Friday, June 27, 2008

Behind the Knitter

A couple of old friends from Knitty Gritty and I have been working on this spoof video for a while, now. It's finally done, and uploaded. I hope it gives you a little Friday afternoon laugh...or at the very least, a smirk.

Without further ado, here's the untrue, not really hollywood story of a knitter's rise, fall and ultimate crafty plateau. 
Ladies and gentlemen, I give you: VH(without the 1):  Behind the Knitter 




Credits: (pretend they're scrolling--it's fancier that way)
Concept & Story: Dave Lowe & Vickie Howell
Voice-Over Script & Image Wizardry: Dave Lowe
Editing & VO: Andrew Wollman
Music: Dave Campbell 
Opening Guitar Riff: Scott, Andrew's friend

Have a great weekend!  And remember, I'm there for you, in (knitting) good times and bad. ;)

xo, Vic

Disclaimer: The people and events portrayed in this video may or may not be based on fact. More than likely though, it's the result of a knitting host, art director and producer, missing hanging out on set together where debauchery almost always ensued.  Thank you.

24 Comments:

  1. Thanks! I so needed that laugh! Love the "pink wig" segment...too funny.
    And the Knit Aid book rocks!! It's in my purse as I type. Every knitter should own a copy..seriously.
    Hugs!

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  2. OH. MY. GOD. That is the funniest thing I have seen in a long time. Love the pink wig and fake British accent.

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  3. Could you please do the entire next episode of CRL in the fake, British accent?

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  4. OMG!!! Laughed so hard I cried! Love the wig and the tat. I want a pink wig now.

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  5. what a fun show! so much better than an a&e biography!

    you forgot to attack the paparazzi with your needles (a'la britney!)

    vickie, my dvr schedule says that there's an episode called "knitty gritty knitsters" airing in the weeks to come. is it true? is a new KG going to air? i'm really jonesin' for a new KG!

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  6. Anonymous8:22 PM

    I loved that. Thank you for posting it. I really needed a good laugh today, too. That was just the cutest thing since sliced bread (if you're into that sort of thing.) Thanks Vickie!

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  7. oh that was awesome vicki. you are great Hey BTW...will you be in Manchester for the CGOA conference this year?

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  8. Anonymous12:53 AM

    OMG how great !!! Was the tat real ?!?! You ROCK !

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  9. Your mugshot was awesome. I hope you printed an 8 by 10 for your mother!

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  10. FABULOUS! as are YOU.

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  11. Anonymous9:21 AM

    OMG! This was great! Loved it!
    Bethany

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  12. Court8:59 PM

    Hilarious! I'm still laughing. You must make a sequel!

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  13. Anonymous9:34 PM

    Loved the video! I so miss Knitty Gritty, though. I loved that show.
    Sharon

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  14. Thanks, everyone! Please feel free to pass it along and repost. :)

    BellaKarma: The point is for people to LISTEN to my podcast, not run away with their ears bleeding. ;)

    Kimberly: Maybe...but this was just meant as a joke. I think that home improvement shows bring in higher ratings and higher ratings bring in more advertisers. I'm not sure that this one had a ton to do with the economy though. Guess well never really know.

    Court: Lord. If enough people watch this one I MIGHT be able to convince everyone involved that it's worth it. We'll see. :)

    Knit r done- She passed on wanting the photo. I toyed with using it as my x-mas card a couple years back, but opted for a more appropriate shot of my sons in matching holiday jammies. ;)

    April- Nope I won't be there. I donated a coupla books for the drawings, though.

    Diva- I actually didn't forget that. I had a purse full of needles for that very purpose, but it just didn't seem to flow as well.
    The new KG that your TIVO caught is the one-hour special that's airing this Thursday. Yay!

    Womanji- That wig was courtesy of my friend Hope Perkins, but I happen to know you can have one for your very own for about 26 bucks.

    Anonymous- Yeah, it's real. Dave & I got them when we eloped. You know what they say, when on Haight-Ashbury...

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  15. I so love this little video !! LOL
    It was a great laugh. I most liked your Britney type charactor .
    Cannot wait to see a sequel !!

    Have a great week !!

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  16. That was hilarious.....you're not only a great knitter and tv presenter, but a great actor as well!

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  17. HYSTERICAL!
    Loved the yarn in the bath tub shot!

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  18. Oh, this is just too good!!! You should do more of these! I'll repost on my blog soon!!!

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  19. OMG- that's just too funny! It really put a smile on my face! :)

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  20. 1knittychick11:52 AM

    Super Funny! I needed a good laugh! Buying KnitAid today. Thanks!

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  21. Kathy Sue2:06 PM

    Best book ad I've ever seen! And a great laugh.

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