NEW YORK – October 17, 2011 – – Kathie Lee and Hoda are packing up their umbrellas – the kind for cocktails and the kind for rain! The fourth hour of “Today†takes the show on the road and broadcasts from Seattle Thursday, October 20 and Friday, October 21. KLG and Hoda encourage viewers to tune in and join them on a tour of one of America’s most beautiful cities.
While in Seattle, Kathie Lee and Hoda will take in the sights and the local entertainment including Kathie Lee’s musical, Saving Aimee, which is currently running at Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theater. Broadway sensation Carolee Carmello, the star of Saving Aimee will perform a song from the musical live on air, and viewers will receive a special backstage tour of the set.
Kathie Lee and Hoda will visit the landmark Space Needle, enjoy the city’s coffee culture and participate in the local tradition of fish throwing and catching at Pike Place Market. They will check out the latest rainwear fashions and give a makeover to a lucky Seattle resident. Additionally, rocker Pat Monihan from the Grammy award-winning band Train will stop by to chat with the ladies.
The fourth hour of “Today” will broadcast from Pike Place Market in Seattle. Fans and viewers are encouraged to watch the show taping with Kathie Lee and Hoda. To be a part of the outdoor audience, fans in Seattle should arrive at 1st Avenue and Pike Street at 6a.m. Thursday.
Jim Bell is the executive producer of TODAY (Monday – Friday, 7 – 10 a.m.), and Tammy Filler is the senior producer overseeing the fourth hour.