steve martin is here!ers and applause ] from the hit show "revenge," emily vancamp in the house! [ cheers and applause ] and wiz khalifa performing with snoop dogg! [ cheers and applause ] man, you should smell the weed smoke coming from steve martin's dressing room. [ laughter ] steve martin. [ laughter ] let's get to the news. everybody is talking about the presidential election, and this is big. two days after stepping down, there are rumors that herman cain is endorsing his former rival, newt gingrich. not to be president, to be his new wingman, but still -- [ laughter ] even though -- even though herman cain is suspending his campaign, he's launching a new website called thecainsolution.com. yep. it's the only political website that makes you click an "i'm over 18" button to enter. [ laughter ] [ scattered applause ] check this out, you guys. due to budget cuts, queen elizabeth's annual salary will be frozen until the year 2015. [ audience aws ] which explains why today she was like -- [ laughter ] [

and with us in the studio here tonight steve martin, known around the world for comedy, of course. he is a very serious musician. nominated for another grammy. and before we go tonight, the rink out our back door is celebrating a major life event. "rock center" gets under way right now. captions paid for by nbc-universal television >>> good evening and welcome to "rock center." as you watch our lead story tonight, imagine unearthing such a thing. thousands of families who are at first told the nightmarish news that their infant child had died during childbirth but then years later one by one they unearth evidence that the whole thing might have been a lie. that's exactly what thousands of families in spain are going through, as the unimaginable slowly comes to light. it went on for decades apparently, and doctors, clergy, even the government all appeared to have played some sort of a role. kate snow went to spain to investigate how it is that children were stolen at birth. >> reporter: in madrid, spain, this year has been a momentous one for luis vega and his daughter anna. they're

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i haven't seen it but i want to see you and steve martin are going around, doing this thing.>> we are very good friends. we are very -- you know, it's -- he's -- well, you know. he was there when all three of my children were conceived. i mean, this is a very -- [ laughter ] >> jimmy: wait a second. wait, wait. conceived? >> no, it's -- you know, listen. he's a huge talent. and it's -- it's intimidating knowing steve. especially because of the guns. you know, when you -- i remember the first time -- >> jimmy: he has a big collection. yes. >> yeah, you wouldn't think that. >> jimmy: yeah, no, no, no. yeah, yeah, yeah. >> no, i think he's -- i think it's safe to say he's a genius. >> jimmy: really? >> yeah. not -- [ cheers and applause ] >> i think it's -- not particularly true but safe. >> jimmy: it is a safe thing to say. yeah. >> i remember the first time i met him. i went to his house in beverly hills. he has a different house now. and i can say beverly hills. and you can't believe the art collection. there were two things i was struck by, the priceless works of american ar

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and this from steve martin. now, playing words with friends on playground slides. turn it off by my teacher. won't. many sympathize with baldwin's frustration, as illustrated in this episode of "the west wing." >> you can't use your phone until we land, sir. >> we're flying an eagle 2011. are you telling me i could still flummox this thing with something i bought at radio shack? >> a lot of us feel that way. but even the people who say this rule is illogical admit baldwin may have taken his complaint just a little too far. meanwhile, this thing has been a huge boone for words with friends. by one count, the game has added 100,000 new players since baldwin lost his cool. >> now, he's off of twitter. he has more time. >> i suspect he'll be back on twitter. >> steve martin's tweet. that was funny. >>> coming up, josh's "play of the day." stay tuned for that. >>> and the unbelievable story of how this woman freed herself from being buried alive. how did she do it? using only her engagement ring. come on back. hey babe... oh, hi honey! so i went to the doctor today, the

. >> steve martin and alec baldwin. >> jany, could i talk to you?t they'll be worried. >> i wonder who it will be alec baldwin? >> i love that, that was a great interview. >>> up next, help yourself two ways. lower your taxes and improve your retirement. >> i'll take both please. we'll have those and other tax tips. you can take advantage of all of them before the end of the year so get a pen and pencil paper, and a writing instrument ready. you're watching "the early show" on cbs. or a smartphone. . a great interview. >> she was amazing. >>> up next help yourself two ways. lower your taxes and improve your retirement. >> i'll take both please. we will have those and other tax tips to help you. you can take advantage of all of them before the end of the year so get a pen, paper, and writing instrument ready. or a smart phone! you're watching "the early show" on cbs. kleenex. softness worth sharing. time is running out! sears last minute gift sale is on now. get up to 50% off all craftsman mechanics tool sets. every tv is on sale. plus, save up to 70

wisdom martin spoke with steve bellman from paul's liquor for a bit of champagne 101. >> it is nice toe here and we'll start with sparkling wine. there is a difference between sparkling wine and champagne. >> okay. >> first of all, from spain, they use a chardonnay grape and a maccabea grape. nice and dry. very good for mimosas like, that. these are all under $15. >> that >> that is the end i would be on. >> any questions from you? >> we'll let you explain right now. >> and believe it or not, from new mexico, they produce a brut and a blanco noir. fantastic quality, fantastic bargains. and next is from alsace from fans. again, more on the lighter side. excellent quality. if you don't want to spend the $35, $40 for french, go to this one. fantastic. this is probably the top california wine. white wine. outstanding in the $25 to $30 range. >> got it. >> then we go to the real french champagne. >> the high end. >> not real high end but high wend. the number one name in champagne. outstanding value. number one seller in my store in terms of real french champagne. >> i've heard of this one.

steve? >> absolutely. >> he has to be martin luther on this one. >> absolutely. >> the big news is the momentum in a number of new polls nationally. in the gallup tracking poll of republicans, newt gingrich is leading the race for the nomination. look at these numbers, they're starting to build. 37%, up 15 points in just two weeks to mitt romney's stationary 22%. among iowa republicans, of course that caucus comes up the 3rd of january, the new washington post/abc poll has newt surging ahead of his rivals. he's up to 33% while romney and paul -- here's mitt romney tied with ron paul at just 18. in south carolina, a state whose primary has been won by the eventual republican nominee in every election that it has mattered back in 1980, a winthrop university poll now shows newt on top in that state too. he takes 38% with romney in his usual 22%. and perry well behind them both down at 9. steve schmidt your assessment of this surge by newt. will it carry through christmas on to january 3rd? >> well, newt gingrich has the ball right now. he is in control of his destiny. one of those things that -- i

>>bueno, porque andan muy paranoicos con nosotros, steve la traiciÓn de martÍn los puso muy nerviososotÁ y que ya no ve la hora de verlo va a ser muy fÁcil, steve calma >>!"#%, corona >>mi mamÁ se va a hospedar en el hotel nacional, man >>un hotel buenÍsimo >>pues... >>de verdad, sÚper hotel yo creo que nada mas de gente rica a usted no lo dejan entrar >>¡ah! ¿y dÓnde crees que me hospedÉ la primera vez que vine a colombia, animalito? ya, por favor, deja de estar... man, que es lo que menos necesito >>pues yo lo necesitaba a usted para que me parara el otro dÍa y no me emborrachara y terminÉ dÁndole serenatas a leticia >>ah, o sea mi mamÁ viene a ver al hijo prÓfugo ¿y tÚ me vas a cobrar una serenatita? >>pues es que me costÓ la relaciÓn con leticia >>¿cuÁl relaciÓn, man? ¿tÚ nunca has tenido relaciÓn con leticia? yo intentÉ que la tuvieras y ok, sÍ, me saliÓ un poco mal >>pues como todo lo suyo >>esa es la seÑal, man, esa es la seÑal yo le voy a escribir a mi mamÁ que no venga >>no, pero fresco, fresco ¿cÓmo le va a hacer eso a la pobre? escuche, vea lo que ella le escribiÓ no me imp

is a crunch at the bottom of the league new manager martin o'neill will watch from the director's box as sunderland begin life without sun coach steve bruce may choose to fellow strugglers wolves those teams are just as points above the drop zone as you were to take over the northeast club on monday while in the first of sunday's two games everton are about to kick off at home just eight. remains on chelsea striker nicolas anelka is the latest star to be linked with big spending russian side then she the blues have accepted transfer requests from the thirty two year old frenchman as well as from defend the alex is twenty nine the pair are expected to be sold in the january transfer window with the club considered to be an option for america and she's billionaire honestly when carrying off has already signed simon so roberto carlos as well as chelsea manager to shout coffee on me while blues boss . says there was no ill feeling about requests to leave. the conversation was was was fair and and very very frontal and direct with the way the players i mean the players have shown their interest in leading the club and put on the transfer

crunch game at the bottom of the league new manager martin o'neill will watch from the director's box as sunderland begin life without signing to coach steve bruce with a trip to fellow strugglers ward both teams are just a point about the drop zone o'neill would take over the north east club on monday while in the first of sunday's two games everson will entertain stake. kind of the mean time chelsea striker nicolas anelka is the latest big name to be linked with russian side. the frenchman who's thirty three next march has had his transfer request accepted along with that of twenty nine year old defender alex pair are expected to be sold in the january transfer window with the russian top flight club considered to be an option for naca and she's billionaire owner sooner and pretty much has already signed samuel eto and roberto carlos this season as well as former chelsea ronnie wood and showed off on me while blues boss boss says there's no real feeling about the request to leave. because this year was. and very very frontal and direct with the players. the players have shown their interest in. leading the club and put on the transfer re

today sunderland begin life with that site manager steve bruce with a trip to both teams desperate for a win and just a point of the drop zone martin o'neill takes the northeast club on monday and in the first game on sunday everton and the tate style meanwhile chelsea striker in the close no career is the latest big name to be linked with the russian side angie mkhatshwa the frenchman has handed in a transfer request along with a friend alex and the pair are expected to be sold in the january transfer window with the russian premier league club considered an option for anelka and g.'s billionaire owners to be among the more has signed. us this season as well as former chelsea manual of chelsea boss andre meanwhile says there is no real failing about the latest request to stamford bridge. the conversation was. and very very frontal in beirut with the players. and the players have shown their interest in. leading the club or put on a transfer request for quite some time. professional professionalism and integrity is the wrong question. now let's turn to tennis where argentina have come back fighting in their davis cup final against

today sunderland begin life but i'm sorry manager steve bruce for the trip to wolves both teams desperate for a win and just a point above the drop zone martin o'neill takes over the northeast club on monday and in the first game on sunday have a tent and to take it started meanwhile chelsea striker nicolas anelka is the latest big name to be linked with the russian side angie mechanical or the frenchman has handed in the transfer request along with defender alex and the pair are expected to be sold in the january transfer window with the russian premier league club considered an option for anelka angie's billionaire owners to them and getting more of a signed samuel etting and roberto carlos this season as well as former chelsea manual cough chelsea boss andreas burris meanwhile says there is no will feeling about the latest request to leave stamford bridge. the conversation was. and very very frontal and direct with the clues. shown their interest in. leaving the club were put on the transfer request from some guy a. professional version with and integrity who is there. now let's turn to tennis for argentina have come back fighting in thei

situation where it's like observing martin luther king day, but not wanting to talk about martin luther king. >> stevehere is to remember somebody who said blessed are the peace makers, love your neighbor, help people when they need help. that's what we're trying to get people to remember in the stress of all the commercialization. >> steve: and that's such a good point. there are so many holidays in the month of december. you get into trouble when you start to exclude people. let's include everybody. >> i think freedom isn't about being told stand in a corner and keep silent, but you're welcome to celebrate your faith, your traditions, as long as you leave room for your neighbor to do that and you respect him when he does. >> steve: carl anderson, ceo of the knights of columbus. >> nice to be with you. >> merry christmas. >> steve: and happy new year. >> same to you. >> steve: coming up, they run in when everybody else is running out, but this time it was a firefighter who needed the saving. more of the dramatic video and the back story coming up. then hoping for a white christmas? rick reichmuth is

martin is stopping by! [ cheers and applause ] first late night talk show. >> steve: what?y: first late night talk show. he's doing us. >> steve: wow. >> jimmy: love that guy. and check this out, guys. we've got music from a new girl. i don't know if you've heard of her. beyonce is on the show tonight! [ cheers and applause ] doesn't get any better than that. what a great show. hey, guys, it's friday. we here new york city, the greatest city in the world. it's such a big show. if you're watching the show for the first time, my name is jimmy fallon. our house band is the roots over there. they're the greatest band ever, i think. [ cheers and applause ] we love the roots. our announcer and sidekick steve higgins over here. [ cheers and applause ] higbones. we have a lot of fun on our show, and we're so happy to have you here if you're watching for the first time. so thank you so much for watching. now, as we do every friday, i'd like to write out some thank you notes. you know, my -- [ cheers and applause ] hey roots, can i get some thank you note writing music? ♪ [ light lau

martin here. >> please don't do that. i got to do that by myself every week, steve. >> any of these guys can throw the ball a long way and hit a receiver. at the nfl level, you got able to to read the defense, make adjustments and be smart about it. >> i'm just saying this is the kid they are all salivating over. they won't get andrew luck when will go number oneen landry jones, maybe he is there if they are drafting at seven or eight. this is the kid i think everybody would like to see them go get. >> the or skip it in the first round and pick i'm mine man. >> that is the route -- and pick up a lineman. >> that is the route i would go. rg 3, that is the guy you will hear about. >> one guy locally in a different sport that we have to talk about, i know you love, kevin durant. >> i know. >> down by one with one and a half sex to understand go and you who do you give it to? the durantula. are you kidding me. >> wouldn't you love to do that just once in a game. >> i've done it, baby. i just didn't have 20,000 people cheering me on after it was done. >> the driveway doesn't count, dave. >> you can't do it. >> that is a good

steve hartman "on the road" near raleigh, north carolina. no ordinary doctor. patients say he was smoking a cigar - while performing surgeries. tonight a san francisco man is in. >>> good evening. i'm allen martinlizabeth cook. >>> no ordinary doctor. patients say he was smoking a cigar while performing certainlyel surgery. tonight a san francisco man is charged with impersonating a doc -- impersonating a doctor. joe vazquez reports. >>> reporter: he is not a doctor but he is in big trouble for acting like one. the district attorney says carlos guzman garza was running a clinic in the 2500 block of mission. while he never said he was a doctor he pretended to be working for one as a physician's assistant when he included two procedures including a liposuction on a woman who was later severely infected. >> he administered anesthesia and then while they were waiting for it to take, to start working, he

sunderland manager martin o'neill is watching from the directors box as his side have travelled to fellow strugglers wolves with both sides just a point about the drop zone the black cats side steve bruce on wednesday and only will take over the northeast club on monday. and in the meantime chelsea striker is the latest star to be linked with big spending russian's side ok the blues have accepted transfer requests from the thirty two year old frenchman as well as from defend his twenty nine the pair are expected to be sold in the january transfer window with the club considers to be an option for an old billionaire owners who have been karimov has already signed samuel eto roberto carlos as well as chelsea manager does your coffee. blues boss under a villa boss says there was no real feeling about requests to leave. your conversation was. and very very frontal and direct with the players. the players have shown their interest in leading the club and put on the transfer request some time. professional version with and integrity is there in question tennis now and rafael nadal has pulled back from a set down to beat juan martin del potro in four sets to seal spain's first davis cup

martins. >> i don't know if i would wear that. >> steve: when was the last time you wear jeans?at's happening, people are wearing jeans to golf clubs and country clubs. it's become part of the fashion. >> brian: is that allowed in a trump golf club? >> not too much. >> steve: it's time to get tough! not only with jean, but with the whole world. his brand-new book about making america number one. we thank you very much. >> thank you. >> gretchen: kelly isn't going anywhere. she's still gift giving and has something for you as well, coming up next. >> brian: let's check in with martha and find out what she has for us. >> good morning, everybody. how about this? 70% of the voters in iowa say they could still change their minds. so which way is this thing going? newt in the lead, but some are still not satisfied. larry sabato on that. donald trump and the possibility of a brokered convention? and a fashion editor walks into a propeller on a small plane. we'll have her story coming up. bill and i join you at the top of the hour. we'll see you then. get technology they love, on the ne

martin, alison, paul, thank you all. we'll see you here shortly. we'll be talking with congressman steve king of iowa.al universe right now. polls have been all over the place this year. republican presidential front-runners have come and gone. newt gingrich is currently on top. we'll ask him who he thinks who could come out on top and why he hasn't endorsed anyone yet. to supply affordable, cleaner energy, while protecting our environment. across america, these technologies protect air - by monitoring air quality and reducing emissions... ...protect water - through conservation and self-contained recycling systems... ... and protect land - by reducing our footprint and respecting wildlife. america's natural gas... domestic, abundant, clean energy to power our lives... that's smarter power today. not quite knowing what the next phase was going to be, you know, because you been, you know, this is what you had been doing. you know, working, working, working, working, working, working. and now you're talking about, well you know, i won't be, and i get the chance to spend more time with my wife and my kid

martin sharing her newest batch of steals and deals. but first, this is "today" on nbc. ♪ >>> back at 8:44. for years, stevesic industry, teaming up with superstars like mary j. blige. now he uses his talents in advertising, and he's combined the two worlds for his new book called "the tanning of america: how hip-hop created a culture that changed the rules of the new economy." steve, good to see you. welcome back. so. i'll be honest with you, the book was put on my desk a couple weeks ago. it said "the tanning of america." i thought it,k÷j was a skin tan book. so explain it to me. >> the tanning of america is a simple concept. as times change, you have a generation of kids who have a blended mental complexion, where they are pulling information from the asian community, the hispanic community, the african-american community, the caucasian community, and this blend mental complexity. >> so, despite the fact that we have varying skin complexions, we're starting to think more and more alike, and you think music really helped to drive this phenomenon? >> yes. music -- actually, music played a very important ro