Yesterday, Dancing With the Stars was at Disneyland filming a segment for this Monday's show.
We happened to walk right up and got to be in the front row of it all. It was amazing to watch all of the hubbabaloo that goes on to film such things. The stage was dusted, and redusted, then dusted again, and then later redusted. And all of that was before any of the filming began. Then this woman comes and hands out about 20 posters that all say "Vote for Jennie", "Perfect Score", and "We Love You Jennie". Then we had to practice waving the signs and cheering. Because you know, it has to be perfect.
Then here comes Jennie Garth escorted by Mickey Mouse. They come out, the crowds cheer, she smiles and then "cut". 
She leaves and does the whole thing all over again because, apparently, we didn't cheer loud enough. Weird. This is one of the producers telling her to do it over again.
She is adorable. So sweet and nervous. Instantly likeable. 
Then she informs the crowd that Derek is sick and their short dance can not happen. Everyone is supposed to demand "Dance with Mickey." So she does and every goes crazy. Then, we do the whole thing all over again. She announces the Derek is sick, etc...... "dance with Mickey." 
It was fun to see her and be on the "inside" of the show, but a bit sad to see how many takes it takes to capture a candid moment.
Check out the show on Monday night. Jacob and Sarah are in the front row right behind the white ropes. Lenny and I are right behind a mentally challenged man holding a hot pink sign upside down informing you to vote for Jennie. Maybe you will see us, maybe not.
4 comments:
how fun! Thanks for not bursting my bubble about Jennie Garth, cause I thought she seemd really down to earth and genuine. I will watch and look for you guys.
How interesting! That is bizarre, about how many takes they need to capture the "candid" moment. Makes me wonder about all these other shows.
How fun! A friend of ours was there last year when Joey was there, but his partner was with him. She was in the 2nd row and we got to see her - very briefly. There was also a picture of her in a magazine that had an article about the episode. I don't remember what magazine though. I will try to watch it tonight.
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