One Maxwell family got the opportunity to see what it is like to be in front of the camera, as a television producer and crew documented their search for a residence in the Montgomery area for the Home and Garden Television network's "House Hunters" series.

Senior Master Sgt. Greg Day, Air Force First Sergeant Academy instructor, his wife, Diane, and their two children, Mary Jo and Jacob, were visited by Pie Town Productions Feb. 9 at their temporary living facility in Maxwell-Gunter billeting.

The show follows home buyers all over the world to see what real estate is like in other areas, said Susan Browning, show producer.

The Days came to Maxwell-Gunter from Monterey, Calif., in a permanent change of station move. Before the move, Sergeant Day's wife convinced him to send an application to the cable TV show.

Mrs. Day said she didn't think they stood a chance to be selected for the show. However, the Day family learned in January that they had been chosen for the reality series.

"People want to know more about our military and how they live and what is offered to them," Ms. Browning said.

The Days said they have always been big fans of the show.

"We love the show," Mrs. Day said. "We've watched it for years."

A camera crew met the Days at 9:30 a.m. and filmed them as they met a realtor and toured three houses. They also made stops at the base library, air park and commissary and had lunch at the base exchange. The crew wrapped the one-day shoot at 4:30 p.m.

Having the camera crew follow them around was a little nerve-racking and surreal, but fun, Mrs. Day said.

Show producers plan to revisit the Days in the next few months to follow up on the purchase of their new home. Until then, the Days say they have some painting and other home improvements to do when the camera crews are back to finish filming.

"House Hunters" does not assist people cast in the show with the purchase of their home, according to Ms. Browning.

"We are here to observe and document," she said.

The "House Hunters" episode featuring the Days is scheduled to air sometime this fall.

(Courtesy of Air Education and Training Command News Service)