MARCH 9, 2010—DETROIT, MI—A local Girl Scout troop based in Port Huron will make a springtime pilgrimage this May. Their destination: A lovely suburban home where the hit TV series, “Lee Martin’s Midnight Hour,” will be shooting its season-two finale, “Queen Bee.”

A story of teen-aged witchery with a grotesque twist, “Queen Bee” sends the show’s second season out with a flourish. The latest vehicle for Michigan’s newest horror diva, Alice Gandee, the episode also reunites three of the series’ most popular veterans: Scream queen Natalie Baxter, best remembered for her cheese-grater in the face scene in “Nightmare at Blood Manor;” Angela Roberts, the vengeful hooker in “June Bride;” and Richelle Leigh Walsh, the ill-fated blonde in “Blood Sacrifice.”

It was through Baxter that the Girl Scout troop first learned of the upcoming shoot and became interested. “They were really fascinated to learn this show was being produced right here in Michigan,” says Baxter. “They want to see how a show like this is put together. The bullying and teen popularity issues in the script made it kind of relevant for them, too.” Clearance for the site visit was quickly obtained from production house Great Lakes Cinema and all are looking forward to the experience.

“As the show grows in popularity and reach, more and more people are bringing their input and ideas to the fore,” says series creator Lee Martin. “Site visits by interested groups is one of them. Another is, we’ve lifted the restriction on cell phone video on set. Now cast and crew can have great personal memoirs of their experiences on the show, which the public is interested in seeing, as well.”

As the May lens date draws nearer, the four principal players are already studying their lines, developing their characters and rehearsing their blocking—a good sign, says Martin. “The investment of time really pays off for talent. Coming prepared makes them look good on TV, which of course makes us look good.” Walsh agrees with a mischievous smile: “People should watch ’Midnight Hour’ not only because I’m on it, but because there’s nothing else like it on the air right now. It’s an awesome show.”

“Queen Bee” will air Thursdays at midnight and Saturdays at 10:30pm on select Comcast and WOW! systems throughout August, 2010. See the Air Dates page for details.

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