Hacks Emmy FYC: Rob Tokarz on Designing Deborah Vance’s Final Season

<p>Today on <em>Decorating Pages</em>, this Emmy FYC episode is <strong>presented by HBO Max</strong> in celebration of <strong>Hacks</strong> for <strong>Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Program, Half-Hour</strong>.<br></p><p>Host Kim Wannop talks with Emmy-nominated Production Designer <strong>Rob Tokarz</strong> about the final season of <em>Hacks</em> and the detailed production design behind Deborah Vance’s world.</p><p>Rob breaks down the submitted Emmy episode, including the 1970s sitcom set created for Deborah’s fictional television history, the custom wallpaper, the Paley tribute, shooting at the Academy Museum, Deborah’s mansion and closet, the Las Vegas cube sequence, and the massive design work behind the final season.</p><p>He also shares how the <em>Hacks</em> team created around 158 sets across 75 shooting days, built part of the Las Vegas Strip on stage, and used locations, graphics, set decoration, and period detail to support the comedy and emotional story of the series.</p><p>This episode is a must-listen for fans of <em>Hacks</em>, Emmy voters, production designers, set decorators, art directors, film students, television lovers, and anyone who wants to understand how great sets help tell story.</p><p><em>Hacks</em> is now streaming on HBO Max. </p><p>For your Emmy consideration.</p><p>YouTube trailer link: <a href="https://youtu.be/4OegsEuqMmo?si=27cDJlZfKob9iFv3" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://youtu.be/4OegsEuqMmo?si=27cDJlZfKob9iFv3</a></p><p><strong>@Hacks @HBOMax #Hacks</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>👉 Get the FREE Quick Reference Set Decorating Template: www.decoratingpagespodcast.com</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Discover the Art of TV &amp; Film Design with Decorating Pages Podcast</strong></p><p><strong>Hosted by Emmy-winning Set Decorator Kim Wannop, this podcast takes you behind the scenes of your favorite shows and movies. Each episode features in-depth conversations with the industry’s top production designers, set decorators, prop masters, and art department professionals, offering rare insight into the creative process of visual storytelling.</strong></p><p><strong>Whether you’re a film and TV fan, aspiring designer, or entertainment industry pro, </strong><em><strong>Decorating Pages Podcast</strong></em><strong> is your backstage pass to the world of production design. Learn how sets are built, stories are shaped visually, and characters come to life—one episode at a time.</strong></p><p><strong>🔔 Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, TuneIn, and iHeartRadio so you never miss an episode.</strong></p><p><strong>📲 Follow for daily design content</strong></p><p><strong>Instagram: </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/decoratingpages" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>@decoratingpages</strong></a><strong></strong></p><p><strong>TikTok: @decoratingpagespodcast</strong></p><p><strong>YouTube: </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DecoratingPagesPodcast" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Decorating Pages Podcast</strong></a><br></p>