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Ddr
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08-19-2001

Sunday, April 10, 2005 - 11:05 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ddr a private message Print Post    
I hated the reveals, with the homeowners just walking into the room. Took some of the excitement out of the whole thing.

Needmylifeback
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08-14-2000

Sunday, April 10, 2005 - 11:21 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Needmylifeback a private message Print Post    
I saw Darlene on HSN the other day... promoting sewing machines...she still had those silly expressions of hers!

Hippyt
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06-15-2001

Sunday, April 10, 2005 - 11:51 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hippyt a private message Print Post    
Ugh,I really hated it. Where was the perkiness? It seemed to drag on. The reveals were awful.

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Sunday, April 10, 2005 - 1:33 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
How funny! I love them walking around and looking and touching everything during the reveals. It always seemed so unnatural for Paige (who I adored) to be saying 'look that's a new chair' or 'that's a painting'.

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Sunday, April 10, 2005 - 4:34 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
FINALLY saw a preview of Vern's new show. I was so shocked that I missed the date--I think next Sunday? Can they possibly put it against Home Makeover? They look like the same show!

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Sunday, April 10, 2005 - 4:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
Home Intervention
WMAQ Apr 17 06:00pm  
Special/, 60 Mins.

Trying to build a dream house for a decade, the Rutledge family gets a chance to get the construction of the home back on track.

Fruitbat
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08-07-2000

Monday, April 11, 2005 - 4:38 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Fruitbat a private message Print Post    
I like this new format too. The tone was about creating fabulous rooms or so it seemed. Maybe that was just Jen and Frank. I would love to see Hildi change her shock style to creating a fabulous room the homeowners desire. Time will tell.

I like Paige but do not miss the key swap, budget chatter or the constant attention given to the schedule falling behind. This was format and not Paige herself and it was tired.

Anyone know the name of Verns show so I can put in on my Tivo?

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Monday, April 11, 2005 - 5:42 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
Home Intervention

Bluejaxrock
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04-23-2004

Monday, April 11, 2005 - 5:58 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bluejaxrock a private message Print Post    
Was not impressed with this new format. It jumped around too much for me to be able to follow.
So long TS...it was fun while it lasted.

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Monday, April 11, 2005 - 5:59 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
Fruit, I wondered that too about Hildi! I can see Doug being sweet, cause he really can be quite charming if he wants. Hildi just seems to want to be daring. Has anyone noticed that she doesn't seem to be doing the TS Family editions anymore?

Fruitbat
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08-07-2000

Monday, April 11, 2005 - 7:39 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Fruitbat a private message Print Post    
I can't see Doug being sweet (are you on anything? ) but he is capable of getting serious about creating good rooms.

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Monday, April 11, 2005 - 7:40 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
Really?? he can be quite charming at times. On his new show he is all the time.

Fruitbat
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08-07-2000

Monday, April 11, 2005 - 7:53 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Fruitbat a private message Print Post    
Charming yes, sweet? no. I like Moving up.

Max
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08-12-2000

Monday, April 11, 2005 - 8:48 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Max a private message Print Post    
Well, I missed Paige, especdially on the reveal and with the Paige Cam. These homeowners were at least personable, but some of the ones they've had in the past would be very, very tedious to watch without Paige to lighten the mood.

I had wondered how they would do without Paige's help, too, since she usually pitched in on the work quite a bit. They handled that by using two carpenters and having the designers stay for homework time. Wonder if that last part is just becuase of Frank and Gen or a new standard?

I do like how they get to walk around during the reveal and I also liked how they went back afterwards and checked in on them. If they do that on some of the crazy rooms that people hate, it will be interesting. :-)

All in all, I guess I liked it okay, but it will depend on the personalities involved each week. :-)

Fruitbat
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08-07-2000

Tuesday, April 12, 2005 - 4:48 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Fruitbat a private message Print Post    
Good point Max. Paige filled in the personality when it was lacking in the homeowners. I read, long ago, that all of the designers stayed for homework if they were needed except Laurie.

Since they are not limited to neighbors this season, though these teams were, they will have more freedom to choose homeowners that give good TV, I suppose.

Is it rumor or fact that Paige is teaming up with Nate (Oprah's designer) to do another decorating show? My guess is that she wants to get back into theater and out of the decorating biz.

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Tuesday, April 12, 2005 - 5:36 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
I am not sure if it is rumor or fact about Nate and Paige.

I agree, I think the producers are going to be working harder to have 'better personality' homeowners.

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Tuesday, April 12, 2005 - 5:52 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
Looks like the reaction is mixed all over the net!

Trading Spaces moves on without Paige.
The first Paige-less episode of Trading Spaces debuted Saturday evening with the Santa Fe: Navajo Drive episode, and the reaction is mixed, but leaning toward the positive. The change in format is a reaction the fact that the show has tanked in the ratings recently. To see what the new show looks like, watch TLC's "webisodes" and discover that Paige has been replaced by punchy porno music and disorientingly rapid zooming. Both teams now have carpenters, and at the end of the episode, the homeowners wander around the house looking for the changed room until they find it. Viewers posting on the Trading Spaces message boards have offered their feedback in a thread about the new format. A selection of their comments:

"I was disappointed and found it really flat without her."
"Loved it! I will start watching again, now that Paige is gone... The show will return to being about the design and NOT about the host... Paige thought it was HER show and it was never HER show. I still miss Alex...">
"But to just get rid of the host?? Especially one who was so down-to-earth and spontaneous??? The show is missing Paige big-time. BRING BACK PAIGE!! NO EXPLANATIONS ARE EVEN NECESSARY, JUST BRING HER BACK!"
"I really liked the new format, it seemed liked everyone was actually enjoying themselves! i liked the focus being the design rather than paige harrassing everyone about deadlines, budget, design choices, etc."
"I liked it.Especially with the 2 carpenters. They can do a better design. The homeowners actually get more tv/designer time now that Paige isn't there."
"The show felt disorganized and the "emotional" extras they added made it less fun and more of an attempted tear jerker."
"The reveal just didn't work...at least for me...without Paige. I for one will no longer be watching Trading Spaces until it's changed back to the old format.">
"I absolutely adored it and am so glad I gave it a chance! Positivity Rocks! I am never going to complain about anything ever again as I would hate to upset the other loyal fans of this Positive show!"
"It seems kind of without real direction and seems... old somehow..."
"I thought the show in which they brought in all the designers/carpenters was a bit too desperate...trying way too hard...and basically pretty lame."
"Loved it! Loved it! Loved it! [Smile] [Smile] [Smile] [...] Finally....it's about the homeowners! They got some input THAT WAS USED!"


http://www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/archives/trading_spaces/2005_Apr_12_new_format

Fruitbat
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08-07-2000

Tuesday, April 12, 2005 - 6:08 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Fruitbat a private message Print Post    
I did not realize that a plunge in ratings inspired the change in format.

The format was tired and needed revamping, certainly, but there are other more serious reasons. HGTV is loaded with shows that create fabulous rooms using professional designers who follow the owners desire.

I think TS's audience was tired of the shock rooms, cheezy craft projects, lack of regard for homeowners taste and silly staged levity. I may be projecting here but I stopped watching and have only now come back after a year.

I have to laugh at the comment above that Paige thought it was her show. Good grief. She had a role to play and followed direction.


Reader234
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08-13-2000

Saturday, April 16, 2005 - 9:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Reader234 a private message Print Post    
eww. . . watching TS w/o Paige... somethin is missing.

Its just weird, and not in a good way. The interaction seems stilted... its like the camera guy is saying "tell us about this" (shopping at Salvation Army")

Going around the rooms, well, ok, they keep focusing on the envelopes, I'm like, hmmmm. what's missing... OH I get it, NO HOST! *duh! and they get the $2,000 room, oh goody. Very flat! imho!

Fruitbat
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08-07-2000

Sunday, April 17, 2005 - 3:39 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Fruitbat a private message Print Post    
I liked this format when Jen and Frank were the designers because they filled the show with their personalities. Last night was awful and yes, Reader, flat is a good word.



Texannie
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07-16-2001

Sunday, April 17, 2005 - 5:05 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
I think it was the designers this time that were boring. I am really liking this format. I am really enjoying the reveals so much better.

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Sunday, April 17, 2005 - 9:00 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
I actually like this way, maybe cuz it is different and I was getting bored with the same ol' same ol'? I do like the reveals too--as they explore.

Lilfair
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07-09-2003

Wednesday, April 20, 2005 - 7:31 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lilfair a private message Print Post    
I’m shocked that I don’t miss Paige. The show is just fine without her…I’m shocked! The reveal is much better and I think the show moves along more quickly. Whodathunkit.

If Paige is doing another shop I wish her the best.


Roxip
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01-29-2004

Monday, April 25, 2005 - 8:47 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
Okay, I tried watching the "new" TS this weekend and I just had a hard time following it. Is Laurie on drugs or something? She was way too animated. There just didn't seem to be a lot of direction on the show...and I couldn't follow the progress of the rooms. One minute they seemed to be working on them and the next they were done! Both rooms turned out nicely but the whole thing was BLAH to me.

Ophiliasgrandma
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09-04-2001

Saturday, April 30, 2005 - 9:28 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ophiliasgrandma a private message Print Post    
I just check Paige's official web site. She just finished playing Roxie in CHICAGO in Rochester. In June she will be playing Maria in SOUND OF MUSIC in Pittsburgh.