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Live From Richmond, It’s…

…the third week of December! Okay, maybe that’s not as catchy as the opening to SNL, but for all y’all (yup, I said it) who follow our Instagram pictures (and who have requested the videos to match the wacky photos that we posted below) here ya go. Yes, we never thought we’d actually type a sentence like this, but we’ve had a busy week in the live television department. See, it sounds crazy. Also, about that pic on the right… we didn’t try to match the set. That just happened. And it was hilarious.

Live TV Instagrams

By coincidence, two local Richmond stations actually invited us to appear on their programs – ahem – their LIVE programs, this week. That means things from our mouths would go straight to people’s television sets with barely any delay. Yikes. Wait, let me rephrase that. YIKES.

NBC Satellites

The first was on Tuesday with NBC’s “First at 4” newscast. We were invited by local newsman slash social media enthusiast (slash fellow parent to a Clara, slash friend) Ryan Nobles, who interviewed us about a year and half ago in our house about radon (see the end of this post for the clip which involves proof that Sherry’s crazy). So it was fun to be invited to his place this time around.

NBC Studio

Check out the weatherman (Ros Runner) giving his forecast on the green screen in the back.

And here’s our short little interview with Ryan. It was relatively tame on the embarrassment scale, minus when Sherry proclaimed that chalkboard paint is great because “you can tell people what to do.” Twice. She says she couldn’t stop repeating it. (You can also watch it here).

Wanna know a funny secret? As soon as Sherry and I both stepped into place for our interview, the producer paused and said “yeah, I’m gonna get her a box.” Yes, my short wife had to secretly stand on a box behind the news desk the whole time. Ain’t she cute on her little booster step? And hey, if you ever wondered if newscasters wore pants behind their desks…

NBC Sherry On Box

So thanks again to Ryan and the folks at NBC12 for having us last Tuesday. And thanks also to whatever live TV god prevented us from cursing / fainting / saying the word “fart” instead of art on camera.

NBC Us With Ryan

With that boost of on-camera confidence, we arrived Thursday morning at CBS6 for our second gig with very few butterflies. OK that’s a lie, we were just slightly less nauseous and Sherry vowed not to work “tell people what to do” into the discussion this time. She also decided to tuck away her security blanket (The Black Blazer) and broke out a jazzy orange number instead. She just told me it’s coral, but I’m a guy so I’m gonna stick with orange.

CBS Teleprompter1

It also helped that this was a rodeo we’d been to before, way way back in 2009. It’s a local morning program called Virginia This Morning and we’ve been friendly with them since that interview long ago. In fact, they were the ones that Sherry begged to bring The Nate Berkus Show to Richmond (it wasn’t on at all in our market). It didn’t work, by the way (apparently they need more than one crazy fanatic calling to make things like that happen).

CBS Studio

We found out when we got there that we’d actually have not one, but two five minute segments. Gulp. But the hosts were so warm and welcoming that it felt pretty simple. Here’s the first clip where we talk about everything from buying ugly things in thrift stores to Clara’s favorite tool. Oh, and Jessica also give us a hybrid celebrity name in the introduction. (You can also watch the clip here).

While we were waiting to come on again we also got to watch this local tween jazz band play Jingle Bell Rock. Spot any future Biebers in there?

CBS Boys Playing

Then we closed out the show with this second segment, which was about some fast and easy projects from the book that could act as last minute stocking stuffers or hostess gifts. And Sherry raised her fist in the air for Jersey. Really, that happened. But we happily avoided any wardrobe malfunctions or other FCC-fine-worthy moments. Huzzah! (You can also watch it here).

We’re very grateful to be able to go into the holiday week knowing that we didn’t bring shame to our families or do anything that would ban us from Richmond television for life. But we really have the folks at each station to thank. Seriously, it was great to see Ryan Nobles again – and Jessica Noll was so easy to talk to that we could’ve gone on for hours. But I don’t think they’re looking to add “The Petersiks Blab On And On” to their station line-up anytime soon. #obligatoryweirdfacephoto

CBS Set Funny Picture1

Anyone else have any TV experiences that have gone well? Or not so well? Did you cash in on your 15 minutes of fame or get recognized from your moment on air? Did you wear dangly earrings to the first one only to be told not to do that for the second one (ok, Sherry did that and then got all flustered so she grabbed the coral orange blazer for the second show in a moment of panic). Nope, still can’t call it coral.

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  2. Sara T says

    I lucked out yesterday and got to watch the CBS show. You guys did a great job. I can’t imagine having to be on live tv. My face would be bright red the whole time…probably would have matched your blazer.

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    • YoungHouseLove says

      The scary thing is that I blush like crazy. Ask John, my face can get tomato red. So the key is never ever to think about it because once blushing starts I can’t stop it! So far it has stayed off live TV… at least for now…

      xo,
      s

  3. Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication says

    I love hearing your interviews! You guys are just so inspiring!

    The second video segment also gave me a great Christmas decorating idea! They have Christmas cards in the trees and I’m running out of spots for our cards, so I’m definitely going to have to try that! :)

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  6. Lindsay says

    Way to go guys! I was on Wheel of Fortune this year, my family says I looked calm on TV but I’m pretty sure I was freaking out the entire time. Love the BESTSELLING book– excited for your Portland trip next month! :)

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  9. Anika says

    You guys are so natural on-screen (really I’m beginning to doubt all the crazy, awkward claims you’ve been making!) and I’m so thrilled for you having these successes! I hope you’re able to take a break and just relax for the holiday season.

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    • YoungHouseLove says

      Aw thanks Anika! Didn’t I sound weird repeating “tell people what to do”?! Ha! And I can’t believe I raised my fist when John said Jersey. Something just came over me and I couldn’t help myself.

      xo,
      s

  10. Katy (Savvy in the City) says

    Sher dog! Congrats for the TV coverage – that’s awesome! I have to say I’m glad to see you mix things up with the orange/reddish blazer as I feel like we’ve been seeing a lot of the black cuffed one lately. :) Trying to keep your “brand” similar to your book cover? :)

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  11. Megan says

    When I was in 4th grade I got to play Bozo buckets on the Bozo show. I only made 2 buckets and the 5 year old boy after me got all 6…. Luckily most of my classmates were too old (too cool?) for Bozo and never saw it! :)

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  12. Valerie says

    Ya’ll rock! I’m really hoping that your book will be under the tree in a few days…if not, I’m heading to the bookstore to buy it for myself. :) Though, I really should be finishing painting my kitchen cabinets before I get buzzed up for another project…perhaps it will be the kick in the rear I need to finish.

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  13. Emily McMurry says

    I cannot WAIT to get your book!! I am getting it for Christmas and know I will spend all day looking at and planning on the projects I need to do next year!!

    Congrats on being on TV — Hope you guys have an amazing Christmas!!!!

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  15. hjc says

    Great job guys – you get better at it every time (and you were pretty good to start!). I’m sure you will receive TV show offers again in the future!

    I ended up on TV most recently when I volunteered to paint at a home for homeless single moms – Carter Can was doing a makeover. My paint-splattered backside enjoyed five seconds of screen time – I was up on a ladder and the camera filmed from the floor – not flattering! Oh well. Carter was cute in real life – and tall!

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  16. Patti says

    Love these clips…you’re both so natural and comfortable on tv! If there’s any tv honchos reading … I would definitely watch their show!!

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  18. mp says

    Channel 6 asked me to comment (as a woman-on-the-street) about Roy West running for mayor (this shows how long ago this was, as he was mayor in the early to mid-80s), and I don’t think I produced one intelligible word. My cousin saw me on TV and thought it was typical me.

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  20. Shannon says

    Totally off topic, but I have to admit that I saw John at the Martin’s yesterday. I was going to embarrass myself and say “hi!” but got too nervous. I went about my deli meat purchase instead. Richmond’s so small <3 Happy Holidays!

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  22. Meg says

    Congratulations, guys!! So fun! Strangely enough, my hubby works at Ryan Nobles’ former station in Utica (NewsChannel2-WKTV), so it’s neat to see his face again. :-) The station lets its workers input videos annually that they make into several Christmas greetings — here’s ours for 2012 (we’re the second family with the baby and kitties): http://www.wktv.com/video/WKTV-Christmas-Card-2012-Version-1-182427031.html

    I have yet to be interviewed, but I did some “modeling” for a package about prenatal yoga, hee hee. That was nerve-wracking since I’m not the most coordinated in the world, but it helped so much with my pregnancy I had to take one for the team!
    http://www.wktv.com/news/local/Mothers-to-be-see-benefits-of-prenatal-yoga-in-New-Hartford-154212805.html

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  23. Karen F says

    aww, you guys did great! tell those people what to do, Sherry! Also, you mentioned Michael’s a bunch of times – I think they need to start sponsoring you!

    So, this didn’t actually make it onto tv, but I was shopping in NYC once and apparently this guy was on some TLC show, I forget the name of it (this was a few years ago) but it had something to do with teaching someone how to approach people and eventually ask them out on a date. So I’m shopping and I see people with cameras but I’m not thinking anything of it. This guy comes up to me and starts chatting me up about bath bombs or whatever (I was at Lush). Nice little conversation, and then when it was over they asked me to sign a release form. As I’m signing it they noticed my wedding ring…Needless to say it never aired as far as I know (and really, they should teach the guy to look for a ring as the first thing, no?) I just thought he was being friendly!

    I was also on the Uncle Floyd show when I was 5 – Sherry, I don’t know if you know about Uncle Floyd or if he was before your time – he’s a NJ institution! I saw him at a street fair a few years ago and had my picture taken with him.

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  24. Marcie says

    Awesome!
    I was on Battle of the Brains in high school. When the competition was getting fierce, I buzzed in meaning to say “HIV” (the correct answer). Instead, I got really flustered and just flapped my mouth open a few times with nothing coming out and then I blurted “HVI!!!” right before the buzzer. Fail.
    Glad your experience was much smoother and less awkwardly blurty.

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  25. Kim says

    I love this: “She just told me it’s coral, but I’m a guy so I’m gonna stick with orange.” So funny! Every boyfriend I’ve ever had does not understand the subtle distinction between different shades of color. (You rocked the coral, by the way, Sherry.)

    You guys were brave to watch the footage of yourselves! If I were ever on TV, I don’t think I could do that. I hate listening to the sound of my own voice when I hear it recorded (like on a voicemail message). I don’t even like to have my photo taken!

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  26. Lauren says

    So cool! I was shown on camera at the 12.12.12 concert last week along with some co-workers. It was funny to see how many people sent a “I just saw you on TV!” message, and some of the staff at a place I get lunch [too often] commented on it as well. Meanwhile, my grandmother didn’t recognize me because I had on my glasses, which I usually don’t wear around her. I haven’t watched the clip yet though!

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  27. Candice says

    I was interviewed after a first-ever holiday lights display at the Asheboro zoo…they had a ton of news vans since the zoo was hyping the event. They showed a clip of me, cutting me of mid-sentence, so that my on-air quote was, “the lights are so fun and beautiful, it really gets me in the mood!”. I was so embarrassed, and they were a lot jokes about lights getting me all hot and bothered. Sigh…at least it was my hubby’s hometown instead of my own…

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  29. Joanna says

    On my honeymoon cruise I was chosen to be the magician’s assistant for his show. For the rest of the trip I had people coming up to me saying, “Oh my gosh, aren’t you Joanna from the show?” My husband and I thought it was so funny that so many people remembered me. My big moment in the limelight!

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  30. Cara says

    Sherry, Madeline Albright also stands on a box when she stands at a podium to give speeches so you’re in excellent company.

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  33. Kristen S says

    We were on an episode of Mike Holmes show Holmes Inspection. Since then we have been recognized in Home Depot (of course!) on the street, in the grocery store, and my person fave; when I was picking up my wedding dress. Another bride shouted “OMG I saw you on TV!” She then proceeded to tell her bridesmaides how sad she was for us and our falling apart house. It was super cute/awkward.

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    • heather says

      Now I want to know which episode this was since I’ve seen quite a few of them haha.

      Also, this is random – I just felt something on my face and went to scratch it and it was a piece of rice. Please God, tell me I haven’t had a piece of rice by my nose for the last hour since I ate lunch.

    • Kristen says

      Heather, its called “Moisture Madness”. If you’ve seen the episode with the couple who bought an old storefront, and then everything went wrong, that would be us!

  34. Joanna says

    Ha, ha! No I actually had acted as the magician while he hid behind me – his hands did the tricks while he whispered to me to look right, look left, look scared, etc. The most awkward moment was when he lit a candle and whispered “make out” it took me a minute to realize that he meant to blow out the candle. Really freaked me out for a second, though!

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  35. Wendy - Old Town Home says

    Great job, you guys! I love the narrative about what went on when the cameras weren’t rolling!

    We had the opportunity to be on the DIY Network’s “I Want That” show last summer. Let’s just say we don’t have a future in television! ;-) I was incredibly awkward, Alex cringed at the sound of his voice, and there was one really unfortunately crotch shot in the mix. (Luckily not mine!) I have a new found respect for television personalities and news anchors, for sure. Occasionally we’ve had friends and family call us and say, “Did we just see you on TV?” Here’s a bit of the behind the scenes if you’re interested: http://www.oldtownhome.com/2011/7/14/Lights-Cameras-Action-Our-Day-with-the-DIY-Network/index.aspx

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  36. Kimberly says

    No TV moments gone wrong here, but we did have a Tampa Bay Times journalist stop by our house one Saturday while we were working out in the garden. My toddler ended up stealing the show with a picture of her in a cloth diaper holding a hand shovel. Very classy, I must say. Poor girl may be haunted for life.

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  37. Ali says

    I’ve been on TV a few times, and I think you always think you sound weirder than you do. :) You guys sounded fine!

    And Sherry, I can relate to the box. I was on Wheel of Fortune one time and they had to raise the platform I was standing on waaaaay up so I didn’t look like a total shortie next to the other contestants. (Funny thing is that Pat Sajak isn’t that tall himself!)

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  38. heather says

    I know I seem to be the only one who hears this, but I adore the (very) slight twang John has in his voice. It’s slight and I only catch it here and there but it’s pretty much awesome (then again, I love Paula Deens voice). I think it’s that he’s hard on the “r”s kind of..or that they hang a little bit? Also, when he says the wreath is “ugly…very ugly” and I definitely hear it there.

    From a Mainer where R’s are soft, if not optional (except in some words…hard to explain) I think it’s fantastic.

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  39. Bethany says

    Sherry, in the pic of you on a box, your friend Ryan has exquisite posture. I suppose that’s a requirement of the news anchor job. He looks made of wax, he’s standing so perfectly. I thought maybe he was the wax figure version that people get to pose with on the tour.
    Haha made me think of the Congressman Ben goes to work for (Parks and Rec). Not that your friend is wax, or vapid. Um… Stopping now.

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  41. Brandi says

    You guys did such a great job! I would never be able to speak for that long without appearing anxious. I’ve been on Penn & Teller’s show Bullsh*t and was so extremely nervous that I could barely speak. I’ve also been on a radio show and heard myself say, “Um” a hundred times. I guess the more you do it, the better you get. But I still could never see myself being as natural as the two of you. So impressed!

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    • YoungHouseLove says

      Aw thanks Brandi! Whenever I watch them back I always notice weird things I do, like nodding my head a million times with Jessica. I was like a buoy shaking in the water.

      xo
      s

  42. Christi says

    That was awesome! This might sound strange, but since watching and hearing you guys on interviews, I hear your tone of voice when I read the blog! It’s like reading a book after the movie!

    Congrats!

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  43. Yael says

    Aww the “what changed?” Is just too cute!
    And Sherry, I mean $herdog, (after going through the comments here)- I totally forgot about Fanatic- that was so cool! It’s funny how you interviewed your brother and it sounds exactly like the conversations with Clara.. :)

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  44. Erica says

    I would help take animals on-air at my old job. One time, the local news had me and another shelter worker bring two cats and a dog on the air. All heck broke loose as soon as they said “action!” The cat that the anchor was holding crawled out of her arms, around her back and over her other shoulder. The dog I was holding barked and jumped at the second cat and that cat hissed and swatted at the dog. ALL ON LIVE TV! It was quite stressful but ended up being the most viewed video on the stations website. Every radio station in the city was also talking about it!! LOL

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  46. Megan Sharbono says

    My husband and I were on an episode of “House Hunters” and it was incredibly nerve wracking to watch it when it finally aired!! But we were recognized in a Home Goods once because of it :) very fun!!

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  47. Stacey says

    I love Clara’s comment; “What changed?”. I imagine that all the positive changes that happen around her on a daily basis are going to set her up well in the future. Good job! I probably won’t be online again until after Christmas so I’ll take this opportunity to wish all of you a very blessed Christmas. x

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  49. Jen says

    Is there a trick to cutting with those little craft knives? I have two (I bought the second one because I thought the first was defective) and both of them mostly tear the paper rather than cut it. What am I doing wrong?!

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    • YoungHouseLove says

      Hmm, sounds like they’re not sharp enough. You can buy new blades to slip into them and they’re razor sharp. They cut through even the thickest paper like butter most of the time. Hope it helps!

      xo
      s

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