My Nashville weekend was filled with lights, cameras and all kinds of action.
Recently, I was approached by a producer who stumbled upon my blog and thought my life (and Teddy’s too) might make for interesting reality TV. So we explored that idea further this weekend by filming footage for a sizzle reel (could it be called anything more appropriate for me?).
Sparkling for the sizzle.
Although I had the time of my life, I’m still in the depths of recuperation from…
The copious amounts of cocktails (in every scene),
One lush of a cat.
My incessant talking (pretty sure I made the camera dude’s ears bleed),
My voice will be haunting his nightmares.
Trying to keep the lipstick off my teeth (damn Dracula chompers),
Four hours of continuous zip lining (I need a new crotch),
So black isn’t always flattering…
Mascot manhandling (yep, you read that right),
If this isn’t TV gold, I don’t know what is.
Shopping in six inch stilettos for hours (anyone wanna rub my feet?),
Seriously. Help.
And filming back-to-back 12 hour days, which caused us to take not-so-flattering selfies when it was a wrap.
Bleary eyed and bushy tailed.
As you can tell by the look in Ted’s eyes, he’s wondering why can’t all weekends be just like this one…
CBXB
I am officially jealous. That is awesome!
Thanks Girl! It was a super fun experience!
How awesome! So what happens next, will you be on tv??
Well, once the sizzle reel is edited, it will be shopped to production companies. If that happens (one in five billion chance it does), TV would be the next step. Regardless, I’ll always have the sizzle! 🙂
Can’t wait to see this on Bravo!
Oh. My. Bravo. That’s my dream network, of course! ANDY!
Your gonna be on the telly aye?
Just a slight chance I’ll be on the telly. But a fun way to spend a weekend – that’s for damn sure!
Lookin’ like it! Happy Monday. 😉
Oh my cat! This is PAWESOME! I’m so proud of you guys! You and Ted are going to be a superstars! I hope we will be able to watch it! =^.^=
Thank you Bailey! We are just as pumped for you and your book! Maybe we could do an pawtograph tour together one day…
You are amazeballs! I’m so well jell and can’t wait to see you!
Girl. This is the longest shot in the history of long shots. BUT, it was beyond fab to have good lighting all weekend, sparkling off my sequins and hitting my skin ‘just so’. *sigh*
I’m glad somebody else recognized your zaniness and thought it was worth sharing! So, you broke your crotch? Lol…
I think it was Ted that snagged the attention of the producer. He’s got a way, I’m telling you. Wait ’til you meet him one day.
And yes, my crotch may never be the same after being in a harness for four hours straight, while dangling from a rope…oh boy.
I was once part of a tv commercial. Our bit was like 12 seconds and it took over 2 hours to film, so I think I feel your pain.
Oh yes. Yes you do. It’s the ‘hurry up and wait’ industry – but thank God there were monitors for Ted and I to admire ourselves in and pass the time.
Remember us little people as you climb the ladder to reality TV stardom, CBXG! I may be available to be flown down for a Sharpie scene and my clever wit. Ha. By the way, perhaps it is a sizzle reel, going back to the days of film? Dunno. Just wondering. In any case, you OWN the sizzle part!) I so would watch you and Ted on the flatscreen. Congratulations on the big opportunity, my friend.
Thanks Mark! Maybe this would help our Sharpie idea along…! And of course you’ll have to make a guest appearance!
There’s probably not too much of a ladder for me to climb, as the possibilities of this going further are slim to none BUT Ted and I got our ‘moment’ and will have this reel to watch on repeat forever.
Don’t be pessimistic, my friend. If they shot it, they think it could have a shot! I’m keeping my fingers crossed. But in any case, I bet it was so much fun.
We had the time of our lives. A cool experience, fun people and cocktails of course! What could be better?! 🙂 Thanks for the finger crossing. Please do your toes as well.
Congrats!!!! I hope it works out for you. Now I will definitely see TB on Times Square.
Oh TB’s got his hopes up high to be featured in Times Square…I’m trying to talk him down from Cloud 9 but he’s not having it!
This is PERFECT for you!!! Best of luck.
Thank you so much! Ted and I are beyond excited!
what……what……that cat eats green peas for gods sake…and hes going to be on the t&v…i cant stand it…green pea eating pampered iowa football watching cocktail slurping spoiled costume wearing over indulged sizzle butt house cat..holy crap..wheres the tylenol.
Best. Rant. Ever. If you send us your address, we’ll send you some Tylenol for your noggin that’s about to explode! 🙂
wow..thanks..
lilly the cat
c/o wonderland
nashville..tn
hey..if the tedster is going to be on the t and v it would make for a good story line if he had a love interest..heh..heh..just sayin…
Ooooh, a love interest for Tedster IS a fabulous story line…
Wow, could they find anyone more perfect for this! It was only a matter of time before they discovered Ted….I meant to say you, oops, sorry. Let me know when you debut! We’ll help get your ratings up. Seriously, congratulations. The fam and I did a commercial once years ago for a karate studio. As you can see I didn’t get my big break, but you and Ted will be TV magic. Does this show have a name yet?
Thank you my friend! No name for the show yet. Getting footage and a feel for everything first. My cat suggested “The Teddy Show,” naturally but I think that has been nixed!
The Teddy Show has a nice ring to it, but it’s missing something…. Hmmm….let’s see that would be you!
You got that right! 🙂
Pink Sizzle Reel!
Congratulations, so happy for you!
My life is becoming a nightmare.
Thanks Nancy! Maybe you need a camera following you around…?
Wow, I can say “I knew them before they got famous.” lol. Hope it will still be okay to call ya CBXB and Tedster after we start seeing you on the tube. Try not to end up on TMZ. I can so see Mr Bear getting a bad rep cuzza the PAWparrazzi. LOL. Good luck getting the sizzle reel shopped and picked up. Fingers/toes/ and wires crossed. lol.
John
Thanks for crossing everything possible for us, John! Please refer to me always as CBXB and, it’s Tedstar’s biggest goal to end up on TMZ. I think he’s called the PAWparrazzi (love) already to give them a head’s up. He’s such a diva!
Yeah, I thought you might like the PAWparrazzi reference. lol. Well I guess for Mr Bear, any publicity is good publicity. Just make sure if he get’s his own trailer that you do too!!!!! Keep Smilin CBXB
Big, toothy grin headed your way!
So exciting for you, but those shoes look lethal. 🙂
It is exciting but if I ever do any kind of shoot again, it’s flats for between takes!
Congrats! Go Hawks!
Thanks Chip! How ’bout them Hawks?!
Oh my! Seriously! That’s awesome!!! Congrats, you both deserve the attention and all (the good) that comes with it!
Can I still be friends with Tedster even if you have like a SWAT team of bodyguards and Times Squares-fame?
I fully approve of the nails!! : )
SIZZLE REEL. ❤ Perfection.
One new crotch, coming up!
Cocktails photo & harness photo just kinda merged into one in my mind I think…
And I haven't even had ANY COCKTAILS!
Oh Girl. I love that you merged the cocktails and harness photo! Hee hee.
Tedstar will always be your furiend! He will even send you photos and pawtographs as often as you wish. 🙂
Glad you like the nails – I had to do something a little edgy but still pink!
How’s the leg?
Haha, well, then of to being famous you go, as long as me and Teddy are cool ; )
Pawtographs ❤
Oh thanks you! It's aaaalll good. Physiotherapy is over and it still hurts, but apart from that – it's healed!! : D
Happy to hear! You’ll be back on the dance floor in no time! 🙂
That is so cool! Just remember all of us little people when you become a big star! Don’t let Ted become a stuck up celeb either!
Ted is already a stuck up celeb. It will only get worse, I’m afraid – I’ll try to wrangle him in, though! We’ll never be ‘big’ people, so you’ll always be our friend. 🙂
What a fun, unique experience in life!
Certainly a once in a lifetime fun, that’s for sure!
So fun and awesome! Sizzle it Girl! ❤
Thanks D-Anna! I just love it’s called a sizzle!
Ummm how cool that someone thinks your life is entertaining for reality TV! WOOHOO! I would watch! So cool!
Thanks Girl! I think Teddy was the driving force behind the interest – you know, with me being crazy about him and all.
I can actually picture you and your cat on a show. I’m not considered an optimist either..haha. If you become rich and famous, I will send you another email asking for money.
Sizzle it, just a little bit..as it grooves.
Ted just loved the spotlight on him, let me tell you! If any large amounts of money come my way, I will be waiting by the computer for your email. Will you be in Sri Lanka? Thailand?
i sooo wanna watch that show!!!!
Our fingers are crossed that you’ll be able to!
How fun!! Great photos as usual too! 😀 xx
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Thanks my friend! A fun weekend, for sure.
I can’t think of a better match. You, Ted and TV! Sparkle on!
We’re pretty pumped and can’t wait to be even more sparkly (if that’s possible)…
Yay! This is a fantastic opportunity for you! I’d definitely tune in!
Appreciate it CoCo! While it’s a long shot, we’re having a blast!
How much fun is this!!! I really hope you make it, you and Ted are so much fun! ps – Love your mani!
Appreciate your support! It was one of the best times ever. The experience itself will be a fab memory. And I tried to go all out with the mani!
WOWZER x a kazillion!!!!
Everything is crossed – so hurry up and get discovered please!!!!
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! for crossing everything!
It’s not pretty but hopefully effective 😎
That would be an great opportunity and it will be a lot of fun, are you sure that teddy will behave himself ? Beautiful photos ❤
Thanks Girl! Teddy is already trying to steal all of the spotlight but he does it so well…! 🙂
He’s such a goddess, how he managed it ! ? Or I think he’s just born for it ! 🙂
I didn’t think you could get any more awesome…but there you go!
Well, somebody must represent the crazy cat ladies of the world! 🙂
AWESOME! Can’t wait to hear how it turns out! Hope all is well with you and Happy 2014!
Thank you KK! And happy 2014 to you as well!
If anyone deserves to be on TV, its you two – Downton Abbey look out!
I bet the cast of Downton Abbey are shaking in their period costumes! How can they compete with a gray fur ball?!
This was a long time coming. I don’t watch tv but I will most def be tuning in. Once you get your big pay day you better come see me in L.A.!
Girl, count on me visiting! I’ll still probably be bathroom bartending out of habit, though! 🙂
Wow! Oh, my goodness!!!! What a blast, man!
Such a fun time. Especially since we could cocktail while filming! 🙂
And I get your title reference, by the way. I’d forgotten about that song!
Just keepin’ it old school!
You’re so awesome!!! Congrats…I bet Nina would watch your show, and I would tag along…:)
Thanks Oliver! It’s been such a fun experience this far. I love that you would ‘tag along’ with Nina to watch. You could tune in just for Ted, you know. He’s going to be all of the testosterone in the show, of course. Keeping it all kinds of manly.
Look forward to seeing it in Colombia!
Thanks friend! Fingers crossed it gets picked up. 🙂
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