is as distinct as new orlean. between the food, the nightlife and the live music, there's literally something for everyone. and my new orleans adventure is starting with the foody tour along side james beard award winning chef john besh. >>it's great to see you. welcome to borgne. >>borgne is our coastal louisiana cuisine restaurant and it's really about the fish camp kind of mentality that myself and brian landry, my chef and my partner kind of grew up with. >>i think one of the things that make borgne special is that we actually get to highlight the spanish side of creole cuisine. there's this wonderful vibrant community called the eduanos who came over from the canary islands. and lot of their food helped shape what today's creole food is. >>(music) >>i'm actually very excited to learn about creole. excited to taste it. i know nothing about it. >>the food here is all about soul. like jump in, get your hands dirty, have fun with it. this is a dish that i've never seen served in a restaurant, but every fish camp in southern louisiana has a take on this. so what you have is local duck breast wrapped around a jalapeno with a little bacon wrapped around that and then they're grilled. >>hmmmm >>is that not the greatest thing ever? >>john besh is so charismatic and really lovely to be around. >>then we have louisiana bbq shrimp. has nothing to do with bbq sauce. has everything to do with lots of black pepper, beautiful jumbo white shrimp. it's that sauce underneath. so you have to dig in there. >>louisiana bbq shrimp is delicious. it was to die for. >>what if we eat that like soup? so i hear you have a book out. you are a busy man, i must say. >>you know it's fun. this book is all about the mentors that gave me everything that i know today and that i continue to pass on to my cooks. >>why is new orleans so special to you? >>new orleans is special because of it's people. it's the only indigenous cuisine left in america. you can open a menu in new orleans and you know exactly where you are and i love that about this city. >>so where else are we going today? >>we headed to cafe reconcile. >>(music) >>we're here at cafe reconcile. it's not just a cafe, it has a purpose. it helps the youth. >>the food is incredible, but the great thing about this is they take out rescues, give them a future in the restaurant business. working themselves from the kitchen to the front of the house where they really get a feel and education for the business itself. >>we need more of those around the world. >>(music) >>it's such a great organization and really helps the youths. >>i love it. i don't know where i would be without here. >>the kids at cafe reconcile are so special. they put everything they have into everything they make. and i think that really adds to the taste. >>the kids actually cook it. they all come together and they serve you. it's a great surrounding. everything about it. >>so this is the special of the day, jambalaya. >>that's right. and this is the first time you've every had it right. >>it is. >>so welcome to the iconic dish of new orleans. outside of gumbo, i can't think of anything that says new orleans quite like jambalaya. and this happens to be chicken, rice, andouille sausage, cayan peppers. >>the kids cooked a mean jambalaya. that was spicy. >>ooh, it definitely's got a kick. it's addicting. now i have room for one more place, so what's our final destination? >>it's ba chi, vietnamese restaurant. just a few blocks uptown. you're going to love it. unbelievable. >>vietnamese food. another first. >>really >>yep. >>can't wait. >>(music) >>hi. >>hi. how are you? >>good. >>how are you, chef? >>how you doing chef? >>great to see you. everybody comes here for bacos. >>and what is a baco is a mix between a chinese bao and a taco from mexico. >>shall we head back? let's do this. ok >>(music) >>it's food to share. you bring a bunch of people here, you get a bunch of bacos, and all of a sudden you're reaching across, having fun. it's a very communal food. and communal food is fun. and that's what new orleans is really about. though i think we ought to have a little competition. who can make the best ba chi. what do you think? >>ok let's do it. >>a food competition? really? like, he's an amazing world known chef. >>alright guys, here we go. ready to make some bacos? >>oh wow, they're so light and fluffy. >>so we take our shrimp and we have our creamy sauce right here. >>yeah, that's my favorite sauce. >>and we take some carrots and daikon and some nori on top. that is your creamy, spicy baco. >>alright. now it's our turn. >>i'll do wasabi first. >>no that's the hot sauce. >>(laughter) >>this is a big one. is that good? >>no, more. >>need more. >>come on, put some love on it sister. >>(laughter) >>it's all about the sauce. >>(laughter) >>you just put whatever inside that baco, taco. and you make it what you want. >>(music) >>i'm excited to see how this tastes. >>are you kidding me? this is unbelievable. >>ok, who was better in the kitchen? me or this guy. >>i have to think about that. he's like....kick me under the table. >>(laughter) >>no, you won. your flavors are so much better than anybody elses flavors here. >>he stuck to the same. you're more adventurous. you came out of the bax saying give me this give me that. >>you made it like a big mess. that's awesome. >>i did make a big mess. but isn't that a good thing? >>that's a great thing. >>in the kitchen. >>have you had fun? >>i've had so much fun. >>had a good time in new orleans? >>i have a new love for new orleans. it's such a beautiful city and it's so passionate and the food is amazing. so thank you john, for taking me around. >>thank you so much for hanging around with us. >>you took me to so many good places today. >>cheers. >>(music) >>coming up, i go gator hunting on the bayou with captain bishop. >>oh, watch out. >>(scream) >>what??? 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>>hey captain bishop. >>nice to meet you. >>nice to meet you. i've been checking out these little babies. >>you want to hold one? >>ok are they slippery? >>no, they're not slippery at all. >>this is my first time holding an alligator. i can't wait to see more of these on the tour. >>i hope we get to see some bigger ones. >>ok, you want to take him back.. >>ah, he got me. >>(scream, laughter) >>you scared me. >>i'm going to take audrina out for a great tour today. we're going to explore the swamp. searching for gators and we'll see what else is out there. >>so welcome to cajun encounters. today we're gonna be on the pearle river. this is a fresh water river. it's almost 300 miles long. so hold on to your hats, your toupees. here we go. bayou!!! >>woooooh. >>(music) >>is that one right there? >>no, that's a scary stick. >>a scary stick. >>there's one swimmin'. see him back there? he's in the water, head back out. that's a big one too. >>wow. look at that. >>this is about a 9 ft. alligator and this animal should weigh about 250 lbs. they have a bite pressure of about 1000 - 2000 lbs. per sq. inch. >>that would just crush you. >>oh watch out. >>oh, my god, oh my god. oh you scared me. >>sorry. >>(laughter) >>captain bishop. he's actually a bit of a comedian. he scared the crap out of me sticking his hand in the water and screaming. >>here's a gator. >>oh my gosh, how cute. >>there goes a turtle. that's a joke. there he goes! you know what we call that? that's a shelly flop. >>a shelly flop. that's cute. seeing all these animals in person. it's thrilling. it's beautiful to watch and it's like you're a part of it. >>(music) >>so what kind of bird is that? >>that's the great blue heron. that's our largest heron. >>that's a big bird. >>that was a nice male. >>how can you tell the difference between male and female? >>oh, he's very cooperative. >>(laughter) >>we're going back here in some maple slew. and maple slew is a bayou. >>this is exactly what i pictured when i was thinking swamp. very eerie and quiet. i wonder what's underneath this water. >>the most dangerous creatures in the swamp. you see em'? homosapiens. >>(laughter) >>especially the females. they grow these long claws. they got these long legs. they use those for bate. they get you in close then they try to snare you into this thing called marriage. >>oh my god. >>very, very dangerous. >>after a lesson in zoology like that, i'm ready to show captain bishop what this little lady's got up her sleeve. >>am i doing this right? >>push it forward. >>oh my god. sorry about that. woooh! >>(laughter) >>i had no idea how much wild life was out here, both on land and in the water. it's incredibly beautiful and serene, but i think i'm ready for the hustle bustle of bourbon street. >>coming up, i'm cooking southern style for madmen's bryan batt. >>this is so typical of new orleans. a great little nugget hidden somewhere not everybody knows about. >>(music) >>tell us what you think about new orleans on twitter with #1stlooktv. i've been the same shade of red for many years. i think it's time to change it up! goodbye, red. hello, golden blonde. shifting to a new shade is sort of a new beginning but i knew it was going to be natural because it's nice'n easy. clairol's #1 for natural looking color i don't know if blonde has more fun, but i plan to find out. now you can earn free color with clairol platinum rewards ugh! heartburn! no one burns on my watch! try alka-seltzer heartburn reliefchews. they work fast and don't taste chalky. mmm...amazing. i have heartburn. alka-seltzer heartburn reliefchews. enjoy the relief. we're all familiar with this axe daily fragrances. but what you wouldn't have seen is this, axe dry spray antiperspirant. why are you touching your armpit? 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>>yeah, pretty much. brian brings me something new every day. i'll get whatever's comin' up out of the ground. i have a vague idea what he may be bringing. sweet valentine and arugala. >>these look pretty light. i can help with these. >>right. here's the greens. right on, right on. >>lots of greens. >>yeah, lots of greens. it's that time of year, ya know. >>(music) >>so, my understanding when it comes to food, it's all about trust with you. what exactly does that mean? >>i don't know exactly what i'm going to do with anything at any given moment untill that little ticket printer starts printing up and someone orders a "trust me" and i design something on the fly for them to eat and enjoy and have fun with it. because it's all about making memories with food. >>a "trust me" dish is where the customer leaves their order up to the total discretion of the chef. you have no idea what it's going to be. >>before we get started, i have to let you know my friend bryan is coming to join me for dinner. so he will need a trust me meal as well. so he's going to have to trust me and i'll trust you. >>alright, good. yeah, exactly. >>a little circle. >>a little train there. a train of trust. >>i think it's really spontaneous and it's fun. like living on the edge a little bit. >>(music) >>so what's the key to earning someone's trust? >>they don't have much of a choice. i'm the only one cooking. we've got these beautiful little oysters if somebody wants to do. i've got this already turned on. >>you were turned on? >>i was, of course. >>it's an aphrodisiac. >>right. >>(laughter) >>so we use some of brian's arugala with that. do a little reverse engineer which is rockefeller with some garlic and blue cheese and... >>that sounds delicious. >>(music) >>now put it on the flames. >>oh my god. >>now that's a fire. >>and the flames just went boosh! >>(music) >>ok, this is fun part. you get to play with the blow torch. just keep it moving constantly. like an iron. you don't want it to sit still. like creme brulee. you want to give them a little crust to break into. >>i can't believe you just made this like off the top of your head. it's so quick, too. >>yeah, just make it sexy. throw the ingredients together until it's delicious. you can take your gloves off now. >>oh yeah. i can't walk out there to meet bryan with my gloves on. >>very intimidating. you'd definitely clean this place right out. >>such a dork. >>bryan batt is an amazing actor. he's been in madmen and recently he was in twelve years a slave. he's actually from new orleans and he's going to come meet me and be my trust dish ginea pig. >>i'm kind of lucky. i don't know what i'm going to be eating. and i'll just trust it. >>bryan, hi. >>hi, how ya doin'? >>good. so i've been in the kitchen. i'm not going to tell you what's in it. >>oh yeah, the check's in the mail dish. ok. i'll just take a little bite and see what it is. i'm gonna try. >>yeah. >>well, looks like there's some vegetables. >>not everyone loves oysters. i'm just crossing my fingers that he loves this dish. are these oysters? i love oysters. this is great. >>amazing. because i wasn't sure if you loved oysters or not. that was my only concern. so now i'm safe. >>there are so few foods that i don't like. this is so typical of new orleans. this great little nugget hidden somewhere that not everybody knows about. and new orleans is famous for it's cuisine, it's music, it's architecture. i love walking through the french quarter at dusk, have little cocktail and looking at all the great different colors and the architecture. taking it all in. when you have nothing to do, i like to plain get lost in my own city. >>bryan is amazing. we had such a great time. i love hearing bryan talk about his hometown. >>everything about mimis is so great. the food was amazing, the vibe was really cool. it was just a really fun night. definitely my kind of place. >>here's to trust. >>here's to trust. and a great chef. >>(music) >>coming up a creole brunch with a side of jazz. >>oh yeah, there it is, there it is. got milk. >>not a first date drink. >>(laughter) >>(music) >>1st look is sponsored in part by hotel maison de ville. southern hospitality in the heart of the french quarter. want hair that's two times stronger? 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(dog noise) hey, mi towel, su towel. more scent plus oxi boost and febreze. it's our best gain ever! >>tonight on 1st look i'm checking out new orleans and no trip to this town would be complete without visiting the legendary commander's palace for it's famous jazz brunch. >>(music) >>we've been coming here since we were children with our parents. it's just part of our lives. >>if you're coming to new orleans, this is one place you have to come to. >>commander's palace was founded in 1880 so we're starting to get the hang of it. my family bought it in 1969. we have done a lot of interesting things here. but one of my favorite things here is jazz brunch started here at commander's palace and it is the fun, kick in the rear, with great food and good friends. >>hey, hi. >>welcome, are you ready? >>i'm ready. >>come on, let's go in. >>(music) >>as soon as you walk in. they don't mess around here in new orleans. they give you your drink immediately. >>you have to start of course, with a famous gin fizz.. you have to get the fizz 'cause there's eggwhite in there. >>so it's realy frothy. >>yeah, a little milky. >>since i've been here in new orleans, there's so many gin an bourbon drinks, but they're so smooth and good. >>drinkin' a lot of gin, huh? >>lately, yeah, mainly gin and bourbon. >>i want to hang out with you. all kinds of big girl drinks. >>oh yeah, there it is, there it is. >>yeah, got milk. >>not a first date drink. >>(music) >>commander's on many levels has tried to lead new orleans with food and we have a lot of great competition that's doin' that. the leading edge of creole cuisine here in new orleans. and when we serve it at breakfast with a great eye opener, and you don't have a good time, there's something wrong with you. >>hey chef. >>good morning. how are you? >>good morning. i'm ready for some delicious brunch. >>fantastic. welcome to commander's palace. let's get you fixed up with an apron first. have you ever had rabbit before? >>i've never had rabbit. >>that's really sad. i did not think i was going to be making bunny rabbit today. i used to have a bunny as a pet. i love bunnies. >>today i'm going to teach you how to make rabbit saltimbocca which is rabbit stuffed with fresh brie cheese, duck pastrami and some house made taso ham. it's really good. as you can see, this is a rabbit that we just cleaned. it' almost looks like chicken or veal. a little bit of creole seasoning. want to try a piece of that? >>what is that. >>this is house made ham. we call it taso. it's kind of salty, it's got a little spice goin', smokey flavor. >>it's really good. >>really good, huh? >>this is brie cheese. we're going to stuff this with all these amazing flavors. >>so is this a typical southern brunch dish? >>yeah, order a bourbon, sit down, have brunch. it's awesome. >>bourbon and rabbit. >>i love it. >>(music) >>after we add some fresh basil and duck pastrami into the mix chef tori is ready to bread the beast. >>breading for us is an easy combination of flour, egg wash and seasoned bread crumbs. and if we do these right, this is going to turn beautiful, nice and golden brown. that brie cheese just melts on top of all the herbs, it's awesome. >>that sounds so good. >>it's great. >>(music) >>i feel sorry for the rabbit, but it smells so good i have to try it. poor little thing. >>next chef tori sautes some veggies in brandy for the meat to rest on. there's only one thing more to do before we plate. >>let's rescue our rabbit and go to the plate. >>ok >>rescue our rabbit. >>(laughter) >>that's good eatin' in new orleans. >>ok, i'm going to sit down and try it. so sorry little bunny rabbit. >>(music) >>so, this looks good. the rabbit was quite delicious. everything complimented each other. i love brie cheese and all the seasonings he put on there. it was so good. >>and in case you're wondering i bring my band everywhere. >>(music) >>we got stuck in the line. it's almost like a conga line. get the napkin spinning. dance to the music. it's so much fun. >>(music, applause) >>this is like a real new orleans experience coming here. so thank you . >>listen, you're a ball. don't be a stranger. >>cheers. >>we like to say "oogi wawa" means cheers in zulu. >>oogi wawa! >>oogi wawa! >>oogi wawa! i like that. >>(laughter) >>(music) >>from bourbon street to beignet's. new orleans has got it all. we'll see you next week. >>(music) heme music] i'm sarah gore, and this is open house nyc. this week, george and his team give an amazing surprise to a family in need of a home renovation. we check out a renovated brownstone on the upper west side. plus, designer james huniford takes us around his client's stylish greenwich village apartment. i wanted the entry hall to have an immediate statement when you walked in-- something tranquil something gallery-like and something calm. but first, we're at a home in bedford that's both stately and serene. alison benigan: and finally, the outside. i mean, talk about peace and tranquility. this is really it. welcome to open house nyc. today i'm coming to you from a three bedroom three bath penthouse in manhattan's west side neighborhood of clinton. this sleek home features light-filled, loft-like like entertainment spaces generous bedrooms, and a modern eat-in chef's kitchen and there's even a roof terrace. let's start things off with an enchanting home up in bedford that's a true feast for the eyes. it's filled with unique architectural details and decor that positively brim with color and shimmering light. this stately sanctuary is also surrounded by three beautiful acres giving it the perfect balance between stimulating and serene. alison benigan: hi. i'm alison benigan, and welcome to my wonderful abode. peace is an important part of this home. it's a foundation upon which this house was even built. so while the foundation of this house is peace and tranquility it also packs a powerful design punch. the moment you come into this house, you immediately know that you're some place special. this double-height sun-drenched foyer gives you a real feeling of grandeur. the first thing that you see is this customer wrought-iron staircase. it's the first of many ways this house brings the outdoors in. the white honed statuary floors make you feel like you're walking on a cloud. because of the high gloss lacquer everything sparkles just a little bit more. it's just another way that i've put my own twist on classical design elements. this living room is a combination of classical design, my love for spirituality punched up with a little bit of glam, which, come to think of it is how you could describe the whole house. this living room has double exposures, front, back sun-drenched, filled with light, high-gloss lacquer walls with a walnut french chevron floor. and double french doors lead to the back patio. this living space has a beautiful open flow, sort of like a loft in soho. and the adjoining family room has this wonderful cast stone fireplace that you can cuddle up near on cold winter nights. when you walk into this formal dining room you are transported into a world that is as glamorous as it is magical. it's a great room for family entertaining, formal gatherings, and just hanging out. and in the summertime, we open up these french doors for alfresco dining. but the one thing everybody loves is this antique crystal italian chandelier. and what it represents to me, this life's unexpected journeys, and that we always come back home. this is the master and i love it. after a long day, it's the perfect place for me to kick off my shoes and really relax. when i wake up in the morning, the beautiful view of the trees and the grounds feeds my soul. and the tray ceiling with intricate millwork adds a touch of glamour, which is what every bedroom needs. and finally, the outside-- i mean, talk about peace and tranquility. this is really it. three level acres with lush landscaping and specimen plantings. it is your own park-like sanctuary-- private, quiet, and serene. thank you for coming and taking a look at my piece of heaven. so what did you think of that bedford home? let us know on twitter with #openhousetv. stick around, because up next, we check out james huniford's elegant design in the village, and later, a townhouse on the upper west side. [theme music] alison benigan: have the best of all worlds with k. hovnanian homes. visit khov.vom today. when you don't get enough sleep... and your body aches... you're not yourself. tylenol® pm relieves pain and helps you fall fast asleep and stay asleep. we give you a better night. you're a better you all day. tylenol®. alison benigan: welcome back to open house nyc. now let's see how acclaimed interior designer, james huniford created a warm and chic apartment in greenwich village. with subtle backdrops and audacious accent pieces, he proves that design for everyday living doesn't ever need to sacrifice style. james huniford: hi i'm james huniford. i'm and interior designer here in new york city. today, we're going to take a look at an apartment that i designed in the west village. come on inside and let me show you around. i wanted the entry hall to have an immediate statement when you walked in-- something tranquil, something gallery-like, something calm. i painted the ceiling and the walls all the same color. it had a very dark floor that was very contrasting. the entry foyer, like all good foyers sets the tone for the entire apartment. i designed this apartment to feel both elegant and calm. the quiet colors of blues and grays interspersed with brighter tones. the apartment has huge windows with a view of the hudson river. i wanted to bring a sense of the water indoors. this rug i designed mimics the water that trickles out over the river. a lot of the floats, and it's a very untraditional floor plan for seating. i really wanted the seating area to be in the center of the room rather than the window. i like feeling centered in rooms. you want to experience the whole thing. in an open floor plan, it's very important that each area has its own function and feeling. i did that with the dining area by having a very sleek dining room table. as a contrast to the organic woods, i wanted to have something that was very polished. so i placed this console to the right of the table. above it is one of my favorite pieces-- this round 1970s mirror. what gives a room character is to find unique pieces. i love the idea that it was made by craftsmen, and it's a one of a kind and it's very unique. studies are a multi-purpose room. this is my updated interpretation of a study. i wanted a clean, calm backdrop that was crisp and light. the study had a conventional doorway that i replaced with a deluxe barn door. this opened up the room and helped the space flow with the rest of the entertaining spaces. and, if you want peace and quiet, you can always close the doors. color tones in this room are blue and gray similar to the living room but acquired a sensibility given the indirect light. now for another color palette, let's go look at the master bedroom. this client wanted to have something that was very calm, very elegant. she had a specific color palette that she loved-- silvery grays. she wanted very understated and subtle. she didn't want it girly and she didn't want anything to jump out at you in the room. we covered everything, even the dressing table, in this organic bark paper to create an [inaudible] sensibility. i designed this silvery celadon silk carpet to be extra soft under your feet. it's a great way to get out of bed in the morning. thank you for visiting this west village apartment. and just remember, a great interior should always reflect the personality of the owner. stick around. up next, brownstone living on the upper west side. [theme music] "ride away" (by roy orbison begins to play) ♪ i ride the highway... ♪ ♪ i'm going my way... ♪ ♪i leave a story untold... ♪ he just keeps sending more pictures... if you're a free-range chicken you roam free. it's what you do. if you want to save fifteen percent or more on car insurance you switch to geico. it's what you do. ♪ two wheels a turnin'... ♪ to truly feel healthy on the outside you have to feel healthy... ...at your core. trubiotics a probiotic from one a day naturally helps support both your digestive and immune health by combining... ... two types of good bacteria. trubiotics. be true to your health. welcome back. our next property is a gorgeous brownstone on the upper west side. with nearly 10,000 square feet on over six floors, this is a home to spread your wings in, both inside and out. original details accent the modern renovation, creating a timeless townhouse that manages to be both distinguished and fun. good morning. i'm doug albert from the corcoran group and i'm standing outside of 30 west 85th street on the upper west side. so come on in and let me show you around. this house was built in the 1880s. it has approximately 10,000 square feet of space on seven floors. the house has wonderful scale. with six bedrooms and six full bathrooms this is not something you'll find in your everyday single family house in manhattan. and to top it all off, we're less than a block from central park. here we are in the grand parlor. every architectural detail has been thought out meticulously. the first of five fireplaces is the centerpiece of this room. there's incredibly high ceilings, gorgeous herringbone floors. even with the grand piano in the other side of the room you don't feel the sense of clutter at all. let's move through the double archways, and i'll show you the dining room. here we are in the formal dining room. it's the perfect room for a family dinner or a large function. this fireplace is clad in marble and has a bronze surround, giving it a warmth and texture different from the one in the parlor. if the weather's right or you want to have breakfast outside there's no better place than the terrace off of this dining room. the garden level is for relaxing and enjoying a quiet day of evening. you can hang out, watch tv in the den, sit at the island eat your breakfast, or everybody can sit around the round table and have brunch. the french doors lead out to the south facing garden. the landscaping in the garden is so well done you almost can't believe you're in new york city. with your own private backyard and your refrigerator 20 steps away, who needs central park? we'll continue the tour on the top floor. so come on-- let's take the elevator. this is one of my favorite rooms in the house-- perfect for the super bowl, world series have an oscar party-- just hang out. there's a tremendous amount of wall space, which is a perfect place to showcase your art and artifacts. another of the fireplaces in the house is here and this one has got a beautiful wood carved mantle. there's two wonderful guest bedrooms on this level as well. it's the perfect spot just to relax with your friends and have a good time. the master bedroom is over the top. in fact, the entire master suite takes up the third floor of the home. every time i walk into this bedroom, i feel like i'm in a five star hotel. it's just emanates luxury and comfort. the master suite also features two full, stunning spa-like bathrooms, as well as a walk-in dressing room. step into the beautiful cherry paneled office, and you feel like you're transported back to an 18th century manor house in the country. additionally, the very private roof deck has a jacuzzi and multiple plantings along with a barbecue and spectacular city views. thank you so much for taking this incredible tour with me through this beautiful house. it's a magical city, and this is the perfect place to call home. so i'll see you next time. alison benigan: coming up on open house nyc-- elegantly playful design with vanessa deleon. [theme music] speaker 1: coldwell banker real estate-- fulfilling dreams for over 108 years. you're watching open house nyc. now we join interior designer, vanessa deleon at her client's home in franklin lakes, new jersey. vanessa shows us how she mixed classic architecture with eye-popping decor to create spaces that are as playful as they are glamorous. take a look. vanessa deleon: hi. i'm interior designer and lifestyle expert, vanessa deleon. and welcome to this home in franklin lakes, new jersey that i designed. this is my personal favorites, and i cannot wait to show you around. my goal for this home was for it to feel timeless, and, of course, for the home to feel glamalistic which is a fusion of minimal and glamour detail. the first thing you notice about this beautiful dutch colonial is its open floor plan. i really wanted to achieve different themes throughout the rooms, but still keep the continuity through the spaces. so what i did was create this center focal point with this beautiful crystal chandelier and this beautiful sofa with black velvet and black details it's just a gorgeous centerpiece to flank the living room and dining room. here in the former living room i wanted to create a space that is sexy, playful, and fun i injected a pop of color into each room and in this room i used turqouise and fusia. now i love lucite and i wanted to include lucite pieces in here. like these lucite benches you can sit on and the end table is a functional service. in an open floor plan it's imortant to link the rooms and how i did that was by using the same wallpaper on the ceiling as i did in the living room. these cultural hands on the center of the table are a playful take on candle holders. the centerpiece for any dining room is obviously the dining room table. it has knots and holes and all the flaws that come with a natural wood piece. now this is my untraditional take on a traditional library that also serves as my client's office. so the centerpiece of this room is this desk with lucite legs, white lacquer finished top, and raw wood for a touch of the organic. the design aesthetic for this entire home is really captured in the master suite. from the lacquered case goods to the reclaimed mantle and furniture, oversized pillows of fur, crushed velvet-- we really wanted to bring all the mix of metals into the room, and also the mercury glass. i created two distinct sitting areas around the bed. one right in front of the fireplace and television, and the other in a cozy bay window. i used a moroccan theme to keep things eclectic, which contrasts nicely with the more modern furniture on the other side of the room. no master suite is complete without a luxurious master bathroom with a water jet backsplash tile that incorporates marble and glass. how glamorous is that? and the closet is something right out of hollywood, which, to me, is the most important room of the house. as a designer, you dream of having a client that gives you creative freedom and we really had that here. i hope i inspired you to be more eclectic in your design selections. coming up after the break, a renovation reveal you don't want to miss. we'll be right back. [theme music] prep trauma unit 5. what've we got? bp 64/40 sterilize sites. multiple foreign objects in the body. tweezers. (buzz!) (buzz!) if you're the guy from the operation game, you get operated on. it's what you do. (buzz!) if you want to save fifteen percent or more on car insurance you switch to geico. it's what you do. bring us your aching and sleep deprived. bring us those who want to feel well rested. aleve pm. the only one to combine a sleep aid... plus the 12 hour pain relieving strength of aleve. be a morning person again, with aleve pm. now, this week, friend of the show, george oliphant from george to the rescue creates a new space for a recent widow and her two teenage daughters looking to move forward. michelle: chris and i met when i was about 16 years old. i was working at a pizzeria, and he was the delivery guy. and that's where we met. chris was always very active. he played a lot of sports, was always in great shape, funny, very involved with the kids-- was always there. you know, like a family guy-- just always around us. we moved in here-- everything was like, original-- like 1969. you know, very old-fashioned. so room by room, he renovated it himself you know, just to save money. and he was able to do it. the space downstairs was the last room, pretty much in the house that wasn't renovated. we thought about it last year and then that's when he started getting sick. last year, he didn't feel well, and i kind of pushed him to go to the emergency room. they found that he was born with this defective valve, and he ended up having to have a permanent pacemaker. and he was given a good outcome. i woke up, and he was making these strange noises. i thought maybe he was having a seizure then i realized maybe he wasn't breathing. so i called 911, and that's when the paramedics came in. and then they said he had-- you know, there was no chance to bring him back. so that was-- that was that friday, august 22nd. hey, michelle, girls. how are ya? actually, one of your neighbors wrote in and told me about your father and your husband's passing so i'm so sorry about that. but i understand you guys have some unfinished work here in the house. and i'm here to tackle it. i'm bringing in my team, take care of it, make it better than it ever was before. so it's a little cold out here. mind if i come in? seems so warm and toasty in here. george oliphant: guys, welcome to what is supposed to be the dephilip's girls' family room. and this was actually the last project their father was working on. he wanted to turn it into, like, a great space for them where they could study hang out, watch tv. and now, it's really just kind of a storage area. peter wong: this is a great opportunity for us to do something nice for the family. i immediately see some water damage over there. not sure what it is right now. definitely, someone need to investigate. exactly. we gotta open this up and check it out. i'd say we have our work cut out for us. what do you say we get this job started? -ready. -let's do it. george oliphant: any time you're doing a construction job, you're going to kick up a lot of dust. made me think, i probably should switch out the filter. just look at that. and really, you should probably switch these out, even if you're not doing a construction job, every three months. the way i remember itt-- just switch it out the beginning of each season, and you're good to go. that's how easy it is. this is for you. thanks. you got that? -wait-- we got all these bo-- -all right, yeah. we're, like, trapped in here. i don't know about about you guys but i think this place looks freaking awesome. ah, definitely looks great. let's go get the family. last but not least gotta light the fire. all right. -welcome home, ladies. -hi. how you guys doing? you excited? you nervous? little but of both? little of both. well, i can assure you that it is better now than it was when you left. but, what do you say, we check it out for ourselves, huh? without further adieu, go on in. george oliphant: 3 2, 1-- take it all in. oh, my gosh. michelle: you could fit, definitely, 30, 40 kids in this room. yeah. right? you ready for a party? we-- just like, so grateful for this room and we just miss spending a lot of time down here together. me and my friends are going to use it first. yeah, hopefully we don't fight. speaker 2: this room-- it wasn't pleasant to even come down here. i think that my husband would be thrilled it was accomplished, even though he's not here. having it done, we can move on. there will be a lot of new memories that will be created in this room. and just to get the help from george and the team was just-- it meant so much to us. george oliphant: everyone you see here-- the strangers-- those are the guys who i brought in. these are the people that made it happen, so-- welcome home. well, that's all for now, but join us again next week for more beautiful homes and design. if you missed something on today's show or just want to check out these stunning spaces again, head to openhousetv.com. you can also join our facebook family and follow us on twitter @openhousetv. thanks for stopping in. i'm sarah gore, and i'll see you next time. [theme music] -i'm sara gore, and this is "open house nyc." today, we're taking you on a special trip to a 37 square mile island that's home to two countries, st. maarten and st. martin. [music playing] welcome to "open house nyc." today, we're taking you outside the city to escape the winter doldrums. we're bringing sunshine, sand, and sparkling blue water from two countries, st. maarten and st. martin which share a 37 square mile island in the caribbean. let's get started with interior designer vanessa deleon. she wanted to create a winter retreat for her client. her goal was to make his home look modern, timeless and glamorous all at the same time. and as you'll see, it's all that and so much more. -hi. i'm interior designer vanessa deleon. and welcome to a place that i can only describe as paradise. welcome to st. martin. as soon as you enter you can understand why stepping into this home is truly like stepping into a fantasy. and i design everything with that in mind. the name of this villa is c'est la vie, which, of course means "that's life." and the lifestyle i wanted to create through my design is one of central luxury and plush comfort. c'est la vie is modern chic, and, above all, serene. and how could it not be with ocean views like this from every room in the house. this great room is the heart of the home. it comprises three separate zones, living, dining, and kitchen, all linked together by this off-white oversized, porcelain tile. another thing that links the zones is the use of this brown marble. it's used as a backsplash in the kitchen, the island, dining room table, and the wall unit. and that makes the space feel cohesive and tailored. my clients entertain a ton, so it was very important for the seating to accommodate large parties. but i wanted everything to be open and free-flowing, not just between the individual areas, but between the inside and the out. this wall of glass actually disappears, which gives a whole new meaning to bringing the outdoors in. another prevalent detail is this glass staircase that floats above this indoor and outdoor pond. and the chandeliers take a different perspective as you ascend the staircase to the bridge. this bridge is glamorous sexy, and makes you feel like you're walking on a runway. and the perspective of your guests partying down below is priceless. it's flanked on either end by two luxurious junior suites. but let me show you the main bedrooms. the way this home is designed is that the master suites wrap around the outdoor patio. and yes, i said suites. each of the master suites have a different theme and vibe. and each room has a unique accent wall. the theme of this room is the ocean, and the accent wall mimics fish scale. this room is a jungle room, and the accent wall here is banana leaves. but the most unique feature is the hanging bed. and this teak tile accent wall in the more masculine master suite is so very beachy. speaking of, let me show you what i did outside. in st. martin, it's all about the outdoors. and really, when the outdoors look like this, you could be forgiven for just setting up a deck chair and leaving it at that. but i wanted this to be a true oasis in every sense of the word. but the biggest challenge when designing a home on the water is competing with this. everything we chose was about complementing this view with minimal, clean, luxurious details and furnishings. much like the great room, we created separate zones of comfort and luxury. we have the dining room, bar, pergola, and loungers all surrounding this beautiful asymmetrical, free-form pool. even while designing outside the devil is in the detail. i chose white furniture overall because i really wanted the blue iridescent tile in the pool to pop. the entrance in the pool happens to be a custom-made tile with a beach theme. it mimics the ocean sand and creates the illusion that you're stepping into an ocean, but really, you're just stepping into the pool. and i love the way the hammocks cantilever over the pool giving the sense that you're floating above water, which you have to admit isn't a bad way to take a nap. i hope you enjoyed taking a look at what we did to this beautiful st. martin villa, both inside and out. in design, sometimes less is more. but it's always about creating fantasy. and this, without a doubt, is a dream come true. now, it's time to swim. -that pool area was absolutely stunning. let us know what part of vanessa's design stood out to you on twitter, with #openhousetv. we're sticking around on the french side of st. martin and heading to a cliffside retreat. [music playing] have the best of all worlds with k hovnanian homes. visit khov.com today. welcome back. now, if you're just joining us, we're on a special excursion on the island of st. martin. now we're inside a magnificent cliffside estate spread over seven acres. this stunning home features amazing views of the caribbean sea. it's like living in your very own little piece of paradise. hi. i'm arun jagtiani with island real estate team here in sunny st. martin. welcome to villa mezzanine, undoubtedly one of the most magnificent properties on this beautiful island, perhaps in the entire caribbean. honestly, exploring this estate is an adventure on its own. follow me, and let's get started. as you come through the entryway you're greeted by the first many wow moments that this estate offers, the majestic caribbean sea. they say first impressions are everything. this makes a first impression that will last forever. the entryway is the centerpiece of this grand estate. to the left, it's flanked by an elegant living room of vast proportions. but i'm going to take you over to this side, where we have the formal dining room and gourmet kitchen. the adventure continues as we enter this room. imagine sharing a wonderful meal with family and friends in this spacious yet intimate setting the soaring high ceilings complemented beautifully by the luxurious decor. but it's all capped off by the wonderful ocean views. again, not a bad first impression. right through these pocket doors is a state-of-the-art gourmet kitchen ideal for a family of chefs or a team of professional caterers. you can dine informally on this huge center island, or you can dine al fresco just outside the kitchen door. the iconic image of this estate is undoubtedly the pool area. the infinity edge pool makes you feel like you can just fly right off the edge. we're nestled 150 feet above the caribbean sea, making for just breathtaking spectacular views, an experience like no other. in this case, we're overlooking the neighboring island of anguilla, which is a british territory. and off to my left, we've got incredible views of the french side of st. martin. this outdoor space is the perfect entertaining area. you've got your own private bar here. you've got lounge chairs here. you've got seating in the shaded area. and it's all set to the most beautiful backdrop you're ever going to see or experience in your life. so this section is referred to as the plantation home. it's actually the original property that stood on the land when-- when the owners bought it and developed it. the reason i'm taking you back here is there's this little secret trail that goes to probably one of the coolest spots in this home. it's probably the only room as well that doesn't have an ocean view, but, wow. does it have an atmosphere. this is what we call the love shack. what i love about this space here, it's a complete contrast to the rest of the property, which is so high-end, so luxurious, so modern. and then you come back here. this is like a throwback to an old caribbean shack, but tastefully done. it's tucked away in the woods. it has a romantic outdoor shower. it really is a secret hidden treasure. so after all that sun, you're going to need a place to come and relax and retreat. although all the guest rooms have slightly different themes they all have stunning ocean views and luxurious finishes. the owner is actually in a league of his own. he doesn't just get a master suite. he's got a master villa. come. let's check it out. the master villa really is an oasis on its own. as you can imagine, when you enter the bedroom, you're greeted by an amazing ocean view. the pocket doors really open up the space and allow you to enjoy your own private terrace and beautiful garden. well, i hope you've enjoyed the adventure of touring one of the most amazing properties in the caribbean. it's been my pleasure to share it with you. now, if you don't mind, i'm going to sit back, relax and enjoy the best seat in the house. cheers. [music playing] -coming up, we're exploring the hidden gems that make this dual-governed island so spectacular. and an impressive villa on the dutch side. "open house" is brought to you in part by alegria. located on st. martin's south coast this resort boutique hotel offers a unique blend of luxury and comfort. to book your vacation, visit alegriasxm.com. welcome back to "open house nyc." we're bringing you a little slice of the caribbean to help you beat the winter blues. next, we're on st. maarten the dutch side of the island. we're touring a sprawling home konwn as villa little bay. the home is exquisitely designed and features plenty of outdoor space. -hi. i'm sherrylie dehaarte with coldwell banker real estate st. maarten. welcome to villa little bay. this fabulous 15,000 square foot villa is located in philipsburg, which is the capital of the dutch side of this fabulous island, st. maarten. there's so much to see inside of this caribbean gem. so let's get started. as you enter the door, you are greeted by this grand entry foyer adorned with old world style sconces, marble floors, and custom wood detail. and just down this winding staircase is the entire guest quarters. what i love about the entryway is this rotunda seating area with stunning views of the ocean. these tall arched windows drench the room in sunlight and make you feel like the captain of your own ship overlooking the caribbean sea. just off the entry foyer is this spacious living room with a soaring cathedral ceiling and an open floor plan which makes it an entertainer's dream. the wood beams and the arched coves both add character to this room. in fact, we've even tucked away the dining room into one of these coves. and outside of these four glass doors is a huge terrace, which takes entertaining to a whole new level. see what i mean? this 1,500 square foot terrace is really what this residence is all about, absolutely breathtaking views of the caribbean sea with enough room to host a wedding or any gala-style event. you can share this view with hundreds of people, or you can wake up for an early morning swim and enjoy this spectacular view all on your own. the kitchen keeps with the style and charm of the rest of the home, with marble floors, custom wooden cabinetry, and granite countertops. and with top-of-the-line appliances this kitchen is the perfect place to prepare your next gourmet meal. and if you're going to eat like royalty, you need to sleep like royalty. so now let me show you where. imagine falling asleep and waking up in this elegant master bedroom. it features a huge walk-in closet a peaceful spa-like bathroom and your own private terrace with one of the best views a bedroom can offer. thank you for joining me today on this tour of villa little bay. i hope you enjoyed this small taste of caribbean paradise. -coming up, from food to shopping we're unveiling the hidden gems of this tropical paradise. [music playing] coldwell banker, where home begins. welcome back. if you've dreamed of swapping the hectic life in the city for laid-back living in the caribbean, you're not alone. it's crucial to find the right agent when searching for a home beyond our borders. our partners at coldwell banker have an extensive network of real estate experts covering the entire caribbean to help you find your island dream home. when it comes to real estate in the islands, buyers are looking for more than just a property. it's all about the lifestyle. we're back with coldwell banker's sherrylie dehaarte as she unveils some of the hidden gems of the island paradise. [music playing] -whether you're looking to buy on the dutch side of st. maarten or the french side of st. martin there's so much this beautiful island has to offer. -it is our first time here in st. maarten. and, uh, we love it. and we love exploring all parts of the island. and it's such easy access to visit other places also other islands. -first, let's start with the marigot market located in the capital of the french side. your senses will be overwhelmed with vibrant colors, sounds, and the aroma of local, fresh-made food. if you're looking for a multicultural experience it's definitely a must-see. -marigot is wonderful, because we love shopping here. we love all the native wares. we love meeting people. and the food is just so excellent. it's-- it's a fun place to come for the day. sherrylie dehaarte: a hidden gem on the dutch side is in the capital city of philipsburg. it's basically the tropical version of new york's fifth avenue. there, you'll find an array of high-end shops and amazing restaurants. -i'm from manhattan, but walking down the streets of philipsburg, i felt like i was on fifth avenue it's amazing shopping. sherrylie dehaarte: in the mix, you'll find places like chesterfields and greenhouse which are both great places to relax and enjoy a fine meal while taking in beautiful water views. -the things that i love about philipsburg are, one, because i love-- enjoy the beaches. yeah, i love the shopping. i love the cuisines. just walking on the streets as well and meeting people. sherrylie dehaarte: no doubt the best gems, no matter where you are on the island, are the beaches, with alluring white sand and turquoise water. there are more than 37 beaches spanning this heavenly island. -st. martin has some of the best beaches i've ever seen. anse marcel was amazing. the sand was beautiful. the water was warm. sunny, nice breeze. it was perfect. -i hope you enjoyed these hidden gems. as you can see, when you're buying a home on either side of this beautiful island you're buying more than just real estate, but a little piece of the caribbean dream. for more information on beautiful homes on st. maarten go to coldwellbanker.com. -still ahead, a villa with a beach for a backyard. 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going to love it. this stunning six-bedroom villa is located in st. martin most exclusive stretch, baie longue. the villa was built in 2003. it's a five bedroom with about 7,000 inside and 8,000 outside. but really everything that makes this home so special can be seen the moment you walk in. this room puts the great in great room. this room alone is 2,00 square feet. when they thought about the indoor/outdoor living, this is where they must have got the inspiration from. its' feature an ocean-facing glass panel sliding door that is over 40 feet long. vaulted ceiling made from brazil cherry hardwood soar to a peak of 22 feet. trust me, there has been some great parties over here. maybe it's the view that puts you in the spirit. this kitchen is the chef's dream. it's got everything you could want the best refrigerators, the best stove, marble floor marble countertop, hardwood island. sliding windows allow you to open the kitchen to the outside. and you can pull up a stool for countertop dining. and if you want a nice bottle of wine with dinner let me show you where you can find it. this custom-built, 1,200-bottle wine cellar was actually modeled after one in france, another special touch at casa de la playa. and from the darkness of the wine cellar to the sunshine of the terrace, this is what living at casa de la playa is really all about. not only you have 400 feet of beachfront but you also have a free-form, infinity edge, saltwater pool. this is the place. i can't think of a better place to be than out here to watch the beautiful caribbean sunset. imagine waking up every day with this beautiful view. you might still think you're dreaming. the en-suite bathroom feature a double vanity, jacuzzi bath with ocean view, and a massive open shower. this is truly a dream bedroom. well, look at this. that's why this is called casa de la playa. i hope you enjoyed the tour. goodbye from st. martin. -well, that's all for now. i hope you enjoyed our tour of this amazing dual-governed island paradise. if you missed something on today's show or just want to check out these stunning spaces again, head to openhousetv.com. you can also join our facebook family and follow us on twitter, @openhousetv. join us again next week for more beautiful homes and design tips. thanks for stopping in. i'm sara gore, and i'll see you next time. >> caitlyn courage brings es p y victory the. welcome to "access hollywood", weekend edition. i'm liz. >> over 8 million people tuned in to the awards giving it by far the biggest audience it has ever received. 2 reasons for this. it's the first time it aired on abc and of course caitlyn jenner. stephanie and i covered every angle of caitlyn big night. >> caitlyn jenner. caitlyn courage. caitlyn i'm real excited to see washington she's wearing actually. >>reporter: the moment everyone was waiting for did not disappoint. but before indicate lip moving acceptance speech only the jenner kids hit the carpet. kylie posted the photo with the arrival and quick interview hear. >> it's huge night for your family. how are you getting ready for tonight. all the family here. >> whole family is here. they are all in the back waiting for me. we were trying to scoot along. everybody here to support caitlyn everybody is proud of caitlyn. fun night. >>reporter: the kardashian kids join the jenner everyone in black. the only one caitlyn 10 children missing was rob and since he posted this cute photo of courtney daughter penelope perhaps he was babysitting. today caitlyn posted a peek of back stage the glam. >> stunning caitlyn jenner. >>reporter: soccer champ had the honor of presenting the arthur ash courage award and just found out last friday after the world cup ticker tape parade. >> so i got the call that night and toyvd keep ate secret which if you know anything about me i'm terrible at keeping secrets i'm terrible at keeping secrets. >> we are all different. that's not a bad thing. >>reporter: caitlyn spoke el keptly during the award for more than 10 minutes wearing a figure flattering versacci. >> i never felt more pressure than i ever felt in my life than over the last couple of months. the picking out this outfit. okay girls i get it. >>reporter: along with the joke came some emotion. >> i like to thank my family. now the biggest fear i have always had in coming out is i never wanted to hurt anyone else. the most of all is my family and my kids. >> am so, so grateful to have all of you in my life. thank you. >>reporter: able to hold it together. still talk about your family. >> okay it wasn't easy. great to be in a position whether myself and my family have been so supportive of what is happening. you know. my kids are great. >>reporter: gma robin roberts same award wo years ago and discussed the backlash surrounding caitlyn being this year honor re. >> it's not a competition. there's how do you say someone is more caiming us than the other. >> i remember back when bruce was, i mean i'm old enough to remember those days when he was in the olympic and he was dynamite. >> amazing so many years later indicate lip show us to be brave tough decisions. >> look forward to at that time ideas she has in the speech and just carry them with me for the rest of my life. >> i always gnaw i was a girl right from the start. >>reporter: 14-year-old tell jennings a transgender teen couldn't wait to meet caitlyn. did you sit down and watch the interview and say my gosh, interview and say my gosh, someone who i can relate to. >> yes for sure. to see this public icon coming out and she brought so much visibility to the subject of what it means to be transgender and people are finally to get it and opening up their mind. >>reporter: now to the or big news in hollywood. 67 annual emmy award nomination were announced thursday. and hbo gym of thrones reign supreme with most nomination for a show l 24 in all. but it was the show extreme on line that once again are shaking up the emmy with very timely series. transparent. lead actor jeffrey campbell and series creator who base the show on her own dad who came out as transgender making tv history. >> i mean settled in yet. >> no. no. not a bit. nothing. if my morning how i found out is sort of i turn on my television and there was caitlyn giving her address from last night and then my phone as i was watching that started to tell light up and just say congratulations nomination i went if this isn't crazy nothing is. it's a big day for us. >> my whole life i have been dressing up. >> certainly big 24 hours for the transgender community. on the hills of caitlyn jenner speech transparent about a father who transition later in life earned 11 nominations including outstanding comedy and lead comedy actor for jeffrey campbell. fandango chief correspondent carter believes 2 big factor that led to transparent big day. >> i think all of the nominations for transparent speak to the fact that it's a great show but it's really in the news as well. because we are talking so much about transgender issues right now that this is a show that is really leading the charge along with caitlyn general interchanging people hearts and minds. >> the it's yours. >>reporter: big surprise in the lead actor drama rate no terence howard for empire. but power house group of men did get the nod. >> got to be here is john hamm nominated so many times for mad men and has never won. his final season he gets the shop. if he won he would be the first cast member from the show ever to win an emmy. >> name cookie asked about me. >>reporter: throw was no love for terence it was good news for his k.star miss hen sen. she was honored in the actress category for stand route role as unforgettable cookie. back at work in chicago on much anticipated second season of empire. >> the first wave of text was you know you going to get this nomination. i'm look i don't want to see that. then a call came through and i saw it was my manager and i have been with him for my entire career so i knew would he call for good news. he knew not to call me with bad news. >> big news in best actress in a drama is that we have 2 african american nominee. viola davis for thousand get away with murder and empire. if either of them win it will be the first african american woman ever to whip this category. that would be a very big story at the emmy. i do think that the either one of them has shot to win. >> you have been nominated for outstanding supporting actress in a drama series congratulations. >> thanks so much. >> congratulations. >>reporter: 4 nomination for orange is new black. crazy eye got the news as she helped announce the nominee this morning. which was her moments later. you get nominated. orange is a new black walk off with 4 nomination. >> i know. it's crazy. him if crazy. >>reporter: how are you feeling. >> activity the good. like could i sing the james brown song. if. >>reporter: this year orange is new black included in the drama category instead of the comedy category thanks to academy mandated switch. it will face off with better call saul downton abbey, game of thrones homeland house of cards and mad men. >> big omission in best drama was empire. show that had everybody talking this year. >>reporter: comedy category has a mix of shows that have been around for awhile like modern family and park and recreation. with non-traditional streaming show like unbreakable and of course transparent. >> modern family has dominated best comedy race for last 5 years. it's now tied with frasier most consecutive wins. if it twhins year it stands on its own as the most consecutive wins ever for a comedy. i think you can't ever count modern family out but it has tough competition this year particularly from transparent. >> can you put your glasses back on? please? if of course. the no no. the no no. don't do that. >>reporter: funny ladies newcomer amy schumer take on some of comedy biggest names for lead actress. she was nominated for sketch comedy show inside amy schumer. >> this one is really up for grabs and i think amy schumer could win. >>reporter: coming up. hope solo most emotional world cup moment and it happened before the final game was over. then the hills are alive with the sound of rob lowe. but that doesn't mean everyone appreciates his talent. and later a day in the life of football great. that's next >> new york city threw historic parade. first one ever for a female sports team following the usa women world cup win. goal keeper hope solo long been one of the reasons for the team success. which includes 2 olympic gold medal along with the third world cup. >> 16 minutes into the game it was all over thanks to miss lloyd. this morning on ah live hope shared with us a special moment she had with the world cup hero. >> she ran back to me after the third goal and i just, it was the only time i ever shed a tear. everything that happened in the world cup even after winning that was the moment where i was leak my gosh. this is my dear friend who i have played with for years and she had 3 goals in the world cup time game gives me the chills right now and she ran back to me it was like our moment. >> what did she say. >> we are going to do this. right then i knew there's nothing japan can do to come back. we are going to do this and become the champion. my moment on the field 16 minutes into the championship game where i knew nothing would stop us. >> you tear up now thinking about it. >> incredible. we were going to win. fight done some celebration but was that different. >> pretty incredible. i mean the city of new york shut down for women. let alone women soccer. it was pretty incredible. entire city came out. celebrating us. >>reporter: and the celebration continued on the red carpet here. >> do you know what i love is that these athletes are there doesn't matter if we are a hero or size 2. this is our party. it's about celebrating the female after let and rock the beautiful dresses and it's not the they have muscles and it's okay and it's awesome and i love it and they rock it with confidence on the red carpet. >> serena williams recently because she always seems to get attacked on line. >> more than anybody. >> saying she's manly this or manly that instead of a great champion. have you ever felt that kind of the heat from people because you are muscular people because you are muscular. >> definitely a double standard >> definitely a double standard. like america cheers us on the grit athlete but then put you down when you have too much muscle. >> look how great showing the gam. swollen knee that i find incredibly sexy. >> we weren't to tell anybody. that. >> if don't zoom in. >> sf straight ahead. rob lowe got some social media attention for the tweet about grande do nut shop incident. post or not to post. it's interesting to hear rob rules then no one loves fun more than brunch so has he ever even come close to getting sear with us a girl? that's ♪ ♪ the hills are alive with the sound of music ♪ ♪. >> the voice of julie andrews meets the unbridled joy of rob lowe who posted that clip on line. but as rob told us on ad live the true magic behind the post is that no liquid courage was needed. >> what possessed you to did that? >> well, billy first of all how about the fact that the i'm 25 years sober and doing stuff like that. what does that tell you. >> yes. you go. >> what could be the silliest possible version i could do and i don't think you can get any sillier than that. i was lacking for oklahoma but i think me as jawlie is more fun. >> what do the boys think. if i post stuff my kids say don't do. that your boys ever comment on what you post. >> i think the silence speaks for itself. >> rob and wife cheryl sons matt and john may not have much to say about the postings but recent comments about miss grapd do nut incident and apology got him some attention writing on twitter as my grandpa would say yes sure pull the other leg it plays jingle bells hash-tag lame. >> when you tweet or social media do you have any kind of like 10 second rule or anything with your thumb. >> here's my rule. does it need to be said. does it need to be said by me. and does it need to be said now? and if the answer is yes yes and yes, i do it. i don't care what. >> tell once upon a time. >> rob off beat sense of humor serves him well in up come fox comedy series the ingraineder where he is out of work actor after years of playing a lawyer on tv felonies he has the experience to be a real life lawyer. what do you know about being an out of work actor trying to become, get a real job. you have never been out of work. >> it's true. it was hard real stretch for me to figure out the character as narcissistic self centered television star. the i had to really, the you know i'm working hard and digging deep. show is hilarious. i'm really excited for people to see it. >> what about your son. is your son january on the show permanently or just cameo. >> johnny came in and played a very specific really cool part in this just to spend time with me on spring break and he killed it. so they have asked him to reoccur so we'll see where it goes. but he was really fun to work with. >>reporter: another project close to rob heart stand up to cancer. rob teaming one master card as paid spokesperson to help support the cause. >> my grit mother and mother beth passed away all passed away from breast cancer. looking to raise 4 million dollars for the dream team of cancer research. >>reporter: do you live your life any differently. anything do you to protect yourself or become aware. >> do you know what i do more than anything. i try to live my life grateful for every day. what i try to do is just be grateful for what we all have because none of us is guaranteed tomorrow. >> oh, my dear t.wow! oh, my dear. you said. >> new england patriots superbowl champ rob is 6 foot 6 superbowl champ rob is 6 foot 6. 265 pounds of pure brick house. so he had no trouble whatsoever bench pressing my 185 pound body instigated by our own el chap 0over here. >> how was the placement. >> comfortable. >> well that was just one of the moments during our new interview with brunch. written a book on his life on and off the field but we wanted to know how he's playing the field. >> how do you ham the lead. i have to imam the ladies hurl themselves at you. >>reporter: with the dance moves. the parties. >> i think it's the dance moves that get everyone going. so l you have to you have to keep on dancing. if tam coming at you dance away. juke them. >>reporter: throw the whip arm. >> yes. >>reporter: i like the shakement. >> that was that was at ring ceremony. >> is that brady 30. was tom with the sweet moves. we got everyone going up if there. >>reporter: he works hard and he plays hard. and as it says on the cover of the new book it's good to be brunch. >> great quote. i don't hurt if i 1 i don't do drug. break the law drive drunk. i was a 23-year-old guy looking to have a good time. i think that's fair. right. nobody gets hurt fair. right. nobody gets hurt. >> i think it's definitely fair some people do get hurt if they get close to our dance moves. >>reporter: and they are also had to be a bruiser too called by the brunch party antic in college with his brother and friends. >> one time somehow someone grabs the soap out of the dish pasher sprayed it on the ground next thing you know we are all running full speed through the house. >>reporter: your dad show up and everybody is nude. >> yes. yes. >> one time but the thing is it cleaned the dollars. our floors were always dirty. everyone by the end of the dead you had soap on you dirt all occupy. the but the flar was clean. e-but lets take it back to the ladies. brunch have you ever been close to guest serious with one girl calling one person your girlfriend. >> putting me on the spot. >>reporter: into the book it was cute. there was a girl that fell through a table and hit her head and bounced back you took her as date to a wedding. >> yes definitely. i'm 26 years old i definitely would i say by 26 has been through that phase so yes i have been there before. >> as giselle ever trade to sit up. that could be a good one. in the family. >> no. she's never never tried >> no. she's never never tried. >> the he would trust her implicitly i'm sure. her pick is a good you be women. i'm pretty sure it would be. never really asked. maybe one day it could happen. >> miss usa. 2015 is oklahoma. >> it was an emotional moment for olivia jordan who last weekend was crowned miss usa. olivia won with the beauty grace and surviving the q and a portion where so many have bit the dust. on "access hollywood", olivia in the midst of the victory tour revealed to billy and kit the pressure of the pageant pop quiz. >> a? >> here comes the q and a. >> yes. i think in comparison to the bikini stuff and evening gown it's such a breasts. in the financial question everything else is a cake walk. >> do you think political correctness is hurting or helping this country and why? >> if aim sorry. can you repeat the question once more. >> what would you do to improve race relations in the u.s. >> i think washington we need to do is bring -- >> olivia. what can we do about this. >> i'm sorry it's like i get sad watching it. i feel so bad for them too. you were right. it's very sad. such a high pressure situation and you never know what they are going to ask. the crowd is cheering. you are nervous and there's account down the clock going and buzzer about to dinge. >> time is up. >> but it doesn't reflect their intelligence or how well they are going to do in life or in their future. >> olivia let's talk about that gorgeous hot pink gown. how did you choose that? with the finale? >> you know, i always have wanted to be miss usa. always wanted to compete on the stage. as little girl. it was something that as i grew older i started develop a fear around it. i didn't want to do it and fail and so this was my moment. just letting that little girl come out and wearing my dream dress and just feeling like a princess. >> this is the donald organization. have you been following the exploit of the donald. it was not in attendance when were you crowned because you out campaigning and all that? but have you been following him but have you been following him. >> yes. i actually have followed him open twitter for awhile now so ty am very aware of donald and his involvement with organization but the organization is run by large group of people and it's a him if him ifly and there's many people that make it possible and i haven't had the opportunity to meet him yet. >>reporter: olivia just moved into the official miss usa apartment in new york with view of central park. and because of her acting aspiration she landed 2 small parts in 2012. >> i actually did here come the boom and ted from the same week when i was living in boston. i was at the university i was a senior audition for here comes the boom for ring girl role and got it. my first acting role ever. and then at the end of the week they asked me if i would also like be on ted as an extra. >> since the 26-year-old shared one of her favorite work out moves on instagram there must be a pre-pageant routine. imagine doing some crunch back stage before the show. everybody is doing the push up. >> we do i definitely was doing a few little squats, yes. absolutely. ♪ ♪ baby. >>reporter: gap band you dropped a bomb on me. hot song dropped a bomb on me. hot song. still hold up after 33 years with brother charlie ronnie robert wilson. the band scored with burn rubber and party train. as the case of so many others down side to lead singer charlie success. crippling drug addiction left him homeless and memoir i am charlie wilson he gave raw and grim account of how fame turned him upside down. >> it's amazing i'm still living and i went through a lot living and i went through a lot. never thought would i ever make it out of it. i'm still here. ♪ ♪. >>reporter: charlie problem began at the height of hads career. gap band was selling millions of records performing before sold out crowd even opening for the rolling stones. but shockingly charlie wilson found himself broke. >> didn't make one dime. >> what? >> i just trusted and believed the if in this one particular guy. i just believed everything that he said. if he caught me going to the stage he's like sign this i need to you do this. right when the crowd was screaming. that's how would he do it. if just sign it this is for the deal. okay. i'm in the gap band and take the signature and that's how would he catch memos of the time. ♪ ♪. >>reporter: but as charlie explained in the new auto buy ago rave i am charlie wilson tough time demanding contrary led to destruction crack cocaine and alcohol and rick james had his own addiction problems tried to save charlie. >> he call stevie wonder he call somebody and he hand hand me the phone who is like. steveie wonder? like go home. get your butt out of there go home. i was like come on man. you called stevie wonder on me? now he knows? ♪. >>reporter: charlie drug habit became so bad he became homeless. once going on bender where he didn't eat or sleep for 16 days. >> i remember homeless couple let me sleep in their shopping cart. wrapped in cellophane h.a brick from a pillow and piece of carpet for the bed. >>reporter: charlie credit his cousin with getting him to rehab. >> i was lacking give me a hit she was like a hit? and she just started crying. what's wrong wuchlt she said you are dying. look at yourself. >>reporter: it was at the rehab center where he cleaned up the act and met the love of his life social worker later wife. >> what are you going to do when you get out. i broke i don't have anywhere to go. she said if you are serious i'll help you. i won't let your feet hit the ground. long story short the she, she stayed by my side i said will you marry me. she was like i don't know you like that. she is like the goldie. she blocks everything from coming in. >>reporter: it took time and hard work but charlie made it back to the top. in 2013 justin timberlake presented him with a life time achievement award at the bet award. >> sometimes i cry in the mirror tears of joy like wow! i'm still here. so many people counted me out. i made it. fight this acts as beauty segment brought by sally beauty where you discover beautiful finds at beautiful praises. >> no matter what type of hair you have, sally beauty has salon quality product to solve any hair challenge. >> in the summer one of the challenges is keeping your hair color from fading thanks to sun salt world trade center or chlorine. sally beauty stylist and paid spokesperson gregory patterson shares

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