October 2009 - Posts
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At the end of a segment this morning about Halloween decorations, an Ewok started having his own party. The clip has gone viral and we thought we would share it here.
Editor's Note: Those who prefer not to disillusion small children about the predilections of Ewoks are advised to exercise viewer discretion.
Good morning and Happy Halloween!
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From TODAY correspondent Jill Rappaport In honor of Halloween, we are debuting Meow To Wow for all our feline lovers! Since we have had such a wonderful response to our monthly
Bow To Wow series (every dog we featured has found a loving home), we now are focusing on the cats that desperately need to get adopted, too.
The numbers are staggering -- approximately 25,000 cats and kittens end up at
Animal Care & Control of New York City every year! So it's time to try to lower those numbers, and in return, YOU can end up with the most adorable affectionate pet.
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From TODAY correspondent Sara Haines I was laughing as I watched Jennifer and Alexis go back and forth during
their segment with Kathie Lee and Hoda. So, before they headed out, I got the chance to throw some questions their way. I wanted just a little more of the verbal ping pong...and, that is exactly what I got.
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On Friday, Matt, Meredith, Ann, Al and the rest of the gang will have another amazing Halloween costume surprise in store for you. In past years, they've dressed as everything from classic fairy-tale characters to the cast of "The Munsters." Now, we're giving a clue for the 2009 Halloween extravaganza:
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From TODAY correspondent Sara Haines After the Hulk got busted for
showing me his underwear (around 5:30 in clip) during Kathie Lee and Hoda's chat, his fans began asking about the color, type, etc. I was entrusted with this information, so I felt it unethical to repeat. Instead, I cornered him when he finished
his interview to have him shed some light on this question, as well a some others I snuck in.
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From TODAY correspondent Jill Rappaport Palladia arrived, making it the first approved cancer drug for dogs, aimed at those afflicted with mast cell cancer. This is incredible news, and it could be a blessing for so many animals all over the world.
With this FDA-approved drug that kills tumor cells and cuts off blood supply to the tumors, dogs may have a better chance of surviving the disease. "It's very non-invasive," said Ann Hohenhaus, staff oncologist at the Animal Medical Center in New York City. "The oral nature of the drug makes it very appealing to drug owners."Animal Medical Center , I met with dogs afflicted with this disease and their owners. Knowing this drug is now available is helping so many owners breathe a sigh of relief, and so far it looks like the results have proven to be quite positive in several dogs. But only time will tell if this very important drug can really extend the lives of our "fur angels." Click here for more on the Animal Medical Center in New York City.
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On Friday's, Al has been known to have some fun talking about the weather for Sunday night's football game. Enjoy the forecast below!
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From TODAY correspondent Sara Haines These guys always have me laughing, so I wasn't ready for the "man" advice to end.
I ambushed Chuck Nice, Andrew Trees, and Rick Younger (with a brief cameo from Curis Stone) after their segment this morning.
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From Miranda Patterson, NBC News creative director In beginning to think about
A Woman's Nation , Maria Shriver's special report about the state of women today, I asked the women in my department, of all ages and career points, to finish this sentence: "Being a woman today means..."
The responses I got back from this small group were so intriguing that I cast a wider net. (I asked two friends, and they asked two friends, and...) Wonderful answers came flowing back, along with requests to hear what other women were saying. I'd like to share some of my favorites, and would love to hear your own thoughts.
Being a woman today means....
...opening your own doors.
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What’s a gal got to do to get on the Emmy-winning NBC sitcom “30 Rock”? In the case of TODAY’s Meredith Vieira, pretty much anything.
Fey knew, all right: When her “30 Rock” costar Tracy Morgan appeared on TODAY last year, Meredith had locked lips with him in a faux display of passion that was, as Fey put it, “almost inappropriate.”
While Vieira maintained that she “would do more than that, if that’s what it took” to gain a guest stint on “30 Rock,” Fey bemoaned her own lack of steamy clinches on TODAY.
“Who do you want?” Meredith responded eagerly. “[Executive producer] Jim Bell? You want Al Roker?”
“I would take Al Roker,” Fey replied. Whereupon TV’s favorite weatherman stormed onto the set, dipped Tina’s head back, and pretended to give her a huge smooch. After the pseudo-clinch, Roker shook his head and bellowed, “Hoo-ha!”
“30 Rock” begins its fourth season at 9:30 p.m. ET Thursday, and while the show has long been a critic’s darling, it’s also picked up viewers every season.
“We feel very lucky – I feel we’re like in that movie ‘Final Destination’ and we somehow cheated death and it’s going to come find us,” Fey said.
Editor's note: Katie Meacham, a TODAY fan who watches the show every morning while getting ready for work, was featured in a segment with Al on Thursday . We asked her to tell us a little more about her battle with cancer. You'll find her story below.
My name is Katie Meacham and I am 26 years old. Last April I was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. At the time, I handled the news fairly well as this was considered to be a very treatable and curable cancer. Two months into chemotherapy I found a new node in my neck. A CAT scan and second biopsy confirmed my worst nightmare – my cancer had grown through the chemo, something that happens to less than 4% of people diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. The hospital where I was being treated told me there was nothing else they could do for me, so I temporarily left New York City and moved down to Houston, Texas, to become a patient at MD Anderson Cancer Hospital.
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As TODAY begins to explore
A Woman's Nation, the show's anchors, guests and producers offer their opinions about the state of women in America, from family life to the professional world.
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From Style Editor Bobbie Thomas
French Vogue is known for its wild, irreverent style and creative use of imagery, but when I caught wind of the controversy surrounding their latest issue, I felt compelled to reach out to allDAY readers for opinions on where fashion should draw the line — and whether this is crossing it: supermodel Lara Stone in blackface, which was a popular performance tradition used in 19th century minstrel acts that perpetuated negative stereotypes of African Americans. While French Vogue is no stranger to controversy (having recently featured photos of cross-dressing and faux pregnant women smoking cigarettes), many wonder if this bold move extends beyond artistic expression and could be interpreted as racism. CONTINUED >>
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Wine expert Gary Vaynerchuk appeared on the show this morning to discuss how to pair wine with some delicious fall flavors . We caught up with him after his appearance to find out what it meant for him to be on TODAY.
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From TODAY correspondent Sara Haines KLG and Hoda frequently talk about their social movement from greeting with a handshake to greeting with a bump of the bums.
It is their answer to reducing the spread of germs and if chef Tom Colicchio didn't know about it before, he knows now.
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Al tweeted these images of
the storm hitting the West Coast today.
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If you watched Justin Bieber perform on the show this morning, you might have seen two girls on stage while he was singing, "Lonely Girl."
One of the girls was Sara Parigian (age 14). AllDAY talked her after the concert.
You can follow Sara on Twitter
here .
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Fans continue to line up for the Justin Bieber concert in the morning.
UPDATE: Will update below with pictures as they are posted.
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Editor's note: We received the following email from allDAY reader, Ed Higashi. Ed and his wife, Teresa, visited the Plaza on September 28th.
Ed writes:
We were looking forward to that morning for quite a long time, and we were certainly not disappointed. My wife Teresa has always been a fan of the show, and being able to be a part of the outdoor audience was a kick, and she was able to shout a "Hi Mom!" to her mother back in Oxnard as well. Seeing Harry Connick was also very special.
Thank you Ed and Teresa for coming down to the Plaza. Happy anniversary!
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Monday morning Justin Bieber will play the Plaza and some of his most dedicated fans have already started lining up on 48th St.
By the time of his performance, a few fans will have been camped out for over thirty-two hours.
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From TODAY correspondent Sara Haines It was grand and unplanned but John Lobello's entrance onto the set during
a live segment with Paula Deen this morning was priceless.
John does electronic maintenance at Today and he is a big part of our amazing crew. I asked him about his television debut.
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Today producers and authors of, "Today's Moms," Maryann Zoellner and Alicia Ybarbo are once again a part of the "momversation."
See the episode below which asks, "Do our kids get too many trophies?"
Also please check out our new site, TodayMoms.com .
From TODAY correspondent Sara Haines "
Read for the Record " hit
our Plaza this morning. I was able to catch Nia as she left the set to ask about her favorite book.
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Kathie Lee and Hoda announced today that they'll be in the pages of OK! magazine every week with a feature called "OK! Or Not OK!" In the inaugural feature, the co-hosts weigh in on the fancy footwear of the stars, from Suri Cruise (OK!) to Sophie Monk (not OK!). The newly-minted fashion critics admitted to being a little nervous about their new gig, wondering how people would take to their advice.
"Do people care what we think?" asked Hoda.
"I don't think so!" answered Kathie Lee.
Dear viewers ... you be the judge!
This morning, Kathie Lee and Hoda took a look at the evolution of their tresses through the years. As expected, there are both hair hits and mane misses (hey, the '80s took many fashion victims). What do you think? Which styles do you like best?
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See the co-hosts' reactions to their photos:
From Jill Martin, Us Weekly contributor and TODAY fashion expert Hi everyone! We missed a lower third in today’s
“Slimmer in seconds” segment , so if you're desperately searching for the Hello! Skinny Jeans visit
skinnyjeans.com . All other product info is in the
video.
Will the real Matt Lauer please stand up?
Matt has his share of lookalikes out there, both real and fictional. Yesterday, People magazine unveiled a photo spread that shows TODAY hosts Matt, Meredith, Ann and Al rocking funky ‘70s style. The mustachioed Matt bears a striking resemblance to another anchor who’s “kind of a big deal”: Ron Burgundy, the fictional reporter played by Will Ferrell in the comedy film “Anchorman: The legend of Ron Burgundy.”
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From Style Editor Bobbie Thomas Select Estee Lauder counters across the country are giving free makeovers along with custom digital photos which they'll help you post online. Now you can get all glammed up and have someone (actually everyone) to show! So for everyone who has ever spent hours scanning picture folders looking for something to post, this seems like a great opportunity to put your best face forward! So say “cheese” and post your pretty pics below!
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From TODAY correspondent Sara Haines we were talking about when "tweeting" can get you in trouble. Staying on topic, I asked Nick whether he "tweets."
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Trisha Novotny, founder of
247moms.com and mother of five children, stopped by our studio this morning.
Highlight of r NYC trip was the todays show tour thanks maryann.
TODAY Producer and author of
"Today's Moms," MaryAnn Zoellner asked Trisha about the experience.
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This week the TODAY anchors have been paying tribute to the mentors who shaped their careers. It’s a serious subject, but not too serious for Jay Leno to have some fun with it on the “The Jay Leno Show” in a clip the hosts watched this morning.
“I’ve known Meredith a long time,” Leno said, poker-faced as clips of Vieira’s early days in TV began to play. “But I did not know this!” Suddenly an obviously much doctored clip from “Naked News” appeared, showing a very blurry image of Meredith supposedly au naturel.
“Just one month!” Meredith protested tongue-in-cheek as co-hosts Al Roker and Ann Curry roared with laughter.
“Who was your mentor, David Letterman?” Roker quipped.
TODAY helped People magazine celebrate its 35th anniversary by re-creating the show’s set from 1974, and all four anchors got into the groove by donning '70s polyester and shaggy hairdos (check out those 'staches!). Here’s a sneak peek at the magazine spread, which goes on sale on newsstands on Friday. Far out!
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From TODAY correspondent Sara Haines
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We celebrated Mad Hatter Day with wine , hats and tea cups
The latest on Letterman
Who is a true 21st century gentleman?
Dirty wedding dresses
Kate Gosselin was on Monday's show for an exclusive interview with Meredith.
Here is a roundup of what the blogosphere thought of the appearance:
Here are a few reactions on Twitter:
@chaucee I'm watching an interview that Kate Gosselin did with the Today show and it is so sad.
@gretchen10TV Kate Gosselin on the Today Show...and she looks angry.
@Jo_H83 Ok I am sick and tired of hearing/reading about Jon and Kate Gosselin and their childish, stupid games and finger-pointing. Argh. Enough.@andreakleid I don't care how many people dislike her, I love Kate Gosselin. You can't deny how much she adores her children. So sweet.
A lot of you have left comments on other threads, let us know your thoughts below.
We hope you have been enjoying
the pictures of your signs on the Plaza everyday.
allDAY contributor and photographer Giacinta Pace had an idea to highlight some of the similar themes seen each month.
Below you can see some of the signs from September that celebrate birthdays of all ages.
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Is Jay Leno a fan of Hoda and Kathie Lee? The hosts of the fourth hour of TODAY teased the late-night comedian for grabbing footage from last week’s chat segment highlighting “Winkers,” the new line of pants with custom graphics on one’s derriere.
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In an exclusive interview with TODAY's Meredith Vieira, Kate Gosselin will speak out about her estranged husband's recent actions, as well as the decision to halt production of her hit reality television show.
Alison McColl sent us the video below of her dog watching the show.
McColl says her dog, Moe, loves TODAY and really enjoyed the
dog makeovers this morning.
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Mariah Carey performs live on our Plaza tomorrow morning. Today, around 6:00 AM, a big fan has already started a line on 48th St.
Her name is Elaine Jenner. She was also the first fan in line for the NKOTB concert.
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This morning, Whoopi Goldberg called during the show to clarify a
statement she made about the recent controversy surrounding Roman
Polanski.our report from this morning .
From Natalie Morales, TODAY host and national correspondent Anita’s own account . It’s a piece that will bring you to tears.Motherlode blog , many people accused Anita of being irresponsible for taking on more than she could handle, for not trying hard enough to make her adoption work (even though she writes about trying everything from months of therapy to bonding sessions with a psychologist, etc.). Several others, however, applauded Anita for her courage and the strength she showed in making what she felt was ultimately the best decision for the child. CONTINUED >>
