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Kathie Lee Gifford - Emmy Award-Winning Television Host, Producer & Author

Kathie Lee Gifford

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That many people see Kathie Lee Gifford as the proverbial optimist is a testament to her strength and character. However, the journey she has taken to become one of Americas best loved personalities has not been without its challenges, many of which were played out in the public eye. Giffords resilience, humor, faith and courage have come from lessons every audience can relate tofrom family to career to ones own unique path in life, she shares experiences that resonate and inspire. Underneath the Americas Sweetheart label shes been given, is a woman who does not let the world define her. She tells it like it is, in her funny, heartfelt, and always compelling style.

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Kathie Lee Gifford is leaving "Today" - CNN

Television icon Kathie Lee Gifford will bid farewell to NBC's "Today" show next April.

Kathie Lee Gifford's 'Scandalous' Closing After Three Weeks

"Today" co-host Kathie Lee Gifford got some tough news on Tuesday. The play she wrote and brought to Broadway is closing after just three weeks.

Kathie Lee Gifford micromanaging her bomb of a Broadway show ...

Gifford's in and out of control. The only thing more "Scandalous” than the reviews for Kathie Lee Gifford's new musical has been her micromanaging.

Kathie Lee Gifford leaves pal Hoda Kotb speechless with a loopy ...

She wanted to what?! In a twisted fit of brilliance, Kathie Lee Gifford shocked her “ Today” show pal Hoda Kotb Friday with a birthday serenade loosely based on ...

Kathie Lee Gifford Wrote A Full-Page Ad Defending Matt Lauer

Matt Lauer's "Today" colleagues almost took out a full-page newspaper ad defending him, the Daily News reported Friday. By this point, any regular follower of ...

Books by Kathie Lee Gifford

The Gift That I Can Give - Book by Kathie Lee Gifford

The Gift That I Can Give” (2018)

"It's never too early to get advice from Kathie Lee! This beautiful book is full of life lessons for your little one. My Haley loves it!"Hoda Kotb, Daytime Emmy Award, Edward R. Murrow Award, and duPont-Columbia Award-winning Today show co-anchor, Dateline NBC correspondent, and New York Times bestselling authorKids don't have to wait until they are grownups to make the world a better place! The newest Kathie Lee Gifford book empowers children to find unique ways to make a difference in the lives of those around them.The Gift That I Can Give is a heartwarming story that shows how all children can do something today to make a positive impact on others. From simply being kind to giving a loved one an extra-big hug to cheering for a friend, this story will inspire children with countless ways to show God's love, leading them to want to read it again and again.Kathie Lee is a trusted voice who feels like a friend for countless people. With her strong faith, enthusiasm, and playful writings, she appeals to young hearts and encourages them with the message that no one is too young or too small to share their gift with others.Kathie Lee Gifford is the three-time Emmy award-winning cohost of the fourth hour of the Today show, alongside Hoda Kotb. In 2015, Gifford was inducted into the Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame. She has written four New York Times bestselling books. Former cohost of Live! with Regis and Kathie Lee, she is also a playwright, producer, singer, songwriter, and actress. Gifford has a passion for children and has been involved in numerous child-help organizations including Cassidy's Place and Cody House, named after her two children. Additional praise for The Gift That I Can Give:"The pictures are adorable, and the message is so important: teaching kids to be generous with their hearts. I can’t wait to read this to my little ones!"Savannah Guthrie, co-anchor of the Today show and NBC News Chief Legal Correspondent"My friend Kathie Lee has written a book I can't wait to read to my two girls over and over! Her humor and wit shine on every page as she shares with young readers that they are beautiful just as they are."Jenna Bush Hager, Today show correspondent, bestselling author, and editor-at-large for Southern Living magazine"Kathie Lee Gifford has done it again in this most endearing book! The gracious message and adorable illustrations will have your child enamored and inspired. It's my new favorite!"Kimberly Schlapman, Little Big Town"Kathie Lee has given us all a gift with the beautiful message in this book: to love and embrace your unique self. It's an important lesson for children and a refreshing reminder for the rest of us."Siri Daly, author and Today food contributor

The Rock, the Road, and the Rabbi: My Journey into the Heart of Scriptural Faith and the Land Where It All Began - Book by Kathie Lee Gifford

The Rock, the Road, and the Rabbi: My Journey into the Heart of Scriptural Faith and the Land Where It All Began” (2018)

The Three Gifts: A Story About Three Angels and the Baby Jesus - Book by Kathie Lee Gifford

The Three Gifts: A Story About Three Angels and the Baby Jesus” (2011)

The Legend of Messy M'Cheany - Book by Kathie Lee Gifford

The Legend of Messy M'Cheany” (2011)

Just When I Thought I'd Dropped My Last Egg: Life and Other Calamities - Book by Kathie Lee Gifford

Just When I Thought I'd Dropped My Last Egg: Life and Other Calamities” (2010)

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