Yesterday's show bloopers: Come see me splatter my drink on Adrien Brody and burn my sticky buns!
On my television show yesterday, things were going really, really well. I described my exciting evening the night before. I had attended a lovely cocktail party at Tiffany’s and was so happy to speak to designer Paloma Picasso, for whom I had catered a party many years ago. I then traveled uptown to Rao’s Italian restaurant, where I met my dinner pals, Emeril, Charles Koppelman – our chairman, Terry Lundgren – CEO of Macys, and Jim Cramer – host of Mad Money. We shared many opinions about the current financial situation and it was very interesting and uplifting at how positive these men are.
Well anyway, my first guest on the show was the very charming and talented actor, Adrien Brody. You may recall his academy award winning performance in Roman Polanski’s The Pianist and he is now promoting his latest film, Cadillac Records - also terrific. My second guest was Seth Greenberg, a wonderful New York baker and entrepreneur who came to share his most fabulous recipe for sticky buns – I just LOVE sticky buns and his are a sensation! I think there was bad karma or something floating in the air because I just can’t explain what went wrong. Take a look.
Spilling My Drink!
Sticky Buns Up In Smoke!
I have to say I think this was just about the funniest show. It was so refreshing to see that these things happen and to Martha Stewart as well... I watch daily and all shows are on DVR as well and I alway wonder at how things are just done so perfectly and now I don't feel so bad or so inadequate!
Posted by: Donna | December 2nd, 2008 at 4:46 pm
Oh Martha-I saw the show and felt sooo bad for you when that all happened! I was thinking it is like what we call the computer gremlins causing problems that should never happen! But life does happen, and I thought you handled it with your usual grace-good job! I always enjoy watching your show! And boy do we love sticky buns at our house-that recipe will be put to good use.
Maybe tomorrow will be gremlin free!
~Tam
Posted by: Tam | December 2nd, 2008 at 4:55 pm
Ha!! I LOVED the Cosmo flop! He was so sweet about it and you were hillarious too. Great timing!
I love seeing this side of r show too...ya sure your daughter didn't have something to do with it?? Hee.
You are charming and funny!
Posted by: Linda @ Lime in the Coconut | December 2nd, 2008 at 5:23 pm
Martha, don't sweat it. It's nice to see you're actually human! And you made Mr. Brody's morning. Thanks for being able to laugh at yourself.
Posted by: Meridith | December 2nd, 2008 at 5:29 pm
I couldn't believe when that happened! It was definitely and off day on the show. I think what I talked about the most after it was that you laughed it off like I would have. In life poop happens and all we can do is make the best of it. Good for you for keeping the show rolling and having a great attitude! I salute you!
Posted by: Kari | December 2nd, 2008 at 5:39 pm
martha,
you are at your best when you're out of control--it's when your wit, intelligence, and warmth best shine!
and as important as "good things" done right are, they are best when we enjoy the moments, good and bad, in making them.
america has loved you more since seeing some of your public vulnerabilities. but not because we love to see someone down, but someone get back up with a smile and grace! thanks for being a teacher and leader in resilience.
besides, if you're not spilling your drinks, you're not doing something right!
Posted by: dooright | December 2nd, 2008 at 5:47 pm
Martha,
You handled everything beautifully, thanks for sharing. It was funny to watch. I just have to say Adrian Brody is quite the gracious gentleman--couldn't have happened with a nicer guest!
Posted by: Susan Raisch | December 2nd, 2008 at 5:52 pm
Oh Martha, I love this!
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Posted by: Isle Dance | December 2nd, 2008 at 5:53 pm
You rock Martha! Way to roll with the punches. It is actually pretty entertaining!
Posted by: Carrie | December 2nd, 2008 at 6:24 pm
Hi Martha, I loved your Dec. 2nd show! Those kind of bloopers happen to all of us at some time or another. The only difference is that you were on national TV and were being watched by all of us! I'm still laughing after watching the You Tube clips!!! You are so much fun and you carried on with business as usual. Kudos to you! I love sticky buns, too. Jan
Posted by: Jan Erickson | December 2nd, 2008 at 6:26 pm
Oh, it's nice to know that even you, Martha have days when it's clearly "I shouldn't be in the kitchen, let go out to the garden", i never cook anything when I'm in a bad mood or not feeling like it, nothing ever comes out right or I burn everything.
Posted by: nicky | December 2nd, 2008 at 6:27 pm
Oh Martha!
I loved this show! I was having such a horrible day and really wasn't in the mood to watch my favorite shows which I tape daily. But when I saw what happened with the drink and then the buns it made me laugh. Not at you but at me and at life. Some days - crap just happens and when I saw it happen to someone who is so graceful like you, well it made me feel a little more human. Thank you for putting a smile back on my face.
Truly,
Lu
Posted by: Lu | December 2nd, 2008 at 6:47 pm
Oh boy, thanks for the giggle. I watched both of those several times and had a great laugh!
Thanks! I was having a lousy day and really needed that! I LOVED your reaction to the burnt sticky buns. Priceless!
Posted by: Les | December 2nd, 2008 at 7:17 pm
Again, Martha, you prove you have a good sense of humor. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: MMC in San Diego | December 2nd, 2008 at 7:48 pm
Hey Martha, we're all human!! Thanks for the smile.
Posted by: nadine chan | December 2nd, 2008 at 8:40 pm
I think you were all shook up from your date with the four fellas from the night before hummmmm Martha lol!
Pam from California
Posted by: Pam from California | December 2nd, 2008 at 8:41 pm
I am so glad you posted those segments. I was on set a few weeks ago for a local SLC TV show and bumped into a glass tray with glass vases on it. It came up as a huge crash on the show. I could have died. The show was being filmed live! It was good for a laugh afterwards.
April
Posted by: april~ living the sweet life | December 2nd, 2008 at 9:09 pm
How wonderful! I think its great that you showed the things that went wrong, and still kept on going!
Pru
Posted by: Pru | December 2nd, 2008 at 10:46 pm
Oh, these made me laugh! You are hilarious Martha! I think they were cool. For the last 12 years I've admired all the perfect things you make and it is just endearing to see your funny reactions to the bloopers!
Posted by: Rowena | December 2nd, 2008 at 11:51 pm
Hi Martha, you handled the two "oops" so well!
When I saw you open the oven door and saw smoke
coming out, I said.."uh..oh" but, you continued
on with the show with grace and calm. I felt
bad that it happened but, to "oops" sometimes is
human. The show was GREAT and I hope you add
it to your Blooper youtube segment. It does
bring a smile and chuckle in a "Good Way".
I had my own "oops" Thanksgiving Day with my
turkey. I have followed your recipe with
the turkey wrapped in buttered cheescloth for
years and it ALWAYS comes out perfect. Uhmmm..
this year everything was going well until I
found out that my meat thermometer was not
working correctly. My turkey was a bit overdone to my dismay but, we made due with it as best
as we could.
Posted by: Janis | December 3rd, 2008 at 12:20 am
I loved this show! You have such grace and wit. My husband was home and heard me say, "Oh no!" He came in to see, watched for a few minutes and said, "I like her. She's really cool and I bet she's a lot of fun to be around." I agree!
Posted by: FlyingChange | December 3rd, 2008 at 12:42 am
Dear Martha,
We also just looove Adrian Brody and his wonderful acting accomplishments. A great personality, too. How is his theater acting ability? On film, he is just great. But I really was not in the mood for cocktail today. So instead, I flipped back to an earlier blog of yours: The Big Martha. I also lost my mother a few years ago, and I see striking resemblance between our mothers: a MT aura. I am also reading a very interesting book on MT by Navin Chawla.
Very peaceful and hopeful reading.
I will be traveling to India for 4 weeks (no internet!) but come back to your site January 2, 2009.
I do wish you already Happy Holidays.
Luc Raes
Posted by: Luc Raes | December 3rd, 2008 at 12:59 am
Martha I have to tell you I tape your show and watch it every night after dinner. I laughed out loud at yesterdays episode - I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one that has done that with a shaker. I think you should do a show of all bloopers - it would be fun. I've got one I'm sure you never did. I was filling up my leaf blower with gas and it's the type that you wear on your back (I have tons of trees in my yard) so I throw the thing on my back and forgot to close the gas cap. I was covered in gas - every bit ran out of the tank. I stripped down in the garage and spent almost an hour in the shower trying to get the gas smell to leave - NOT FUN!!!
I hope today's show is a bit smoother.
Posted by: Ann | December 3rd, 2008 at 1:57 am
I thought the show with Adrian Brody and Seth Greenburg was a hoot. I am still laughing a day later. I was trying to write the recipe as you went along for the sticky buns; but,I missed how much butter and time to bake them. I really want to try it. Hope I have better luck.
Posted by: Betsy Wierman | December 3rd, 2008 at 2:29 am
Martha,
You are sooo funny when your not in control and of course you are really cool about it. Your daughter must have laughed out loud I know I did.
Thanks for being you.
Posted by: Bernadette | December 3rd, 2008 at 3:40 am
Dear Martha,
December 2nd's show was so much fun that I actually stopped my housework and SAT DOWN, something I can never do (it's the gym, more work, shopping for dinner, making dinner, blah blah), so you have to know that it was comforting to see that I'm not the only one who does even more goofs in a single day than your two "episodes", and I'm a perfectionist.
It was really a good thing for me to see, on a spiritual level. If you are in a body, you are human! You've always got a great comeback, but I would have loved to see the bottom of the sticky buns. Tee hee!
Posted by: Katherine Meade | December 3rd, 2008 at 4:06 am
I think your viewers probably liked seeing those mistakes happen - it shows that you're not perfect. That makes us feel that it's more likely we can do all the things you do!
I'm sure that must have been frustrating, but you handled it well. Thanks for sharing it!
Posted by: Lisa @ Stop and Smell the Chocolates | December 3rd, 2008 at 4:10 am
So funny! It's great that you can laugh about it! It just goes to show that things like this can happen to anyone...even Martha!!!
Posted by: Cindy | December 3rd, 2008 at 4:19 am
Martha: Wouldn't it be a "Perfect World" if everything would go right all the time. We all strive for that, but I wish we could all loosen up a bit. It could be the reason why reality shows are so famous.
Martha you have such a canny ability to keep things under control!
Betsy
Posted by: Betsy Mech | December 3rd, 2008 at 4:35 am
Yep, loved the show and the way you handle less than perfect situations, such as two in one day! Both were great segments though and Adrien Brody and Seth Greenberg were the perfect guests. Everything was good Karma! Did you ever get to taste a sticky bun? I was so into watching you two assemble them and then there was the smoke in the oven and your refusal to take them out...I was cracking up. Yah, you are pretty cool, Martha. Trish
Posted by: Trish | December 3rd, 2008 at 4:50 am
You handled your blooper day with great finesse and Adrien Brody was quite the gentleman. There is nothing wrong with a oooopsy here or there now and then. It happens to everyone. I love sticky buns too. Shame they burnt. It's no big deal, your still the best at what you do.
Linda
Phila, PA
Posted by: Linda | December 3rd, 2008 at 4:55 am
Even with his mountain man beard, Mr. Brody will fluster any girl!
Posted by: Linda Crispell | December 3rd, 2008 at 4:58 am
Martha,
This show was a riot! I love this!! You had gremlins around you yesterday!! I watch you all the time, and if I miss the daytime, then on Fine Living. (btw..where is Martha show at 8pm? lately it's not on- please have the shows back!)
Mr. Brody was so cute and you handled the spill well. Plus how many opportunities come to have a cute guy help the clean up? LOL There are times we all have faux pas in the kitchen.
You could tell you weren't happy with the burnt buns but hey, you kept on course. You must admit..it was pretty funny! Don't worry we still LOVE you!
I love your bloopers! Even the time when you made the cheesecake and couldn't stop laughing with your guest who was nervous! That segement is just too precious! ;-O
Too bad those yummy buns got burnt. My husband laughed and said "It's nice to see Martha not be so perfect!" I agree! Good job on handling it well and hope the staff didn't get reprimanded too much! LOL
I bet Alexis and Jennifer had a fun time watching too.
Thanks Martha for the laughs!
Paula
Posted by: Paula M. :) | December 3rd, 2008 at 5:39 am
Martha, I often work from home but take a break to watch your show. I felt really bad for you yesterday because it's happened to ALL OF US and we know that feeling. I once spilled a glass of red wine at a formal dinner party and felt like a total fool! But accidents happen. Some days are just rife with problems. Some days we're clumsy or tired or just not up to our usual standards. But you laughed it off like a pro! Anyway, I felt like you needed a hug yesterday, so I sent a subliminal one through the airwaves.
Posted by: Andrew Ritchie | December 3rd, 2008 at 6:43 am
I would like very much if it is possible to obtain the recipe for the mini sticky buns? Thank You
Posted by: Doreen Coombs | December 3rd, 2008 at 7:31 am
(...look at all the posts here!!...people LOVE a blooper, don't they?!!...)
Ya' gotta' love live tv, don't ya'?!! I gasped last night (watching my "re-wind") when the drink shook out, all over you, Martha...you maintained beautifully, though... It's a good thing you were wearing (what appeared to be) black - did that reddish vodka stain?!! Mercy! Thennnnn... I KNEW you had HAD IT(!) when smoke rolled out of that oven door! Seth Greenberg said, "Oooo, should we take them out of the oven anyway", and you tersely said, "no...no..." I figured out quickly that this was a live show! I had to chuckle to myself - as the show faded off to a commercial, I could hear you in the background a little, off your microphone... I thought, "ugh ohh!!"
Aaaaa, life is real!...stuff happens! I DIDN'T expect to see this on your blog today - heck, I figured you'd show us photos from your evening at Tiffany's!
What's a girl to do?!!...(you have a great sense of humor, though...)
=^..^=
Posted by: Cindy Bricker | December 3rd, 2008 at 7:38 am
Sharing this blooper shows real humility, bravo, Martha Stewart, you and Adrian Brody were (are) premier models of grace and style.
Posted by: lorio | December 3rd, 2008 at 9:47 am
HI MARTHA! nice to see you down to earth like this episode. love it! you have a great sense of humor.
Posted by: maritessb | December 3rd, 2008 at 10:02 am
I hate a bad day at work yesterday, too. If I'd had a drink I would have soaked the pee-on! Missed the show, too, b/c of b l a n k job. Love you, tinay
Posted by: tinay | December 3rd, 2008 at 10:43 am
This was terrific television. It's nice to know that things sometimes can go wrong for you too!
Posted by: MarthaAndMe | December 3rd, 2008 at 11:21 am
Hi Martha,
I really loved yesterdays show! They were great guests. I am one of the world's biggest Schneken (sp??) fans so I was thrilled to see Mr. Greenberg make them. And of course, its good to see that you're human too : ).
All best,
Lyla
Posted by: Globetrotting Bride | December 3rd, 2008 at 11:39 am
Dec 2 show
It was refreshing to see "stuff" happens to tv show icons just like it happens to regular people.
Posted by: lorraine | December 3rd, 2008 at 11:47 am
MARTHA,
WHAT CAN I SAY, I JUST LOVE YOU SO MUCH. YOU ARE SIMPLY THE BEST. YOU HANDLED BOTH SITUATIONS WITH YOUR USUAL GRACE. THESE THINGS HAPPEN,RIGHT? FOR THE HOLIDAYS I MADE YOUR TRIPLE CHOCOLATE PUMPKIN PIE. I BLEW UP A GLASS BOWL WHILE MELTING CHOCOLATE AND DIDNT REMOVE THE SHOOT FROM MY FOOD PROCESSOR AND HAD GRAHAM CRACKERS ALL OVER THE FLOOR. IM THANKFUL THERE WERE NO CAMREA CREWS HERE. LOL!
LARRY,
AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA
Posted by: LARRY PAYTON | December 3rd, 2008 at 12:06 pm
Thanks for sharing these moments, it helps me to brush off the little things, too.
Posted by: unitygal | December 3rd, 2008 at 12:08 pm
Martha
Looks like you had one of my days, my days are either great or bad. Always be able to laugh at yourself, it makes you live longer. I was at your show last Feb and plan on seeing you again this Feb when I get to NYC.
Posted by: Trent | December 3rd, 2008 at 12:45 pm
You always handle everything with grace! Thanks for sharing! We love you!
Posted by: Lavender Dreamer | December 3rd, 2008 at 2:41 pm
Martha: You handled this show with your usual grace and aplomb. Makes us like you even more. Adrian Brody was quite the gentleman too.
Carry on Martha Stewart!!
Posted by: KathiB. | December 3rd, 2008 at 3:28 pm
Hi Martha! Well, I have been to your show, and I can attest to what a well oiled machine you run! It was funny, and you handled with the grace that you have in abundance! It's nice to know even you have days like that!! Thanks for showing your bloopers!!
Posted by: Susan | December 3rd, 2008 at 3:38 pm
I saw the show and thought it was cute. Nobody's perfect, not even Martha! (And that's why we love you.)
Posted by: Patia | December 3rd, 2008 at 3:59 pm
OMG I laughed so hard I ended up having hiccups. Can't wait to see it in Fine Living!
Posted by: Norbie K. of Las Vegas | December 3rd, 2008 at 4:58 pm
Hey I thought you did a wonderful job handling the drink coming out of the container and also the buns burning and you know things happen for a reason, can't understand why they happen but there is usually a reason for it. You handled it like a lady.
Best of Luck and Loving thoughts
Posted by: Patricia | December 3rd, 2008 at 7:01 pm
Dear Martha!
You handled everything beautifully and with grace.
Good luck and God bless
Rowaida Flayhan
Posted by: Rowaida Flayhan | December 3rd, 2008 at 7:51 pm
You cannnot imagine how excited I was to see the angel tree topper you created. We had one almost identical and it is my earliest recolection of christmas for me. The one we had was a redheadded angel (just like me) with a most peaceful face. I have looked on ebay and in flea markets for the one we had to no avail. I can't wait to show it to my dad who now had alsheimers, to see if he remembers, as he bought it for me, his only daughter. No one in our family can remember what happened to ours and nothing has been equal to it in my mind. Thank you for the inspiration to recreate a loving memory.
Posted by: Pat | December 3rd, 2008 at 8:47 pm
Martha it's so comforting to know that sometimes you run into problems in the kitchen as well. I know things like this happen in my house all the time, so the fact that it sometimes happens in yours too. I'm sure it was just a fluke. But, the important thing is that your guest was gracious about it and your recovery was quick.
Posted by: Brian Tuft | December 3rd, 2008 at 10:51 pm
This was so entertaining Martha. Simply because you are so natural and handled it with ease. Perfection is overated. You made Adrian's day I think. You have great comedic timing (even when unintended) and are very quick witted. Thanks for showing these videos. Your reactions made the videos.
Posted by: Lilly | December 4th, 2008 at 3:28 am
Martha,
I LOVED it!!!
Hugs,
Dayami
Posted by: Dayami | December 4th, 2008 at 7:29 am
Martha,,
Am having a problem getting cooking segment for today's program, Dec. 4. Please. please, help!
Posted by: Constance Maska | December 4th, 2008 at 7:50 am
Hi Martha,
Missed the show but caught the cosmo video...you are great! Thanks for sharing I laughed hard and out loud! Happy Holidays!
Posted by: Rita | December 4th, 2008 at 8:32 am
Martha... I loved the show with all the issues.. welcome to my world... 1 step forward..5 giant steps backwards...
Posted by: Margaret Schaefer | December 4th, 2008 at 11:14 am
I think your daughter will have fun with this one. It's good to see this side of you Martha. We all need to laugh more at ourselves don't you think?! Hugs from Maine!
Posted by: Lisa Currie-Gurney | December 4th, 2008 at 2:11 pm
sooooooo funny!!!!!
Posted by: webtations.com | December 4th, 2008 at 3:41 pm
I thought the show was great! I plan to make the infused Vodka to give as hostess gifts.
It was so funny to see those things happen because in my life... that's reality! I especially loved the colorful language slip up! In fact, I still giggle when I think of it. Your fans laugh with you, Martha!
I must admit, I can't wait to see what Alexis and Jennifer say about that episode!
Posted by: DanaM | December 4th, 2008 at 5:31 pm
You were great.I finally saw the Martha i always wanted to see. Human and not perfect.
Please show more bloopers...
Merry Christmas,
Nancy
Posted by: Nancy | December 4th, 2008 at 5:49 pm
Martha,
I have been following you since 1986. When I was given a gift of your video tape on Thanksgiving. Everything was made perfect and I have loved you and followed you since then.
When I saw your show with Mr. Brody and the sticky bun segment, I laughed with you and loved it so much that it showed that not everything is perfect. It showed the human side of you. Thank you for not cutting out the bloopers.
Posted by: Eileen Mason | December 4th, 2008 at 6:48 pm
Hey, Martha:
I'll say it again: stuff happens, even with cameras rolling. Lucky you--how many of us have a handsome guy next to us wiping up the drink? Snafus have happened to every one of us at least once, hunk or no hunk. I'm always glad I'm by myself when they happen.
My worst kitchen faux pas was cooking a new recipe and not checking to see how hot the curry paste was before using 2/3 of a cup of the stuff. Oh, the boyfriend was not happy when he ended up going through a drive through for our dinner! Never did THAT again. Second place, setting a bulb of garlic on fire in the microwave. Nevermind how that happened, thank heavens I caught it when I did, and nobody found out.
And another thing: a couple of butter-fingered astronauts on the last Shuttle flight had a grease gun go "POP" and dealing with the grease part, they lost a bag with equipment in it. Just floated away. Now you know, a spilled drink is one thing. . .I'm just saying. Seriously!
Thanks for sharing. Even the non-Martha fans can get a kick out of these two clips.
Amy
Posted by: Amy in Houston | December 5th, 2008 at 3:55 pm
Martha
You are so funny,I love your reactions & you never miss a beat.:)
Posted by: Gladys Pentland | December 5th, 2008 at 4:43 pm
Martha, You are the kind of person I would love to have as a friend. Thanks for the laugh. Bonnie
Posted by: Bonnie Ventresca | December 6th, 2008 at 1:41 am
I loved the show! Like a good teacher, you set the example for all of us to be flexible and calm when the unexpected occurs! Question... where is Wes in the kitchen?
Posted by: Marge | December 6th, 2008 at 3:03 pm
Hysterical. Brody couldn't have been more suave about the situation. Cheers.
Posted by: Food Woolf | December 7th, 2008 at 12:03 pm
I always tape your show since I work during the day. When I got home after a bad day and watched this, I laughed! Kudos to you for going on with the show like a trooper! I love your show!
Posted by: Melanie Davis | December 9th, 2008 at 9:11 am
Hi, Martha,
Your bloopers are so funny. You have such a sense of humor. Thanks for the laughts.
Kathy
Posted by: Kathy | December 27th, 2008 at 11:45 am