As promised, here is the video clip of my recent TV appearance. I’m talking to Kyle Christie (no relation) about two quick and easy apple recipes for the local CTV station and trying not to sever a finger with a brand-new, razor sharp peeler. Talking and removing the skin from an apple in the privacy of your home is one thing, but under the lights and pressure of a TV studio? It’s right up there with dancing on light bulbs for Cirque du Soleil.
While I was nervous at first, I knew things would go okay when a set of Swissmar peelers arrived in the mail just a few days before my shoot. I won these ultra-sharp gadgets from Dinnervibe for submitting my Mango Chutney Chicken recipe. Is that a sign or what?
The segment went well, in part thanks to the sage advice from food writers who have been there and done that. They talked me out of dizzying stripes and wild colours. I neatly avoided “floating head syndrome” by leaving the dark turtle-neck at home. They even guided me to a commercial foundation designed for TV. And yes, that’s me in full make-up AND blush.
While gathering these tidbits of wisdom, one piece of advice stood out. Being pale, I worried about the lights washing me out and wondered if I should layer it on with a trowel. One veteran of the TV guest shot kept me from looking like Bozo the Clown with this piece of advice, “Look a whore in real life. Look like a whore on TV.”
Bonus points if you can guess who said that.
Anyway, fingers crossed I uploaded this thing right. Here goes. Me, a lethal peeler and six minutes of airtime…
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Nice work!!
For those who don’t know, Barb does regular TV/video appearance for Visit Florida.
http://www.visitflorida.com/video/expert.15/
Thanks, Barb!
I’m so glad you posted this, Charmian. I missed the live version. You did a fabulous job. Congratulaitons!
Thanks, Anja. I think everyone missed the live version. No one’s home at noon anymore. Thank heavens for the Internet.
You were fantastic, Charmian! Loved all the tips and “can’t go wrongs” and avoiding waste. You looked great, came off as smart and playful, and you seemed more relaxed than the host.
More relaxed than the host? I think he was terrified I’d skin him with my peeler.
Thanks for the kind words, Jill.
Great job, Charmian! You looked confident and had wonderful tips to share.
Thanks, Pat. It was a blast.
You did seem relaxed, and I liked your rapport with the host. Well done! (Watching him say your blog’s url was also the perfect justification to migrate your site over to christiescorner.com, so you should be extra glad that you went through the trouble.)
Also, as non-Canadian, I’d just like to point out how quiet and soothing the whole set was. On American morning TV there’s so much fake excitement and ridiculous over the top smiling it can be really inauthentic and distracting. I liked how straightforward this segment was! Brava!
And here I thought I was grinning like a crazed fool. I think being on the noon show helped with the “calm”.
Char! You were great — confident & inspiring. Thanks.
Thanks, Kathryn. Everyone told me the shoot would go quickly, but I was shocked when he told me our time was up. Guess that’s a good sign.
Good work on the CTV appearance. You were great! AND you looked great!
xoxo Kristin from Bitchin’ Lifestyle
Thanks, Kristin. All I can say is thank heavens for Mac Studio Fix make up.
Loved it! You looked like you have been doing that for years. I can’t imagine talking (on television) and peeling or chopping an apple at the same time. (It looked like it wasn’t so easy for the host either, lol, so I know I’m not the only one.)
We want more Charmian TV! :~D
I never gave peeling an apple much thought until this shoot. I usually get the peel off in one long strip, but not that day.
What people didn’t see was me after the shoot, standing in the side lines, trying to get the core from the second apple out of the corer. As they’re taping the next segment, I’m pushing the thing against the counter, my palm, my stomach… And it’s stuck. And wouldn’t you know it? When it finally released, the core shot half way across the studio. Out of the camera view, thank heavens!
Wow. I thought this was amazing. You did a terrific job and I love the look of the new site!!!!!!!
Thanks Jacqui. Glad you like the new site. Thanks for watching!
Awesome, Charmian! What a wonderful job — you were relaxed, witty and oh, so skillful. Your site looks fabulous too!
Thanks Christine. I’m surprised you’re still speaking to me after the Twitter fiasco. I’m still locked out — can you believe it! Hope you’ve managed to get back in.
What a pro! Charming, eloquent and compelling. I think you’re ready for your own food show. Bravo!! Amy
Amy! Wonderful to “see” you here. Great compliments coming from a woman who’s no stranger to being on TV herself!!
I’m glad you posted this It was fun to see you on TV! I know a real celebrity!!!
Was it your mom who made the lovely “whore” comment !!!
Lori, I’m far from being a celebrity, but it was fun.
And good guess about the quote. My mom would have said, “tramp”. The person I was quoting was none other than Dana McCauley, who kindly spent a good half hour giving me lots of tips. She’s also responsible for warning me about “floating head syndrome”.
Congratulations Charmian!! yeahhh this was wonderful!! Loved it! I’m going to put it on my blog soon. The ART of The Baked Apple!!
Francesa, I’m flattered. Send me the link when it’s up!!!
Great job!! You’re a natural. And perfectly whorish.
Julie, I’ll take whorish as a compliment.
You did great! You picked a really good color to wear as well.
You’re a natural.
Thanks, Stephanie. I’m hoping they ask me back so I can go clothes shopping. Besides that shirt, all I have are stripes and summer blouses.
You did fabulous! No stuttering, you didn’t talk too fast and I learned something. Never would’ve thought it was your first time.
Apparently I need an apple corer? Charmian – you need a giveaway !
Thanks, Katerina. I thought an apple corer would be one of those gadgets I’d never use, but they do come in handy. A give away, eh…? Good thing apple season is long here!
Catching up, but congratulations! Excellent job!
Thanks, Roxanne! Nice to “see” you again. Hope all’s well.
I have no idea how I missed when you originally posted this, but great job! Except now I’m hungry for a baked apple, and I have no apples in the house at the moment…
Elizabeth, wonderful to hear from you! I have apples. Come on over! Please.