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Young House Love » Videos » Our Live TV Appearance- We Survived!

| By Sherry Petersik | July 30, 2009 | 96 Comments

Our Live TV Appearance- We Survived!

This morning we rushed home from our big morning show interview on CBS6 and ran to our DVR to watch our little segment. The good news: we didn’t have any spit bubble incidents or crying and running off stage occurrences. In fact we managed to string together a few coherent sentences. Victory is ours!

We were pretty nervous when we learned that we were the very first interview of the show, but in hindsight it probably helped that we weren’t the last because the suspense would have built for another hour while we sat on our hands. It was nice to drop in, get mic’ed up, do the interview and find ourselves back in the car on the way home within an hour’s time! And the crew and hosts were fantastically nice, which really helped to put us at ease. Actually the entire atmosphere was suuuper laid back. We honestly thought there would be someone screaming “quiet on the set” and all these intense countdowns to taping but it was more like you blink your eyes and you’re on air and then you blink again and it’s all over. Thank goodness for that! Check it out below on Vimeo or see it here on YouTube.

Sure they said our old web address in the interview (although the subtitle got it right!) and added an extra N to our last name (“Petersnik” made us titter for about half an hour when we got home and noticed it) but we’re overjoyed that we lived to tell the tale of our stint on live TV! There’s just something unexpectedly scary about the pressure to get things right in the first take (we’re especially aware of this now that we’re making weekly videos which often require about five takes for us to make any sense at all). But we did it! And Burger even looked sideways at the TV screen when we played it back for him. Is it possible he’ll listen to us more now that we have TV cred?

And as a bonus, it was totally fun to see the weather girl point to a bunch of random spots on a green screen (and then watch it back at home to see that her seemingly random motions made total sense). How does she know where things are when it’s a giant green backdrop? We’re in awe of the magic that is on-air weather.

Anyway, we hope you guys enjoyed our little clip! Questions? Comments? Experiences on TV? Wardrobe critiques? Share and share alike!

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Comments

  1. Avatar for Costume DivaCostume Diva says

    July 30, 2009 at 2:22 pm

    Great job! You guys are naturals. Isnt it fun to re-live the before and afters?

    Reply
  2. Avatar for ChristinChristin says

    July 30, 2009 at 2:29 pm

    Fantastic TV spot! Thanks for sharing the clip – you guys are really on your way. Congratulations!

    Reply
  3. Avatar for Olive RueOlive Rue says

    July 30, 2009 at 2:36 pm

    You two are so adorable. The interview looks like it went very well. If I didn’t know any better I would swear you two are professional designers! Great job!!

    Reply
  4. Avatar for HeatherHeather says

    July 30, 2009 at 2:37 pm

    You guys were so cute! And an Amen to John lol!

    Reply
  5. Avatar for MichelleMichelle says

    July 30, 2009 at 2:40 pm

    Yeay! Love your blog and love that you guys are getting noticed- i tell everyone about your site! Great Job!

    Reply
  6. Avatar for ChristaChrista says

    July 30, 2009 at 2:47 pm

    I’m so proud!!! I always feel so uplifted after visiting your blog. In my mind I imagine you both being always super positive 24-7 and never cranky or crabby or unreasonable ;)

    You both did great and did not seem nervous

    Geeez. I’m sure all morning show people are very nice but seem sooooooo cheesy sometimes.

    Reply
  7. Avatar for kasey at thriftylittleblogkasey at thriftylittleblog says

    July 30, 2009 at 2:49 pm

    Great job. I can just imagine Burger watching it :).

    Reply
  8. Avatar for RebekahRebekah says

    July 30, 2009 at 2:50 pm

    Great job! Not very good editing on their part, though, getting the name of your blog and your last name wrong — those are pretty important!

    Reply
  9. Avatar for RebekahRebekah says

    July 30, 2009 at 2:52 pm

    And Sherry, weren’t you not suppose to wear something dark? ;)
    You look super cute though. I like how you both are wearing matching pants!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      July 30, 2009 at 2:59 pm

      Hey Rebekah,

      It’s true, they say dark colors wash you out on TV so the original plan was to go with something brighter but since 99% of my wardrobe is black I was lucky to find a pink tank top to toss on to get a slice of color near my face. For me that’s super bright and colorful, even though I was wearing dark jeans and a dark jacket on top of it. Eh well, I tried!

      xo,
      s

  10. Avatar for NicoleNicole says

    July 30, 2009 at 2:59 pm

    I went to high school w/ Julie Bragg – she was a cheerleader – WOW!

    Reply
  11. Avatar for Kristi W.Kristi W. says

    July 30, 2009 at 3:04 pm

    Nice job, guys! I enjoyed watching the interview. You both did great.

    Reply
  12. Avatar for Jill StigsJill Stigs says

    July 30, 2009 at 3:09 pm

    Fantastic job! You guys are ALREADY pros……………I did not hear one ummmm, or any faltering.

    You are both VERY personable and so darn CUTE.

    Congrats,
    Jill

    Reply
  13. Avatar for TaraTara says

    July 30, 2009 at 3:10 pm

    Super nice interview. It is so weird. I don’t know you but it made me feel proud to see you on TV.

    My only experience on TV was when I was four – on the slopes at Mt. Hood (Oregon) in my knit Big Bird hat. My gramps and I were on the end of the evening news where they roll the credits.

    You both looked so relaxed and like you’re more than ready to move from bloggers to home improvement show hosts.

    Reply
  14. Avatar for SandraSandra says

    July 30, 2009 at 3:11 pm

    You guys were so poised and professional, well done! And cute jacket, Sherry!

    Reply
  15. Avatar for FatimaFatima says

    July 30, 2009 at 3:13 pm

    You guys rocked it!! I am so proud of you :)) Excellent job!

    Reply
  16. Avatar for Jill StigsJill Stigs says

    July 30, 2009 at 3:18 pm

    OH, yeah……..forgot to mention how cute it was how it was mentioned twice about Sherry is so scary with a hammer.

    ROTFL on that one!

    Reply
  17. Avatar for heather s.heather s. says

    July 30, 2009 at 3:18 pm

    Congratulations! Y’all did a great job!

    Reply
  18. Avatar for SarahSarah says

    July 30, 2009 at 3:26 pm

    Congrats! You guys did an awesome job. Don’t feel bad about the extra “n” in your name, and the mistake on mention the old site’s name — I work in PR and this happens alllll the time in the industry. Great job!

    Reply
  19. Avatar for EmilyEmily says

    July 30, 2009 at 3:27 pm

    EXCELLENT! I work in TV news so I really enjoyed watching your interview. You were both relaxed and natural and explained things perfectly. Great job! P.S. – the secret to the green screen are the 2 monitors on either side that show what you actually see on TV. The weather person can look at those to see where they are pointing…plus use broad generic strokes on an area vs. pointing right at a certain city.

    Reply
  20. Avatar for abby larsonabby larson says

    July 30, 2009 at 3:30 pm

    I’m sorry…but you guys are COMPLETELY adorable. You will definitely have your own show within a year. Mark my words! I can’t wait to watch you become so famous you can hardly stand it! xoxo

    Reply
  21. Avatar for Lori HLori H says

    July 30, 2009 at 3:32 pm

    You did more than survive, you were fantastic! You need your own show…

    Reply
  22. Avatar for Starry-Eyed Barefoot BrideStarry-Eyed Barefoot Bride says

    July 30, 2009 at 3:35 pm

    Yall seemed so relaxed, confident and well spoken. Congrats on a very successful segment!

    Reply
  23. Avatar for KaityWhiteKaityWhite says

    July 30, 2009 at 3:38 pm

    ooo my goodness – did you meet my client Hair Cuttery? I set up their segment this morning – too funny that you were both there! Your segment was really great! Congrats :)

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      July 30, 2009 at 3:47 pm

      Totally met the Hair Cuttery folks, Kaity! We were actually chatting with Star in the lobby before hand and swapped “so, why are you here?” stories. She did a great job also. Didn’t get to watch her live, but totally let the DVR run long when we got back home.

      We were also talking to Zeke’s mom ahead of time about the house she and her husband are building. Small world! And love the Share A Haircut promotion, btw.

      -John

  24. Avatar for MaryMary says

    July 30, 2009 at 3:48 pm

    You guys did great! I see an HGTV show in your future (and I am kinda psychic). . .

    Reply
  25. Avatar for beckybecky says

    July 30, 2009 at 3:56 pm

    Woo Hoo! I am a huge fan of your blog. But I’m so quiet and shy I may not have told you that before. Y’all did a GREAT JOB. You didn’t even look nervous. Yay! Loved it!

    Reply
  26. Avatar for DianaDiana says

    July 30, 2009 at 4:31 pm

    Wow!! That was PERFECT!!! You guys are soooo cute and so natural. ; ) Congrats!!! Can’t wait to see what the future holds for you guys!!!

    Reply
  27. Avatar for SarahSarah says

    July 30, 2009 at 4:34 pm

    Way to go! HGTV would be lucky to have you. Good work.

    I would be so nervous. How did you decide what to wear? I have an interveiw tomorrow and I am worried about my suit choice, but I can’t imagine choosing clothes for TV!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      July 30, 2009 at 4:37 pm

      Hey Sarah,

      It’s funny because I didn’t really think about what I’d wear until last night at around 11:30 when all the stores were closed and I was like “uh, I have nothing to wear!” They say black and white wash you out on camera and that bright solid colors (pink, blue, etc) look great since they’re more vibrant. But since almost everything in my closet is black I ended up just tossing the pink tank top on under the black jacket for a pop of color near my face. I don’t know if that helped the “washed out” issue but oh well, I tried! I’m sure your suit choice will be perfect, just picture everyone in their underwear and act confident on your interview! That was our plan over at the TV station and it seemed to have worked…

      xo,
      s

  28. Avatar for KimKim says

    July 30, 2009 at 4:37 pm

    That is so awesome! You did so well – nothing that seemed like a bumble to me. =)

    Reply
  29. Avatar for Jeannine @ Small & ChicJeannine @ Small & Chic says

    July 30, 2009 at 4:37 pm

    Great job, Youngsters! Thanks for putting the clip up for those of us who don’t get RVA stations!

    Reply
  30. Avatar for KellyeKellye says

    July 30, 2009 at 4:42 pm

    Great job you guys! Sherry you picked a great outfit.

    Reply
  31. Avatar for lupismorelupismore says

    July 30, 2009 at 4:58 pm

    you guys look GREAT!! congrats!

    Reply
  32. Avatar for YansyYansy says

    July 30, 2009 at 5:03 pm

    You guys look adorable. Congrats!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      July 30, 2009 at 5:08 pm

      THANKS SO MUCH TO EVERYONE FOR THEIR KIND AND ENCOURAGING COMMENTS! It sure felt like a whirlwind and we hardly knew how it went as we walked out of the studio, but we’re so glad that you guys think we did ok. Whew!

      xo,
      s

  33. Avatar for Chris@Celebrations At Home[email protected] At Home says

    July 30, 2009 at 5:11 pm

    You guys were a natural!
    I thought it was funny when I watched them in the studio have a conversation with someone via satelite, and all you could hear was the hosts chime in with a comment every so often. They were the only ones who could hear the interviewee via an ear piece!

    Reply
  34. Avatar for MaryBMaryB says

    July 30, 2009 at 5:13 pm

    Oh, you two are so adorable!! This was great; I thought you really came across as totally relaxed and totally “you!” YAY!

    And were you taking turns talking on purpose, or did it just work out that way?

    LOVED IT! I’m gonna go paint something.

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      July 30, 2009 at 5:14 pm

      Aw thanks MaryB,

      We actually planned beforehand that John would talk about the laundry nook and the bedroom and I’d take the living room and the den but we agreed that if they tossed the question to someone (ex: John, now what did you guys do to the den?) that would override the previously assigned rooms. Luckily they just let us do our thing and the photos were in a perfect order to go back and forth (we didn’t even know the order beforehand) so that was nice. In a nutshell: we don’t know how it went so smoothly in the first and only take but we’re eternally grateful!

      xo,
      s

  35. Avatar for Kim HannemannKim Hannemann says

    July 30, 2009 at 5:14 pm

    Yup, there is an echo in here – you were great and there is a show in your future.

    By the way, people often leave an N off my name, so we’re even. I’ll let you know the next time I need one.

    Kim Hannemann-amann-amann . . .

    Reply
  36. Avatar for julianajuliana says

    July 30, 2009 at 5:15 pm

    Great job, both of you!!

    Reply
  37. Avatar for KellyKelly says

    July 30, 2009 at 5:15 pm

    You rocked it!

    Reply
  38. Avatar for LauraLaura says

    July 30, 2009 at 5:16 pm

    Congrats! You both did wonderfully! You both came of as very personable and (I say this because I personally would have been um-ing and uh-ing all over the place) very coherent! LOL

    I have so say, Sherry – you’ve got gorgeous hair – you should really pull it out of the pony tail for your next tv stint! :)

    Reply
  39. Avatar for April in CTApril in CT says

    July 30, 2009 at 5:24 pm

    Could you two kick any more butt? I think not! Great job you two!

    We’re painting a head/foot board black this weekend and I’m using the steps in your furniture painting tutorial to work up a list of items to buy. So, if some frantic crazy lady posts a myriad of ridiculous questions on that post some time this weekend it’s just me. I have a few things I’m wondering about anyway so I may ask a couple questions before I get frantic so I have some semblance of sanity. :o)

    Reply
  40. Avatar for NotesfromthegroveNotesfromthegrove says

    July 30, 2009 at 5:39 pm

    I got the chills about TEN TIMES watching you two! Because I feel like, “Hey! I KNOW those guys!” LOL. I’m a dork. But how awesome you guys got to do that! Great job.

    Reply
  41. Avatar for LesleySWLesleySW says

    July 30, 2009 at 5:55 pm

    You guys did a great job. Live television can be kind of challenging because you never know where the interviewers will go. But you did really well and your renovations looked fantastic. Congrats on what will likely be the first of many such appearances.

    Reply
  42. Avatar for Brandi U.Brandi U. says

    July 30, 2009 at 6:04 pm

    Wow you guys did an awesome job! I would have been terrified. But you didn’t see nervous at all. Congratulations!

    Reply
  43. Avatar for MarthaMartha says

    July 30, 2009 at 6:04 pm

    you guys are naturals on TV!! Great job, you didn’t even seem nervous altho I’m sure you were. No fumfering, no big nervous gulps of air, no shaky voices. Hello HGTV!! They have a few shows that do DIY projects on a limited budget but you have taken it to the extreme by doing your whole house. Can’t wait to see your next project.
    By the way, the sales of white spray paint are up in my area, I am hooked on the look!

    Reply
  44. Avatar for JaimeJaime says

    July 30, 2009 at 6:18 pm

    FREAKIN FANTASTIC!!!
    Someone quick – send this on to HGTV…
    Sherry the outfit was PERFECT. John, very handsome.
    You guys were great!!

    I wish they would have let you talk about your blog a little more…since it’s so stinkin wonderful.

    Very nice.

    Reply
  45. Avatar for MegMeg says

    July 30, 2009 at 6:20 pm

    Awesome job, guys!!! Very smooth, charming and knowledgeable! My fiance works for a news station, so I’m used to “dressing him” everyday. He’s as white and pasty as I am, so we avoid the white shirts with his suits; he has a ton of bright shirts and modern ties to go with them. Works like a charm! :-)

    You two looked fabulous!! Looks like everyone matches, lol.

    Reply
  46. Avatar for pattipatti says

    July 30, 2009 at 6:26 pm

    well done! neither of you looked or sounded nervous at all! i hope this opens lots of doors for you! :)

    Reply
  47. Avatar for jbhatjbhat says

    July 30, 2009 at 6:34 pm

    Joining the crowd to say congrats! That was a great segment, and you both looked and sounded like pros. Your reader count is about to skyrocket with this new publicity, plus it’ certain that you have inspired many new people to lighten and brighten up their homes on a budget.

    jbhat

    Reply
  48. Avatar for NancyNancy says

    July 30, 2009 at 6:36 pm

    So exciting!!! You two were wonderful!!! Congrats!! When are they signing you up for a show of your own?
    ~Nancy

    Reply
  49. Avatar for AnnAnn says

    July 30, 2009 at 6:45 pm

    What a wonderful interview! You looked great and are naturals in front of the camera. Please remember your peeps when you are famous.

    Reply
  50. Avatar for rondaronda says

    July 30, 2009 at 6:48 pm

    You guys did great! You are adorable. (and your outfits were fine~looked fab both of you!)

    Reply
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