Photo Credit: ABC FAMILY/ Eric McCandless
When you sit on your couch and watch your favorite shows on TV, do you ever wonder what it's like to actually make those shows? Well, a few weeks ago I was on the set of ABC Family's Melissa & Joey and have some “up close and personal” scoop to share with you!
While we were on set, we first watched Melissa Joan Hart (Mel Burke) and Joey Lawrence (Joe Longo) rehearse a scene. Everyone seemed to be in an extra-festive mood since it was the day before Christmas break, but I had the feeling that the atmosphere on set is usually a warm one (sure seems like a fun place to work!) Joey was filling in the gaps between rehearsing by belting out Christmas songs – yeah, he can sing.
We also saw Melissa Joan Hart rehearse a scene with Taylor Spreitler (Lennox Scanlon). It was interesting to see them work through their lines and movements and see changes made along the way. What is originally on the script is not always what makes it onto camera. For example, Taylor was supposed to go to the refrigerator to pull out pancakes and then go back to the kitchen table and start eating them. There were on the spot decisions as to where she would sit, what she would put on the pancakes, etc. etc. These are all tiny things, but the goal is to make it look realistic so your concentration isn't broken because you think “Why is she doing THAT?!?!”
The show is taped with a live studio audience on Fridays, but occasionally there are “touch ups” that need to be done to individual scenes. On the day we visited Greer Grammer (Kelsey Grammer's daughter and Miss Golden Globe 2015) had to re-do the audio for a scene that was recorded with heavy footsteps in the background. She had to repeat the line over and over and over again until it matched perfectly with the previously recorded video. (She was totally adorable, by the way!)
As far as the set goes, I just have to say that I LOVE the way that the Melissa & Joey home is decorated. I would move right in there if it wasn't for the fact that it isn't actually a real home at all, but just a bunch of half-rooms created on a sound stage. Their set designers do an amazing job of creating a beautiful, comfortable home. While the kitchen is probably my favorite, I just love that front window with bench.
It was also fun to see the little details that go into creating the set. There are lots of pictures on shelves and on the wall and many of them are actual family photos, including pictures of Melissa's grandparents and snapshots of her on vacation too!
So, how do you think I would do as a visiting guest on Melissa & Joey? I practiced by walking through the front door!
Of course, the real thrill was getting to spend time with Melissa Joan Hart and Joey Lawrence. They were both very, very friendly and funny too! We had time on set to wander around, chat with the stars and take selfies. We also had time for interviews with both Melissa and Joey. I'll be brining you those next week.
Spending time on the Melissa & Joey set was a blast and I loved meeting them. I would have happily stayed there for the rest of the day. As you can see, Melissa cracked me up!
MELISSA & JOEY returns to ABC Family on Wednesday, 1/14 at 8:00pm/8:00c.
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Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says
I have never heard of this show. Insane, right? It sounds so cute.
Christie says
Wow, how cool to be on set with them! I’m reliving old memories of these 2! What a fun new show, I’ll have to look it up
Kay Adeola says
I have never seen or heard of this show.I bet you had a great time what a great thing to be able to do.
Krystal says
That must have been so much fun! I love Melissa and Joey. Those two are so cute together.
Jenni E. {Sweet Pennies from Heaven} says
Oh my gosh, that would be SO much fun! I love that show and both Melissa and Joey!!
Dawn says
How fun! I love getting behind the scenes looks like this. Thanks!
Chrystal @ YUM eating says
How fun that you got to visit the set of Melissa and Joey along with meeting them. I remember Blossom and Sabrina the Teenage Witch. I am glad they paired to make a fun family show.
Catherine S says
I have not heard of this show. It must have been a lot of fun being on the set.
Nicole says
That would be so much fun. I’ve never seen the show but I’ve always thought it would be cool to visit a tv or movie set.
Shell says
What an amazing time! I will have to check out this show!
Liz Mays says
What a cool experience! I bet Melissa and Joey have a lot of laughs, even when the cameras aren’t rolling.
Debbie Denny says
How exciting to go to this. Looks like a wonderful time.
Annie says
I cannot wait to see this show 🙂 Melissa is still so beautiful!!
Veronica says
How cool! I would totally love to see a set in person. I would love to do some set design
Dusty B says
How fun was this set visit? The decor was amazing and Melissa and Joey were so fun!
Jeanine says
Oh how fun!! I haven’t ever seen this show, we don’t get it here but I’ve seen clips here and there. I used to love both Melissa and Joey. Sabrina was huge when I was younger. This would be amazing I’d be aw struck!
Amanda says
Oh how fun! I love that show! What a cool behind the scenes tour!
christina aliperti says
I really love this show, looks like you had a great time. The set pictures are so cool, love the one of you walking through the door!
Beth@FrugalFroggie says
How cool to be on the set.I am a huge fan of both Melissa and Joey.
Tests says
I wish I could of gone there. I love that show
Angie | Big Bear's Wife says
Oh my gosh, can I just tell you how cool it is that you go to go there and meet them! How awesome is that!
Marina a.k.a. E.B.Mommy says
What an awesome experience! I’m glad you had soo much fun. I would LOVE to be on that set!
Rosey says
How fun. I’d love to visit the set. I had a huge crush on Joey Lawrence when he was a kid. I had his CD too, lol!! Totally forgot about that until now. I bet I still have it somewhere!
Amanda O. says
How fun – and I recognize some of those bloggers too! I’ve always been a fan of Joey Lawrence.
Amy @ Marvelous Mommy says
You got some great pictures! That’s so cool that you got to see behind the scenes and meet Melissa Joan Hart! I love her!
Tiffany (A Mom's Take) says
What a neat thing to be able to do. Love the photo of you coming through the front door and Marshall at the top of the stairs. Looks like a lot of fun, and sounds like a cute show as well.
Shannon Gosney says
I haven’t heard of this show before, but it sounds like you had a lot of fun at the event. How cool would that be!