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Behind the scenes of the costumes

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Behind the scenes of the costumes

It's shocking how much work goes into putting together TODAY's Halloween spectaculars.

This year, the TODAY family paid tribute to cult films of the '80s, '90s and 2000s, with the hosts and co-hosts revealing their costumes from blockbuster films of years past. The final product was on point, but it took a real team effort to make it a reality.

“Creating a morning like this is, as you can imagine, a full-time job. We got fittings. There are samples. “We all slept in sleeping bags out here on the court last night, memorizing the endless amounts of lines and moves,” Carson Daly joked as he was joined on stage by his colleagues on TODAY Oct. 31 after the event to reveal the costumes they wore.

“What, like it's hard?” Savannah Guthrie chimed in, recalling Elle Woods from “Legally Blonde” dressing like that for the party.

Actually, it Is hard. This year, the TODAY crew went back in time by pretending to be at a rental store looking for a video to rent.

“This is the '90s hair I wish I had,” said Savannah, giving a behind-the-scenes look at what it took to pull off the event.

Craig Melvin lamented that as a child he couldn't get his father to buy him a cool pair of sneakers, which he wore in the skit. Craig, who was dressed as Axel Foley from “Beverly Hills Cop,” also marveled at the attention to detail in his costume, particularly the pins on the Detroit Lions jacket he wore.

Savannah sat down to have a wig made while Carson was dressed as Austin Powers.

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

“We did the set on a Saturday morning and now we're here, so it's going to be so much fun,” she said.

Laura Jarrett also rehearsed as Isis from Bring It On, while Dylan Dreyer, who portrayed Lydia from Beetlejuice, worked with Al Roker, who portrayed the menacing demon, to nail her role.

“It's my favorite thing when Al and I team up,” Dylan gushed.

Willie Geist as "Anchorman's" Ron Burgundy for the TODAY Show's Halloween 2024.
Willie Geist is preparing to become Ron Burgundy from “Anchorman.”Nathan Congleton / TODAY

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

“That's not fair. Can he drink bourbon in the morning?” Carson joked.

Al Roker as Beetlejuice for 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 startled Hoda – who was dressed as Jack from Titanic alongside Jenna Bush Hager's Rose – and Craig when they saw him.

In the end, everything led to an unforgettable vacation.

“Another great Halloween,” Savannah said.

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