What happened to Steve? So far all I have heard is he left to pursue... Anyone have the real detail?
NOTE: If you can't answer the question, please don't append. I'm not interested in opinions about Bob Vila, the new host, PBS, etc. Thanks!
Dave,
Doesn't mentioning Vila in a thread have the effect of invoking Godmin's Law?
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Nah! Just makes you the "Vila-an" of the piece.
Dave ...
There is surprisingly little information available about the "true" story behind Steve's departure. For a time there was a press release with a February date buried in a generally non-accessible part of the TOH website announcing that Steve had resigned to persue other interests, particularly on the other side of the camera. All the press releases currently in that section are dated 8/15/03 and don't mention Steve at all. The current issue of TV Guide has a blurb about Steve leaving the show and mentions that he wants to fill a role once performed by Jacques Cousteau. Given his love of sailing and the sea, that seems plausible. They also mention that he will be hosting a 5-part special on DIY Network chronicling a Habitat for Humanity project. The tone of TV Guide's sidebar makes it seem that Steve was the source of their info. So it seems that both TOH and Steve would have us believe that he left the show voluntarily. However, I find it curious that if that is indeed the case, not only there has been no "Farewell Steve" article either on the TOH website or in TOH magazine, but virtually all reference to his existance has been purged from both places in similar fashion to the way Soviet officials attempted to delete Stalin from their history.
Lee
It is my understanding that all past shows are at this moment being digitally corrected to remove Steve and that grating voice of his and being replacing them with the image and voice of Stalin.
It's a Circle of Life thing.
UA100, who is thinking curiosity is one thing but some of this kinda borders on the weerd...
They ran a piece in the NYT.
He appeared on NBC's "Today Show" Saturday morning (9/20) to do a long piece on Habitat for Humanity. When they flashed his name on the screen, the text included "DIY Network."
Oh...and he has a new haircut.
Jim Stuyck
Do they pay well?
"Jim Stuyck" wrote in news:K8gbb.117223$ snipped-for-privacy@rwcrnsc51.ops.asp.att.net:
Steve has finally got his hair out of his face?? Does he really have a forehead? In those last episodes and on Classic TOH, he looked more like a cartoon character than a show host with that mop of hair!
Dan Harriman Orange, Texas
I was surprised to see Steve Thomas doing a commercial for New York State, I think it was for some historical society. I didn't recognize the face at first with the new trimmed hair, but the voice was unmistakable. The commercial aired about a week ago, I don't remember the network or station.
TJW:
Lawrence Seaway and onto the *crap colored sands* of of Bradford Beach are?
UA100
They have so many "duck races" I imagine there will be a lot of false positives.
Sounds like they're on their way. Maybe to breed?
Regards, Tom Tom Watson - Woodworker Gulph Mills, Pennsylvania
Oh great! First zebra mussel, sea lamprey, alewife, smelt, carp and milfoil. Now we have to contend with albino tub floaters.
Oh lookee, this thread has/is going off topic and I can say I've been a contributor.
UA100, who has had to deal with a fully ripened tub floater or two in his career as a Dad...
On Sun, 21 Sep 2003 07:49:45 -0400, Tom Watson pixelated:
I joined the Rogue Duck Derby last week and have my very own yellow ducky, shades and a smile, on my monitor as I type this.
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On Sun, 21 Sep 2003 07:10:58 -0400, Cult of Nurse's pixelated:
That link didn't say much:
HOUSE & HOME/STYLE DESK | September 11, 2003, Thursday For This Old Program, An All-Thumbs Host
By HILARY DE VRIES (NYT) 1695 words Late Edition - Final , Section F , Page 1 , Column 3
DISPLAYING FIRST 50 OF 1695 WORDS - IF ignorance is bliss, Kevin O'Connor is one happy man. Last year, he was a new homeowner who couldn't figure out how to strip his wallpaper. Next month he joins Norm Abram, Tom Silva and the rest of the ''This Old House'' team to become their improbable new ... Such...
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How do we know you're not some kind of stalker?
I guess they have to use the "Search and Replace With" option to do that ... LOL
Lee, I agree with your analysis. Steve represented a lot of good-will for TOH, and to see all mention of him gone (in my experience anyway) is an indication of extreme anger on the part of someone. When Kathy Lee left and was replace by Kelly, it was done gracefully because of the good-will value and the desire to have good fan support. There are a lot of other examples of how this is done with grace. So my guess is that something happened that caused both Steve and TOH to be angry. My guess is that what happened falls into one of three groups - more money, more creative control, a disagreeable environment to work in. Steve, was more than the host, he was also part of the magazine effort. I have met Steve, Norm, Tommy, and Rich, and they all seem like very nice people. I have not met the producer, but hear he can be difficult. So my guess is that this may be where the problem started. On other point to make. The reason they had to change the theme song is that the owner said they had to pay money since they were not a not-for-profit company. It turns out that WGBH now produces the show, but I understand it is actually owned by Time Warner. If true, this could also be an area of irritation. In any event, good luck to Steve.
Dave
Lee Gord> Dave ...
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