2nd TV Program at WBRW

Yesterday I returned to WBRW TV for a second program filming - Dining at J.L. Hudson's Department Store.

I thought since it was my second program and I knew what to expect, it would be easier. Wrong!  It was actually more difficult.  I have a whole new appreciation for TV personalities. Their jobs are a lot harder than it looks. The program will be edited and available for viewing in about two weeks. I'll keep you posted.

The set crew did an awesome job of simulating Hudson's Mezzanine Tea Room.  Since no one in all of greater Detroit seems to have an actual photograph of the Mezzanine Tea Room [although I'm sure one must exist somewhere], they didn't have to duplicate the actual tea room.

The format was the same as last time - I was interviewed by Nannette Gibson [the station's program coordinator], while seated at a table in the tea room.  Very creative and fun!

It will be another 30 minute program.  At the conclusion of the 'interview' the Operations Manager, Paul D'Angelo, played the role of a server, and brought each of us a Maurice Salad, Hudson's famous signature dish.

I brought all the ingredients for the crew to have Maurice Salad when the filming was done.

For local readers, you will recall Hudson's distinctive green color - which was the color of my outfit. I wear it almost every time I do a Hudson's presentation. Pictured with me below is Nannette Gibson.

I brought all my Hudson's memorabilia so individual photos could be taken of each item which will be scrolled on the TV screen throughout the program.  Below is the crew: L-R: Nannette, Ed Horn, Me, Paul D'Angelo, Tara Humphrey [Producer/Editor] and Dillon Murray.

Mr. Horn and Mr. D'Angelo took several pictures too, so if I'm able to get copies from them, I'll add them to this post later.

WBRW TV Tea Program Airs

The first airing of the tea program, Afternoon Tea with Phyllis Barkey, at WBRW TV, was Tuesday afternoon.

You can view the program by clicking here.   The graphic of Chinese Emperor Shen Nung [who Chinese legend credits for discovering tea] will appear on your screen.

I return to the station this Monday, March 21st to film a second program, Dining at J.L. Hudson's Department Store.  I'll let you know when that show airs.

Afternoon Tea Television Teaser

This past Wednesday, I had the privilege of meeting with the Senior Producer, Operations Manager, Programming Coordinator, and the Staff and Board of Directors Liaison at WBRW TV station regarding filming a 30-minute television program about tea.

WBRW is a public access TV station serving Romeo, Washington and Bruce Township, MI

The program will be filmed on February 24th, and will be called Afternoon Tea with Phyllis, with a nod to tea time Downton Abbey style.

For local readers I'll let you know when the program will be aired, and for those out of the area I'll provide a link to the station's website where you'll be able to watch it.

I'm very excited about this opportunity to share my passion for tea.  I'll keep you posted...