>> they have good dance moves. >> impressed by the aussie over there. >> the other was inn heels. if you're a fan of willy wonka and the chocolate factory, you'll love what we have coming up. first, let's go back to 1971 for a very memorable moment. >> dessert? here it comes. blueberry pie cream. it's the most marvelous blueberry pie i've ever tasted. >> holy toledo, what's happening to your face? >> you're turning violet, violet. >> i feel funny, what's happening? >> you're blowing up like a balloon. >> like a blueberry. >> call a doctor. >> well, lilliana caught up with the whole cast. they're having a cast reunion. that was such a great scene. remember that? >> cute. bobbie is here, bobbie thomas, to ensure you'll never have a bad hair day again. that's quite a promise. >> two lucky women were ambushed on the plaza this morning for head to toe makeovers. >> and rokerthon update. >> al is on an amtrak train. he's been doing the weather. he's hitting every state. he's with ryan. al, can you hear us? >> i can hear you. ryan does not have an ip so he can't hear you. >> hey, ryan, okay. he can't hear us. >> so where are you, al? you're going from d.c. up? >> we're right now, we just passed trenton, on our way to metro park. this is bob, the handsomest audio man in the world. >> hi, bodbby. >> tell her i love her. >> now he can hear you. >> hello, ryan. >> so al, how many more states do you have lele to go, honey? >> well, we've got eight more states to go. we're going to -- we're on the amtrak to boston. three new england states and then tomorrow, we leave stanford and come into grand central. >> oh, my gosh. >> wave to m all righty? out of stanford. >> i think you're tired. >> that's right, that's right, on friday. no, i'm fine. i'm doing -- they surprised me on the 9:00, ryan just kind of showed up. >> i just jumped in. i almost missed the train. i was running, jumped in, yeah. >> how far is ryan -- >> very james bond. >> it s, it was. >> how far is ryan going with you? >> he's going all the way. >> i'm going all the way. i'm going to california. they're done in a few states but i'm going to -- >> well, we're so proud. alalwe're going to be waiting patiently for you tomorrow. you've done such an incredible job. rokerthon 2 is feeding america and it's such a great cause. be safe, okay? we'll see you tomorrow. >> god bless. >> thanks, guys. >> it seememweird to go from al -- >> thank you, honey. >> yeah. >> to shia labeouf. al's everywhere ananshia is one place. >> he's been in the angelika movie theater. he's been sitting there. he's going 29 hours watching his own movies. people are just showing up in the movie theater and sitting around him. amanda aver one of our last night. you wanted to see what was going on, right? >> i was on a mission. i left work yesterday, like, i'm going to go see shia. i timed it to be there two hours before the cartoon surf's up is going to air where he plays a penguin who surfs. what adults want to see that? a lot. i get there, the line was out the door, around the corner, all the way down the block. i got in line. weird mix of people. >> yes, i imagine. >> woman in front of me with three kids. a woman in her 60s. a guy who flew frorotexas to be a part of this because he wanted to be in line and see shia. i have to give a special shoutout to ben and james who became my line buddies, these college kids who i became friends with. there they arereyeah. >> huge fans of shia. >> did you get in? >> three hours later, we get to the line. >> you waited three -- >> no, then you get inside into the theater. there's another line in there that you didn't see when you're outside. >> what? >> so three hours in that line. and then finally they came and said, like, people that were now going in, it's free, and you don't haveveo leave. so you can stay as long as you want. they said most people that were going in weren't leaving. they we going to stay until 5:00 p.mwhen it ends. >> so no new seats. >> in three hours i was in the inside line, probably eight t people got in. i was like 150 probably still back. >> you never got in? >> you wbited in line six hours? >> after six hours, i failed you. i had to givivup. i was like, i'm not going to get in time to get back to work. it is quite the crazy event. >> are people going up to him and talking to him? >> no. people were coming out and i was kind of drilling them fo whatever information i could get. he's not talking to people. some people were able to get a handndake. but no phones are involved. there were no cameras allowed in there. peopleleere in costume. there was a pepeon with a shia labeouf mask on. it was a scene. >> this is performance art. it's going on until 5:00 p.m. amanda, you are a crack producer. >> even though i failed. >> you were born for this job, you know that? >> i tried, i i ied. it was crazy. >> you never fail us, sweetheart. >> charlie's angels full throttle is on right now. if you want to go wait in line for six hours and you might make it. 's happening. >> okay, all right, let's move on, shall we? we are so excited about this one. apparently. because we all do this. do you ever look back, think back to boyfriends that you had and wondered what happened to them or are they happy, is he sorry he didn't marry me, those there's a 93-year-old man named norwood thomas in virginia. and this week, what happened, hoda? >> yeah, he got to speak to his girlfriend. a girlfriend he had during world war ii. her name's joyce. they met 70 years ago while he was stationed in londodo >> look at the joy on his face. >> after he returned home to the states, he wrote to her and he asked joyce to come be with him in america. she said no. she didn't want to move. ey lost touch. all these years later at 88, joyce lives in australia. she says, hey, is there a way this computer can contact people? her son said, let me try. he clicked. they skyped or got together on skype. >> he found a norwood. >> and called him. anyway, they started skyping. and the first thing that she said when she saw him was she saididtommy? because that's what she called him. norwood said he hasn't heard anyone call him that since 1945 >> dubtoesn't that kill you? it it's beautiful. she said she would say good morning to him, now,very day. so take a look at his response. >> you mentioned that you say good morning each morning. >> i do. >> w wl, just remember that i will say good morning back to you. >> i say good morning to you every morning. >> i would love to be there to see it in person. >> yes, that would be nice. >> probably not going to happen, i think she's saying. they both were married. both had lost their spouses. >> yes, their spouses passed away. >> how sweet is that? because the video shows a big gigantic pieie of like birthday cake and it's on a beach. i was, like, what is this? they talk about the cake by the ocean. i was like, that was the name of it. i don't know what it means but i likee. >> it's by dnce. >> here it is. have you seen the video? it's crazy. they're all taking hunks of cake. here it comes. go crazy crazy. keep on hoping we'll eat cake by the ocean walk for me baby >> what doesest mean? >> i don't know. >> cake and ocean do not rhyme, just if you're wondering. >> we have to figure out what that means. >> well, remember that story here in n w york about the man that was head of the church and he had -- >> please don't ruin my moment. please. please. was into the cake thing. >> okay, that was totally unnecessary. can we do a quick shot of our lovely ladies? they're here from groove with me. it's a great charity. they worked, they paid money to me here, for an auction. >> you can listen to sirius xm 108, hoda is there on monday and wednesday. can we just go outn the little koala bear or no? >> why not? yes, we can. >> give you a smile after that i-hoda. look at this. he's carrying around a teddy bear. a koala teddy bear. >> is that the cutest thing you've ever seen? >> awww. >> yeah. >> all righty. >> all right. >> so we've got our ambush makeovers. we've got curtis and his beautiful -- well, they're gone. there they are. they're over in our kitchen. he's beating hererith a breadstick. >> that's what they do. we've heard that rumor. >> caveman ktyle. all right, we'll be right back after this. when it's your job to protect the world's greatest nation, it's your responsibility to solve the world's greatest challenges. this is why we search for the best and brightest. why we train for every eventuality on land and water, in the air, space and even cyberspace. win. at hillshire farm, spice is the spice of life. thth's why our craftsmen season every sausage perfectly. so you can coax out great flavor effortlessly. hillshire farm. because it's worth doing right. our veterans are all around us, but it's hard to show them our appreciation when, out of uniform, they're momo camouflagegethan ever. america, this veterans day, let's shine a light on our veterans by changing one light to green, and keep it glowing every day. cause even if we can't see them, they should always be able to see our support. visit greenlightavet.com [ male announcer ] pain not sitting too well? burning to feel better? itching for relief? preparation h offers the most maximum strength solutions for all hemorrhoid symptoms. from the brand doctors recommend most. preparation h. don't stand for hemorrhoids. nine hundred ninety nine million, nine hundred ninety nine thousand, nine hundred and ninety nine. one billion. 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>> no, she does not want a color. she's very low mainnance. >> okay, we're going to make you high maintenance. you seem a little nervous but excited, that correct? >> yes, very much. like she said, i've never colored my hair and i don't cut much, you know, other than trims so this is a ltle nervous, a little scary for me. >> youou eyes are so gorgeous,, can't wait to see what color he makes you! >> all righty. it's all time. camille, you ready? >> yes. >> here is corine before. all right, girl, let's see the new you! oh, my god! >> oh, pretty. >> wow! >> all right, camille, you ready? take off that blindfold. >> what? oh! my goodness! oh, that's not even you! >> yeah, turn. >> oh, my goodness. it's so good. >> it's beautiful. >> we look more alike! >> it's you and meme we h he the same hair. >> oh, we do. >> it's awesome. >> so pretty. >> tell us about the hair. >> okay, first of all, vanessa gave this fantastic haircut. she had so much hair, it was overwhelming. vanessa just shaped it, gave it this very smooth look. she can still push back and put ununr a helmet when she's fighting fires. this woman is a hero. >> you're going to be fighting different kinds of fires. >> if you notice, i left your hair a little light around the front where it's gray so the roots won't show instataly and darkened the back where it was dark. so you should still be low -- >> are you freaking right now? you can't even. that was one of t(e greatest -- >> it's beautiful. >> it's a g gat color. i think it's perfect. >> that dress fits like a glove. >> and her eyes are so blue so we wanted to give her a bright color to bring them out. >> whose dress is it, sweetheart? >> adrianna. >> of course it is. >> right over that way, thank you. >> nice job. >ll right, our second lady is kelly, she's 52 from buffalo new york. she's a computer programmer trying to get back in the field. sh did some part-time work over the years but her primary fococ was being a mom to three kids. she says she wants a brand-new look for a transition back into the working world. let's listen to her story. >> gary, i think you were more excite than your wife. tell me why. >> well, i know how important this was to her. she wrapatches the show all the time and she's been talking about it for weeks. >> aw. tell me why you're so cited. >> we just sent our l lt off to college. it's just a change for me. i just love a new look. >> empty nesters. we are going to give you a new look. >> thank you. >> andnd kelly's h he with her husband gary and we're going to take one last look at kelly right now and bring out the new kelly. >> wow! nice. >> gary, you ready? 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so you start with flower, sugar, a little salt. and then cold butter. that's the most important thing. >> cold? >> it has to be coldecause you wawa to k kp little pea sized pieces of butter. you don't want to blend it to a pulp pulp. this is how good i am with power tools. as they realize when i tried to build the tree house. so you blend it. together. you look for the consistency of wet sand. >> okay, wet sand. >> that's pretty good. then you're going to add water. the water goes in through there. cold water again and that keeps the integrity of the butter. but not the ice. just the cold water. you'll see it come together. as soon as it does, come on, do it this is live. >> show us. >> come on, come on, you can. and that's enough. now it looks like clumpyy sand. >> this is what it looks like, okay. >> you bring it together but don't overwork it. come on baby, get in there. work that together. >> this is what i do at me. he just tells me what to do and i do it. >> you should take that amazing ring off lindsay before you do that. just wanted to draw attention to that lovely bauble. >> khie lee, come over here. i'm going to put youou to work too. i want you to get over here. hoda, you've got one as well. just go ahead and put paper over the top and pound it, turn it and keip pounding. like so. and then once you have it flat enough. then roll it. so the parchment is there to stop it from sticking. all right. so you roll that. these things are a little wobbly. >> yes, they are. say we did that. >> like you've done an excellent job. >> say with did that. say we did it some more. >> when it's thin enough. you get it jnto the pan and you but you do it more like a country pie. >> there it is. >> perfection. >> okay, then you go ahead and you -- >> hoda, did you not make fun of mine >> okay, come to the back with me. >> okay, that's done. >> come on, lindsay. >> the reason we do three is because this is -- we're going to make a pecan pie but you can also d d a pumpkin pie or apple and cranberry pie, whatever it is. >> same crust, difrent fillings. >> we have honey, vanilla extract. all the sticky stuff basically. little brown sugar. lindsay has mixed together a few eggsn >> you guyses have a cookbook snoth together? >> when you're the wife a man and a half like a celebrity, award-winning chef, it's really intimidating. i used to be just like a bottle of champagne and some keout. see, just dropped the fork in the bowl. >> let the man cook for you, embrace the situation. >> we have kids and also the most loving thing in the world to do, cook for the person you love. i'm catating up. i'm learning. >> so what do we do next, man and a half? >> a little brown butter. i forgot to say the whiskey. the whiskey's in there too. okay, baby, you take that. i'll pour for you. >> look how cute they are together. >> so little hudson went to see finding neverland the other day, right? >> what a show. i wasn't expecting to -- >> you were crying. >> hudson was on the edge of his seat just bawling tears. >> he got the music and -- >> he got it. think he wasas just overwhelmed with how emotional it is. >> should we taste it? >> she can't even stir, can she? >> you get that in there. >> ioticed that. >> here you go. here, hoda woman. >> fork -- >> can lindsay -- >> sorry, sorry. >> here, i'll take this one. >> are you going to have any? 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>> it's sort of like getting together with yourr relatives at thanksgiving. >> so what you're saying it can be good or bad. >> you're happy to see everybody and then say, okay, great, that was good, we'll see you in a couple years. >> i'm so glad you could come. this is going to be such an exciting day. >> what is it about the film that resonated with kids, adults and teenagers? >> different es. everybody takes something a little bit different. 5-year-old is mesmerized by the chocolate room and the colors. while a 13-year-old, you know, interested in what the kids are ing and then therere a lot of human they're only adults would get. >> you're going to love this. just love it. >> were there any scenes in the movie that were particularly scary to film? >> gene in the wonka tank. >> here's no earthly way of knowing which direction we are going >> no acting involold. just t trified. >> pure magic is how many would describe gene wilder as willy wonkaand his young co-stars all fell under his spell. >> they came up to me and said, you know, mr. wilder would like to pluck some hair out of your head during the song,$ is that all right? of course at the time i said, well, it's fine, you know, inhave plenty. but that obviously changed. >> just remember him being very sweet and kind and patient and tolerant of u u all. you've got five kids all vying for his attention. >> today, fans of all ages can get their favorite character's attention at conventions like spooky empire where the cast reunited. we ran into one of the movie's biggest fans in sync's joey fatone. >> it wasuch a gre childhood memory for me, you know, something i always ved, a aays thought maybe there is a place that has willy wonka where i can get a year's supply of chocolate and live there. >> we decided to take a stroll down memory lane to see who would win the goldenicket today. first question, one of the words in the contract is frippery. use the wd frippery in a sentence. >> frippery is a word you say when you fall over. >> on an icy day, it's very frippery. >> oh, dear, frippery. >> thehe's a line in the film, is it my soul that calls me by name. >> is it my soul that calls me by name? 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