| 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.
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| 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 |
| 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 |
|
| 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 |
|
| 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 |
|
| 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.
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| Web Links:
Trading Up |
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