Benjamin Bratt let his on-line fans know on his website, CongenialityGuy.com that the Nelson Mandela’s Favorite African Folktales won an Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Audio Award. The wonderful collection of tales is told by an all star cast including Mr. Bratt, Whoopi Goldberg, and Hugh Jackman. Click here to read our review.
I made an extra one this year so that I wouldn’t be anxious about having enough leftovers. Yes I love having all of our family for Thanksgiving…but there is something so sweet as enjoying leftovers the next day.
But here’s the thing…I made too much. Today is the last day I’ve given myself to enjoy all the treats of the holiday. So tomorrow no matter what–the sweet potato pie (with the ample dose of marshmallows on top) has to leave this house! It’s back on the assorting exercise equipment! I hear the delicious orange and white side dish calling my name…for just one more taste!
Watch the video of their first date and watch the romantic sparks begin to fly!
toyportfolio.com's Mr. Robot enjoying Thanksgiving!
Watch Mr. Robot’s Thanksgiving Dance, click here!
Here’s the link for the video from this morning’s segment on the Hottest Toys in Toyland.
Alex and Mr. Robot in the Today Show Green Room
My wonderful toy tester Alex and I arrived just as Susan Boyle was arriving. We hurried in — ahead of her entourage. I heard her — what a distinct voice! We then went to the Green Room which was pretty crowded today. Senator Chuck Schumer was there as was “That Girl” Marlo Thomas. (Or as other people know her- Rachel Green’s mother on Friends.) As I was getting hair and make-up done (the best folks on the planet!) , Susan Boyle was rehearsing. Every time she sings, people just stop talking and listen. It’s pretty incredible. I kept thinking where she was two years ago–and now all of this fame around the world. She joked with the audience that was already there–she seems to be in the moment and enjoying herself.
My segment today was part of a whip–where they have several experts talk on the same subject. One of the toys we had was the Mindflex Game which Alex demo’ed on air–no small feat when you have a room full of cameras, stage managers and oh yes, millions of people watching at home–but he did it!! I was really so proud of him. As we were leaving –Susan Boyle was about to sing. I asked if he wanted to stay and listen—but he’s 11 — and he had no interest. Not really her demographic!
Alex outside at the Today Show as Susan Boyle is getting ready to sing.
Mr. Robot enjoys the skaters!
Checking out the Rockefeller Christmas Tree
Prior to set up, Mr. Robot took in the tree at Rockefeller Center–hope the lights will make it more robust!
Mr. Robot enjoying the Channel Gardens at Rockefeller Center
Mr. Robot outside Today Show studio
The city is already full of tourists for the holidays! Mr. Robot made his way through the crowds as he got ready for set up.