>> here's what's going to happen. we're doing a dog costume segment. these guys will get out of these costumes. >> yes. they're not happy. >> and they're going to get changed into other ones. >> even more uncomfortable. >> yes. we're going to love it. >> we're going to have a costume dog fashion show. >> hi, blakey. hi. >> look at him. you are a sweet boy. how often do you get groomed? >> what are you -- okay. that was unkind. smell him. smell how good he smells. >> he smells good. well, not the mouth part, but the rest of him smells very good. he's precious. >> here, i'm going to put blakey over here. >> i'm going to stay with bambi. because he's having a very, very rough day. rough day. do you know who is not having a rough day, hoda? >> who? >> kim kardashian. she has posted a picture. >> of her 15 carat engagement ring. okay, now, there is -- i think radaronline is reporting it wasn't a total surprise. she actually picked the ring out and that sort of thing. nevertheless, that's her ring. and she -- we heard from some other sources that they are not going to have a prenup. >> yeah. >> we don't know if that's true. >> it surprised me. they both have enormous -- i was going to say assets. they both have done very, very well in this world. let's put it that way. >> well, you know what? it's funny. because i was listening to pandora radio when i was running. and one of the songs that comes up was that "gold digger" song by kanye. >> which he is not accusing kim of, by the way. she has her own fortune. ♪ 18 years 18 years ♪ and on the 18th birthday he found out if wasn't his. >> i can't hear it. ♪ we want prenup >> we want prenup. ♪ she's gonna leave with half >> okay. ♪ on the 18th birthday found out it wasn't his ♪ ♪ i ain't saying she's a gold digger ♪ ♪ but we want prenup >> anyway, it's all about prenups. he's worth a lot more than she is. right? >> apparently. and nobody has any idea how much money anybody's got unless you're the accountant. but it's been -- >> but a general idea. >> general idea, yeah. he's done very, very well in the music business, fashion business. they say he is generally worth about $100 million, which is an awful lot of money. she, only 40. but i don't think that's right either. but anyway, they both have a lot to protect. let's put it that way. >> i was reading on some gossipy website, i think it was rob shuter's or something. that they're planning a big three-day wedding in paris. >> they both love paris. it's been important. >> you know what? i don't know. what do you think about having another big wedding after the other big one? >> it's exhausting. the first one is exhausting, much less the third or -- elizabeth taylor, did she still have big parties after each marriage? >> i don't know. >> i don't know. did you get a prenup your first wedding? >> i only had one. no, i didn't. >> are you sorry? i mean, would it have been a better idea to have done it? >> i didn't have anything, so it didn't matter. but, i'll tell you what -- >> you never know what's going to happen in your life. you could get stuff. >> right. and you also don't think that the other person is going to go for stuff. >> or you wouldn't be marrying that person. >> right. >> first of all, i think whatever you make as an individual while you are married becomes common -- community property. >> right. >> but frank and i had every intention of getting a prenup. >> what happened? >> well, i thought it was a smart idea. it was summertime. we went down on the beach with our attorney, the late and wonderful, our dear, dear friend. we go down, and he brings along his dog named claude, who was a poodle. and every time we start to get into something important, claude started humping my leg. and it went on a long time. and finally frank looked at our attorney and said you know what? claude feels about it the way i do. there will be no prenup. so we don't have one. and we got married about a month later. >> you don't really know how someone is going to react -- >> i would have given him to you yesterday, i told you. when i told you about the story that he wouldn't eat the pasta. did we get any reaction for that? i bet we did. >> you were eating salad and pasta. >> and i was eating a nice salad. they brought me pasta and the pasta was better. all right? >> and frank told you, no, no, no, eat the salad. >> eat the salad. i'm even madder now. >> it's one of those things that -- >> yeah. so i don't know. i think after a while -- what's the old saying? fool me once, shame on you. fool me twice, shame on me. but you have to learn from life or you're destined to make the same mistakes over and over. >> here's the thing. a lot of girls date the same kind of guys over and over, even though they know the guys -- they're the same exact type and they keep going down the same road thinking they're going to get a different result at the end. >> right. but you know what doesn't change? >> what? >> you. that's the problem. >> you know what i think one of the best -- >> you change partners, but you're the same. and you might be the problem. >> one of the best exercises i think you can do -- if you are having trouble finding a guy, you should take your last three serious relationships, whoever they were, and ask them what was the issue with our relationship? tell me the one thing that was the issue and find out which issue was the common thread among all three. ask them. and that's your issue. >> most people aren't talking to them anymore. >> but if you could, they would tell you -- imagine, though if -- i didn't like him because he was too contrling. this one i didn't like because he was too money hungry. and then you have to figure out what was your issue with all of them? and whatever your common thread is. >> it's always easier to point out someone else's flaws than your own, hoedy. >> sometimes you don't look at your own is what i'm saying. no one is listening to what i'm saying. >> jay leno has a theory. >> what? what is it? >> i don't know. i don't even know if it applies anymore. >> last night kanye west rented out at&t park in san francisco and proposed to his girlfriend, kim kardashian, in front of a group of friends and family. do you know why he picked a baseball stadium? well, this was kim's third strike. so kim's getting married. how about that? she's off the market for at least the next 72 days. >> i guess you've got to expect -- i didn't know what that was going to be. it's a little mean spirited. let's wish the couple well, all right? >> i brought you a present. ♪ i brought you a present la, la, la, la, la ♪ >> is this the little workout outfit? >> yesterday they gave us a workout shirt and they said if you sweat in it it's not going to stink. >> jerry took mine away. i couldn't do it. >> i worked out in it this morning and wrapped it tightly in a plastic bag. good luck with that. let's see -- >> how much did you sweat? >> i was -- you'll see. >> you were hauling it? >> you'll feel it. does it smell? >> bambino threw up. i'll give you an armpit. >> ew, it's wet. >> i told you, i worked out. i sweat. you smell it. bambino doesn't know. >> how is it? is it bad? is it gross? >> it's not bad. >> it's terrible. >> well, how is it usually? >> usually it's not this good. they say you shouldn't put it in a plastic bag but i just didn't want it to dry out. >> yeah. >> it's wet. it's gross. >> i should have done that when i got my hugh jackman that was soaking wet from his sweat. i could have wrapped it up in a plastic bag. good for lulu lemon. like they need more money. >> the battle rounds continued on "the voice," you guys. we're going to play the game because we weren't able to see it. we'll show two opposing singers and we're going to pick who should have won. >> yes. let's go. ♪ you don't have to live like a refugee ♪ ♪ you don't have to live like a refugee ♪ ♪ you say you don't have to live like a refugee ♪ ♪ you don't have to live like a refugee ♪ ♪ come on ♪ cause baby we ain't the first i'm sure a lot of other lovers been burned ♪ ♪ right now this ain't real to you but it's one of those things that you've got to be true ♪ >> i like the short hair. >> i like the big guy. >> of course you like the big guy. i think the other guy is the better performer and has the voice that cuts a little bit more. >> okay. the winner was johnny with the hat and the long hair. that's the one you picked. >> yeah. >> what? >> yeah. >> really? >> do you know how old i am, how many singers i've heard? >> all right. number two, team christina, olivia versus stephanie. let's watch. ♪ ♪ i'm through with you ♪ i'm through with you ♪ la-di-da ♪ don't want to be your girl ♪ what i want to be is done >> i don't know. i like them both. >> that's a draw. but if i had to pick in terms of commerciality, commercialness, whatever the word-s i'd go with the blond. >> i think i would go with the other girl but i don't know. who won? we're ready. show us. >> the winner of this battle is olivia. >> yeah. >> did anyone steal her? >> congratulations. olivia moves on to the knockout round. >> she's available to steal. >> yes! >> oh, my god. >> they're both great. >> cee lo green comes in for the steal. >> awesome. awesome. >> stephanie johnson. >> she deserves that. she definitely does. >> that was a good one. the knockout round starts next monday on nbc. >> they added a new twist. okay? in the knockout round they'll add one more steal. so you can pick up one other person, which will be very exciting. >> you're a knockout, hoda. you are. speaking of knockouts, melissa mccartney is speaking out about the "elle" magazine cover she did. >> we thought it was fantastic. the controversy was is she wearing a coat because she's a heavier girl? and they have -- i guess there are actually three cover girls for this month and one of them's reese witherspoon and she's got on something form-fitting and i don't know who the other girl is. anyway, she's the only one wearing a coat. so the question is is there an issue with it? and she spoke herself. >> she said i'm done with summertime. i like cashmere. bring on the cashmere. i love that coat. let me wrap up in it. usually it's very cold in the studios when you're shooting. >> you're right. >> and you know, here's the thing about it, you guys. everybody wants to war about everything, constantly make a big deal about it. if it's not an issue to her, drop it. you know? stop it. she's happy with it. she loves her cover. >> by the way, it's how you feel. if you want to feel sexy, what makes you feel sexy? >> have you ever showed up to pick up a boyfriend in a trench coat at the airport? >> i've thought about it. have you ever? >> yes, i have. >> of course you have. >> my agents are here, kath. my agents are sitting on the couch over there, not listening. not listening. wait. >> wow! it takes three people -- >> it takes three agents to close the deal. >> glad they're here, cozy on the orange chair. >> what else is going on, hoda? >> i think that's it. i don't think there's anything else happening. >> our breast cancer awareness product is right here. okay. my jeweled candy pink pieces, prices range from $26 to $32. >> and the good news about this is 100% of the proceeds go to breast cancer research foundation. so it's a good place to go. >> awesome. guess who's cruising. get it? cruising into our studio today. >> oh, my god. captain stubing is here! >> gavin macleod. >> do you know who else is here? >> blake and bambino. >> you know who else is here? >> alyssa milano! >> oh, my god. so exciting. >> first these messages. 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[ male announcer ] truth is that won't relieve all your symptoms. new alka seltzer plus-d relieves more sinus symptoms than any other behind the counter liquid gel. oh what a relief it is. alyssa milano has spent almost her entire life in front of the camera from tony danza's daughter in "who's the boss," to "melrose place" and charmed." >> now the fashion designer, author, and mom has been cast to host the new season of "project runway: all-stars." >> congratulations. >> thank you so much. >> how did that happen? >> it's actually kind of an interesting story. harvey weinstein, who produces "project runway," was watching my episode of "fashion police" that i co-hosted, which is literally the first thing i've ever hosted in my life other than like a bad dinner party. >> right, right. >> and thought that i would be a good fit for the show. >> one of the smartest people on the planet. >> he is so special. such a special, special guy. >> is fashion something that's been important to you? you've enjoyed? or -- >> look at those shoes. >> are you ready? >> christian siriano for payless. >> no. how much? >> 60 bucks, i think. >> the beads alone cost 50 bucks. >> amazing, right? and they're comfortable. >> you're a fashionista? >> my mom was a fashion designer growing up in the '70s and my grandmother was a milliner. >> oh, it's in your dna. >> my mom made all of my clothes when i was a little girl, you know, in the '80s. >> it's a good fit for you. >> it is. and it was such a fun job. and it was such a great reminder of what fashion is supposed to be. actors have gotten so caught up in trying to look not only approachable, but also very homogenized. we're all afraid we're going to end up on that worst dressed list. so we don't take risks anymore with our fashion. and doing the show is a great reminder that fashion is supposed to be about self-expression. >> through the years you've had a lot of fashion issues. >> what were you thinking? >> what were you thinking segment? here's the first one. >> i remember that. i was thinking i need shoulder pads bigger than -- >> and you got them. >> that was my madonna phase with my short hair. that's actually kind of cute. >> that's cute. >> were you into madonna back then? >> oh, yeah, of course. >> before she -- >> what was this? >> some sort of couture something that i bought. i don't remember who the designer was, but i still like that. i'm not mad at it. >> do you take things and wear them again? >> yeah. do you know why? >> why? >> because if i ever have a daughter i want to have clothes for her. i'm so bummed out that my mom didn't save her stuff from the '60s and '70s. i do have boxes and boxes. >> will there be a little one, a little -- >> a little girl? i'm hoping to give my son a sibling. i don't really necessarily need it. but i think for him, it's good for him. >> how old is milo now? >> he's 2. >> could you die? look at him. >> oh, my word. all right. we're going to play a game real quick. >> okay. >> we're going to say something you said as one of your characters in one of your series. you have to say which one it was. >> good luck with this. >> here's the first one. >> i don't understand. am i the only person in this family who's inherited the take a chance gene? >> that's got to be phoebe. >> from what show? >> "charmed." >> yes, girl. you know your lines. >> i broke my finger twice and i can still dial. >> oh, i have no idea. that's "who's the boss?" >> yes. and third one is -- >> let's get one thing straight. if i had so much as an inkling that you moved out here, i wouldn't have stepped foot off this plane. >> not a clue. >> come on. what's the other series? >> wouldn't have stepped -- >> if you knew he was going to be there, you wouldn't have stepped -- >> oh, "melrose place"? >> yes. >> you can catch this great lady, alyssa milano, hosting "project runway: all stars" tomorrow night on lifetime. >> thank you, guys. >> thanks, alyssa. >> and talking about tv hosts, we're going to find out how much you know about some talk show legends when we play "who knew?" and guess who is going across the street. >> hoda is going across the street. it's about time they let the young one do it. all right. but first these messages. 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[ buzzer ] >> oh, so sad. you get a book. >> everybody is a winner. all right. i knew that one, of course. the rege man still holding up. >> rege. he's actually in the guinness book of world records as having the most time spent in front of a tv camera. and obviously he started his career with joey bishop in 1967 and thin he moved on to working with you in 1985. >> yes, he did, and then i made him a star. okay. >> yes, you did. we have cindy from springfield, missouri. are you ready? >> yes. >> here we go, doll. which tv host's set did kramer rescue from the dumpster on "seinfeld"? is it mike douglas, merv griffin, johnny carson, or rosie o'donnell? >> i don't know. >> you know it. just think about it. >> give me the choices again. >> just say a letter, any letter. >> a. >> she says a. [ buzzer ] >> no. >> so sad, another book. >> all right, tim? >> it was merv griffin. how did you not know that? it was a famous episode of "seinfeld" from season 9 where kramer basically found merv griffin's old set in the dumpster and recreated it in his living room and invited jerry and elaine on. >> of course he did. >> of course he did. it's amazing. the merv griffin show -- >> that show holds up like crazy, doesn't it? >> oh, my god. it's the best. >> hoda, back to you. >> real quick i have to say it's samuel's birthday. from australia. >> hello. >> he's just so cute, i couldn't resist. let's go over here to this lovely lady. let's see. hold on. here it is. which tv host met his future wife when she was a guest on his show? was it phil donahue, stephen colbert, dr. phil or jay leno? >> i'm going to say a. >> a. phil donahue. is she right? yes. >> i love this lady's fur vest. fur poncho. anyway, he met his wife, marlo thomas on his talk show. 1977. they've been together 32 years. >> they have been together a long, long time. >> back to you, hoda. >> we have john from illinois. which host recently made a return to late night tv with a new talk show? you're going to know this one. >> arsenio hall. >> you didn't even need the answers. >> woof, woof, woof. >> how's it doing, tim? >> it's doing really well. >> nice guy. >> of course, he created the woof, woof, woof thing and he had bill clinton in 1992 playing the sax. famous interview. which put him over the edge. >> certainly did. one more. >> joann, it's her birthday. happy birthday, sweetie. are you ready? >> yes. >> which of the following tv hosts is not also an oscar nominee? whoopi goldberg, ellen degeneres, oprah winfrey or greg kinnear? >> ellen degeneres. >> she says ellen degeneratioes. is she right? >> yes. >> she hasn't done that many film roles. >> no, she hasn't. mostly known for her talk show and "finding nemo." maybe some day. >> very talented. >> like you. >> i know. i know. tim, love you. thank you so much, honey. halloween isn't just about -- >> kath, wait, wait, wait. before you go, look what these guys are going to do for captain stubing. are you ready? on three. ♪ the love boat ♪ soon we'll be making another run ♪ ♪ the love boat >> oh, my gosh. ♪ promises something for everyone ♪ if you're a rinse us, you may have heard there's a new rinse that talks about protecting, even after eating and drinking. crest pro-health has always done that. it's clinically proven to fight plaque and gingivitis. rinsing with pro-health after brushing can take your oral health to a new level. now that's the new you need. right from the beginning i could really feel it changing something for the better. i know there's been an improvement. my pearly whites, they feel really good. 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to set a course for adventure and your mind on a new romance. the fearless crew. doc, gopher, julie, and isaac would keep you laughing on the lido deck. >> here's the list of people you might think of inviting. >> and who knew which '80s stars would be promenading on the promenade? and of course no trip was complete without a visit to the captain's table. under captain meryl stubing a trip on the love boat was always sunny skies and smooth sailing. >> but it wasn't always smooth sailing for gavin. he writes all about it in his new memoir called "this is your captain speaking: my fantastic voyage through hollywood k faith and life." it's wonderful to see you, my old friend. >> you, too. >> oh. >> you look terrific. >> thank you. >> it's lost little vignettes about your life as a struggling actor and then when you got the success. it also dives right into your struggles with alcoholism. >> uh-huh. >> and how tough was it to write this book? because you're pretty forthcoming about all that. >> it was easy to right. it was easy to write because i'm 82 now and i've been past all that stuff. >> you don't remember it anyway. >> no, i do remember. writing a book, it makes you recall certain things. >> uh-huh. >> and some of the things are painful, like my father's death, even to this day. and i was only 13 and he was 39. it still -- i did an audio version of this book that's coming out at the same time. i couldn't get through it. >> your father was an alcoholic as well. >> well, he drank too. they all drank in those days. they didn't have drugs. >> right. >> they were drinking. you know? >> your life is so fascinating. and i think there are so many interesting things people are going to take away from the book. one is -- and i didn't know this at all. that archie bunker could have been you. >> yeah. >> tell us about that. >> i just finished doing another -- i did "those big valleys" with missy stanwyck. >> yes. >> and this one i was thrown off the horse and i was on a cane, recuperating from this terrible accident, and i got a call from marianne reese, who was norman here -- don't i look a lot alike? anyway, norman here's assistant. and said gavin, come over and see. i went over to see her. i was on a cane and she said we're doing this thing, "till death do us part." she sent me a script. that was the one they did in england. she said i think you're perfect for it. it's a big hit and is going to be likable. i said i hate bigotry in any form. she said, well, this is funny. i said this is funny? >> yeah. didn't seem possible. >> she said but norman's got his eyes on carroll. you know? and so they flew me to new york. and i got a free trip to see my mother, brother, grandmother. >> but it wasn't meant to be. >> i did the whole -- it just wasn't meant to be. and i was so grateful because i knew -- i told my brother before they called me, i said, ron, i said i don't think i can -- i really just -- i just can't do that. but it worked out great for carroll. he was absolutely brilliant as that character. >> and you were brilliant as -- you wouldn't have been the captain. we only have a minute left. tell us about what happened in your faith journey. >> oh, my lord. it just has changed my whole life completely. i know i'm not alone anymore. i know what eternity means. it's like when i brought ted knight to the lord. i know when ted died in 1986 where he went. >> right. >> and i was so grateful to be used that way. i walk with jesus christ every single day, lord of my life. he gets me through everything. and patty and i are just having a great life. >> when did that happen for you? >> september 15th, 1984. >> wow. >> the story's in the book about my mom and how i prayed to jesus and he changed me completely. >> it's a beautiful book. it's fun. it's funny. it's moving. and we're so glad you're still with us. >> thank you so much. >> you haven't changed a bit. >> the best. >> thank you. >> yes, yes, yes. love you, buddy. if you want to strut your mutt from door to door, we'll tell you how to put together some really adorable costumes for your pets. >> bambino and blake make a special appearance. no, that's not them. that's somebody else's dog. >> well, their tatas are out, and it's weird. >> right after this. save them. woolite detergents clean your jeans and won't torture your tanks. so clothes look like new even after 20 washes. ow! why do i do this? 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[ inhales deeply ] oh. what a relief it is. well, hoda. >> it doesn't get cuter for this. halloween costumes for your pets you can make at home. >> about 22 million people plan on dressing up their furry friends this year. so here with some clever canine creations guaranteed to make your pooch howl is lifestyle expert robin moreno. nice to see you. >> hi. good to see you. >> we had so much fun with this. >> of course you did. we're going walk our guys out. because we are wine and cheese. >> absolutely. the word at the dog park is that you guys like the wine. so we dressed up blake as wine and then we dressed up bambino as cheese and crackers. >> yes. >> these costumes are fairly easy to make for the wine. all we did was blow up some burgundy balloons, i got them at party city, and then pinned them with some leavens to a purple sweater. and for the cheese and crackers we got this cheese from packertime.com. it's for the green bay packers. >> and very light. >> and the crunch in this costume is all about the crackers. the crackers, we cut up some gold paper and stuck them to posters actually. >> very cute. >> thank you so much. yes. >> let's bring out our first wonderful people. the pumpkin in the dell we have howard and josephine, right? >> yes. this is amazing. >> look at that. >> oh, my gosh. >> oh, my god. i have to tell you, baby howard is a rock star. >> howard, look over here. >> he has 2,000 likes on facebook alone. amazing. he is a rescue from the long island bulldog rescue. this is such a fun costume. easy to make. all you have to do is get the costume, put him in the wagon and stuff him with leaves and pumpkins, dressed up like a farmer in the dell. >> very cute. >> thanks, hon. let's bring out jen and dexter. this is beach babe. oh, is that right? >> yes. exactly. so this is a fun costume. >> oh, wait. this is spike and ziggy. come on out. >> well, hello. >> oh, my goodness. marilyn monroe. >> if you have a diva of a dog, why not make them marilyn mutt-roe. >> blake wants a little -- >> i know. it's a really fun costume. we added some nice decolletage. bedazzled the back, gave her a little bit of a blond weave there. and lots and lots of diamonds. >> that is so cute. >> very cute. >> and the escort is nice and dapper. >> of course. let's bring out jen and dexter. this is the beach babe. >> this is a hot dog. >> oh, my gosh, a surfer. >> instead of the traditional wiener dog, this is a dog that's so hot. there he goes. and what's great about this costume is this is actually good as a last-minute costume. you already have your beach wear at home. the only thing that sort of required anything was to make the sun mask. all we did was add cardboard. >> wasting away in margaritaville. >> i love it. >> and for covering hope, we want to say hi to them. >> let's bring out debbie and erica. oh, my god. what is this? tell us. >> a monkey, organ grinder monkey. >> i can't take it. >> oh, he's going potty. oh, no. did he do it? >> he has to go. >> he can't see. >> oh, no! >> oh. >> if your little buddy is a little monkey, of course, he's right by a fire hydrant. organ grinder costume, american apparel brown hoodie and we just literally sewed on -- >> i can't do it. i can't handle it. >> what would we do without those little -- >> an accordion as well. >> everybody come on out. >> everybody's adorable. >> oh, you guys are the best. >> thank you. >> thank you so much. we need a pop of fun for your halloween -- >> we're talking about some cool cocktails coming up after this. but first, this is "today" on nbc. ♪ time to take you into "today's" kitchen for sweet treats for halloween with a pop of a little something extra for the adults. >> that's right. the kids aren't the only ones who should be having fun. so invite your friends and neighbors over because jean benedict, author of "cocktail pops and spiked frozen treats," which sounds like a great title, has something the grown-ups and the kids can enjoy. congrats on your book. >> i'm so excited to be here. i've done a lot of cocktail pop segments and you inspired me to write the book. i'm not kidding. >> really? >> i wanted to even thank you in this book but i thought i'm not going to do that. i thought it was weird. like a creeper. >> a little stalkerish. >> yeah. >> there are 50 recipes, gorgeous photos, and tips and techniques to make your pops look their best. >> okay. >> the first ones we're going to do, these are these cosmo pops. >> look how cute. >> i developed this window pane technique to make the garnish really stand out. here's how you do it. you take some sugar glue. want to do it, kathie lee? >> i was going to eat one. >> you're going to eat one? >> take some sugar glue and brush it on this little lime. and the sugar glue, there's a recipe in the book for that, too. position it on the frozen pop. >> at bottom or the top? >> at the top. basically, wherever you want the garnish to go. then here's the trick. you put like a tablespoon of pop mixture back into the mold and then you plunge it down in -- you plunge it down in. and what happens is the fixture comes up around the mold and it almost like laminates the pop. so it doesn't have that blurry embedded look. >> you have to be careful so it doesn't go sliding off. >> yeah. these with the red tharks great for a vampire party i think for halloween or -- oh, and then these pops, too. this is a kiwi-pomegranate vodka pop. it's got an eyeball for halloween. >> this is delicious. >> thank you. this is a sonic gin and tonic pop. it has a blacklight quality to it because it has b2 in it, which is riboflavin. >> we should point out that tim stack is downstairs with the black light. they glow in the dark. >> that's awesome. >> my goodness. >> that's weird! >> awesome. >> explain why they glow in the dark. >> basically a gin and tonic recipe, right? your tonic, your water, your lime. but you put these b2 capsules in it. i don't know if you can see it. >> you get cut off after three. >> you get them at the health food store. >> oh, my gosh! >> they're very strong and fun. you just mix up the recipe and then you dump in in the capsule in powdered form, you dump this right in and then it sort of dissolves. >> we only have 30 seconds, hate to say. >> pumpkin mojito pops, bubble gum boo. bubble gum pops. >> i want the mojito. >> look how pretty they are. this is like a disco zom bao party. basically, the book, $5.99 on kindle. on amazon. it's great for mocktails and cocktails. >> so great. >> so delicious. >> bye, everybody. >> i'm here to help. you and i will get through this together. 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