Kathie Lee
Sandra Bullock was
on the show this morning to talk about her new movie, "The Blind Side."
During the interview, Matt pointed out that Bullock's character in the film has a striking resemblance to Kathie Lee Gifford.
You be the judge.
From Rina Raphael
If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then Kathie Lee and Hoda should feel flattered instead of battered by all the spoofs of them “Saturday Night Live” has done. A new one aired live from New York over the weekend, once again showing our morning heroines – played by Kristen Wiig (as Kathie Lee) and Jenny Slate (as Hoda) – doing a rather boozy version of the chat that opens TODAY’s fourth hour.
But this time there was something new added: A spoof of “Everyone Has a Story,” the segment in which Kathie Lee salutes in song ordinary people who have surmounted extraordinary challenges. The real KLG had a few choice words to say about that, particularly when a clip ran showing Wiig-as-Kathie Lee crooning “Everyone Has a Story,” only to be vigorously pummeled by musical guests the Black Eyed Peas (Taboo even removed a shoe to get his point across).
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From TODAY correspondent Sara Haines
Rather than expressing pride when excited for someone else's good fortune, KLG employs the word "groud," a word she created with her daughter Cassie.
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 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.
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?
Click on the images to see enlarged versions.
See the co-hosts' reactions to their photos:
Kathie Lee had "big news in our family" to share with viewers this morning. For the past seven months, her son Cody has been dating Claire Schreiner, "a beautiful girl" from Gillette, Wyoming -- and on Sunday night, she was crowned Miss Wyoming USA, meaning she will go on to compete in the Miss USA pageant next April. Cody sent his mom a text saying "I'm really proud of her."
"She was focused to get ready for this," Kathie Lee commented to Hoda Kotb. "Sort of like me every morning getting focused to be with you."
Check out how Claire looked winning the crown and see what a cute couple she and Cody make. Watch the video after the jump.
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It's important to have role models in life. Growing up, I always looked up to my dad. Well, my dad and Kirby Puckett. He was the epitome of a baseball player -- athletic, smart. He was not only a leader in the clubhouse, but in the community as well. The same can be said about my dad. Except for maybe that whole athletic thing (sorry dad). But he served as the perfect example when it came to a work ethic that I still strive to duplicate.
Everyone has these mentors in their life, including our anchors here at TODAY. So, I decided to ask the TODAY family in this week's Getting to Know TODAY: Who's your role model? Some of their answers may surprise you...
Be sure to tell us about your role models below!
Don't forget to add your ideas for future "Getting to Know TODAY" questions as well. Hopefully we'll pick yours.As always, check the allDAY blog every Tuesday to learn the latest answers to all your burning questions about the TODAY family!
Have a great week, and be sure to give a quick thanks to that role model in your life, regardless of their connection to you or...their athletic ability.
-A.M. in the A.M.
Everyone has ‘those weaknesses” in their lives. For some, it's a bad reality show. For others, maybe it's cheesecake. Whether your guilty pleasure involves eating a loaded baked potato or playing the part of a couch potato, sometimes in life you just have to indulge!
So, I decided to ask the TODAY family in this week's "Getting to Know TODAY": What's your biggest guilty pleasure?
Be sure to post your answers below. What's your guilty pleasure? Do you agree with Lester and just love a good chocolate milkshake? Or maybe you'd bond with Matt over his adoration for pigs in a blanket? Don't forget to add your ideas for future "Getting to Know TODAY" questions as well. Hopefully we'll pick yours.
As always, check the allDAY blog every Tuesday to learn the latest answers to all your burning questions about the TODAY family!
Have a great week ... and be sure to indulge.
-A.M. in the A.M.
