This Old House

TV Series
1979–
TV-G
30m

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8.0/10

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Tom Silva, Richard Trethewey, Kevin O'Connor, and Jenn Nawada Evans in This Old House (1979)

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Home Improvement Documentary Reality TV

The host guides various participants as they repair and renovate various houses.The host guides various participants as they repair and renovate various houses.The host guides various participants as they repair and renovate various houses.

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IMDb RATING

8.0/10

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Awards
- 20 wins & 83 nominations total

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Original host Bob Vila left the show in 1989 following a dispute about doing commercials. According to news reporter Barbara Beck, Vila was fired by WGBH Boston over making TV commercials for Rickel Home Centers, Home Depot's competitor. Home Depot, the show's underwriter, dropped its local sponsorship for This Old House after Vila made the commercials. Vila was fired in an effort to have Home Depot return as a sponsor to the show. Cast members later complained that Vila took up too much screen time, and noted that the show became more of an ensemble production after he left.

Connections
Featured in Cheers: 'I' on Sports (1987)

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Louisiana Fairy Tale
Written by Haven Gillespie

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10/10

Best show of its kind

Been watching since Bob & Norm worked on that first house in 1979. Always amazes me how much pride they all take in their work. From start to finish, we see great workmanship.