New Yankee Workshop To End
By Gordon DeWitte
From Fine Woodworking, “the New Yankee Workshop is ending after 21 years on PBS.” But don’t throw out all your plaid shirts yet because Master Carpenter Norm Abram will continue working on This Old House.
“We’ve had a great run, built challenging projects, met wonderful woodworkers and received loyal support from millions of viewers,” Abram said in a statement.
The New Yankee Workshop is a co-production of Morash Associates, Inc. and WGBH Boston. Russell Morash — whose backyard is the secret location of the workshop — is the creator, executive producer, and director of the series. He is also credited with introducing the “how-to” programming concept to television through other celebrated WGBH produced series as This Old House, The Victory Garden, and Julia Child’s The French Chef.
New Yankee Workshop Series Ends [Fine Woodworking]
Norm Abram Closes “Yankee Workshop” [Hartford Courant]
October 19th, 2009 at 1:19 pm
Thanks for all the shows Norm, I am hoping they will make a set of ALL the episodes, specials, etc. on DVD. I would shell out the cash for it, even though 20+ seasons would be a serious stack of dvd’s.
October 19th, 2009 at 2:48 pm
I hope the re-runs will stick around for a long time to come.
October 19th, 2009 at 3:26 pm
Yes ALL PROPS TI HIS NORMNESS. We will miss him and don
t forget your shop-glasses…..
Shopmonger
October 19th, 2009 at 7:02 pm
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October 20th, 2009 at 12:50 am
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October 20th, 2009 at 12:50 am
Noooo!!!! I love NYW!
October 20th, 2009 at 11:17 am
A dvd set would be awesome…. make it multimedia and include the plans.
October 20th, 2009 at 12:03 pm
It truly is a sad day for woodworkers. Thanks for everything Norm, we appreciated the years of teaching and safety. My buddy can recite your ditty on safety glasses perfectly including the little touch to the corner of the spectacles. One of the best TV shows ever made in my opinion. We wish you well in your future.
October 21st, 2009 at 7:58 am
Well that just sucks.
October 21st, 2009 at 10:32 am
A very sad announcement. But after, what, 500 episodes I’d imagine you’d feel you’ve done everything you really need to do, so I can understand.
Norm may continue on This Old house, but that show has gone so upscale that you hardly see him at all.
October 22nd, 2009 at 5:56 am
Since you won’t be “needing” the shop Norm, I would be happy to help you out by taking it off of your hands. How about $500?
November 3rd, 2009 at 10:38 pm
A sad day