How Close Has Hoda Come to Attacking Kathie Lee?

By Rob Shuter Posted Oct 8th 2010 11:00AM

Hoda Kotb is one charismatic, smart and patient lady, but I don't need to tell you that. Just watch the fourth hour of the 'Today' show, which the decorated journalist co-hosts with Kathie Lee Gifford, on any given day. What you may not know is that before she was trading zingers and sippin' cocktails on-air with KLG, Hoda spent years covering wars and overcoming personal trials like breast cancer. She opens up big time in her fabulously-titled book, 'Hoda: How I Survived War Zones, Bad Hair, Cancer, and Kathie Lee,' out Oct. 12. Check out my funny chat with Hoda, where she talks about KLG's reaction to the book title and cracks wise about a "torrid affair" with Willard Scott.

What surprised you while writing the book?
How fast I had to do it! My book agent said, "You'd better hurry up and get writing because you don't know how long that show of yours is going to last."

Is there anything you didn't put in the book? Why?
The way I got my job on the 'Today' show: my torrid affair with Willard Scott. Why leave it out? Because it's nobody's business.

What does KLG think of the amazing title?
I sprung it on her during a wine-soaked lunch. She loved it -- after the third glass of Chardonnay.

How close have you gotten to attacking KLG?
I am saving it for Pay-Per-View. We are in negotiations now.

What do you think about those riotous 'SNL' sketches of you and KLG?
Spot on! Why do our producers keep faxing our exact scripts over to 'SNL'? Kristin Wiig is a dead ringer for KLG ... but please God don't let Keenan play me this season.

The 'Today' show family seems very close, who are best friends off camera?
I saw Meredith and Al making out in the greenroom ... so I guess they are.

What's the most embarrassing thing KLG has ever done to you?
I have an idea -- tune in tomorrow and see for yourself.

You meet a ton of celebs. Give us a little secret dish. Who was a love bug and who was a nightmare?
Richard Simmons. He was both, and at the end of the day I think he'd agree.

Have you ever gone to see a movie because of Cody's review?
I'd like to, but I am always at a Broadway show with Kathie Lee.

Who at the 'Today' show spends the most time in the mirror?
Willard Scott.

What celeb would you most like to kiss?
Eduardo Verastegui. Google him! So worth it.

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Tags: hoda kotb, kathie lee gifford, today show

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Friday 08 October

By themeeker

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That picture certainly makes them look like a couple of overly made up aging hags. Who did their makeup? Ringling Brothers?

By poco

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That picture is from the episode of the Today Show where everyone agreed not to wear any makeup for a day.

It certainly does show their age (though I'd say it's not that bad for 46 and 57). I don't know where you got the "overly made up" part from though, since it's the exact opposite... no make up at all.

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Because they both look like they're wearing death masks.

Sunday 10 October

By najiuqiguaile

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I'm wondering if they don't have the same father. I mean look at their noses in the picture. They're exactly the same. Just being "nosey"!
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By LARRY

Did you ever hear of people getting old Idiot ?

By vobox3343

Funny how we judge. This clip is from one of their "dare to go bare" episodes. See, you could have been nicer and said it looks like they're not wearing any makeup.

By Amy B

Love, love Hoda! KLG...please take a hike.

Saturday 09 October

By BTDT

I'd gladly hold her coat if she wants to pop Kathy Lee one time.

By Anne

I agree with that . . KG go back to oblivion. You have lost this one viewer since Kathy has been there . . . can't stand her!!!

By Laura

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I feel the same way.

By eve garcia

You're rigtht about KLG, she is such a BIG BLab, always wants to Hog it all over Hoda, won't give Hoda a chance to say anything , Get rid of her PLEASE !

By Joy

Lighten up, people. There's never a dull moment with Kathie Lee. She's FUN!

By Lynne

Can't wait for Hoda to get back to real news. KLG needs to retire. I won't watch the fourth hour, it demeans Hoda's abilities

By Gloria

You make me laugh! Just a little racist attitude showing.

By Sandra Massie

I think every one needs to Kathie Lee a breake. She is a great lady. Every one should have some like her in ther life. Hoda has a freind for life now.

By Muscleman

I thought that was Hoda and Debbie Reynolds lol.

By JEB BUCKINGHAM

I would LOVE to see Kathy Lee Gifford get bipped on the chin by Hoda Kotb! Retire, Kathy Lee. Go away.

By Tammie

I can't believe Hoda is only 46 years old, my God she looks more like 60 ... shuddering

By Shaunda

I don't know where you got 46 years old for hoda, but i love her work an know for a fact she's in her late 50's.

By Tracey

Wow. Who are you people? You are so nasty and mean. Hoda looks great!!! and I love her even more after this funny interview. I can't wait for the fourth hour. Hoda AND Kathy Lee make my day but klg is getting a bit feistier lately. She should tone it down a bit. Can't wait to get Hoda's book.

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