KLG and Hoda were here to promote "Saving Aimee", the production based on the book (and lyrics) by Kathie Lee Gifford and currently showing at the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle. We had tickets to the show that night, but wanted to see them live so we headed for Pike Place Market at 4:30am. When we got there at 5:45am, there was a long line to get into the "seated areas". We opted for a premium "standing view" spot just behind the fenced off area, but with a perfect view of where Hoda and KLG would be. It was also right where Sara Haines would have been seated, if she had been there...I was disappointed not to see her, but perhaps she will return for a visit. The day was all about "Saving Aimee" with guests being the actors and actresses from the show, along with the usual segments we all know and love.
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| the drinking |
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| the crazy things animals will do live on TV |
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| oops, we dressing alike AGAIN! |
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| Hoda can't even look at KLG holding our infamous geoduck clam |
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| guest Carolee Carmello (Aimee) |
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| Bobbie's Buzz! |
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| Jay stood right next to us during taping |
During the taping of the first show, we stood right next to Hoda's boyfriend Jay. He was the nicest guy and chatted with us during breaks of the show. I got him to sign a postcard (which he said he's not used to doing...Hoda's the celebrity, not him) and I figured that was as good as it gets. We had a great view of our favorite morning hosts and had gotten some great pictures. But it got better! Bobbie Thomas was setting up her segment before the 2nd show, and I called out to her and she came over. She also signed a postcard (and posed for a picture) and let us in on a little secret: Her shoes were too big and she uses a maxipad as a shoe insert to make it fit better. (Hoda demonstrated this live on TV a week later). After the 2nd show taping, we worked our way into the crowd to try and get Hoda's auto and a picture. Hoda did sign my postcard (right next to Jay's kind words) and we had a laugh when I asked her to take a picture with George and she asked "Who's George? Oh, curious George" We thought this would be the last time we spoke with Hoda, but luck was with us that night at the 5th avenue when lo and behold we are standing right behind Hoda and Jay as they are leaving the performance. Another person stops them and asks for an autograph, so I say hi to Jay, not expecting him to remember me, but then it happens: Jay looks at me and asks questioningly "Debbie? right?" I am amazed he remembers me. Not only does he remember me (and Julie), but he introduces us to Hoda and she comments about how he mentioned us to her earlier at their hotel. We are in shock, but do manage to remember to get Hoda to sign our Saving Aimee program, which she does graciously.
Of course, we couldn't see everything that the TV viewer got to see, but it was worth it, and we even managed to be on the show for 2 seconds during Hoda's Playlist.
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| what we could see of the remote segments |
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| what the TV viewer saw live on TV |
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| here's the proof, in case you missed it |
