HGTV Fall line-up
October 16th, 2008 | Published in DIY, basement, bathroom, bedroom, decor, real estate, remodeling, renovating | 5 Comments
The downside to choosing not to have TV in my home is that I’ve missed tons of fall premieres, including the slew of new and returning home improvement shows. Just to have an idea of what I’m missing out on, I thought I’d have a peek at what the line up is for this fall on HGTV.
One of my all time faves, not to mention one of the few English programs that aired during the many years I spent in Taipei was “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy”. I think that for most people, the favourite and most impressive segment of the show was when Thom would unveil his interior redesign. Every time he’d knock my socks off!
The stable of HGTV shows also rely mostly on Cinderella-esque transformations. But there’s no winning formula despite the similarity of these programs, it really comes down to a combo of talent and personality. There was only one show that I’ll remember to check out the next time I’ve got a remote in hand. It was the only one that I can say seems genuinely interesting, has an attention-holding premise and uses the host’s natural charm and humour instead of having to rely on cheesy editing or campy overacting.
Sarah’s House 2
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rds dotting my neighborhood have done their mesmerizing work – this was the first show I checked out through the wonderful world of internet streaming (maybe it set the bar too high for the others). Clips of Season 1 can be viewed here. It only took the length of clip 1 (about 6 mins) to see why this show got a second season.
As host Sarah Richardson (who has two other successful shows under her belt) traipses across town, seeking a diamond in the rough to sharpen and shine, viewers get a voyeuristic thrill, touring through otherwise uncrossed thresholds. It’s sort of like getting introduced to one of those back alley nightclubs – or maybe that’s just from the retro shmaltz they venture into clip 1. I can only imagine how once she makes her pick, the “after” portion of the series tops the “before”.
I wonder if there’s anything else worth catching on the tube?
Stay tuned …
Photo from www.HGTV.ca
November 9th, 2008 at 9:06 am (#)
when is my favorite show DOUBLE TAKE coming back…will it be on more often than once a week???
November 9th, 2008 at 9:08 am (#)
thanks a lot!!
November 26th, 2008 at 3:29 am (#)
why is so hard to find out when my two favorite shows are on? double take, and sensible chic???? please email me and tell me, please???? will you respond this time, please?…thank you, tep
November 26th, 2008 at 3:32 am (#)
are you aware how annoying all that background drum music is?? there are times when its difficult to hear whats being said…its so annoying! and, so unnecessary.
September 8th, 2009 at 7:30 am (#)
hello would like to ask where’s all the gardening shows gardeners journal, gardeners diary, winter gardner and gardens around the world were fabulous but now only one show of those mentioned it’s only on one day a week and it,s on so very early it.s a shame you no longer support what made you a household name to begin with it’s time to get back to basics some landscaping shows are nice but they are more about design and layout rather then the plants ive been watching sence you frist started your shows so please ! be considerate and remember how you got where you are today Thank you pam Durell