look at her hair. we decided to do a throwback picture. and in addition, that's where i got the hair. in addition, it is also alana's birthday. that's tammy, our executive producer's baby girl. >> happy birthday to everybody. >> so we have big news in the tori spelling world. >> yes. i haven't seen what we're about to see. >> tori and her husband, you guys know that they have -- they were separated for a bit, and now they're trying to repair the relationship, and they're doing it on a reality show, and it's called "true tori." >> and he just got out of rehab for issues. and he has confessed apparently to cheating on her with a 28-year-old woman last december. >> they're just now starting to release some clips from this upcoming show when we wondered what it would be like because this is a really critical part of their marriage. >> a very raw time. >> yeah. >> take a look. >> i just want to tell you something. it's a girl, and she's claiming that she had an affair with dean in toronto when he was there. the girl has come forward, she's put her name to the story, she's giving all the details about her two-day affair with your husband in toronto. and it's going to come out next week. christmas. >> yeah. >> i'm just always so uncomfortable when -- you know, when people don't take the time privately away to do your healing and that sort of thing, i like tori. you know that. >> yeah. >> i just feel bad for the family. but you have to ask why are they doing it? i wish they would given an answer for that. maybe they're trying to help people. i know she's trying to save her marriage, i'm always all for trying to save the marriage, but i truly see cameras and i think that's the fastest way to ruin everything. >> we talked about this, every time a camera shows up somewhere, everything changes. >> it changes the whole dynamic. >> this even happened to me a lot in the news division. i remember every time there would be a protest and signs were down on the ground and sitting there and they would watch us roll up and suddenly there would be chanting and screaming. and that happens no matter where you go. the cameras show up, dynamic changes. we'll be curious to see what happens there. anyway, they just started filming things. so we're going to be seeing more of that. >> it's almost like real-time, too. that interview might have happened a week ago, it is pretty quick turn around for these things. >> can we talk about something i love and you don't? >> yeah. >> okay. "the real housewives of atlanta." something happened in "the real housewives of atlanta." >> let me know when it's over. >> no, it can get wild. this is a big deal. there is an arrest warrant issued for portia. kenya -- they had one of those reunions. reunion shows. kenya and portia apparently had a run-in. kenya called the cops, 911. >> i'm going to in a minute. >> okay. and saying she'd been assaulted. all right. there is audio of -- no, not yet. there is audio of the 911 call. >> why do you need police, ma'am? >> i've just been assaulted. >> who assaulted you, ma'am? >> portia williams. >> portia williams? okay. >> yes. >> okay. so anyway, portia was mad because apparently kenya said something about her husband or ex-husband or something. anyway, there is apparently -- police are now charging porsha with a count of battery. this is escalating to criminal activity. "the real housewives of atlanta," by the way, are the most widely watched housewives franchise of all of them. >> i have a hard time believing any of it is real, any of it. >> it's real that she was booked and released. >> they were doing the reunion show, she never would have had the altercation to begin with. >> you're right. let's watch a teeny bit of the reunion show. >> i said what i said! >> what you said was some bull [ bleep ]. >> you're a slut from the '90s. >> shut up. >> you do not have the right to talk. >> wait a minute now. >> no, no, no, no. >> when you get up on each other's chest, i would win. >> nbc did reach out to bravo. and you know what? we haven't heard from them. >> no, we did. >> i didn't want our record to be broken. >> but you know what they said? no comment. >> i would rather they not call. unless you have a comment -- >> do not call us. >> we could get andy on the phone. andy cohen, we have him on speed dial, practically. >> we do. we should. >> by the way, he wants to come back and host with you, elvis. elvis. i did a radio show with him yesterday. elvis duran. and he was saying, could you go to another funeral so i can come on and hang with hoda? he's so bad. he's so bad. i said everybody is nice and healthy, but he wanted me to say hello. >> tell him hi for me. >> this is something we are excited about. because we cannot believe that there are -- how many? 12 ladies? 12 women in the world who actually believe that the person that they are interacting with is harry -- prince harry of england fame. >> it's a show called "i want to marry harry." >> who doesn't? >> these girls joined this reality show. i thought the concept was they were auditioning and they would meet him. no, they're actually -- they've already met him. >> they're in the hot tub with him. they're at barbecues. they're swapping spit. >> they think harry is next to them in the hot tub. it's unbelievable. all right, so we see harry every day on the news. anyway, here's a commercial. let's see. i want to see what he looks like. >> 12 american women they could win a royal fairy tale wedding. and they believed us. >> that's prince harry? >> from the network that brought you "joe millionaire" comes a series with a wicked twist. >> i hope i have what it takes to pull it off. >> you won't believe how far we go to convince them. >> it's real. >> you're going to want to be there when he reveals the truth. >> there is one more thing you should know. >> "i wanna marry hairy." >> prince hair rry. harry potter. i don't care. >> it looks like him. if you're not studying him. he's tall, he's got the red hair. >> i just -- >> look at the split. it's close. but not exactly. >> do they ever watch the news to discover that he was like in antarcti antarctica? he's not in a hot tub with you. he was in antarctica. but no, no. some of them say, in fairness, well, i want to do this because even if i don't marry harry, it will be good for my acting career or my singing career or my -- >> okay. >> time will tell. >> i'm going to make you happy right now. you're going to be happy. this is an ihoda you're going to love. have you ever had -- don't play it yet -- have you ever had one of these great days, where it is a perfect day? >> yeah. been a while, but yeah. >> you wish there would be more days like this. >> haven't you used this one before? >> it's a little older. it's a van morrison throwback because it is throwback thursday. "days like this." ♪ well, it's not always raininging ♪ ♪ there'll be days like this ♪ when there's no one complaining ♪ ♪ there'll be days like this ♪ everything falls into place like the flip of a switch ♪ ♪ well, my mama told me there would be days like this ♪ >> little more. >> i don't mind. >> you like it? >> sure. i like van morrison a lot. ♪ when there is hurt there will be days like this ♪ ♪ when no one's in a hurry ♪ there'll be days like this >> who's happier than hoda? i don't think there's a happier human being except for the 12 girls in the hot tub with harry. in the world. okay, i agree with you. >> one more verse. maybe we could. >> no because we have to do okay or not okay, hoda woman. okay? all right. is it okay or not okay to complain about being too pretty? >> oh, lord. here is what we had to say about it. >> i think the benefits far outweigh the negatives. be grateful. plastic surgery is expensive, i know. just kidding. >> here's what i have to say. no, it's not okay. waa, waa. >> wow. >> stop whining. >> wow. >> here's the thing. when rob lowe says it in an article, what's missing again is tone. rob lowe is so self-deprecating. >> i did something with him and the great actress eileen brennan years ago for a pilot or something. and the kid was maybe 14 at the time. he was just so -- >> drop dead gorgeous. >> jaw-droppingly gorgeous. you can't -- it's not like he can't notice that, right? >> right. >> but when he says something about his looks or something, he's being self-deprecating. >> right. >> and you know, lighten up. >> all right. we got to give a shoutout to our derby hat contest. we're going to announce our kentucky derby hat contest once again. just refresh your memory. this was last year's winning hat. now, you can make your own hat. don't make one like carrie's. make your own. send your photos of your original hat and creation for a chance to win a trip for two to the kentucky derby. the trip includes round-trip airfare, three nights in a hotel, and you get to go to the kentucky oaks and a lot of the derby events. all furnished by churchill downs. >> it is a lot of fun. you have until next thursday to submit your creations. for details, go to klgandhoda.com and press connect. >> all right. two lucky ladies are getting all dolled up by our hair and makeup team. don't miss the results of our "ambu "ambush makeover." >> and the "new york times" calls her one of our most formidable stage actresses. the award-winning tyne daly. but first these messages. all right. if you recognize this song -- i'm sure you do. it's the theme song from the 1980s series hit "cagney and lacey" in which tyne daily starred as detective mary beth lacey earning her four emmy awards. >> she has moved on. and she has an unbelievable career. two more emmys and a tony and she hasn't taken a year off from acting since 1968. right now she's -- she didn't know that. >> we researched it. >> impressive. >> yeah. >> she's starring in a wonderful new play on broadway called "mothers and sons." we're delighted you came to see us. because you have a show tonight, don't you? >> i do have a show tonight. and three yesterday. >> you look good. >> this is with terrence mcnally. >> terrence mcnally, a wonderful playwright. this is his -- somewhere between 16th and 20th show on broadway, depending on your source. but we did master class together a couple of seasons ago and fell in love. so he made this play for me. and it's wonderful. >> your character evolves so much throughout the 90 minutes you're on stage. tell us how you start out and how you wind up. >> she starts as a closed fist. and by the end there's a little light at the end of the tunnel. it's a wonderful play. it's funny and smart and trajic and heartbreaking like me. >> is she having difficulty accepting certain things as reality in her life? is that what's going on with her? about her son? >> i'm looking at myself. i got lost. >> nobody listens to me anyway. it's fine. looking at your wig. it's a good wig. >> excellent wig. jordy sheppard. she's been doing our wigs since gypsy, which is 25 years or more. >> i can't believe it's that long. >> you enjoy the stage, the live reaction, the audience right there. >> i do. i love being in the room with the people i'm telling the story to. film is frozen. live is i'm there. and besides that, they can't save it or zip through the dull bits. you know. they have to take the trip with me. and i take it with them. so that's really fun for an actor. >> more and more in the world of reality, so-called reality television, you cannot fake theater. it's so real and so intimate. >> it's there. and they're there. and also the best part is you get to learn your job. in television and film, every day you're making up a little piece of it. a couple of five minutes, four minutes, two minutes. this way you learn your job from beginning to end and it is like surfing. you get on the wave and go all the way -- >> ebb and flow, yeah. >> well, it's so terrific to see you here. why have you not taken a year off since 1968? >> i'm trying to stay out of the way of the children. >> you have three daughters? >> i have three daughters and they're grown-ups and they have their lives. so i have to like not interfere too much. if i was around all the time. oh, there they are. aren't they delightful. >> are any of them in the business? >> the one hanging on my shoulder in the pink, that's catherine. she's an actress. the middle girl is studying alternative medicine, she's my youngest. and my big girl was a dancer. now she's a potter and she has my grandchildren who are 20 -- >> are you kidding? >> -- and 17. and my other grandchildren are about to be 4 and 2. >> oh, my god, what a great life. >> life is full for tyne. and everybody wants her. >> i know. >> first choice for everybody for everything. >> tyne, thank you so much. >> are you in a limited run? open for business? >> everybody you know, it is a beautiful play. >> we'll try to get there. >> true american play. >> rare. >> thank you. >> thank you. >> great to see you. it is thursday. that means it is "ambush makeover" makeover day. >> plus, she's been acting since she was 7. you think you're the only one? chloe grace moretz sits down with us after this. so's his serve, and his mandarin [speaking mandarin] xieúxieú, hou chiú but like up to 90% of americans, jim falls short in getting important nutrients from food alone. making jim more like us. add one a day multivitamins, rich in key nutrients you may need. hey kevin...still eating chalk for hearburn? yea. try alka seltzer fruit chews. they work fast on heart burn and taste awesome. these are good. told ya! i'm feeling better already. alka-seltzer fruit chews. enjoy the relief! at just 17 years ole, chloe grace moretz has made a name for herself in the acting world, working with directors like martin scorsese and tim burton. >> last year she thrilled audiences with her performance in the remake of "carrie," which also starred julianne moore. >> well, now she's making her off-broadway debut in "the library," directed by steven soderberg. you only work with, like, the greatest directors. how are you? >> i'm good. how are you guys? >> we're good. so this is brand new. this is brand new. what are you feeling? >> it's great. it's amazing. it's really interesting to do something fresh and new that's never been done before because in the rehearsal process we had a lot of change. we had new scenes every day. whereas a lot of the people that i was working with do like hamlet and amazing shakespearean piece that's don't really change. so it's interesting to have this kind of live production where you're always learning something from it. and we're all kind of -- >> and creating it together in a sense. >> which is interesting. spontaneous. >> tell us about your role. you usually play these sort of dark roles in movies. >> and you're such a bubbly effervescent young lady. >> i think because i am a very happy person, i like to play the darker characters because it is real acting for me. very opposite of who i am. so basically i play a girl named caitlin gabriel. and she is involved in a school shooting. and she survives. but her best friend and i think 12 other souls die. and she before she even wakes up out of a coma, she is accused of being an accomplice in a sense to the death of six children. so basically the story really revolves around what is truth and if your truth isn't told, how can you survive, how can you then live your life if what you believe is true isn't happening. >> where do you go in your imagination as a young woman who by your own admission has had a great family life and none of that stuff touched you, where do you go for inspiration for stuff like that? >> you know, in that sense it's really just acting and it really is finding things that you can grasp on to. at the end of the day, it is a fictionalized story. so i don't want to get too real about it, but we have gotten a lot of information from columbine and a lot of it is based on that, and we have -- i've done a lot of research through that and talked to a survivor and she's been an amazing help for me and she's really helped me through this process. and i want to be as true to it and honestly i want to do this play to be the voice of the victims. you know what i mean? because that's never who's told in these shootings. >> it's always about the shooter. >> it's about the shooter. but we never hear what the victims are going through. >> i can't believe you're 17. you're in midsentence and i am looking at you going it's hard to believe that you're 17 years old. the maturity in all that. do you have siblings? >> i have four older brothers and i've been raised with my mom as a single parent. and i came from a very strong household. so i have a very big upbringing. >> can we lighten it up? you work with great actors. we want to play a game with you called "who nose?" >> okay. we want to see if you know whose nose it is. whose nose is that? >> that's impossible. >> this is people you've worked with. >> this is someone i've worked with? >> who's the nose? >> is it scorsese? >> no. it is alec baldwin. >> oh, my gosh. >> let me give you an easy one. >> kermit the frog. >> the next one. >> i wonder -- oh, wait. julianne moore. >> yes. time for another one. >> oh! >> whoa. >> oh. >> all right. last one. >> okay. >> five seconds. >> meryl streep? >> pull it out. >> oh! >> we'll be back after this. ♪ suddenly i see little friends visiting me today, colin mchale and his little sister riley o'sullivan. we'll give a shot of them at some point. >> in the meantime -- >> there they are. >> in the dark with their mom taran. they own cinnamon lee, the dog that -- >> that little baby that grew up. >> thanks for visiting, you guys. we're back on this thirsty thursday with another incredible edition of our "ambush makeovers." >> two lucky ladies were swept off the chilly plaza and into the hot seat in our makeup room for a brand new head to toe look. working their magic as always, "today" contributor and stylist to the stars -- ♪ louis licari ♪ la, la, la, la, la >> and "today" contributor and contributing editor for "people style watch" and author jill martin. >> hi, kiddos. >> gorgeous woman, right? >> please, stop it. stop it. >> so hats on and gloves. the whole thing. >> it's a little chilly. but you know what? i'm sure the spring is moments away. it has to be, right? >> it has got to be. >> one of our lucky ladies is linda chan, 53 years old from capel, texas. linda has worked as a nurse for 22 years. she said she's actually wearing scrubs -- she didn't say it. she actually is wearing them. she also says her daily beauty routine takes less than five minutes. she's married with two adult sons and she's ready for a glam new look. let's listen to her story. >> well, i saved linda from the freezing cold. but you tell me you're really excited. >> i am super excited. i am super excited. yay. >> break it down. you haven't colored your hair in 15 years. >> i once colored it a long time ago, didn't turn out well, so i actually have just been growing it out for like the last three years, just seeing where it would end up. so here i end up on your show and you're going to do me over. this is awesome. >> what is your husband's name? >> my husband's name is peter chan. >> peter. she's going to look different. >> i really, really, really need a makeover. thank you. awesome! >> oh, my god. >> she's excited. >> i'm excited too. her friend samantha is here with her blindfold on. samantha, please keep it on for just a second. here is linda chan before. all right, linda, let's see the new you. >> wow. >> oh, wow. >> right here. where are you going, doll? >> right here. >> perfect. >> you're good. you're good. samantha, take off your blindfold. she's over here. >> oh, my goodness! >> here you go. right here. >> linda. >> oh, my god. >> you look fabulous. >> oh, wow. >> linda, do you want to see yourself? >> no, not yet. >> you're right over here. >> oh, my gosh. wow. this is a different person. >> it is. >> louis, tell us about the hair. >> you're cheating. i saw you looking in the monitor. but what we did here, we had ray do the haircut. and he gave her this classic bob. she had long hair that again was doing nothing for her. so all of a sudden she has instant style. then of course she was starting to go a little bit gray. >> it happens. >> it happens. >> you would be out of business if we didn't go gray. >> praise the lord. so what i did of course is i used a single process color, less than 30 minutes. as you know, we don't have much time. look at the -- >> you could not have picked a better woman. she's the most giving mother and wife and so i'm so excited. thank you for loving on her. >> you know what? i love this because she's not dressy, she told me. so we wanted to go a little more casual and give her pieces that she'll actually wear. great from adriana papel. the jeans are nydj and great to just put a statement necklace. >> beautiful. just adorable. >> walk over there. >> our second lady is alish alisha wanock, 45 from plano, texas. she's a stay at home mom to her four kids. so mornings often involve getting ready very quickly. back in the day, alesha said she rocked cher hair but hasn't changed her hair or makeup in at least 12 years. >> cher hair. >> cher hair. let's see her story. >> okay, so mother's day is coming up. you say mom really deserves this. >> well, she does a lot for all four of the kids. it's nice to have her around as a stay-home mom, always there for us. >> how nice is that to hear? >> that's really -- that's really special. i think day to day we just kind of go around doing all the mom things and so it is nice to know you're appreciated and i think it will be a real treat. >> are you ready to be pampered for three hours? >> i am. i am. i'm very excited. >> all righty. alesha is here with her twin daughters, kate and erin. they're going to be celebrating their 13th birthdays on april 6th. congratulations. here is a picture of their mom before. alesha wanock. now let's bring out the brand-new alesha wanock. >> wow. >> oh, my gosh. oh, my gosh. okay. kate and erin, take them off, look at your mom. >> oh, my gosh. >> yes. you want to turn around. you do look beautiful. >> oh, my word. ah! oh, i love the hair. >> so cute. >> what do you think? >> beautiful. >> aw. >> wow. >> spin right around and look right there. >> teenage daughters tell you the truth too, i found. all right. louis, i love her hair. >> thank you so much. and the biggest tip here is we've got haircut to face shape. this works so much better with the shape of her face. >> it sure does. >> it gives you a perfect oval. you look great. then her hair, she did keep it brown years ago. she started to go blond, which is the gray in process started. but i thought that this was so much better. again, it made her skin come alive. then of course the subtle makeup. remember, always keep it light. >> beautiful. >> and this dress, jill -- >> i know. you like the dress. you wear the same one. >> adriana papel again. that is adorable. >> i love it on both of you. it incorporates two trends -- lace and a statement necklace. >> hers is two sizes smaller than mine. thanks a lot. >> gorgeous, gorgeous. >> thank you, louis. thank you, jill. everyone has a story, wait until you hear the one we're about to tell you, everybody. >> first, these messages. as a kid, i made a list of all the places i wanted to visit. i'm still not going to make it to mars, but thanks to hotwire's incredibly low travel prices, i can afford to cross more things off my list. this year alone, we went to the top of the statue of liberty... and still saved enough to go to texas-- to a real dude ranch! hotwire checks the competition's rates every day... so they can guarantee their low prices. so we got our 4-star hotels for half price. next up, hollywood! ♪ h-o-t-w-i-r-e ♪ hotwire.com save big on car rentals too, from $11.95 a day. ♪ everyone has a moment ♪ that changes their life it happens once a month. now it is time to meet our newest "everyone has a story" winner. his name is michael jisdamer who wrote us about his struggle with the autoimmune disease called transverse myelitis. >> instead of letting it defeat him and letting others pity him, michael overcame the obstacles his way. we'll meet michael and his wife in a moment. first, let's listen to his story. >> this is my story about transverse myelitis, or tm. 46 years ago, i was 17 years old. i came home from work while i was pumping gas in detroit because my arms hurt so badly. i couldn't grip anything. i took a six-hour nap, hoping i would feel better. when i woke up, i was paralyzed from the neck down. i could only turn my head, breathe and yell for help. i thought i was dying. well, 46 years later i have to say i've had a blessed life. my wife of 42 years and my boys have kept me going. i've always had a strong and positive attitude that i can do anything. i do have some bad days that creep in from time to time. however, all i had to do was to look at my family, and that kept me going. i practice my walking every chance i got. it would take me a while, but i was determined and i did it. i had to retire in 2003 because of my tm. and now i can devote my time to something i'm really passionate about. i'm setting up a foundation the michael jezdamir transverse myelitis foundation. our mission is to raise money to support spinal cord research. one day we will be free from a disease that is so traumatic on patients and families. having tm has been very difficult. however -- >> 22.3 kilometers. >> you can live a very productive and fulfilled life. you can choose to let it defeat you or you can rise to the occasion and overcome the obstacles that are presented to you. >> michael is here with his lovely wife luanne. we're delighted you sent in the letter, mike. don't give up out there, everybody. tell everybody what you told me this morning, that you had written to everybody. >> i had. i had written to everybody. i'm not going to name the other stations. but sorry. >> you know what? your sense of humor captured us during the phone call we had. and it's apparent here today. that's got to be just such a strong force in your lives. you guys seem to enjoy all the moments. >> absolutely. if you can't have a little bit of humor when you're, you know, paralyzed or -- it's all about attitude. you have to have a great attitude in order to survive. >> now, luanne, he had already had his his diagnosis when you met on a blind date, right? >> that is correct. >> tell us about the moment you met. >> he was a new kid in town and started a job with striker corporation. and rented an apartment from one of my best friends. and she asked if i would show him around. and that's how -- >> you sure did. >> i did. >> you just had a cane then and you just had -- a little wobbly or -- >> yes, yes. i was walking with a cane and, you know, the funny thing about it was it was a blind date, and i went and i knocked at her door, and this was the day of the hippies and i had the tassels and everything. and the first thing she said was tie this. >> you like a woman in charge. >> yeah. it's like i just tied the knot on our entire life. >> wow. >> did you know right off right then? >> i didn't, but she did. >> i did. >> isn't that something? >> i think just by wearing these blue ribbons you're trying to let people know what, exactly? >> i'm trying to let people know that there's a devastating disease out there called transverse myelitis. a friend, kim, made these for us. she's got tm and she's in atlanta, georgia. just outside atlanta. tm is an autoimmune disease that affects the spinal cord, and it's like a sleeper cell. >> do they know what causes it? >> no, they don't. it's one of those diseases that just sneaks up on you. you know, age discrimination, no. sex discrimination, no. >> were you diagnosed right away when you woke up and you were paralyzed? >> did they know that's what it was or did it take a long time? >> it took a long time. it took a long time. >> i bet it did. >> they first thought i had polio. giandre syndrome. they finally diagnosed me with something called polyneuritis. but that wasn't it. it wasn't until 15 years later that i was diagnosed with transverse myelitis. you know the kids out there in california, the 25 that was recently diagnosed with something -- with polio-like symptoms. >> yeah. >> that's what this is similar to. >> you're going to get the word out about it. >> yes. we want to get the word out. >> you both are such bright lights. i swear, it's so fun having you sit here with us. >> you have the prettiest skin i've ever seen in my life. you've never been in the sun a day in your life, have you? >> lived in it. >> i used to like luanne. >> we'll have a very special performance for them in just a moment when we come back. a broadway star will sing a song for you. okay? we'll be right back. ♪ when he first joined the army, i was very nervous. ♪ we didn't know what they would have him doing. ♪ but, bobby always had a plan. ♪ [ male announcer ] with unmatched training in over 150 careers beyond the battlefield, there are over 150 surprising ways to become army strong. talk to your son or daughter about opportunities in the army. jim's hair is perfect. so's his serve, and his mandarin [speaking mandarin] xieúxieú, hou chiú but like up to 90% of americans, jim falls short in getting important nutrients from food alone. making jim more like us. add one a day multivitamins, rich in key nutrients you may need. ♪ everyone has a moment that changes their life ♪ we're back with "everyone has a story." we are today honoring michael and luanne. >> we heard michael's story. now it's time to hear the song david friedman and i wrote just for him. it's actually also for luanne. it's called "rise." and broadway star andy kelso from "kinky boots" is here to sing it for us. ♪ ♪ when life deals you a crippling hand ♪ ♪ what are you going to do ♪ are you going to be bitter ♪ or are you going to be better ♪ ♪ the choice is completely up to you ♪ ♪ no one knows for certain ♪ when they wake up in the morning ♪ ♪ what the day ahead of them will bring ♪ ♪ no one can predict the pain that comes without a warning ♪ ♪ and completely changes everything ♪ ♪ no one could have told me ♪ in the blinking of an eye ♪ my own life would never be the same ♪ ♪ but i decided then and there to live annot to die ♪ ♪ and not to search for somebody to blame ♪ ♪ when things go wrong ♪ i'm going to rise i won't listen to the lies ♪ ♪ each day i can be better every day ♪ ♪ because i am strong and i'm wise ♪ ♪ and i've opened up my eyes ♪ so i know no matter what ♪ i'll find a way ♪ i'm gonna rise ♪ now i don't know for certain ♪ what's awaiting me tomorrow ♪ but i know that i'm the kind of man ♪ ♪ who's going to face each challenge, every test and every sorrow ♪ ♪ ♪ and go on and live because i can ♪ ♪ because i can ♪ when things go wrong i'm gonna rise ♪ ♪ i won't listen to the lies ♪ they say i can't be better every day ♪ ♪ because i am strong and i'm wise and i've opened up my eyes ♪ ♪ so i know no matter what ♪ i'll find a way ♪ i'm gonna rise ♪ i'm gonna rise ♪ i'm gonna rise ♪ >> oh, thank you, andy. >> love it, andy. >> we have another surprise for michael and luanne in just a moment. >> great job. >> first this is "today" on nbc. we are honoring a very special couple today, michael and luanne jezdimar, who were just treated to a performance by broadway's andy kelso. also with us, composer david friedman. and what do we call you? keyboardist? and fine composer, david wile. >> what did you guys think? >> that was awesome. i mean, the lyrics that kathie lee wrote was just -- she couldn't have nailed it any better. >> thank you. what about that bouncy little melody? >> oh, yeah. >> when you come back to red mountain, we'll advertise that. >> i would love that. >> luanne leaned over and said this is the best song you've ever written. >> all right. we've got a little surprise for you guys. i hope you enjoy it. we'd like to show our appreciation for you. so luanne, we decided to send you and your wonderful sidekick michael to new orleans for a three-night stay at the city's premier luxury hotel, one of the loews -- the loz hauews hotel i orleans. you were just talking about gumbo a second ago. we're going to feed you. >> you'll be in the heart of the french quarter. hotel is treating you to dinner at cafe adelaide and the swizzle stick bar. you'll do some damage there. and a local tour. you'll fall in love all over again in new orleans. >> they're in love right now. >> i know. >> one of our producers, who shall remain nameless -- >> we're not going to say who. but they looked to this couple and they said i look to you guys and i wonder -- what was it? >> i wish i married someone else. >> it was all said in jest. >> it could be any of the producers. >> okay. this is just to represent your gift. and -- >> you guys, thank you so much. >> god bless you all. your family. have a blessed easter. and tomorrow we have emmy-winning actress margo martindale and former 'n syncer joey fatone. >> plus glamour college woman of the year in bobbie's buzz. >> have a great thirsty thursday. thank you dave, thank you dave, thank you andy. god bless you. >> thank you, hodi. >> thank you. >> i'm here to help. you and i will get through this together. ♪ ♪

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