--Howard Kremer
on the Austin summer shoot
expert at packing up and moving a few times a day. Regular Austin visitors may recognize local landmarks such as hip music store Sound Exchange near the UT campus, the Capitol, or funky thrift stores along South Congress Avenue.
In late August, a used car dealership in South Austin was transformed into Big Harry's - where customers were assured "A Big Harry Deal" from the father of another of Kremer's McBubblies.
Extras portraying car salesmen and customers almost outnumbered the crew of about 30. At the back of the showroom real employees watched and steered actual customers away from bright camera lights.
Kremer grabbed a hand-held, battery-operated fan and let his jacket fall. If he has his wish, the show will be
running for years to come. He won't even argue against another summer spent on the set.
"All it takes is lots of water, lots of shade, trying not to let the makeup melt all over your face, and trying not to throw any tantrums," he said with a laugh.
This article originally appeared in the San Antonio Express-News and all rights are retained by the author.. Unfortunately, MTV quickly cancelled "Austin Stories," at the time its highest ratd program ever.