Behind-the-scenes of Tomorrow's Show!
Tomorrow, February 24th, we have a great television show for you. You may recall from reading my blog, that recently, Eliad Laskin, my tech extraordinaire went to the big Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas and came back with his head spinning. He was so excited and wanted to share some of his great finds with my audience and viewers. We invited Wall Street Journal technology columnist, Katie Boehret to join us for the segment. As you know, I find this subject fascinating and had fun with Eliad and Katie as we reviewed these products.
Other guests on the show are veterinarian - Dr. Marty Goldstein, Sigmund Pretzel Shop owner - Lina Kulchinsky, and our set decorator and sewing expert - Aaron Caramanis. Please enjoy Eliad's behind-the-scenes photos taken that day.
1 Anduin Havens - art director - working on another wonderful creation in the craft area backstage
2 The craft area is very nicely organized - we love bins and label makers! Spools of ribbons are suspended on dowels.
3 On set - a table is all prepped for a crafting/sewing segment.
4 I wonder what the topic of the segment will be?
5 One of many interesting objects that decorate the set
6 This is a terrarium designed to look like the flora of Skylands, my home in Maine.
7 This is our floral refrigerator, keeping gorgeous blooms fresh.
8 These items are all from the Martha Stewart Crafts Line, available at Michaels. https://www.michaels.com Obviously, this photo was taken around Valentine's Day.
9 These beautiful tomatoes add vibrant color to the set.
10 As do these tangerines.
11 And these anjou pears
12 And lemons, oranges, and limes
13 A wire basket of fresh eggs from my chickens
14 An amazing array of potatoes on set.
15 This is the same cappuccino machine that I use at home - it's made by Leodoro Espresso Company.
16 All of the refrigerated ingredients for each day's cooking segments are neatly arranged.
17 Of course, we use my new line of cleaning product sold at The Home Depot. http://www.homedepot.com/
18 This is the body mic station.
19 Kelly Bishop - a stylist from the art department, snips away.
20 Mary Forest and Aaron Caramanis rehearse a segment. Mary is acting as my stand-in.
21 A view from a camera monitor
22 Thomas Joseph, studio chef - and Lina Kulchinsky, of Sigmund Pretzel Shop - preparing her pretzels for her segment with Martha.
23 A most hi-tech chair - The Emperor 1510 - you'll learn all about it when this show airs on Feb 24th!
24 Veterinarian, Dr. Marty Goldstein and Producer, Barbara Fight prep for the pets segment - stage manager, Joey Meade, listening in
25 A colorfully clad audience settling in
26 A teleprompter, ready for the intro
27 My techno-geek, Eliad Laskin, getting comfortable on set
28 My Chow Chow, G.K. - discovering backstage and making so many new friends
29 Sharkey, Francesca, and G.K. taking a breather in my office
30 G.K. and Nora Singley, studio chef - sharing a tender moment in the makeup room - a little powder on your nose, G.K?
31 Eliad getting coiffed by Nicole Detweiler, show hair stylist
32 Uncle Carlos keeping a watchful eye over G.K.
33 Backstage - producer Molly Passett prepping for the tech segment
34 Lan Cheung, art department - couldn't resist G.K.
35 Distinguished guest seating chart attached to a camera ready to pan in on cue
36 Eliad and I had so much fun with the Emperor 1510!
37 Sharing a laugh with Eliad and Katie
it is so interesting to see the background behind the show. I love your craft department which is so neat. I always have plans to be neater but then I get another idea and we are back to starting again.
Posted by: Barbara Leis | February 23rd, 2010 at 1:49 am
So many details to prepare for one show! The picture of GK, Francesca and Sharkey is so fun. Great pink color for you Martha. Planning my spring and summer gardens has made me wonder the best way to choose a fence for my green beans to grow. Which one in the backyard and how high? This is my first time planting green beans. I hope that you have a segment soon on planting seeds indoors first.
Posted by: Teresa Touey | February 23rd, 2010 at 4:22 am
Looks like the show should be a winner. Love the terrarium of Skylands. Trade shows can be inspiring. Use that magic and show us some new gadgets. Matti
Posted by: Matti | February 23rd, 2010 at 8:53 am
Hi Martha,
I’m all eyes when you decide to show us your beautiful set. I don’t think there is another one like it. Everything is so neat and organized and ready when you need it. Most of us don’t have a clue what goes on to produce a show so it’s always great when you give us a peek. I think those who were lucky enough to see that taping will be happy to see picture #25 and yes, you’ve got my curiosity up over the hi-tech chair. I’ll be watching.
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All three of your babies are so cute. I was wondering what Franny was thinking in the group picture as she gazed into the camera. She seems to always be so curious or in this case, maybe unhappy that G.K. was in the shot. Lol…Franny, Franny! Well, thanks for another interesting blog. Trish
Posted by: Trish | February 23rd, 2010 at 11:08 am
I love your crafts room. There is a place for everything and ANYONE can find what they need. I'm a professional organizer and appreciate how well thought out spaces and being organized contribute to a better day, great results and a peace of mind.
And the dogs are adorable as usual... my mini dachshund Dudley would have a ball on a TV set. Like Franny, he LIVES for attention!
Have a very fun show Martha!
Posted by: NeatNicole from Illinois | February 23rd, 2010 at 11:28 am
Out of Africa, yet?
Dakota winter inspires thoughts of tropical weather and landscapes. Snow also has it beauty;howsomever, right now anxious to see what is going on in Africa. Was fotunate to buy Rwanda made turquoise on leather necklace at Macys after attending your taping last year..
Posted by: ann | February 23rd, 2010 at 11:29 am
Only one question, Martha. When can I move in?
Posted by: MoonstruckinMontana | February 23rd, 2010 at 1:18 pm
Hi Martha,
What a great tour behind the scenes of preping for a show. No wonder each program seems so "well oiled!"
I don't know how the staff can stay concentrated on their work with your beautiful little darlings of fur capturing their attention and hearts. GK is really beginning to show his growth. What a show stealer he is!
Enjoyed todays show very much and am anxious to get the new 'Everyday Foods Fresh Flavor Fast' cookbook. Can't wait to try the Linguini with Cauliflower you prepared with Anna Last and the Apple Brown Betty with John Barricelli.
Are these all new recipes in the book or are some taken from the digest of 'Every Food' magazine?? I have kept every one!! Maybe I need to make the Christmas Trees as shown in a December show with some of my little booklets! They are taking over my kitchen
Martha, you look GREAT in that pinkish/rosey/reddish color as in your shirt on today's show. You should wear that color more often. That pink sweater in your tour is real pretty on you also. You are so lucky to be able to wear so many diverse colors.
Have a great day
Posted by: Becky HK | February 23rd, 2010 at 2:17 pm
The show looks like a big hit but as usual your dogs out shine anything else on the set. They are just adorable!
Posted by: Sylvia | February 23rd, 2010 at 2:24 pm
Hi Martha, What a fun and lively blog! Eliad did another super job of photographing all of the parts of your TV show. It is really great to see so much of the backstage of your studio. Now I can see why it is so easy to do this complicated show day after day. The practices were really fun to see with others filling in for you. The super fun really begins when your TV show is finally televised and everything and everyone reacts so well. Loved the photos of your beautiful dogs, especially little G.K.! Look forward to the show again tomorrow. Today's show was sure a fun one, too. Your Everyday Food people are outstanding and what they make is absolutely delicious! Love, Jan
Posted by: Jan Erickson | February 23rd, 2010 at 10:27 pm
Hi Martha,
Even at the start of the winter season, I'm ready for spring. Thank you for reminding me how fortunate I am to live in New England. Where every season is beautiful...especially winter!
Posted by: Elizabeth | February 23rd, 2010 at 11:05 pm
Hi Martha,
I saw your program of the 24th with the recipe for pretzels but was unable to get it all written down. I do not see it on the recipe index. Would it be possible to receive the recipe by email? It looked so good and I would like to try it. Thank you.
Helga
Posted by: Helga Daniel | February 24th, 2010 at 12:52 pm
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Dr. Marty and a Weimaraner on your show today!!
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My middle name is Weimaraner, so I was thrilled to see the silver canine under lights! Dr. Marty has handled many of our pet cancer referrals through dear friend Teri Freud of New York.
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VERY happy to see him and his results with squamous cell tumor case. These are the stories and people I live for!!
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Happy Day as You Travel Along Safari Roads
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Andrea and the Weimaraners
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Posted by: National Cancer Society for Animals | February 24th, 2010 at 1:16 pm
Well,Im taking a guess at this blog thing. I just had to share with you this fabulous Chef from Denmark (total green/energy efficiant country).His name is Claus Meyer, just love his whole idea on scandcook.com. Please take a look!
Thank You Martha,
Jill
Posted by: Jill | February 25th, 2010 at 1:58 am
All the details on your set are just so wonderful! I love your style and kudos to your team.
Posted by: Tamara | February 25th, 2010 at 8:19 pm
After having already viewed this fabulous show, Martha, I r-e-a-l-l-y think that you should invest in that remarkable chair for Eliad - don't you think?! It has everything there at his fingertips...he can multi-task and get SOOO much more done in a day's time!...[giggle]
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I say he's worth it! [wink]
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(I tried, Eliad!)
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Posted by: Cindy Bricker | March 1st, 2010 at 6:58 pm
Today I received a card in the mail stating I could get a subscription for a friend or a relative. I am interested in this, but have misplaced my card. Can you send me another one? Most thankfully, Diane Sower
Posted by: Diane Sower | March 8th, 2010 at 9:54 pm
I need another card to order for my step mother, as I've lost the original one that states we can order for the two us us for $24.00. Does anyone here know how I go about doing this??
Posted by: Diane Sower | March 8th, 2010 at 9:56 pm