California family wins $50,000 on ‘The Great Christmas Light Fight’
Pasadena came out on top in the Battle of the Bulbs when the Harbeck family won a $50,000 victory in season 10 of ABC’s “The Great Christmas Light Fight.”
Andy and Tatiana Harbeck, both 47, and their sons Thomas, 19, and Martin, 16, received the oversized light bulb trophy from host Carter Oosterhouse in Episode 3 of the reality competition show on Dec. 5 which also streams on HULU.
“Your display was far, far out of this galaxy,” Oosterhouse said. “That’s why you’re the champions of the Great Christmas Light Fight.”
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A DIY masterpiece, the Harbeck Lights display on Tropical Avenue in the Upper Hastings Ranch area of Pasadena boasts 3D printed décor and a light show coordinated to music. Their winning entry featured Star Wars-themed animation, PVC candy canes and snowflakes, and an eight-bit retro video-game-style platform on the roof.
“It was such an honor to just even be featured on the (show) and we are completely blown away to have actually won,” Andy Harbeck said. “We had a blast filming the show with Carter and all the crew. They made it such a special experience for us and our boys.”
Thomas Harbeck, who voices Winston the Wisp, a character his animator-father created, said he and his brother had so much fun meeting Oosterhouse and showing off their lights.
“The visitors that come out to the lights and everyone’s messages bring us so much happiness and inspiration,” Tatiana said. “We plan to continue the tradition of the neighborhood light up and sharing the lights and the love!”