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  • Hoda Kotb And Regis Argue Over Who Was Better With Kathie Lee

    Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford have been doing good morning television for the last eight years, but no one can forget Kathie Lee Gifford’s time on the small screen with Regis Philbin.

    Kathie Lee was joined by Hoda Kotb and Regis Philbin before her big Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame induction on Tuesday.

    Clearly, Kathie Lee Gifford has been very successful with both co-hosts, but during an interview with ET, Hoda Kotb and Regis Philbin got into it a little over who Kathie Lee’s best co-host really is.

    Philbin joked, “Fifteen years together she was incredible. Now eight years with this one [indicating Hoda Kotb], and so-so, you know?”

    Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee have won a couple of Emmys for their handling of Today.

    Ladies and gentlemen — meet our newly inducted hall of famer.. My girl.. Kathie Lee Gifford! #bandc2015

    A photo posted by Hoda Kotb (@hodakotb) on

    And boy, if she was ever quick to point it out.

    Hoda Kotb then got serious about her co-host and very close friend.

    Hoda Kotb said of Kathie Lee, “I think that every now and then someone steps in your life and completely changes it.”

    She added, “Every year, I tell Kath that she totally changed my life. I had a nice life. I thought it was nice. I didn’t know how extraordinary it could be since I met Kath.”

    She continued, “She’s the only person who could laugh like she laughs through tears like nobody’s business. And by the way, it’s not what she says, it’s what she does. That’s what you have to watch with Kath. It’s what she does, and it’s extraordinary.”

    What sweet words Hoda Kotb had for her friend!

    Do you think Kathie Lee is better with Hoda Kotb or was she at her best with Regis?

  • Kathie Lee Gifford, Frank Gifford: Her First Shared Birthday Without Him

    Kathie Lee Gifford and her late husband Frank Gifford–who passed away last Sunday at the age of 84–shared more than just a marriage and two children–Cody and Cassidy Gifford. They shared a birthday, too. On Sunday, August 16, Kathie Lee celebrates her first birthday solo since marrying Frank back in 1986.

    Turning 62 today, Kathie Lee Gifford is no doubt experiencing yet another taste of the bittersweet. Frank would have been 85 today, but she realizes she was blessed to have had a long life with him. She concentrates on that more so than on the fact that he is gone.

    Hoda Kotb is Kathie Lee’s good friend, and her co-host of the fourth hour of The Today Show. Hoda honored both her dear friends via Twitter on Sunday.

    The Today Show made sure to remember Kathie Lee’s birthday.

    It is probably difficult for Kathie Lee and Frank Gifford’s children–Cody and Cassidy Gifford–to celebrate only their mom’s birthday today. They likely have grown up enjoying a double birthday celebration each year on August 16.

    Kathie Lee Gifford has clung to her strong faith as a means of navigating these days of grief and sorrow. Earlier on the birthday she long shared with Frank, she posted a Scripture verse–one she no doubt thought of throughout the day.

    Surely Kathie Lee Gifford will have bouts of sadness in the midst of her optimism. It’s only natural. However keeping her focus on her blessings rather than on her grief will no doubt play a huge role in her getting through her recent loss.

    Fans are no doubt awaiting Kathie Lee’s return to The Today Show. Hoda is, too. She was forced to share Winesday Wednesday–Kathie Lee Gifford’s favorite day of the week–with Matt Lauer last week.