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| Title: That's O'Toole |
Network: ABC |
| Year: 1949 |
Host: Arthur Peterson |
| Summary:
"That's O'Toole" () is a aimed at the do-it-yourself crowd. Broadcast from
Chicago, it starred Arthur Peterson as handyman Tinker O'Toole and Norma Ransome as his wife. |
| Web Links: N/A |
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| Title: This Old House |
Network: PBS |
| Year: 1979- |
Host: Bob Vila , Steve Thomas,
and Kevin O'Connor |
| Summary:
"This Old House" follows home renovation and repair
projects, mainly in the New England area. Occasionally , the show takes a side
trip to a manufacturing site (how drywall is made) or to highlight an
historical home somewhere in the country.
The series has had a succession of hosts
and cohosts including: Bob Vila
(1979-1989), Steve Thomas (1989-2003), Kevin O'Connor (2003-). CoHosts:
Norm Abram, Master Carpenter (1979-), Tom Silva, General Contractor
(1986-), Roger Cook, Landscaper (2001-), Richard Trethewey, Master Plumber
(1989 -) |
| Web Links:
This Old House |
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| Title: This Old House Classic |
Network: HGTV, DIY Network, PBS |
| Year: N/A |
Host: Bob Vila;
CoHosts: Norm Abram,
Steve Thomas |
| Summary:
"This Old House Classic" presents vintage episodes of the original PBS
series that explains home improvement in layman's terms. The series shares tips and ideas as they renovate
a variety of structures, combining the best of old-world craftsmanship and
modern technology. Hosts: Bob Vila; CoHosts: Norm Abram,
Steve Thomas |
| Web Links:
This Old House Classics |
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| Title: This Small Place |
Network: Home & Garden Television (HGTV) |
| Year: N/A |
Host: Susan Crenshaw; CoHost: Peter Fallico |
| Summary: "This Small Place"
proves once again that good things come in small packages, from
closets to playrooms. Each week, steps inside beautiful yet
diminutive spaces to show viewers the design principles and special
touches that make the difference between cozy and crowded. There are
also do-it-yourself projects that help make small places practical. |
| Web Links:
This Small Place |
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| Title: TIPical" Mary Ellen |
Network: Home & Garden Television (HGTV) |
| Year: 1998 |
Host: Mary Ellen Pinkham
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| Summary:
"TIPical" Mary Ellen" has an offbeat, homespun solution for any household
challenge, from cleaning windows with a chalkboard eraser to polishing a
table with Wonder Bread. Pinkham delivers her helpful hints with a "Hey,
this is easy" style that will make viewers smile. |
| Web Links:
TIPical Mary Ellen |
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| Title: Todd Oldham's Handmade Modern |
Network: Home & Garden Television (HGTV) |
| Year: 2005 |
Host: Todd Oldham |
| Summary: "Todd Oldham's
Handmade Modern" is a special five-part, half-hour series of programs
features Todd Oldham demonstrating how to create home accessories and
furnishings using the colorful and practical ideas inspired by
mid-century modern design, illustrating how the elements of this style
can add character to any room. Celebrity guests such as Elizabeth
Berkley, Joan Jett, Susan Sarandon, Amy Sedaris and Jeffrey Tambor add
to the fun. |
| Web Links:
Todd Oldham's Handmade Modern |
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| Title: Tool Time |
Network: ABC |
| Year: 1990-1999 |
Host: Tim Allen as Tim Taylor |
| Summary:
"Tool Time" is a fictional how-to program aired as part of the sitcom HOME
IMPROVEMENT on the ABC network in the 1990s. On the show, comedian Tim
Allen played Tim the "Tool Man" Taylor, the host of a popular Detroit
cable show that promoted how-to segments on a car, home repair, and tools.
The show's motto was "More Power!". The Tool Time show was sponsored by
the fictional Binford Tools company. A running gimmick on the show is
Tim's constant rivalry with how-to guru Bob Vila. Tim has challenged
Bob to a car race and had him on "Tool Time" to demonstrate projects.
Al Borland, Tim's assistant, loves Bob Vila, while Tim remains envious
of Mr. Vila's popularity in the home improvement arena. |
| Web Links: N/A |
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| Title: Toolbelt Diva |
Network: Discovery Channel |
| Year: 2005 |
Host: Norma Vally |
| Summary:
"Toolbelt Diva" is geared toward today's independent woman. As host Norma
Vally sees it "For years, home improvement shows have been for guys. Why
should they have all the fun? On this show, there are no 'Honey Do' lists,
because, Honey, you do it yourself. Ladies, Helpless is out. Power is in." |
| Web Links:
Toolbelt Diva |
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| Title: Tools & Techniques |
Network: Do It Yourself (DIY) |
| Year: 2003 |
Host: David Thiel |
| Summary:
"Tools & Techniques" illustrates how to choose and use all the tools in
your workshop. The show's host calls upon his extensive knowledge as the
Senior Editor of Popular Woodworking Magazine to give all the tips
and tricks of the trade, as well as demonstrate step-by-step how to use
and maintain workshop tools such as the router and table saw, as well as
some not-so-common tools. |
| Web Links:
Tools & Techniques |
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| Title: Town Haul |
Network: The Learning Channel (TLC) |
| Year: 2005 |
Host: Genevieve Gorder |
| Summary:
"Town Haul" remodels an entire town over the course of
several weeks. In an eye-popping television event, she will oversee a team
of skilled designers, carpenters and craftspeople as they work alongside
townspeople to reimagine, repaint, repair and restore small towns across
the United States. Host: Genevieve Gorder (with additional crew William Moss,
landscape architect; Jimmy Little, carpenter; and Patrick Brown, general
contractor. |
| Web Links:
Town
Haul |
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| Title: Trade School |
Network: Do It Yourself (DIY) |
| Year: N/A |
Host: |
| Summary:
"Trade School" follows selected individuals getting hands-on know-how
about the careers that interest them most. This half-hour series is an
entertaining journey through the trade school experience of selected
students as they learn auto mechanics, carpentry, metalworking and
plumbing, among other skilled trades and crafts. |
| Web Links:
Trade School |
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| Title: Trading Spaces |
Network: The Learning Channel (TLC) |
| Year: 2000 |
Host: Paige Davis, Joe Farrell, Alex
McLeod |
| Summary:
"Trading Spaces" takes two sets of neighbors and swap keys to transform a
room in each other's home. They have two days, a set budget, and they're
not allowed back into their own homes until the moment of truth.
The show's crew included Hosts:
Paige Davis, Joe Farrell, Alex McLeod; Designers: Frank Bielec, Laura Day,
Genevieve Gorder, Laurie Hickson-Smith, Dez Ryan, Rick Rifle, Jon Laymon,
Christi Proctor, Hildi Santo-Tomás, Kia Steave-Dickerson, Edward Walker,
Doug Wilson, Barry Wood and Vern Yip; and Carpenters: Faber Dewar, Carter Oosterhouse, Ty Pennington and Amy Wynn Pastor. |
| Web Links:
Trading Spaces |
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| Title: Trading Spaces: Family |
Network: The Learning Channel (TLC) |
| Year: 2003 |
Host: Joe Farrell |
| Summary:
"Trading Spaces: Family" uses the same formula from its popular show
"Trading Spaces" but this time instead of just adults, the show bring the
kids in the family along to help with the transformation. The franchise
also spawned Trading Spaces: Boys vs. the Girls,
(2003) hosted by Diane Mizota; and
Trading Spaces: Home Free (2004) with Paige Davis, Frank
Bielecr, Amy Wynn Pastor and Douglas Wilson. |
| Web Links:
Trading Space: Family |
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| Title: Trading Up |
Network: BBC, HGTV |
| Year: 1999 |
Host: Colin McAllister, Justin Ryan,
Gordon Whistance, Hilary
Charleywood,
Kristian Digby, and Claudia Winkleman |
| Summary:
"Trading Up" reveals handy hints to secure success when potential buyers
step through the door.
This property series seeks to show disillusioned homeowners how to market
their home for a swift and successful sale. It aims to illustrate how
minimum effort and investment can yield improved salability and appeal. |
| Web Links:
Trading Up |
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