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Every morning thousands of DMV residents tune in to Good Morning Washington, WJLA's variety show that brings lifestyle, news and entertainment together. Although some segments are filmed well before dawn, the show kicks off at 8 a.m. and lasts for two hours. Here's what it's like behind the scenes.{ } (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/DC Refined)

The co-hosts often joke around when the cameras aren't rolling too - here Autria Godfrey, left, and Eileen Whelan, right, serenade Kidd O'Shea with a rendition of 'Don't Stop Believing' at the end of the show. (Amanda Andrade-Rhaodes/DC Refined)

Every morning thousands of DMV residents tune in to Good Morning Washington, WJLA's variety show that brings lifestyle, news and entertainment together. Although some segments are filmed well before dawn, the show kicks off at 8 a.m. and lasts for two hours. Here's what it's like behind the scenes.{ } (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/DC Refined)

The control room where behind-the-scenes staff can monitor what's happening on air. (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/DC Refined)

The control room where behind-the-scenes staff can monitor what's happening on air. (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/DC Refined)

Local drag queen{ }Ba 'Naka watches as{ }Meteorologist Brian van de Graaff puts on his makeup before they both make a guest appearance on Good Morning Washington. Every on-air talent applies makeup before getting in front of the camera.{ }(Amanda Andrade-Rhaodes/DC Refined)

Good Morning Washington featured some young guests, who explored the studio after they appeared on air.{ }(Amanda Andrade-Rhaodes/DC Refined)<p></p><p></p>

Every morning thousands of DMV residents tune in to Good Morning Washington, WJLA's variety show that brings lifestyle, news and entertainment together. Although some segments are filmed well before dawn, the show kicks off at 8 a.m. and lasts for two hours. Here's what it's like behind the scenes.{ } (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/DC Refined)

Good Morning Washington traffic anchor Julie Wright pops back to her desk during a break.{ }(Amanda Andrade-Rhaodes/DC Refined)

Every morning thousands of DMV residents tune in to Good Morning Washington, WJLA's variety show that brings lifestyle, news and entertainment together. Although some segments are filmed well before dawn, the show kicks off at 8 a.m. and lasts for two hours. Here's what it's like behind the scenes.{ } (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/DC Refined)

Between broadcasting segments, the behind-the-scenes crew preps the on air talent.{ }(Amanda Andrade-Rhaodes/DC Refined){ }<p></p>

This also includes giving them props for their segments, like candy for a Halloween story.{ }(Amanda Andrade-Rhaodes/DC Refined)

Every morning thousands of DMV residents tune in to Good Morning Washington, WJLA's variety show that brings lifestyle, news and entertainment together. Although some segments are filmed well before dawn, the show kicks off at 8 a.m. and lasts for two hours. Here's what it's like behind the scenes.{ } (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/DC Refined)

Meteorologist Eileen Whelan checks on the forecast before heading on air.{ }{ }(Amanda Andrade-Rhaodes/DC Refined)

Every morning thousands of DMV residents tune in to Good Morning Washington, WJLA's variety show that brings lifestyle, news and entertainment together. Although some segments are filmed well before dawn, the show kicks off at 8 a.m. and lasts for two hours. Here's what it's like behind the scenes.{ } (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/DC Refined)

Every morning thousands of DMV residents tune in to Good Morning Washington, WJLA's variety show that brings lifestyle, news and entertainment together. Although some segments are filmed well before dawn, the show kicks off at 8 a.m. and lasts for two hours. Here's what it's like behind the scenes.{ } (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/DC Refined)

Just beyond where the camera sits, people are monitoring the broadcast at all times.{ }(Amanda Andrade-Rhaodes/DC Refined)

Also spotted on set - our DC Refined tote bag.{ }(Amanda Andrade-Rhaodes/DC Refined)

Veronica Johnson, right, and Eileen Whelan talk about producing weather graphics for the annual Drag Queen High Heel Race.{ }(Amanda Andrade-Rhaodes/DC Refined)

Jessob Reisbeck, GMW's newest anchor, delivers the news.{ }(Amanda Andrade-Rhaodes/DC Refined)

The 17th Street High Heel race is a D.C. tradition, but Good Morning Washington has its own version. Brian Van De Graff has won for several years in a row, but this year the crown went to GMW anchor Jessob Reisbeck.{ } (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/DC Refined)

The 17th Street High Heel race is a D.C. tradition, but Good Morning Washington has its own version. Brian Van De Graff has won for several years in a row, but this year the crown went to GMW anchor Jessob Reisbeck.{ } (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/DC Refined)

The 17th Street High Heel race is a D.C. tradition, but Good Morning Washington has its own version. Brian Van De Graff has won for several years in a row, but this year the crown went to GMW anchor Jessob Reisbeck.{ } (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/DC Refined)

The 17th Street High Heel race is a D.C. tradition, but Good Morning Washington has its own version. Brian Van De Graff has won for several years in a row, but this year the crown went to GMW anchor Jessob Reisbeck.{ } (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/DC Refined)

The 17th Street High Heel race is a D.C. tradition, but Good Morning Washington has its own version. Brian Van De Graff has won for several years in a row, but this year the crown went to GMW anchor Jessob Reisbeck.{ } (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/DC Refined)

The 17th Street High Heel race is a D.C. tradition, but Good Morning Washington has its own version. Brian Van De Graff has won for several years in a row, but this year the crown went to GMW anchor Jessob Reisbeck.{ } (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/DC Refined)

The 17th Street High Heel race is a D.C. tradition, but Good Morning Washington has its own version. Brian Van De Graff has won for several years in a row, but this year the crown went to GMW anchor Jessob Reisbeck.{ } (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/DC Refined)

Representatives from the race snap a selfie with producer Kyle Riddley and Jessob.{ }(Amanda Andrade-Rhaodes/DC Refined)<p></p>

Every morning thousands of DMV residents tune in to Good Morning Washington, WJLA's variety show that brings lifestyle, news and entertainment together. Although some segments are filmed well before dawn, the show kicks off at 8 a.m. and lasts for two hours. Here's what it's like behind the scenes.{ } (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/DC Refined)

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