These days, you have to have a gimmick to do the weather. You have to have an act.

When I was just starting out in the business, I used to love to watch Lorne Greene doing the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. I said right then, 'That's what I want to do someday,' and it's been one dream that has come true.

Why do we love our grandparents so much? Part of the reason I think has to do with the tremendous natural affection and affinity that kids have for older people, whether they are their actual grandparents or not.

Remember Judy Garland? She retired 40 times.

Bryant Gumbel's ego has applied for statehood. And if it's accepted, it will be the fifth-largest.

I go to McDonald's at least once a week. I always get a No. 2.

Having a phobia has changed me.