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Hippyt
Member
06-15-2001
| Monday, September 13, 2004 - 5:41 pm
That is really interesting. I tell you if I went to see Doug and he started trashing Vern,I'd start trashing Doug! Why would Doug say anything like that,jealousy?
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Tuesday, September 14, 2004 - 11:04 am
Are we sure these are old Vern shows? I seem to remember something (but I'm aging fast so my memory comes and goes) about Vern shooting some shows but them not being shown until later in the season...to finish out his obligation to TLC. Whatever, I am certain they are going to be excellent. Sour grapes on anybody who poo poos Vern's intentions...sounds like a little green because Vern is the favorite designer of most of the people who participate and watch TS.
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Tuesday, September 14, 2004 - 11:44 am
Roxi I'm not sure but that does sound familiar. I can't keep track of the seasons though so I'm not sure if that was already done and shown or not. Have to do some digging.
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Tuesday, September 14, 2004 - 1:15 pm
Ok done some digging and both the TS and TS family with Vern are unaired shows that were filmed in July of last year from what I've found out. Oh and I've read a long time ago speculation from different fans about Vern 'cheating' even though it isn't true. I think it comes from having some designers who can design a gorgeous room for under $1k and some who can't design worth a damn for any amount of money like Barry and Lauren.
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Tuesday, September 14, 2004 - 1:22 pm
Ok this is kinda old but I think worth posting. TLC's Doug Wilson to Renovate Ronald McDonald House(R) in Grand Rapids, Michigan September 1, 2004: 10:35 a.m. EST SILVER SPRING, Md. (PRNewswire) - SILVER SPRING, Md., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- TLC star designer Doug Wilson is rolling up his shirtsleeves to work on a special project. During the week of September 12, Wilson and a team of workers will redesign the family room at the Grand Rapids, Michigan Ronald McDonald House. The makeover inaugurates a one-year national partnership between Discovery Networks and McDonald's Corporation announced in April 2004 that includes a specific partnership between TLC's TRADING SPACES: FAMILY and Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC(R)). link It was also stated on the TS board that Doug's nephew died from cancer so I imagine this would be special to him.
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Hippyt
Member
06-15-2001
| Tuesday, September 14, 2004 - 2:04 pm
Lol,on the Barry and Laura! I wouldn't let them redo my shed! That's cool about Doug. It's cool to see these guys do good stuff.
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Tuesday, September 14, 2004 - 2:47 pm
Some people just have a knack for finding bargains (and I wish I were one of them but I'm not). I think it starts with an eye for finding beauty in seemingly inoccuous objects and in strange places. Plus it also helps to have great connections, which I am sure Vern does. Not to mention that he never goes way to far "out there" and sticks to very traditional type designs, which most people like. He also loves uncluttered designs, which I think make it easier because you pick simple patterns and can afford to splurge on certain things like luxurious fabrics while still maintaining your budget. I just think he has amazingly good taste. He also has great carpentry skills which I am sure he uses in his shows to his full advantage. I'm sorry he's no longer on TS. He was definitely one of the best.
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Tuesday, September 14, 2004 - 3:37 pm
From what I've read he buys things in bulk and then uses them when he needs to. I also like that Vern doesn't force his own personal style on people. I've seen rooms of his where he's said it's not his style but the style that the h/o's wanted. I think this is what makes a great designer.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Tuesday, September 14, 2004 - 3:42 pm
Okay, so where's his show?
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Tuesday, September 14, 2004 - 3:51 pm
Found this after doing a google search, it's a snippet from a March 18, 2004 article. ' The NBC staff did not know when the pilot show might be filmed or aired and would not even say it definitely would include a home in Atlanta. But in light of the fact that Yip lives and works out of his studio here and that it is the only city where an actual casting call was being held, Day suggested the chances might be pretty good that an Atlanta homeowner would be featured. ' link
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Tuesday, September 14, 2004 - 4:50 pm
Thanks Mocha!!! Hmmm, an article from 6 months ago. I wonder if there will be a show.
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 3:50 pm
Vern tonight.
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Lurkin
Member
02-15-2002
| Monday, October 04, 2004 - 6:31 pm
Saw Paige DAvis on a show this morning and she said that the changes this year other than picking a new designer is, the neighbors will decide what room to do in the opposite house and the $$ amount will be a surprise based on the room not necessarily a 1000.00.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Monday, October 04, 2004 - 6:40 pm
I think it is too late, this show jumped the shark a loooong time ago.
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Yankee_in_ca
Member
08-01-2000
| Monday, October 04, 2004 - 6:41 pm
From the TLC press release: "This year, there are some new changes to keep our designers and homeowners on their toes. In each new episode, the homeowners won't know which room their neighbors have selected for the redesign. Additionally, one of the potential rooms will have an assigned value greater than the $1,000 typical of a TRADING SPACES room. This mystery room has a potential budget of up to $5,000. Once the room is chosen, designers and neighbors will collaborate to completely transform the homeowners' room. TRADING SPACES’ fifth season will premiere Saturday, October 16 at 9PM ET/PT."
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Zeno39
Member
11-09-2002
| Saturday, October 09, 2004 - 6:33 pm
I watched the show tonight that was Behind the Scenes. I had not seen it before. What got me was that they included everyone except Ty when they were doing excerps on each person. I don't understand why they left him out. He was one of the first carpenters they had, and to leave him out just sucks, in my opinion! Who do they think they are? But, of course, they had to do a thing on Paige with her singing and dancing, which could have been left out. It had nothing to do with the show. I was very disappointed.
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Nickovtyme
Member
07-29-2004
| Sunday, October 10, 2004 - 8:33 pm
Trading Spaces has lost it's charm, IMHUMBLEO. I liked it better back in the early seasons where things were simple. Now, they've gone way over the top and it seems like anymore, it's not a show about redoing two rooms, with two designers, in two days. It's all about trying to out-do each other. It's no longer about giving the home owners what they want...it's about giving the viewers what they want. I know it's all about ratings, but almost every show loses its charm when they start going over the top. To me, giving the home owners what they want, should still be the premise of the show. In the beginning, it was Doug and Hildi that would make you raise your eyebrows. Now they have all those idiots on there. More Vern, More Frank, More Gen, More Laurie, More Trading Spaces without Family, More quaint designers that are only in it to make people happy...not trying to make a statements.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Sunday, October 10, 2004 - 8:41 pm
Hi-5 Nick! Totally agree!!!! More Alex too!!!
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Yankee_in_ca
Member
08-01-2000
| Sunday, October 10, 2004 - 9:15 pm
Dunno, Zeno -- maybe since Ty had left the show when they did Behind the Scenes, there was a contract issue that didn't allow them to include him in that program? Maybe...
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Monday, October 11, 2004 - 8:29 am
Did anyone watch the show this past Saturday? You had to vote for a new designer. I loved Jon, the one who won his home free. His design was really pretty.
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Monday, October 11, 2004 - 8:43 am
Mamie, I totally agree. I voted for Jon. My second choice would have been the guy featured against him in the first 1/2 hour. I didn't like either of the last two rooms, especially not the woman designer. Just not my taste.
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Monday, October 11, 2004 - 3:33 pm
All 4 of them were way better than Barry and the other blond girl(can't think of her name right now) but I didn't vote for anyone. As long as they get rid of Barry and the blond I will be happy.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Monday, October 11, 2004 - 3:37 pm
Laura?
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Hippyt
Member
06-15-2001
| Monday, October 11, 2004 - 3:47 pm
I liked Eric and Scott. Couldn't stand that blonde girl,much too Hildi attitude for me.
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Monday, October 11, 2004 - 3:54 pm
That's it, Laura.
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