Shooting days can be exhausting. The hours are long; the seating is limited, and when we're on
location, we're away from the comforts of our home at Chelsea Piers. But somehow the cast and
crew always manage to have a little fun to keep everyone's mojo going.

We were on set for the season's second episode, "Personal Fouls," and were shooting on
location at the lavish headquarters of (fictional) basketball superstar Prince Miller. The offices
were truly tricked out, complete with a ping-pong table in the lobby. It only took about five
minutes for Mariska to challenge Mehcad Brooks (Prince) to a game. Jackets were shucked.
Things got real.




I won't say who won. Like the infamous closed-door scrimmages held by the 1994 Dream Team,
this was an awe-inspiring display of athleticism that will remain a cherished memory for the few
who witnessed it.

Meanwhile, we welcomed actor/rapper Heavy D to the set. Bryan Goluboff, the episode's writer,
welcomed him most of all.



Perhaps he should consider changing his name to Cuddly D. "Cuddly" is an underused descriptor
in the hip-hop world.

We only have a few more days left shooting this episode. I know we're all going to be a little
bummed when it's over, especially if we keep having this much fun.