jarrodmcdonald-1
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I went with a friend of mine to watch this episode being filmed. When we arrived, people were lining up in the outside hallway for a Golden Girls reunion special that was about to be filmed for the Lifetime channel, in a nearby studio. Someone asked if we were there for the Golden Girls, since we were younger than a lot of the GG fans; and we said "no, we're here for Reba!"
This was at Fox studio in Century City. A short time later we were ushered into the studio for Reba's show. And yes, ushered is the correct word, because there were actual ushers showing people to their seats. Most sitcoms did not have ushers, but this one did. It was clear from the get-go, that the production staff for Reba's show was very orderly (and in my opinion, that was a good thing).
They were making a comedy, but it was almost like going to church. Unlike other shows where people showed up and everything was rather informal, Reba was considerably formal. Everyone was given a little booklet (printed program) like when you go to see a play. They took this filming very seriously.
As for the actual set, Reba's living room and front porch were situated downstage right, and the kitchen was center stage. Downstage left was her ex-husband's home. Literally all side by side. So when she walked from her home into their home (and vice-versa), she stepped from one right into the other with no fake background in between.
The guy who played Reba's son-in-law Van (Steve Howey) was a practical joker. Probably in defiance of the strict filming atmosphere. There was a scene where Reba was supposed to jump off the sofa and hop into her boots, then run out the door. But this guy had put marbles in one of the boots. She tried to maintain her composure as she put the boot on with the marbles in it. But she could barely walk and started to crack up. She took the boot off, then handed it to him and said he lost his marbles. After a good laugh, they redid the scene correctly.
She had a good rapport with the kid (Mitch Holleman) who played her young son. And the actress who played her ex-husband's new wife (Melissa Peterman) seemed to be in awe of Reba McEntire. We all were.
This was at Fox studio in Century City. A short time later we were ushered into the studio for Reba's show. And yes, ushered is the correct word, because there were actual ushers showing people to their seats. Most sitcoms did not have ushers, but this one did. It was clear from the get-go, that the production staff for Reba's show was very orderly (and in my opinion, that was a good thing).
They were making a comedy, but it was almost like going to church. Unlike other shows where people showed up and everything was rather informal, Reba was considerably formal. Everyone was given a little booklet (printed program) like when you go to see a play. They took this filming very seriously.
As for the actual set, Reba's living room and front porch were situated downstage right, and the kitchen was center stage. Downstage left was her ex-husband's home. Literally all side by side. So when she walked from her home into their home (and vice-versa), she stepped from one right into the other with no fake background in between.
The guy who played Reba's son-in-law Van (Steve Howey) was a practical joker. Probably in defiance of the strict filming atmosphere. There was a scene where Reba was supposed to jump off the sofa and hop into her boots, then run out the door. But this guy had put marbles in one of the boots. She tried to maintain her composure as she put the boot on with the marbles in it. But she could barely walk and started to crack up. She took the boot off, then handed it to him and said he lost his marbles. After a good laugh, they redid the scene correctly.
She had a good rapport with the kid (Mitch Holleman) who played her young son. And the actress who played her ex-husband's new wife (Melissa Peterman) seemed to be in awe of Reba McEntire. We all were.
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