Exhausted from a long day of volunteering at the Southern California Writers Association, and taking copious notes from Jerry Simmons’ excellent lecture, I drove home and was greeted by a sixteen foot metal arm, dividing my side of the garage, from my husband’s. At least the crane wasn’t blocking my spot, so I parked my car, walked into my air-conditioned house, and collapsed on the couch next to my husband.
“What’s the crane in our garage for?” I asked.
“I need you to be Vanna White and a Zombie,” my husband said.
“What?”
“I’m shooting a commercial to show how the crane works, and Jim agreed to let me film his Classic car.”
“You know I hate acting. Ask the neighbor’s daughter,” I said.
“She’s at work,” he said.
Duke always surprises me. An attorney by day, he dreams of a career in film, and spends most of his spare time either building cranes, writing scripts or discussing cameras on various forums.
When I left in the morning, I had no idea he planned on filming a car commercial later in the evening.
I tried to force my sons to do the commercial instead of me, but at 6′ 4″, I don’t think Austin would make a good, Vanna White.
Jordan convinced me to be brave and play the role.
“Mom, just move like Michael Jackson in Thriller,” he said.
Within the hour, I was standing on the street, neighbors watching, and cars slowing down, first pretending to show Classic car, then acting like a Zombie.
Enjoy the video, and YES, that is my voice, then Duke’s voice and YES, Duke made the crane from scratch and filmed and edited it himself.
Classic Cars of the Future Today! from Duke Marsh on Vimeo.
So have you done anything out of your comfort zone to help your husband or anyone else? I’d love to hear.
Oh – I love this! Who wrote the script – I like the humour!
And your voice – I thought you would sound more American… funnily enough, you have a hint of Australian/Scandinavian in there! You read fabulously!
As for that zombie – are you sure that's not me first thing in the morning?
Great commercial 🙂 I think that you are a great sport for doing it and I think that you did a great job. The editing was very well done, too. Congrats to both you and your hubby.
@LadyFi
Duke wrote the script, and thanks for the voice compliment. After 26 years in the U.S., I still don't know if I sound English, American, Australian, South African, or whatever. I really don't care too much, as long as I'm understood.
@Lauren
Thanks Lauren. I was a little too rigid as Vanna White though.
Great stuff. You have a terrific voice and did quite an eloquent job.
I LOATHE being on camera to the dismay of my husband. Mm, how far out of my way would I go for The Husband? To the ends of the earth as long as his camera isn't pointed in my direction!
Loved your commercial and hearing your voice!
But….I could never do that, not even for my husband!
That's love for you Meggie!
June in Oz
You are definitely a wonderful wife. I read your question — the post title — and was not impressed with my initial thoughts. Then again, if you've read my blog, you know why.
Jenny
That was fun to watch! And yes, my husband occasionally drags me into crazy things. But I probably do it more to him. . .
OOOlalaa…nice piece of art…
specially the end, I just loved it! You're very good zombie!!! 🙂
That was so fun! I love Sci-Fi so I am ready to place an order!
I love your accent BECAUSE it is easily understood but not easily placed. And the Zombie…you are a great wife and I hope Duke appreciates you!!!
@Elizabeth
I like what you said about, "As long as the camera isn't pointed at me."
@Betty
That's what I thought, until I said, "Why not."
@June
A little confused.
I can't get the video to work 🙁
WOW, who did your makeup?
Pam
I'm ready to hire the company. i can't wait to get my classic car of the future.
An Arkies Musings
Oh yes. You're invaluable – you MUST love him!
You have a very sexy voice! I love your Vanna moves as well. LOL
Very cute video.