the laugh department from his "anchorman 2" co-stars. >> you got your boy band. well, i brought my man band. [ cheers and applause ] ♪ everything is a little clearer in the light of day ♪ ♪ and you know the night is always going to be there any way ♪ ♪ skyrockets in flight, afternoon delight ♪ >> that's right. you're getting it. ♪ afternoon delight >> we are nine direction. >> you know one direction went home and they were like, who were those guys? >> they were really old. >> a bunch of men came onset. it was weird. >> it was really cute. what's great is you can now buy that version on itunes already. >> we're very gullible this morning already. >> it's amazing how the "anchorman" cast is everywhere. [ laughter ] [ grunts ] kids today. it's all gadgets and internets. everything needs a battery. oh, hank. merry christmas. oh! hold on now. kay jewelers? it's beautiful. looks like we got us a young man here. [ female announcer ] the charmed memories collection at kay jewelers.

>> joining me now, for the movie, steve carell, david koechner, paul rudd and will ferr el.ased to have them here's table. here we are watching the trailer and you guys are still laughing. >> it's ridiculous. ron is ridiculous. >> it is such a good idea, why did it take so long. >> these guys were really stu been. >> hard to get ahold of. >> had other jobs. >> had other jobs. >> i wanted nothing to do with it. >> you were into drama by now, aren't you. >> comedy prepared you for the big role. >> i have a pretense about me now.s and if you dare stick my toe back into that world -- >> the germ filled pool. >> exactly. >> gives you schieffers. >> i mean, you know, it's no comedy, so truly, now did you have to be convinced that you didn't want to be just another sequel? >> well, it's-- i mean you know, of the movies that i've done with adam mckay, cowriter and our director. >> was supposed to be here. >> had something else happen. we just never thought about ever doing sequells. we were just always on to the next story and we were more excited about that. anchorman though was un

. >>> this weekend paul rudd was the host on "saturday night live" with musical guest one direction. is always going to be ♪ >> do i love one direction? is your favorite color purple? ♪ dance all night to the best song ever ♪ who's your favorite? >> i like nile because he has blond hair. >> that's funny because nile is a natural brunette. he dyes his hair. ♪ oh oh oh ♪ you don't know your basic facts ♪ >> that's a little disturbing there. >> you've got to love paul rudd. he's so great. >> he is terrific. >> and that is "what's trending" today. >>> and now to something that's getting a lot of attention this morning. a surprising revelation from singing sensation susan boyle. and tamron has more on that. >> yeah. susan boyle is opening up about her recent diagnosis of asperger's syndrome, and she says she's actually relieved to know it. ♪ i dreamed a dream of time gone by ♪ >> reporter: susan boyle took the world by surprise when she stole the show at "britain's got talent" in 2009. now the 52-year-old singer is stunning fans with a revelation that she as has asperger's syndrome. >> it

. >> how about barbara walters and paul rudd? david russell in "american hustle." >> reporter: at just 23, jennifer lawrence is one of hollywood's most sought after stars. >> hey, tiffany! >> reporter: to her performance in "silver linings playbook." she may be poised for a second win. >> another fire. >> no, danny, not that one. we have to use the big one. >> i told you not to put metal in the oven. >> just get another one. >> i don't want another one. i want the one that car mine gave me. >> i want the one that cargave me. why don't you marry carmine? you want to be more like carmine, why don't you build something like he does? instead of your empty deals. bring manager in the house that will take all the nutrition out of our food and then light our house on fire? thanks god for me. >> reporter: she plays rosalyn. the wife of christian bale's character. what about this film drew this to you? >> i wanted to go on vacation. i didn't want to want to do the movie. i had so many ideas i would get so excited about. it was one of the

paul rudd will be here tomorrow. we're having a great week. >> it's been a great week.ologist mike nicco explains why. >> that and the warm weather. temperatures today six to ten degrees warmer than average. check out these temperatures mid to upper 60s. even 70 around cloverdale, santa cruz and morgan hill. let's jump into the accuweather seven-day forecast, wind shifts tomorrow and the cool breezes will blow the cooler air in for wednesday, thursday and friday. warmer than average again saturday, sunday and monday. leyla. >>> mike, it's a jam in san jose northbound on 101 if you need to make it near mofett field. we have an accident near 237. big traffic jams out there. give yourself p zz announcer: it's "live with kelly and michael." today, from the comedy "anchorman 2,", a plus, a performance by "american idol" winner candice glover. and our all-star chef's holiday home cooking week continues with a recipe from chef jean-georges vongerichten. all next on "live." [captioning made possible by disney-abc domestic television] announcer: now here are kelly ripa and micha

will ferrell, paul rudd steve carrell. it's a decade after the first movie. mid 80s.everybody waiting for this. >> absolutely. it's the 5th movie with le leo decaprio. he plays a corrupt stockbroker. it almost got an nc-17. they managed to edit out enough graphic sex scenes but you have to wonder how much he actually edited it out since it's one minute short of three hours. >> oh my goodness. >> it's a commitment. >> it s. bring snacks. >> yes. >> jessica shaw, thank you. >> up next, all the news you need before you leave the house. >> plus the i've got one word for you... five year plan. you know how long that takes? five years. you are so important, and i don't think you know it. you can buy a house. you do not want to be... [ male announcer ] find some peace this holiday. get 8 pieces any recipe, 2 large sides, 4 biscuits, and 12 cookies baked in-restaurant, that's a lot for just $19.99! yes you did. yes you did. no i didn't. no i didn't. yes you did. yes you did. no i didn't. no i didn't. did not. yes you did. [ male announcer ] today tastes so good. a man who doe