Joel McHale went on “The Today Show” this morning to pimp tonight’s episode of “Community,” and in the first segment with Matt Lauer & Co. (watch that part here), McHale promised to break out the booze for the fourth hour with Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford, a pair he frequently lampoons on “The Soup.”

And break out the booze he did: he popped open a new bottle of Macallan (delicious), and proceeded to make fun of Kathie Lee and Hoda to their faces:

Hoda: Why do you continue to make fun of our show?
McHale: Have you SEEN your show?

And when Kathie Lee tries to bail Hoda out…

Kathie Lee: She’s an Emmy-winning “Dateline” reporter!
McHale: WAS an Emmy-winning “Dateline’ reporter.

Watch the video below. I assure you, it’s beautiful. My dream day would include drinking scotch and making fun of “The Today Show” with Joel McHale. But that’s ALL. Strictly platonic, people.

[BuzzFeed]