Building Oklahoma Films Pilot Show 

Kelsey and Scott McGregor were busy running family businesses – the well-known McGregor Homes and Kelsey Leigh Design Co. – when they were approached about a TV show. As Scott puts it, “We were just minding our own business, when we got a DM from an old college friend.” 

As the best opportunities often do, it felt random and out of the blue, but they agreed to submit a video. In addition to the skills that are evident by their beautiful builds and interior design, the two demonstrated the personality it takes to captivate an audience and their show “Building Oklahoma” aired its pilot episode in August on Magnolia Network. The show will follow the duo as they restore older Oklahoma homes to their original charm – or perhaps, better.

“It is surreal,” Scott said. “It doesn’t always feel like real life.” Though Kelsey was accustomed to encountering fans of her design in everyday life, the family is adjusting to the new exposure. “It’s new to have our lives on display, but we are so excited about the opportunity.”

“You can ask our friend group, Kelsey and I are typically the party starters,” Scott said. “We are pretty lively, and with four kids, our house is never quiet. There’s almost always a dance party going on somewhere.”

Another theme both in life and on the screen: laughter. “We don’t take ourselves too seriously, and we hope that is evident on the show,” Scott said. “If you’re watching, and you’re not having a good time, then we’re not doing it right.”

While they enjoy the levity of life, Scott and Kelsey also respect the seriousness that accompanies quality building and design. And they aren’t holding any of it too tightly. “We believe God gave us this opportunity, and if he takes it away tomorrow, that is okay.”

But for as long as the journey lasts, the McGregors hope fellow Oklahomans feel very much a part of it. “We are just normal people who got a call and were happy to say ‘yes.’”

If greenlighted, the show will air on the Magnolia Network and HBO/Max next year. You can currently stream the pilot episode on HBO/Max or on Discovery Plus.