So long, Bob Vila

teresa causey Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 09:56 PM EST

Heooo, I think my Daughter left you a comment and kinda exagerated .We live in my parents home which passed away sometime ago. I have a brother yhat is 40 but like a chile mind wise.He is just very special and has had a hard time sinctheir passing because he lived with them....I think they mined underground the house years ago because I have had to have headers put under spots of the floor 3 times the walls are cracking in spots and the floor is giving again. Its not all that bad but I just found out im Diabetic and recentlt divorced with 2 kids and my brother to take care of. They would love a new house but you know you gotta pick who needs it more.

Thanks for your time
Teresa

Jerrica Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 11:10 AM EST

Bob , Hi my house was built over 40 years ago when my great grandmother lived here. I have a mother who is a dibetic , My uncle is special and its hard our house is fallin down through the floor and i am scared of what will happen next there is 5 of us livin in a little house and its hard i hope u get to read this i really need your help ...
Thanks

Joe Wed, Oct 1, 2008 at 04:31 AM EST

hey bob my house was built in 1886 i need help

Brendan Vila (No Relation) Sun, Jul 27, 2008 at 10:51 PM EST

Why not let the man retire already if he wants to? He's had a great run of shows that has taught us all quite a bit. Let the man relax if he wants!

NH Chuck Sat, Dec 29, 2007 at 03:14 PM EST

Like most others, I'd tape BV in the wee hours of the AM. Until I found this site I had wondered where his show disappeared to. Too bad, the guy's got talent and personality and a following. Whoever does the ratings never contacted me about the show, that's for sure.

J. FAVA Sun, Sep 2, 2007 at 11:30 PM EST

HOW UNFAIR TO CANCEL BECAUSE OF LOW RATINGS. THE ONLY TIME I'VE BEEN ABLE TO CATCH THE SHOW, IN THE S.F. BAY AREA, FOR OVER A YEAR, HAS BEEN SATURDAY MORNINGS AT 5:30. I'VE HAD MY VCR SET. THE LOCAL TV LISTINGS HAVEN'T EVEN INCLUDED THE SHOW. DOES ANYONE HAVE HIGH RATINGS AT THAT TIME? I'LL BET NOT. I'LL MISS HIS SHOW!!!

Wayne Kent Wed, Apr 25, 2007 at 12:39 PM EST

Bob Vila Nevr incited anyone to lawsuit, only showed positive,constructive(forgive the pun) things on his shows.
MAKE UP YOUR MINDS PEOPLE! You want good grammar & good taste or not?

Wayne Kent Wed, Apr 25, 2007 at 12:38 PM EST

Bob Vila Nevr incited anyone to lawsuit, only showed positive,constructive(forgive the pun) things on his shows.
MAKE UP YOUR MINDS PEOPLE! You want good grammar & good taste or not?

Ep Sato Wed, Apr 25, 2007 at 12:13 PM EST

I hope he comes back to regular tv. From my understanding, he broke with PBS because of his deals with Sears. That leads me to believe he can't return to public television. But why not put Mr. Vila on one of those home improvement shows? His old school handyman stylings would be a cool contrast to the frequently metro and stylish hosts of these shows.

Agreed that the wording was a little iffy. Vila's one of the few Latinos on TV who's pretty much always shown in a positive light. It'd be a big loss if he passed away.

Bob Ross is painting happy little trees in heaven, and I hope to take his course in the afterlife. Or at least buy his upcomming video game.

jenjen Wed, Apr 25, 2007 at 11:57 AM EST

You can catch him on HSN selling some pretty neat tools!

Vicky Wed, Apr 25, 2007 at 11:03 AM EST

I always get Flip that House and Flip this House confused. Someone change their name already! Anyhoo, they're definitely a staple in my weekend TV viewing. Oh and why doesn't HGTV or TLC pick up Vila. He'd be great there!

Mark S Wed, Apr 25, 2007 at 10:43 AM EST

Will not happen since there still seems to be a lot of bad blood between Vila and Russell Morash, the This Old House grand poobah, but the place where Vila belongs is as host of TOH. It never helped ratings that Home Again was on at like 6:30AM on Saturday in New York but it does look old fashioned in comparison with all the new competition out there.

Thomas Wed, Apr 25, 2007 at 09:38 AM EST

Flip This House (on A&E) is FAR FAR better than Flip That House (on TLC)is every single way... The families on this new season of Flip This House are great... Check it out!

gargamel Wed, Apr 25, 2007 at 08:32 AM EST

FLIP THIS HOUSE is the best show. They need more episodes though.

Mel Wed, Apr 25, 2007 at 12:03 AM EST

I love A&E's Flip the/this/that House...and its TLC progeny, The Real Deal. I think I just really like that team of Charlotte, NC charlatans (led by Richard Davis).

Houstonian Jen in Balitmore Tue, Apr 24, 2007 at 10:36 PM EST

Stacey, it's funny you mentioned Bob Ross. Both of the Bobs share a special place in my childhood. During my sweltering summer vacations in Houston, I would ease into my afternoon nap by watching the Bobs--not because they were boring, I actually enjoyed both of the shows. It was more that I found them strangely soothing. Bob Ross with his fro, that 'happy little cloud' whisper, and the sound of the brush strokes on the canvas. Bob Vila with his fatherly tone and the hypnotizing sound of drills and nails. Thank you, Corporation for Public Broadcasting!

But seriously, I hope Bob Vila finds a new home. (I'm looking at you, TLC and HGTV!)

Michelle Tue, Apr 24, 2007 at 10:20 PM EST

I'm kind of surprised Vila was still on TV! I much prefer A&E's "Flip This House" to TLC's "Flip That House" because on "this," the ppl actually know what they are doing, as opposed to on "that," the flipper has never done a flip before and always ends up saying "well, this project is a bit bigger than I thought it was going to be...and i'm over budget and time...and the contractors have run off..." on "This," i'm darn impressed when they get a flip done in 2 weeks, and sell the the house off for 50K profit!

If you want to learn anything about home improvement on TV now, there's a channel called "DIY." do anything yourself!

Stacey Tue, Apr 24, 2007 at 08:25 PM EST

Okay, I'm glad I'm not the only one who freaked out at the headline. I was having flashbacks to when I heard that Bob Ross died.

Ceballos Tue, Apr 24, 2007 at 06:45 PM EST

Phew Josh! When I saw this headline and the picture, I was afraid Bob had died! Don't scare me like that again!

Also, I thoroughly enjoyed his appearances on "Home Improvement" as Tim Allen/Taylor's nemesis.

Yo Yo Tue, Apr 24, 2007 at 06:43 PM EST

Ok, you guys seriously need to re-caption this because the way it reads, it looks like Bob Vila is dead. Wait, he's not dead, is he?

Simon Tue, Apr 24, 2007 at 05:00 PM EST

Never a fan but I did enjoy it when I caught it on tv. Hope that someone will realize what a legend this man is and pick this up. I mean what is Flip this house or Flip that house? It does not teach you anything. Long live Bob V!