In addition to her regular duties as Wardrobe Supervisor for The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Margaret was tasked with building a team of sculptors, graphic artists, seamstresses, painters, SFX geniuses and safety professionals to create these one-of-a-kind costumes. Together they brought each project from a sketch to its 3-D and hilarious fruition.
Margaret appears at minute 1:40.
“Granny Panties”
Four-way Stretch Spandex bloomers for this truly ridiculous celebrity balloon game.
Margaret appears at :30
“Blindfolded Musical Chairs”
Hand-sculpted, adjustable “crazy eyes” worn by randomly selected contestants.
100% blackout as mandated by the American Gaming Association.
“Oh Ship!”
Designed and managed construction of inflatable sumo-wrestling-style sailor costumes.
Velcro up back to dress contestants quickly.
Water-proof exterior.
Fog-proof Glasses.
Tiny Sailor Hats.
Color-coordinated Flippers.
“Monster Smash”
Mechanical monster with a mouth that snaps shut on contestants.
Teeth were sculpted and removable.
Eyelashes batted.
Tongue flapped.
Squirted water on contestant.
Light-strip installed.
Hidden cameras mounted for interior shots.
