Comments on: Dear Kathy Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb, http://www.aflux.net/dear-kathy-lee-gifford-and-hoda-kotb/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:13:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: J http://www.aflux.net/dear-kathy-lee-gifford-and-hoda-kotb/comment-page-1/#comment-100058 J Fri, 01 Apr 2011 15:13:15 +0000 http://www.aflux.net/?p=1075#comment-100058 Dear Anna, Good luck with the internet people. To sympathize with your account on YOUR blog: Regarding K.L.G., I recall an episode of Regis and Kathy Lee from 100 years ago when they interviewed Jewell soon after the release of Jewel's first album. K.L.G. naively asked Jewel about her inspirations, insinuating that Jewel only had access to yellow press and soap operas (I exaggerate because I can't remember exactly). Jewel kindly and assertively replied that her inspirations included the author Balzac. The Live! cameras continued rolling a live broad cast of K.L.G. looking dumbfounded. Argh, I remember that moment before every presentation I make to my bosses or public. Because of K.L.G. I often recite the following mantra: "know your stuff before you speak it and don't assume that everyone is as ignorant as you think they should be!" Dear Anna,
Good luck with the internet people.

To sympathize with your account on YOUR blog:

Regarding K.L.G., I recall an episode of Regis and Kathy Lee from 100 years ago when they interviewed Jewell soon after the release of Jewel’s first album. K.L.G. naively asked Jewel about her inspirations, insinuating that Jewel only had access to yellow press and soap operas (I exaggerate because I can’t remember exactly). Jewel kindly and assertively replied that her inspirations included the author Balzac. The Live! cameras continued rolling a live broad cast of K.L.G. looking dumbfounded. Argh, I remember that moment before every presentation I make to my bosses or public. Because of K.L.G. I often recite the following mantra: “know your stuff before you speak it and don’t assume that everyone is as ignorant as you think they should be!”

]]> By: Nancy Russo http://www.aflux.net/dear-kathy-lee-gifford-and-hoda-kotb/comment-page-1/#comment-99038 Nancy Russo Thu, 10 Mar 2011 02:24:42 +0000 http://www.aflux.net/?p=1075#comment-99038 Dear Kathy Lee...it makes me really uncomfortable the way you always make fun of Hoda in a really passive aggressive way. Hoda is a true professional and a great sport about it. But trust me it is beginning to piss her off. I have a very strong intuition and she will not take it much longer! Just try not to be such a know-it-all. It hurts her feelings and although she doesn't show it it does! I have a friend like you and as innocent as you may think it is....it is far from it! I lived this and have come to dispise her because of it. Blah, blah, blah.....That said.....I love your show! Just be a little nicer to Hoda...Please....Nancy Dear Kathy Lee…it makes me really uncomfortable the way you always make fun of Hoda in a really passive aggressive way. Hoda is a true professional and a great sport about it. But trust me it is beginning to piss her off. I have a very strong intuition and she will not take it much longer! Just try not to be such a know-it-all. It hurts her feelings and although she doesn’t show it it does! I have a friend like you and as innocent as you may think it is….it is far from it! I lived this and have come to dispise her because of it. Blah, blah, blah…..That said…..I love your show! Just be a little nicer to Hoda…Please….Nancy

]]> By: RUTH AKERS http://www.aflux.net/dear-kathy-lee-gifford-and-hoda-kotb/comment-page-1/#comment-97355 RUTH AKERS Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:57:42 +0000 http://www.aflux.net/?p=1075#comment-97355 I REALLY LIKE TO WATCH YOUR SHOW. IT UPSETS ME VERY MUCH THAT YOU MUST INCLUDE WINE LIQUOR AND BEER WITH EACH START OF THE SHOW. WHY IS THIS SO IMPORTANT? IT IS NOT FUNNY AT ALL. WHAT ABOUT ALL THE LITTLE CHILDREN WHO WATCH TV WITH PARENTS OR TEENAGERS SEEING THAT THIS MUST BE OK BECAUSE IT IS BEING PUSHED TO THE FRONT OF EVERY SHOW. ALCOHOL IS ALCOHOL, IN ANY FORM. I HAVE NEVER IN MY LIFE HAD A DRINK OF ANY KIND OF BEER WINE OR LIQUOR., AND YES I AM A CHRISTIAN AND VERY PROUD TO SAY SO. MADD AGAINST DRUNK DRIVERS SHOULD COME AND PRESENT THE SHOW WITH A ROTTEN POTATO AWARD. THIS IS WHAT THEY GIVE TO THE JUDGE WHEN HE LETS A DRUNKEN DRIVER GO WITHOUT PUNISHMENT. I AM NOT SAYING YOU DRIVE DRUNK BUT I DO NOT THINK THIS IS GOOD FOR ANYONE, ALCOHOLICS WHO ARE TRYING TO STOP DRINKING , MUST OVERCOME THE TEMPTATION WHILE YOU LAUGH TOAST AND PUSH IT IN FRONT OF THEM. I DO NOT SMOKE AND ADVERTISING IT IS NOT ALLOWED AND THAT IS VERY GOOD, SO WHY MUST THIS BE THE CONSTANT MAIN TOPIC? KATHY LEE WHAT DOES YOUR SON AND DAUGHTER THINK ABOUT THIS? I KNOW THAT IT IS CALLED SOCIAL DRINKING, HOWEVER AS A RETIRED NURSE , I HAVE HAD PATIENTS WHO TOLD THE DR. THEY DO NOT DRINK, EXCEPT SOCIAL , AND WHILE THEY ARE HEALING FROM MAJOR SURGERY OR TRAMUA INJURY THEY GO INTO DT'S AND MUST BE RUSHED TO ICU TO BE CARED FOR BECAUSE THIS CAN BE FATAL, AND THEY DID NOT THINK THEY WERE AN ALCOHOLIC. PLEASE DO NOT THINK I AM BEING JUDGEMENTAL, JUST CONCERED THAT THIS IS NOT GOOD WHEN IT IS CONSTANT, IF ONLY ONE COULD SEE WHAT THE OUTCOME IS AFTERWARD , WHAT A SHAME IT CANNOT BE SHOWN WITH THE LAUGHING DRINKING AND TOASTING TO SOMETHING GOOD. THIS IS BEING SAID WITH GOOD INTENTIONS. RUTH 02/01/11 I REALLY LIKE TO WATCH YOUR SHOW. IT UPSETS ME VERY MUCH THAT YOU MUST INCLUDE WINE LIQUOR AND BEER WITH EACH START OF THE SHOW. WHY IS THIS SO IMPORTANT? IT IS NOT FUNNY AT ALL. WHAT ABOUT ALL THE LITTLE CHILDREN WHO WATCH TV WITH PARENTS OR TEENAGERS SEEING THAT THIS MUST BE OK BECAUSE IT IS BEING PUSHED TO THE FRONT OF EVERY SHOW. ALCOHOL IS ALCOHOL, IN ANY FORM. I HAVE NEVER IN MY LIFE HAD A DRINK OF ANY KIND OF BEER WINE OR LIQUOR., AND YES I AM A CHRISTIAN AND VERY PROUD TO SAY SO. MADD AGAINST DRUNK DRIVERS SHOULD COME AND PRESENT THE SHOW WITH A ROTTEN POTATO AWARD. THIS IS WHAT THEY GIVE TO THE JUDGE WHEN HE LETS A DRUNKEN DRIVER GO WITHOUT PUNISHMENT. I AM NOT SAYING YOU DRIVE DRUNK BUT I DO NOT THINK THIS IS GOOD FOR ANYONE, ALCOHOLICS WHO ARE TRYING TO STOP DRINKING , MUST OVERCOME THE TEMPTATION WHILE YOU LAUGH TOAST AND PUSH IT IN FRONT OF THEM. I DO NOT SMOKE AND ADVERTISING IT IS NOT ALLOWED AND THAT IS VERY GOOD, SO WHY MUST THIS BE THE CONSTANT MAIN TOPIC? KATHY LEE WHAT DOES YOUR SON AND DAUGHTER THINK ABOUT THIS? I KNOW THAT IT IS CALLED SOCIAL DRINKING, HOWEVER AS A RETIRED NURSE , I HAVE HAD PATIENTS WHO TOLD THE DR. THEY DO NOT DRINK, EXCEPT SOCIAL , AND WHILE THEY ARE HEALING FROM MAJOR SURGERY OR TRAMUA INJURY THEY GO INTO DT’S AND MUST BE RUSHED TO ICU TO BE CARED FOR BECAUSE THIS CAN BE FATAL, AND THEY DID NOT THINK THEY WERE AN ALCOHOLIC. PLEASE DO NOT THINK I AM BEING JUDGEMENTAL, JUST CONCERED THAT THIS IS NOT GOOD WHEN IT IS CONSTANT, IF ONLY ONE COULD SEE WHAT THE OUTCOME IS AFTERWARD , WHAT A SHAME IT CANNOT BE SHOWN WITH THE LAUGHING DRINKING AND TOASTING TO SOMETHING GOOD. THIS IS BEING SAID WITH GOOD INTENTIONS. RUTH 02/01/11

]]> By: rick brookings http://www.aflux.net/dear-kathy-lee-gifford-and-hoda-kotb/comment-page-1/#comment-91103 rick brookings Tue, 19 Oct 2010 15:31:14 +0000 http://www.aflux.net/?p=1075#comment-91103 Hoda, You a very sexy body. How about showing it off more? Hoda,
You a very sexy body.
How about showing it off more?

]]> By: Stephanie http://www.aflux.net/dear-kathy-lee-gifford-and-hoda-kotb/comment-page-1/#comment-88978 Stephanie Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:31:20 +0000 http://www.aflux.net/?p=1075#comment-88978 Thanks Anna for posting what you did. I turned off the tv show with Kathy Lee and Regis years ago, I got so sick of hearing about her kid. Being in the midst of infertility I felt she was a bit much to handle. Now, here she is again and she is imitating Regis in her inflections of speech. I think Hoda is good at being the side kick which is sad because she seems to be a very intelligent person. I especially dislike the drinking daily segments they share with the world. Like all of us are starting our day with a bottle? Really? It's pretty narcissitic to think the whole world cares about "their lives totally" they are acting, acting is pretending. Do people really think they are that great? For what? Doing things other people don't or for making tons of money when others aren't. My husband died in our arms of cancer and my children had to become men at a young age. My kids have done more in their young years than most of these tv people. Life is Real, it isn't handled by grabbing a bottle. Too bad Kathy Lee and Hoda aren't reading this, they really need to know not everyone enjoys their antics. In fact because of some drunk years ago I lost a grandmother 2 blocks from their house on Thanksgiving. What a memory, thanks drunks. As soon as the news is over I turn off the tv, I have a life and don't need to watch mindless things like this. Thanks Anna for posting what you did. I turned off the tv show with Kathy Lee and Regis years ago, I got so sick of hearing about her kid. Being in the midst of infertility I felt she was a bit much to handle. Now, here she is again and she is imitating Regis in her inflections of speech. I think Hoda is good at being the side kick which is sad because she seems to be a very intelligent person.
I especially dislike the drinking daily segments they share with the world. Like all of us are starting our day with a bottle? Really? It’s pretty narcissitic to think the whole world cares about “their lives totally” they are acting, acting is pretending. Do people really think they are that great? For what? Doing things other people don’t or for making tons of money when others aren’t. My husband died in our arms of cancer and my children had to become men at a young age. My kids have done more in their young years than most of these tv people. Life is Real, it isn’t handled by grabbing a bottle. Too bad Kathy Lee and Hoda aren’t reading this, they really need to know not everyone enjoys their antics.
In fact because of some drunk years ago I lost a grandmother 2 blocks from their house on Thanksgiving. What a memory, thanks drunks.
As soon as the news is over I turn off the tv, I have a life and don’t need to watch mindless things like this.

]]> By: S http://www.aflux.net/dear-kathy-lee-gifford-and-hoda-kotb/comment-page-1/#comment-84269 S Wed, 09 Jun 2010 16:05:50 +0000 http://www.aflux.net/?p=1075#comment-84269 Perhaps the author of this blog should remove the line under the "Mail" heading that says, "will not be published" since she's threatening to post people's contact information as a punishment for expressing opinions. Perhaps the author of this blog should remove the line under the “Mail” heading that says, “will not be published” since she’s threatening to post people’s contact information as a punishment for expressing opinions.

]]> By: judith Gurian http://www.aflux.net/dear-kathy-lee-gifford-and-hoda-kotb/comment-page-1/#comment-83700 judith Gurian Mon, 17 May 2010 14:17:35 +0000 http://www.aflux.net/?p=1075#comment-83700 Do I infer that Kathy Gifford is against birth control because of her remark about Miss America on Today's show? (Monday ) Judith Gurian Do I infer that Kathy Gifford is against birth control because of her remark about Miss America on Today’s show? (Monday )
Judith Gurian

]]> By: Laurie http://www.aflux.net/dear-kathy-lee-gifford-and-hoda-kotb/comment-page-1/#comment-83510 Laurie Mon, 10 May 2010 17:51:26 +0000 http://www.aflux.net/?p=1075#comment-83510 Hello Kathy and Hoda, I just wanted to say i watch your show every morning and you 2 are so beautiful and funny. I've had chronic pain for 15 yrs now and you always put a smile on my face and i really appreciate that, THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!! I totally understand why people love you guys so much!!!! keep up up girls Laurie Hello Kathy and Hoda,

I just wanted to say i watch your show every morning and you 2 are so beautiful and funny. I’ve had chronic pain for 15 yrs now and you always put a smile on my face and i really appreciate that, THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!
I totally understand why people love you guys so much!!!! keep up up girls

Laurie

]]> By: Gail http://www.aflux.net/dear-kathy-lee-gifford-and-hoda-kotb/comment-page-1/#comment-72183 Gail Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:44:24 +0000 http://www.aflux.net/?p=1075#comment-72183 Dear Hoda, So very sorry to hear your negative editorializing of Carrie Prejean re: her interview with Larry King. To me this type of slamming was in poor taste and YOU were very RUDE. G. Arcularius Dear Hoda,
So very sorry to hear your negative editorializing of Carrie Prejean re: her interview with Larry King. To me this type of slamming was in poor taste and YOU were very RUDE.

G. Arcularius

]]> By: Amy Dyer http://www.aflux.net/dear-kathy-lee-gifford-and-hoda-kotb/comment-page-1/#comment-72172 Amy Dyer Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:43:10 +0000 http://www.aflux.net/?p=1075#comment-72172 Dear Kathy Lee, I watch your show most of the time and was most shocked by what I saw when Paula Dean last visited the show. Yes, she coughed, but on her arm, I watched it over and over to see. Yes, she should have washed her hands immediatly but may have been too embaressed. I am a germ finatic and wash my hands continually but the remark you made to her when you were headed to break was quite rude. Wash your hands right this instant, I herd for shur and do you hear me? I think was the last of the remark. Anyway I know that you had to make good of a bad situation, but I thought the tone was quite harsh. I quess maybe people arent really who they appear to be on set, I would hate to think that I had offended a quest like Paula on my show. Its a wonder she didnt tell you to kiss her grits, I hope that was just a bad moment.From a little old country girl who not famous, wealthy or on T. V. I hope thats not the REAL YOU!! Dont know if I will watch the show again. Dear Kathy Lee,
I watch your show most of the time and was most shocked by what I saw when Paula Dean last visited the show. Yes, she coughed, but on her arm, I watched it over and over to see. Yes, she should have washed her hands immediatly but may have been too embaressed. I am a germ finatic and wash my hands continually but the remark you made to her when you were headed to break was quite rude. Wash your hands right this instant, I herd for shur and do you hear me? I think was the last of the remark. Anyway I know that you had to make good of a bad situation, but I thought the tone was quite harsh. I quess maybe people arent really who they appear to be on set, I would hate to think that I had offended a quest like Paula on my show. Its a wonder she didnt tell you to kiss her grits, I hope that was just a bad moment.From a little old country girl who not famous, wealthy or on T. V. I hope thats not the REAL YOU!! Dont know if I will watch the show again.

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