today's trivia is all about the rockettes. they've been wowing audiences at radio city for more than eight decades. we're going to test your knowledge about where they came from and how they started. it's hard to become a rockette but it's even harder to stay one. each year the rockettes must audition for their job. they must be skilled at jazz, ballet, tap and modern dance. answer as quickly as possible. good luck, everyone. question number one, what's it called when the rockettes stand in line and kick in the air. line in the sand? millions of people see the rockettes perform. the answer is number one, a kick line. the rockettes handle their own hair and makeup and one costume change is just eight seconds long. the radio city christmas show is, good, great r spectacular. the show has been going on for 82 years. first performed just a year after radio city opened for business. what's it called? number three, the christmas spectacular. question number three, the rockettes wear microphones. can you guess where it is? on their h

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the group was formed in 1925 as the missouri rockettes. when they made it to new york a few years later they were an instant sensation. the ultimate american chorus line, of precision and science. >> they have such an amazing amount of strength. you could throw any dance style at them and they will do it. they are so well-versed in every different style. >> reporter: each year about a thousand try out for the show. only a handful make it. height between 5'6" and 5'10" 1/2. and once they are in, they stay in. >> this is my 13th christmas and it gets better and better every year. that is why i work hard every single year to come back. >> known for the in-line kicks, the rockettes reveal a secret. look closely. that we touch. but we don't touch. we hold our own. and we have to be strong enough to do so because we do over 300 kicks in one show. >> with the sparkling kicks, the rockettes, 90 years in the making, living up to their name. rehema ellis, nbc news, new york. >> 90 years and we hope for another 90 more. that will do it for us on this

ellis rockettes : they really are athletes, the rockettes. julie branam, once a rockette herself is now the director and have such an amazing amount of strength. you can throw any dance style at them and they'll do it. they're well versed in every different style. between 5"6 and 5"10.5 and once they're in, they stay in lh: yeah, this is my thirteenth christmas...i work hard every single year to come back and dance on this great stage known for those synchronized, in-line kicks, the secret....look closely! most people think when we and precision kicks, the world famous rockettes -- 90 years in the making and living up to their name. re, nbc news, new york. the rockettes "christmas spectacular" performance runs through january 3rd this season... coming up on today in iowa... mcdonalds is trying out a new menu item for all you cheese lovers. plus, it was a big year for movies..we take a look back at this year in film. you're watching k-w-w-l news. we've got you covered. forecast on kwwl." wintry mix will be possible for and switch the mix to ra

the rockettes reveal a secret. look closely. >> most people think that we touch. but we don't touch. we hold our own. and we have to be strong enough to do so because we do over 300 kicks in one show. >> with the sparkling costumes and the precision kicks, the world famous rockettes, 90 years in the making and living rehema ellis, nbc news, new york. >>> 90 years and we certainly hope for another 90 more. >> that will do it for us on this christmas night. i'm thomas roberts in for lester holt. for all of us at nbc news, thank you for watching.

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the rockettes reveal a secret. look closely. >> most people think that we touch. but we don't touch. we hold our own. and we have to be strong enough to do so because we do over 300 kicks in one show. >> with the sparkling costumes and the precision kicks, the world famous rockettes, 90 years in the making and living up to their name. rehema ellis, nbc news, new york. >>> 90 years and we certainly hope for another 90 more. >> that will do it for us on this christmas night. i'm thomas roberts in for lester holt. for all of us at nbc news, thank you for watching. good night.where volunteers served hundreds of people a free christmas meal.. and which restaurants are open tonight for christmas... "to me it's a selfish decision to do this because i want to spend more time with her." gift of life this iowa couple is grateful for each other this holiday season.... how the husband saved his wife's life.... holiday theft... how to protect yourself from theft this holiday season... good evening, i'm lynn melling. thanks for joining us. many are using christmas and new year'

as a radio city rockette. you are a mom and a rockette. >> yes. >> when you tell people that, or at least they know you as mom and then they find out you're a rockette, what is their response? >> they're shocked and can't believe i'm still dancing after having three kids. >> reporter: nicole is one of three current rockettes who are also moms and performed while ten weeks pregnant and reported to rehearsal few as three weeks after giving birth. >> i think of rockettes as like i'm nicole, the mom and make their lumps and clean up if i need to and get them ready. >> reporter: being a rockette isn't easy. rockettes dancing up to four shows a day as many as six days a week changing clothes more than 30 times in a 12-hour period often transforming from one look to another in a matter of seconds go squish it down on your head. >> i have a big head. >> we'll make it work then we wear these little cheeks that -- >> ah. >> it's just tape you put on your face. >> it's perfect. that's the best blush i've ever had. nicole

. >> the rockettes enjoying 90 years this season. let's see what keeps those packed crowds coming year after year. >> reporter: it's their signature look that looks fresh every time. but these dazzling rockettes are kicking into a milestone. this year celebrating 90 years as a dance troupe. when they made it to new york, they were an instant sensation. the ultimate american chorus line of precision and style. >> they have such an amazing amount of strength. you can throw any dance style at them and they will do it. they're so well versed in every different style. >> reporter: either year about a only a handful make it. height between 5'6" and 5'10".5. and once they're in, they stay in. >> this is my 13th christmas and it gets better and betd ter every year. >> reporter: known for those kin synchronized inline kicks. >> we do up to 300 kicks alone in one show. >> reporter: with their sparkling costumes and precision kicks, the world famous rockettes 90 years in the making and living up to their name. >> isn't that cool? i mean, it loo

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and we had to go to the rockettes, the christmas show. >> i love the rockettes. >> but see it every yearlly likes it. >> can you get a nap while you're in there? i love that show. >> i try to talk her into letting me stay outside. >> it's loads of legs in there. >> there's, it's a great show. >> and they revamp the show four or five years ago. it's really cool. >> dana? >> i would have to say what i remember most and it goes on for the entire season is my mother is a very good piano player. and she had, she has christmas music from way back. i mean decades old and i loved it because i learned to play, but not as well as my mom. my mom would always play for us right before we went to school all year long as we were finishing getting ready. so she could play all the christmas songs. so i think that would be my favorite thing. >> that's nice. >> hi, mom. >> that was sweet. >> tradition at my house. you know you have neighbors that would actually brag about how they go and cut down their own tree. everybody knows that. we would go cut down their tree. they would go, we would just slice it. >

. >>> plus the rockettes, we love the rockettes and they have been delighting audiences for the past 90 years. we have a behind the scenes look at why those high flying kicks keep packed houses coming back year after year and keep us from getting home from work at night when they let the show out. close. >> i saw people outside today. anybody selling tickets? >> they've become synonymous for so many. we have a fantastic look at why everyone loves them and they're a tradition for new york city at christmas time. >>> in many of our towns and cities, not a creature were stirring with many spending the but not so as brynn gingras reports in manhattan. >> reporter: an an unusually quiet fifth avenue, these little legs were in a hurry. full of anticipation. couldn't wait to see us >> that one is my favorite. >> her favorite holiday window. >> it's decorative and complicated. >> the windows at lord and taylor are a favorite spot to visz for these two cysts who are here spending time with family. today is about family and traditions. every year since he can remember, this 7-year-old has chri

[music] welcome to a rehearsal with the rockettes at radio city music hall. sierra is going to lead us in a warmup. >> yes. i'll show you how i get ready every day. [music] >> do you want to try four kicks? >> we'll jump together, take our right leg, jump together, take our left, jump together. jump, right, jump, left, jump, right, left, together. >> reporter: i will attempt the choreography. i'm a dancer because i love to do my own thing. but choreography is tough. >> six, seven, eight. plie, in, arm, out. drop it out. >> reporter: oh, god. you make it look so easy. this is not easy at all. should -- >> should we try it with musical help? >> five, six, seven, eight. one and two. there you go. one more. and the double wait. here we go. right now. out. one, two, out and arms. >> reporter: i'm going to take this home and work on the choreography. next time i see you, i'll have it perfected. i have so much respect for you. thank you so much. >> remember the radio city christmas spectacular is now through january 3rd. >> reporter: so much fun. what they do is inc

"how could you rockette's special nes. d this week, "sammy,y,you don't reelize how long grandma has waited for this new addition."she's going home with me." for the staff who spent nats - i'm glad she's got a good home. "we're so attached to her. she stayed in the medical miss her. "please join me in but this is why they do to give all creatures a place o be loved. rockette's kittens all fouud homes as well... we still have a lot to get to this morning. including a garage becoming a workshop. there's nothing unique about that... but when it becomes santa' workshop... now we're talking. a creative way to help those in neeeover the holiliays. plus -- clark griswold did not have this in mind. the f-a-a says some homeowners are missing themark with thir holiday displays... and that has pilots concncrned. low clouds are keeping some fog over us, but also keeping it from becoming more dense this morning. as the clouds burn off this afternoon, we will see "you're watching kwwl, we've got you covered! with jerry gallagher, ally cr

it's "the chew's" holiday spectacular with the world famous rockettes and the one and only santa clausbrace yourselves, because i'm mixing up one of the greatest cocktails of all time. then, she can dance, but can she sing? >> it's christmas, i'm caroling, i have cookies. wait for me! >> carla's going caroling, then making an incredible cookie that'll have you singing with delight. plus, we're finally revealing our secret santa gifts, and we've got a message from our own daphne oz. the holiday fun starts right now on "the chew." ♪

before the lighting, you can catch live performances from sting and the rockettes. if you don't want to go to the tree lighting, you can always watch the coverage live here on nbc4. the coverage begins at 7:00 p.m. >> there is never a good reason to miss the lighting of the christmas tree. we have been tracking it all hour by hour, trying to analyze and figure out when the rain will come to a complete stop. the answer is, i think we're going to still see some soggy conditions. what a gorgeous live picture. you almost don't want to put anything up right now. take a look at the headlines right now and see what's going on. rain, rain and more rain. it's going to be a carbon copy day tomorrow, maybe a little heavier precip on the first part of the day, and then it will begin to trail off as we head to the late afternoon and evening hours. precip for the tree lighting? i don't think so. i think it's going to be very light, passing showers or drizzle, but it's enough that you'll need the umbrella or the raincoat. the patience which we are going to have to get through the

the world famous radio city rockettes perform here at rockefeller center and we sent rehema ellis, nbcyork. >>> 90 years and we certainly hope for another 90 more. >> that will do it for us on this christmas night. i'm thomas roberts in for lester holt. for all of us at nbc news, thank you for watching. merry christmas and good night. who coined the term "side bread?" because there's nothing "side" about this bread. it may look like the moon. but it's the star of the show. unleash the power of dough. give it a pop. that sound. like nails on a chalkboard. but listen to this: (family talking) that's a different kind of sound. the sound of the weekend. unleash the power of dough. give it a pop. >>> lights, camera, access. ♪ >> sofia and joe's first dance as husband and wife. i'm billy bush. high profile and accessible celebrityed

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. >>> hi, we're the rockettes, and we're kicking off the holiday gift grab today on "wendy." how you doin'? >> live from new york city, it's "the wendy williams show." >> wendy: how you doin'? the kids have come to play today. you won't believe what i'm about to tell you. all due respect, have several seats. my girls are always turned out. i give it to you straight, no chaser. ♪

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here's is ginger, rocking rockette. betr watch out you better not pout i'm telling you why town [ applause ] >> nice. >> she gave youuite a -- >> nice. >> see how i got a waist again. >> she brought the rockettes all th way to new york. that's interesting. >> speechls. you got him. >> she has a whole other person atched. that's a neat idea right ththere. >> two, one here, one here. >> wha are you having? >> a boy. it's his first dress up. >> okay. it is amy robach's turn. she's got game. [ [ eers and applause >> yeah, i like that. >> my two favorite teteams. >> i'm from georgia, you know that. >> i love you already. now, georgia bulldogs and i was born on michigan state campus. my dad and my grandpa went so i got red and green with my two favorite sports teams. >> great colors. you make s some noise. i like this one. [ applause ] >> i like this. >> now it's going to be hard for lara to top ltear but her she comes now with strictly ball gown. [ applause ] >> i like that. i like that. i like that. >> tt's nice. yeah. >> i

and tomorrow we see here in new york the world famous rockettes will be in the house. >> and the details on a larger than life celebration you will not want to his. >> thank you for joining us. we'll see you back here.

. >>> hi, we're the rockettes, and we're kicking off the holiday gift grab today on "wendy."k city, it's "the wendy williams show." >> wendy: how you doin'? the kids have come to play today. you won't believe what i'm about to tell you. all due respect, have several seats. my girls are always turned out. i give it to you straight, no chaser. ♪ >> now, here's wendy! >> wendy: hey, girls! yes!

there's always a trip to radio city music hall to see the rockettes. or ice skating at bryant park, such activities can help. >> december 14th, it's about 63 degrees. >> yeah. >> i love it. i absolutely love it. the ice is a little soft. but it's terrific. >> reporter: if you want a shot of cold weather, there's always an ice bar in midtown man matten that's 23 degrees. inside minus 5 ice bar, it's made of 100 tons of ice. i'm sitting in an ice chair, even the glasses are made out of ice member as you sip it. they -- melt as you sip it. each block weighs 20 pound. >> we have so many people coming in that tell us they are here for the holiday spirit and we have the place to do. >> reporter: this personal shopper says clothing can lift your spirits, cozy cashmere, velvet pants and other christmassy outfits can work. >> clothes can transform your personality. >> like a party dress or holiday inspired jacket. you are just gonna feel a little more excited for the holidays. >> reporter: with a little effort and the right frame of mind, you can get into the s

jonathan: a few of these years rockettes won't just be sharing matching attire in perfect kicks. they will be sharing genes. i'm talking about the dna kind. this group features three sisters. they been performing together for four years and now the entire family celebrate christmas in new york. alison: those are some pretty amazing genes. three sisters? can spreadnd you some cheer this holiday season with a gatornation to toys for tots. we will be there. abc 7 is proud to be a sponsor of this year's drive of the marine corps. you can help collect toys and national harbor. nevers of the abc team will be there between 11:00 and three in the afternoon -- 3:00 in the afternoon. alison: i'm heading up from about 11:00 to 1:00. matching christmas sweaters. we will have to coordinate on that one. you know what the museum dedicated to the holiday classic "a christmas story" has done? they purchased a new piece to the collection. visitors can see ralphie's red ryder bb gun. the owner of the median pay $10,000 for the peace in an online auction. is worth -- one of six bb guns made for the

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