Our 500th Episode behind the scenes

I was so pleased on Thursday morning when we taped my television show because we were celebrating the anniversary of our 500th episode! Our friend, Conan O’Brien appeared and was his usual hilarious self. He was so much fun.  Then, we were honored with a very special surprise guest – none other than President Clinton!  This was President Clinton’s second appearance on the show and he filled us in with the wonderful progress that is being made with his Clinton Global Initiative, an amazing organization that encourages people to give in various ways to help better the world.  You can learn more about it and find out how you can give at www.mycommittment.org.  It’s always so inspiring to be in President Clinton’s company.

Here’s another peek at behind the scenes.      

This fabulous ice sculpture was carved for the occasion by Okamoto Studio in Brooklyn, NY. www.okamotostudionyc.com

Here I am with Conan backstage, before his silliness on the show.

Conan enjoying a cappuccino in his dressing room.

Producer Peter Killeen anxiously standing by for President Clinton's arrival

President Clinton in the house being briefed for his appearance. What a wonderful, seasonal tie!

Eva Scrivo doing a little touch up.

President Clinton standing by for his big entrance watching me on the monitor as I introduce him.

Lights, camera, action

President Clinton Presented me with this beautiful basket made by Rwandan women who survived the genocide in that nation. It symbolizes friendship.

Sienna Tedesco - the lucky daughter of my trainer, Mary Tedesco.

Here's another peek at the control room with Conan on set.

Bill Herlihy - VP of Production, Lynn Goodwin - Facility Director, and Calia Vandyk - Studio Manager sharing a moment.

Geoff Rosen - a happy producer

Noel Rosselli and Producer Karen Kinney write out many, many cue cards.

This is Joey Meade, our long-time stage manager. He looks so dapper in his tuxedo!

Some of my very stylish style crew - Vinnetta, Nicole, and Deb.

A celebratory toast to my amazing crew.

Comments

[Susan94]

Congratulations on your show. I can't wait to be in the audience one day. I hope you have at least another 500 shows. I don't think I missed any.

[Paula M.]

Congratulations on your 500th Show Martha! I've been a fan since your first shows from 1990 and your books from 1980's!
May you have continued success on your TV show and great guests. Conan and you were great, yes silliness is a "Good Thing"!!

Hugs to all the pets and may you have a very Blessed Easter. Love you Martha!(thinking of your Mom at Easter too! Still miss her a lot also!)

Love your number one fan!
Paula :)

[bpfster]

Congratulations and hoping you have 500 more!!!!!!!

[Pam From California]

Thank you to Martha & your producers for bringing back the two "sisters" from your very first show of The New Martha Stewart Show one request that I sent in many times and it was answered. Thank you very much for listening and bringing them back. I really enjoyed them again and I think they make excellent guests please bring them back LOL.
Happy bunny day hippy hop hop.
Oh and I love the field trip clips as always & the vintage clips from MSL.
Pam from CA

[Kathy]

Martha,
I enjoyed today's show, especially the segments with your Mom baking hot cross buns and babka. It brought back memories of cooking with my Mom. Thanks.
Happy Easter to all.
Kathy

[w]

Thank you for letting us get a glimpse of your life Martha. This really brings out a more casual side of you which I also like, as much as I like your professional and celebrity side.

God bless you.

[Patia]

Congrats on the big 5-0-0!

[Maureen]

What a wonderful show that was. Conan O'Brien was so funny. Must be the "Irish" in him.

Happy Easter to you and all your family.

[Mary Bultman]

Martha and Staff of MSO
Congrats on your 500th show, my mother and I watch your show everyday. The 500th show was outstanding with Conan and President Clinton and of course the many many other celebrates and unique chef's.We look forward to your 1000th show in the near future

[Sarah]

hi martha, the pictures are so adorable! you standing next to conan is hilarious itself, his body language and expressions are so cute!

pres clinton looks great, really dignified these days. is he a mac user too?

[Joseph Brennan]

Martha:

I can't believe it's been 500 shows already! Time passes so quickly, doesn't it?

I really enjoyed Friday's Easter show with the MSL segments of you and Big Martha making hot cross buns and babka. It was good to see the two of you smiling and working together again through the "magic of television".

I also really liked the thoughful way you compiled all of the MSL segments featuring your mom into a set of DVDs and presented them to your family a few months back. Please consider making these available to your viewers as well. I'm sure there would be quite an interest.

Although this Easter may seem a little sad without your mom, take comfort in your faith and in the promise of the Resurrection which we are celebrating. After all, you'll be together again someday!

A Blessed Easter to you and your Family!

Joseph Brennan

[Linda]

I have LOVED your Easter shows this week. Even though we have a good fresh foot of snow here I am excited for spring. I recently went blog hopping and came across this one: www.artsymama.blogspot.com. She has great crafted goodies on her blog. Apparently, she has a book coming out as well. I thought her crafty-ness (oh yeah, I am making words up) would be a wonderful eye treat for you and your staff.
Happy Easter.

[Linda Gail]

Martha:)
Congratulation on your 500th show! It was a real blast. You and your mom always make me smile and I'm glad that you are still showing segments of the show when she was on.
President Clinton always makes such an entrance. His presents is electrifying.
Conan was so funny EXCEPT when he ruined that beautiful ham. I wanted to cry.
Have a very "Happy and Blessed Easter" and know that we are all waiting for your 1000th show.
Linda Gail

[Joy]

Congratulations on your 500th show. Your drive and determination continue to inspire me - you are unstoppable!

Joy Zaczyk

[paula mello]

Congratulations for your program! Visit the first and unique comunity on Orkut dedicated to Martha, where I am very proud to be a moderator. We need you to come to Brazil, with your show and your magazines, please!! Best wishes
your brazilian friend
paula mello

[Tamara Leonard Merritt]

Martha, I loved Conan on the show. He is such a hoot!

Regarding glittering his ham...why didn't you use edible glitter like we do for confectionery items? Another way would have been to glaze the ham with a tacky glaze, and then use edible gold leaf.

As he did with the glitter, I can imagine him gold leafing himself *giggles*

My friends have always referred to me as the Southern version of Martha Stewart :-D

I thought of you over the Easter holiday, being the first one not having your Big Martha. My thoughts were with you. My Mom has passed on also, so I know the pain and void that it leaves.

Tamara

[Carrie]

Martha, I just got your Cookies book on Friday in my Barnes and Noble in Midland, Michigan. I got the LAST one!!! What a wonderful book, my family is very excited for me to try all of the recipes. I am starting with the Meringue Porcupines and will end with the Chocolate Cherry Crumb Bars.

[Robin Ebert]

Dear Martha,
My name is Robin Ebert and I am a disabled Combat Veteran of the Persian Gulf War. I am now studing to be a chef and will have earned my Associates Degree in Food Service/Culinary Arts from Texas State Technical College, Waco,TX.
I wish to offer my foremost congratulations to you on your 500th episode! I hope to one day, work in a fine dining establishment, while one day a week, hosting a one hour show in your format, but geared toward the mentally disabled of the community, here in Waco. Thank you for being such an inspiration in my life!

[Valdelice Machado de Almeida Lemos]

Dear Martha !
Congratulations for your program !
We need you to come to Brazil,with your shopw and your magazines, please!
Thank you for being such an inspiration in my life.
Best wishes your brasilian friend
Valdelice

[Dena Dunn]

We love your show...my three year old daughter and I tivo every episode and LOVE watching it together.

She recently was in the kitchen "teaching" my husband how to cook pasta and she said:

"Daddy, you have to let it cook for three minutes until it's tender. And you put the salt in the water...just like Martha says."

I can't even go in the kitchen to get a glass of water without her pulling up a chair and asking "what are we making today, Mommy."

So thank you to YOU and all of your crew who put together such an inspring show not just for me, a stay at home mom of 3, but to my precious little 3 year old--for the valuable skills she is learning so young.

[Donna Bowen]

Martha, Congrats on show 500! The ice sculpture was amazing! You looked terrific. Conan was hysterical as usual. And Pres. Clinton looked great and sounded so passionate about his new cause.I enjoyed the show greatly.
I also enjoyed the very entertaining show you staff put on for you this week. That quilt segment with you bleeding(ha ha) was so funny. Thanks for the memories. Donna

[Donnell Chambers]

Dear Martha, Congatulations on your 500th show. I am very happy to have been on one of your shows on October 11th 2006. It was a dream come true to have been in a baking segment together. I'm looking forward to your next 500 shows! Sincerely yours, Donnell Chambers