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Kathie Lee And Hoda Remember Five Years Gone By (VIDEO)

Kathie Lee And Hoda Remember Five Years Gone By
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It's hard to remember now, but there was a time when the "Today" show ended at 9 AM, and Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb did not occupy one of the craziest and most wonderful slots on daytime television.

On Friday, the leading ladies of the "Today" show's fourth hour celebrated their five year anniversary on the air together. As they remembered the years gone by, we too took a moment to recall our favorite Kathie Lee and Hoda spectacles.

There was the time they dressed up in dog suits for no apparent reason, the time they described their bikini waxing habits in excruciating detail, the time Kathie Lee dropped a puppy on its head, the time they celebrated Hoda's birthday in amazing fashion, and so much more.

The hour is the place where judgment and reason go to die; where insanity reigns; where the viewer sits and watches, in awe, with a unique combination of slack-jawed delight and pure terror; where not drinking at 10 AM is considered a sin; and where, day after day, the tacky and tawdry combine with the joyful and daffy to make one incredible and deeply watchable package.

The producers at the fourth hour of "Today" put together a pretty amazing montage of Kathie Lee and Hoda's greatest moments beginning with their first day on air together. Kathie Lee revealed that she laughs to Hoda every morning she hears the "Today" announcer preface the show title with, "From NBC News."

"Nobody thinks of me as a newsperson," Kathie Lee said. (Ironically, that statement could be held up as a model of journalistic accuracy.)

"It's easy to kind of dismiss what Hoda and I do on a daily basis," she added. "It seems kind of silly. But it means something to people."

Amen to that!

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Kathie Lee And Hoda Style Evolution
TV Hosts Regis Philbin and Kathie Lee Gifford(01 of34)
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053374 01: UNDATED FILE PHOTO: TV hosts Regis Philbin and Kathie Lee Gifford kid around for the camera during a studio session. (Photo by Liaison) (credit:Getty Images)
Kathie Lee Gifford(02 of34)
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29 Jan 1995: Television personality Kathie Lee Gifford smiles prior to singing the National Anthem before Super Bowl XXIX between the San Francisco 49ers and the San Diego Chargers at Joe Robbie Stadium in Miami, Florida. The 49ers won the game, 49-26. (credit:Getty Images)
Actor Hugh Grant(L) is interviewed 14 July by Regi(03 of34)
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NEW YORK, NY - JULY 14: Actor Hugh Grant(L) is interviewed 14 July by Regis Philbin (C) and Kathie Lee Gifford on the set of 'Live With Regis and Kathie Lee.' Grant was asked about his latest movie 'Nine Months' as well as his recent incident in Los Angeles. AFP PHOTO. (Photo credit should read Steve FRIEDMAN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Ethel Kennedy, wife of Robert F. Kennedy, US telev(04 of34)
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WASHINGTON, : Ethel Kennedy, wife of Robert F. Kennedy, US television sports broadcaster Frank Gifford(2nd-L) and his singer-actress wife Kathie Lee(C-rear) playfully hug Jessica More(C-front), former child laborer from the Phillipines, as Kailash Satyarthi(R-rear), coordinator of the Global March Against Child Labor and an unidentified youth look on 27 May during a send-off rally for the Global March Against Child Labor in Washington, DC. The Global March has been in several countries including the US to attempt to raise awareness to the problem of child labor. AFP Photo Stephen JAFFE (Photo credit should read STEPHEN JAFFE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
1/27/99 New Orleans, LA. Regis Philbin and Kathie Lee Gifford at the NATPE (National Asson. of Telev(05 of34)
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1/27/99 New Orleans, LA. Regis Philbin and Kathie Lee Gifford at the NATPE (National Asson. of Television Program Executives) Convention. (credit:Getty Images)
KATHY LEE GIFFORD SHOOTS NEW MUSIC VIDEO IN SANTA MONICA(06 of34)
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P367912 03: Kathy Lee Gifford takes a break during rehearsal at a music video set April 8, 2000 in Point Dume, Santa Monica, CA. (Photo by Jason Kirk/Online USA) (credit:Getty Images)
Tony Awards 2000(07 of34)
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l-r Kathy Lee-Gifford with Stephen Dillane, winner, best performance by a leading actor at the 54th Annual Antoinette Perry 'Tony' Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City 6/4/00. (Photo:Scott Gries/ImageDirect) (credit:Getty Images)
Kathie Lee Gifford At Fashion Week In New York(08 of34)
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378836 02: Kathie Lee Gifford with husband Frank Gifford attend the Donald Deal Spring 2001 '7th on Sixth' fashion show September 20, 2000 in New York City. (Photo by George DeSota/Liaison Agency) (credit:Getty Images)
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NEW YORK - OCTOBER 30: (HOLLYWOOD REPORTER OUT) Actress Kathy Lee Gifford arrives for the opening night performance of the Broadway musical 'Wicked' at The Gershwin Theatre October 30, 2003 in New York City. (Photo by Matthew Peyton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Bal Du Prentemps Benefit For The Parkinsons Disease Foundation(10 of34)
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NEW YORK - MAY 18: Former Sportcaster Frank Gifford and Television personality Kathy Lee Gifford attend the Bal Du Prentemps Benefit for the Parkinsons Disease Foundation on May 18, 2004 in New York City. (Photo by Thos Robinson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
"Under The Bridge" Opening Night(11 of34)
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NEW YORK - JANUARY 6: (U.S. TABS AND HOLLYWOOD REPORTER OUT) TV personality Kathie Lee Gifford and husband Frank Gifford, son Cody and daughter Cassidy arrive at the opening night of her new musical 'Under The Bridge' at The Zipper Theatre January 6, 2005 in New York City. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Good Morning America's 30th Anniversary Gala(12 of34)
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NEW YORK - OCTOBER 25: Kathie Lee Gifford arrives to ABC's Good Morning America's 30th Anniversary Gala at Avery Fisher Hall on October 25, 2005 in New York City. (Photo by Brad Barket/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
60th Annual Tony Awards At Radio City Music Hall - Sprint Lounge(13 of34)
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NEW YORK - JUNE 11: Actor Bebe Neuwirth (R) talks with Kathie Lee Gifford backstage at the Sprint Lounge during the 60th annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall June 11, 2006 in New York City. (Photo by Peter Kramer/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Fox News Channel Celebrates 10th Anniversary(14 of34)
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NEW YORK - OCTOBER 04: TV personality Kathie Lee Gifford attends the Fox News Channel 10th Anniversary celebration on October 4, 2006 in New York City. (Photo by Peter Kramer/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Gifford Family Celebrates The 10th Anniversary Of Cassidy's Place(15 of34)
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NEW YORK - OCTOBER 24: Frank Gifford and TV personality Kathie Lee Gifford attend the 10th Anniversary of Cassidy's Place at Cassidy's Place on October 24, 2006 in New York City. (Photo by Brad Barket/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Premiere Of "Mamma Mia!" - Inside Arrivals(16 of34)
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NEW YORK - JULY 16: TV personalities Kathie Lee Gifford (L) and Hoda Kotb (R) attend the American premiere of 'Mamma Mia!' at the Ziegfeld Theatre on July 16, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
60th Primetime Emmy Awards - Arrivals(17 of34)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 21: TV host/actress Kathie Lee Gifford (L) and guest arrive at the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards held at Nokia Theatre on September 21, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
NBC's "Today" Hosts Annual Halloween Show(18 of34)
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NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31: Co-hosts Kathy Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb appear on NBC's 'Today' annual Halloween show at Rockefeller Plaza on October 31, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Society Of Memorial Sloan Kettering's 2nd Annual Spring Ball(19 of34)
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NEW YORK - MAY 13: Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford attend the Society of Memorial Sloan Kettering's 2nd annual Spring Ball at The Plaza Hotel on May 13, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2010 Official Coverage - People & Atmosphere � Day 6(20 of34)
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 15: TV Personalities Hoda Kotb, Kathie Lee Gifford and Suzy Menkes attend Fashion Week Spring 2010 presented by Mercedes-Benz at Bryant Park on September 15, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz) (credit:Getty Images)
Around Bryant Park - Day 6 - Spring 2010 MBFW(21 of34)
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 15: TV Personalities Hoda Kotb (L) and Kathie Lee Gifford attend Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Bryant Park on September 15, 2009 in New York, New York. (Photo by Katy Winn/Getty Images for IMG) (credit:Getty Images)
2009 VH1 Divas - Show(22 of34)
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 17: Hoda Kotb and Kathy Lee Gifford speak onstage during 2009 VH1 Divas at Brooklyn Academy of Music on September 17, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The 2009 Angel Ball(23 of34)
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NEW YORK - OCTOBER 20: Television personalities Hoda Kotb (L) and Kathie Lee Gifford attend the 2009 Angel Ball at Cipriani Wall Street on October 20, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Beyonce Heat Fragrance Launch Press Arrivals and Welcome Cocktails(24 of34)
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NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 02: (L to R) *Exclusive* Kathie Lee Gifford, Beyonce, and Hoda Kotb attend Beyonce's First Fragrance Launch Event for 'Beyonce Heat' - Catch the Fever at 15 Union Square West on February 2, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Coty) (credit:Getty Images)
Broadway Opening Of "The Addams Family" - Arrivals & Curtain Call(25 of34)
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NEW YORK - APRIL 08: Media personalities Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford attend the Broadway opening of 'The Addams Family' at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on April 8, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
New York Women In Communications Presents The 2010 Matrix Awards(26 of34)
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NEW YORK - APRIL 19: (L-R) Ann Curry, Natalie Morales, President and CEO of NBC Universal Jeff Zucker, Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford pose for photos at the 2010 Matrix Awards presented by New York Women in Communications at The Waldorf Astoria on April 19, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2010 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner - MSNBC After Party(27 of34)
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WASHINGTON - MAY 01: Hoda Kotb, Meredith Vieira, and Kathie Lee Gifford (L-R) arrive at the MSNBC Afterparty following the White House Correspondents' Association dinner on May 1, 2010 in Washington, DC. The annual dinner featured comedian Jay Leno and was attended by President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. (Photo by Brendan Hoffman/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Save The Children's 3rd Annual Celebration Of Hope Honoring Matt Damon(28 of34)
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GREENWICH, CT - MAY 20: Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb attend the Save the Children Greenwich Leadership Council's 3rd annual Celebration of Hope May 20, 2010 in Greenwich Connecticut. (Photo by Douglas Healey/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
20th Annual Broadcasting & Cable Hall Of Fame Awards(29 of34)
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NEW YORK - OCTOBER 27: Television personality Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford attend the 20th Annual Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame Awards at The Waldorf Astoria on October 27, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Evening Sherri Hill - Front Row - Spring 2012 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week(30 of34)
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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 14: (L-R) Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb attend the Evening Sherri Hill Spring 2012 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Trump Tower Grand Corridor on September 14, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Paul Zimmerman/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
NBC's "Today" 2011 Halloween Celebration(31 of34)
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NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 31: 'Today' hosts Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotbe on the set of NBC's 'Today' 2011 Halloween Celebration at Rockefeller Plaza on October 31, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The "TODAY" Show 60th Anniversary Celebration(32 of34)
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NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 12: TV personalities Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford attend the 'TODAY' Show 60th anniversary celebration at The Edison Ballroom on January 12, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
New York Giants Super Bowl Pep Rally Luncheon(33 of34)
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NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 01: (L-R) Hoda Kotb, Kathie Lee Gifford and Joy Philbin attend the New York Giants Super Bowl Pep Rally Luncheon at Michael's on February 1, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for New York Giants) (credit:Getty Images)
Katie Lee Gifford Visits "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon"(34 of34)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 27: Kathie Lee Gifford visits 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon' at Rockefeller Center on March 27, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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