The Making of Oprah's Ultimate Favorite Things
Take a behind-the-scenes look at the top-secret creation of the Oprah's Ultimate Favorite Things set!
'Twas the night before favorite things, and all through the studio...
Harpo "elves" hard are at work backstage, preparing to transform the set into Santa's workshop.
...And a chic winter wonderland.
Trees, garlands and wreaths for both favorite things sets come together in one section of our studio.
Gumdrops are placed atop a gigantic gingerbread house.
The gingerbread house takes shape in its beginning stages.
Crews construct the gingerbread house's festive red door.
The gold bow and gift top will cover up the top-secret, newly redesigned 2012 Volkswagen Beetle.
Crew members arrange all of Oprah's Favorite Things for top-secret photo shoots.
Dozens of perfectly wrapped presents make their way onto the set.
Crew members test the giant jack-in-a-box, which
hides a huge surprise!
Audience coordinator Sally Lou goes over all the details with skilled set designers.
The crew makes last-minute, finishing touches before showtime.
Before the lucky audience takes their seats, there's one last walk-through to make sure everything's perfect!
Then, the winter wonderland set comes together.
Gift bags are ready and waiting for
unsuspecting audience members.
The hardworking Harpo "elves" who designed and constructed our festive toy workshop and chic winter wonderland gather on set.
Finally, it's showtime! Happy giving to all, and to all, a good night...
Get the complete list of Oprah's Ultimate Favorite Things for 2010
Published 11/19/2010
