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    Behind the scenes of the costumes

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    It’s scary how much work goes into putting together TODAY’s Halloween extravaganza.

    This year, the TODAY family paid tribute to iconic films from the ’80s, ’90s and 2000s, with the presenters and co-hosts revealing their costumes from blockbuster films of years past. The end product was right, but it took a real team effort to make it happen.

    “Creating a morning like this is, as you can imagine, a full-time job. We have fittings. There are rehearsals. We all slept here on the square last night in sleeping bags, memorizing our endless amounts of lines and movements,” joked Carson Daly, as he was joined on stage on TODAY on October 31 by his colleagues, who were in their costumes after the show. reveal.

    “What, like it’s hard?” Savannah Guthrie stepped in, following the lead of Elle Woods from ‘Legally Blonde’, who she dressed as for the party.

    Indeed, it is difficult. This year, the TODAY crew threw it back in time by pretending they were in a rental store looking for a video to rent.

    “This is the ’90s hair I wish I had,” said Savannah as he shared a behind-the-scenes look at what went into putting the event together.

    Craig Melvin complained that as a kid he couldn’t convince his dad to buy him a pair of cool sneakers that he wore in the skit. Craig, who dressed as Axel Foley from “Beverly Hills Cop,” also marveled at the attention to detail in his costume, especially the pins on the Detroit Lions jacket he wore.

    Savannah sat down to get fitted for a wig, while Carson was challenged as Austin Powers.

    Sheinelle Jones, meanwhile, hit the dance floor and worked a routine as Foxxy Cleopatra from “Austin Powers in Goldmember.”

    “We did the set on Saturday morning and now we’re here, so this is going to be so much fun,” she said.

    Laura Jarrett also rehearsed as Isis from “Bring It On,” while Dylan Dreyer, who played Lydia from “Beetlejuice,” teamed up with Al Roker, who played the menacing demon, to do their part.

    “It’s my favorite thing when Al and I are a team,” Dylan said.

    Willie Geist as "Ankerman's" Ron Burgundy for TODAY's Halloween 2024.
    Willie Geist is gearing up to become Ron Burgundy from ‘Anchorman’.Nathan Congleton / TODAY

    Willie Geist showed a sense of ego as “Anchorman’s” Ron Burgundy, even pouring himself a drink after the TODAY family went outside to rehearse at 5 a.m. Monday before putting on their makeup and costumes.

    ‘It’s not fair. Can he drink bourbon in the morning?’ Carson joked.

    Al Roker as Beetlejuice for the TODAY show's Halloween 2024.
    Al Roker turns into Beetlejuice.Nathan Congleton / TODAY

    “You’re not acting!” Al followed.

    Al’s Beetlejuice, meanwhile, was effective. He scared Hoda – who dressed as Jack from “Titanic” alongside Jenna Bush Hager’s Rose – and Craig when they looked at him.

    In the end it all came together for an unforgettable vacation.

    “Another great Halloween,” said Savannah.

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