Sikeston couple films pilot for reality TV

A Los Angeles film crew is spending several days in Sikeston filming the pilot of a television show featuring (from left) Sarah Ferrell, Ty Ferrell and Frannie Ferrell as they redo a kitchen and dining room of a local residence. The show should air sometime in 2015. (Jill Bock, Staff)

SIKESTON - Sarah and Ty Ferrell stand next to a circular saw ready to film a scene for their do-it-yourself reality television show. The director offers a few suggestions, steps away and cameras begin to roll.

Filming of a television pilot was under way Wednesday featuring the Ferrells along with Ty Ferrell's mother, Frannie.

While many of the details must remain under wraps until the program airs, the television production works to blend the three Ferrells' talents. The Ferrells, who operate Ferrell Excavation, are involved in demolition of buildings and, according to Frannie Ferrell, often times while tearing buildings down, they will salvage pieces to reuse in other projects. Sarah Ferrell, who works as an home interior stylist, is the one envisions the new purpose for many of the old pieces.

Now the trio hopes to put what they do best in front of a television audience.

Earlier this week, more than a dozen members of a Los Angeles film crew arrived and production began as the Ferrells and their construction team redo a kitchen and dining area of a house in Sikeston.

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