Like many UA-cam videos, this one really doesn’t say much. Norm Abram has done his part. He has given us decades of information and experience. He has inspired so many people to take up woodworking. He really is the Bob Ross of power tools. He deserves his time. Like most of us, he has worked (hard) his whole life. And, frankly, no explanation is needed. Not our business. And, as for replacing Norm- can’t be done. Don’t try. Don’t bother. Not even with Tommy Mac- who is a great guy, and a talented woodworker, but, just not “Norm”. In the end, all I can say, all any of us can say, is “Thank you, Norm!”
Agreed. I did some research on the internet and it sounds like the New Yankee Workshop was a tremendous amount of work for Norm because he built at least 2 of everything and did all of the planning and work himself. He wanted to have more time with family so he decided to retire from NYW but still continue with This Old House for a bit longer because he basically just showed up for filming and didn't have all the additional work like he did with NYW.
@@ChristopherSalisburySalz The New Yankee show needed a couple of apprentices to help Norm. He would've been teaching young guys or girls who loved the craft as well as having the extra help in that shop. I would've loved an opportunity like that. Not to be on TV but just to learn from somebody with his knowledge
I spoke to Norm a few years ago and he was disappointed the show was cancelled by 'GBH. He said it was totally "self-supporting" by the tool sponsors and cost 'GBH almost nothing to produce, but they didn't want to go forwards with it. Perhaps the viewership was down. I liked the show, but after so many episodes, Norm was doing very complex piece beyond the reach of most woodworkers. I asked him about doing a school, possibly as a joint venture, but he wasn't interested. He lives on the water in RI and still does a little woodworking. The workshop he was used was at Russ Morash's home - the new one for TOH is a barn-like office building in the suburbs of Boston.
The producer has started releasing the episodes on UA-cam. He releases them about once a week. He also has follow-up episodes and Norm is even in one. Norm is looking old but is still a legend.
Now PBS is mostly a propaganda station. The last thing of any truth value they put out was their Wayne dyer special … but back in the late 90’s or early 2000’s they put out this amazing documentary about the enslved and kidnapped girls (mostly) from Nepal working in the worlds largest red light district in Bombay (formerly) mumbai, India. Apparently it was 500,000 … 500k… not a typo… ‘sex workers’ they were called. But, the vast majority were literally enslaved. And there was another large metropolis of sex slaves there, but not as big. It’s quite alarming that this is where Hillary Clinton went shortly after her presidential election loss and the accusations regarding the comet pizza connection and questionable leaked emails between her closest aids containing comments about how two children would be in the pool …I did some follow up on the situation in Mumbai after seeing the pbs documentary in the early 2000’s (2002 or 3) and found a guy claiming to have gone there and he claimed the area had been reduced to 5000… even if it had been outwardly reduced to that size, I’m confident the slavers there, joined the underground trade. Hardly anyone understands the significance of that particular location on the planet. I do not recall the exact name of the documentary. And it’s difficult to find these days… the social media companies don’t want the topic covered much. It’s insidious really. And much more could be said.
@@TheCybertiger9 Actually you might be surprised. Norm was a top tear craftsman, but the tools and technique available to him advanced over the years. I've watch a few early shows and some of his work around are now a bit amusing in light of the tools he had at the end of the series. Don't take this as opposition to the idea of PBS rerunning his series, I'd love it.
Norm Abram is 73 years old, and Russell Morash is 87 years old - I'm sure that has something to do with it. They have other things they want to do in their older years and the time it takes to film and produce those shows is not really compatible with retirement. As much as we would all like to see Norm be like the Energizer Bunny and just keep going, the reality is, none of us can keep doing all that we did when we were younger. Take it from someone who really enjoyed watching Norm for all those years - when you get into your 70's you have a much different perspective on what you want to do with your time and energy. In addition to ending The New Yankee Workshop, on May 19, 2022, it was announced that after 43 years, Abram would retire from the This Old House.
Completely understandable...l'm 76 and experienced this natural evolution of one's life as they find themselves realizing they have far far less time on this earth than all their long yrs behind....time becomes your most precious commodity or resource. I miss him...yup l miss the old me but time stops for no man...enjoy your well earned sail boat...l'm envious but pleased for you my friend.
@@dougbrown7150 NORM IS NOT AND WILL NEVER BE REPLACEABLE - there are tons of excellent UA-cam videos now (Matt Cremona is a fine example of a definite Norm follow up but it wouldn’t work regardless as a continuation of NYW)…
Norm Abrahms is an absolute legend in the Woodworking field.. This man is singlehandedly responsible for me trying woodworking a developing a passion for this trade. I didn't train and do the apprenticeship like most ppl do but I found I had a real love for the craft and began doing it and making my own small workshop. I love woodworking and also metalwork too. I never expected to find my way into this game and it only took me 49 yrs to realise I had a bit of a flair for woodworking. I love spending time in the shop every day. I would like to say thanks Norm for all the inspiration u gave me. RESPECT TO YA PAL..
@@ChristopherSalisburySalz Yeah I couldn't have said it better man. Norm is one of the best I have watched over the years. Unfortunately things change with time but I would love to see him do maybe 2/3 more series for the fans of the show bcos it was a huge success from what I heard over the years. I also think Norm would collect a lot of new younger woodworkers too. Thanks for ur reply my friend. Take it easy man.
I watched the show every time that I could. My dad was a master carpenter and a master electrician, and I learned a great deal from both men. We both loved Norm's huge shop and incredible selection of power tools. (Which we could never afford.) Now I'm 75 years old and there are many things that I can't do anymore. But the teaching and the wisdom of Mr. Abrams will live on because of his teaching.
I watched it every Saturday with my Dad and like you, we marveled at his seemingly huge shop. Many woodworkers on UA-cam have shops 5 times the size of Norms with 5 times the tools and yet they don't produce nearly as much as he did or at the same level of quality.
Why on earth would people "throw shade at Abrams for his conduct on the show"? I've seen many episodes and he is a gentleman and a professional. From what I have seen of him on the show seems to be a man of high moral character. The shows are as good as I remembered them to be which is usually the case when I look back on shows from my childhood. I actually think woodworking is bigger now than ever before. There are many woodworking themed UA-cam channels with high followings.
Some people will find fault with anything and anyone. Norm was a consummate Craftsman and I enjoyed following his career and The New Yankee Workshop from beginning to end.
I'm not sure I trust "facts" from the guy who put this video together. He seems to believe Abram was part of a show called "The Old House", so I'm guessing his familiarity with US-based PBS shows is limited.
@@utubewillyman Well, considering the "quality" of everything (mostly illiterate and grossly uneducated) these days, I take everything online with a grain of salt. Norm Abram was definitely Top-Notch in my book.
"throw shade" is a low iq slang for an insult. if anyone actually did due diligence to find the root meaning of the slang term they would find out it has embarrassing origins and should be blacklisted from everyday speech.
As a retired union electrician myself, I can tell all of you that by the time you're in your 60's, it's time to call it a career as your body is nearly done. Years of lifting, climbing, and straining has ruined most of us. Norm is one of the greatest hosts of any diy program ever. It's been a privilege to watch him over the years, learning something new on every episode. This Old House was where I first saw him, but The New Yankee Workshop was where he shined. Take it easy, Norm.
My wife and I used to watch all the episodes of “New Yankee Workshop” when available in the day. He gave us the knowledge and desire to build our own shed that’s still standing after 20+ years(needs a few minor repairs). He definitely made a difference in the world. 👍
Norm and “This Old House” have been a huge part of my life! I’ve learned so.. much from him and the rest of his team over the years! Extremely grateful for all the knowledge they shared to us all! Enjoy your retirement Norm. Thanks again👍🏽
I met Norm at a Woodworking Show and had the chance to speak with him for a few. His personality on the show is his personality. He is friendly, outgoing, and when we met, he was like an old friend. He was probably 50 at the time. I was thrilled that I could thank him for all the tips, tricks and ways of doing things in the shop. I put together my own shop with many of the same tools he used. That was in the 1980’s. I still enjoy my shop time 42+ years later. Thank you Norm Abram! Enjoy your retirement my Friend! Thank you Russ Morash for keeping the NYW alive and well
I could watch the whole series over and over. .Norm taught me how to be a woodworker. I could never had built the things I did without his help. Thanks Norm. I'll always be in your debt.
The shop wasn’t kept like that in case they wanted to do another season. It’s not a TV set. It’s the producers actual shop. It’s located on his property. If you look around in the exterior scenes, you may notice that’s where they also filmed “the victory garden”.
Interesting....I just listened to Mike Rowe's recent podcast with the host of TOH, Kevin O'Connor and he told the story of where the first victory garden was.....it was at the studio of WGBH in Boston....in the parking lot. The story goes that Russ Morash, the creator of TOH and the Victory Garden, had the camera men roll the cameras outside, still tethered to their wires. When the wires ran out of slack, that's where they made the first victory garden. It's worth the listen. The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe.
I knew it was the producer's home shop but I didn't know they filmed Victory garden at his house as well - very cool. The story is that Norm was hired to build the shed/building the shop is in and the producer was so impressed with his work that he asked him about doing a woodworking show in the very shop he had just built - something like that.
Woodworking isn't a dying skill at all. Time for a labor intensive hobby is in short supply. Norm had a workshop that few people can afford. It would cost $40-50,000 for the set up and tools he had and the expensive woods he used. I grew up watching the New Yankee Workshop. Norm was a hero to me and I learned A LOT from him. I did have to alter a lot of that knowledge to be able work with the inexpensive Ryobi tools. Those tools have enabled me to adapt very well!!! I'm usually covered in man glitter (sawdust).
It's why I watch more Paul Sellers now than Norm. There's absolutely no way in hell I could afford the sort of shop from New Yankee, but I can certainly afford some quality hand tools and enjoy using them.
Well, he did need to make his sponsors happy. And that meant that each project would use some expensive thingamajig. As a novice, I built a few of his projects, including the portable saw station, and did so without any fancy tools. There is always a cheaper way to do the same job, as an expensive machine. When I built the table saw station, all I had for powered tools, was a small, cheap Craftsman table saw, a small router and an electric drill. I later added the ability to use it as a router table. I used it for twenty years, until it was destroyed in an accident involving chickens... but that is another story...
😂🤣 No kidding!! I was disappointed to see John Heisz break down and buy a domino machine from Festool. I don't think he was very impressed with though and regrets buying it so that kind of redeemed him. 😁 I'm sure Festool makes fine tools but they are overpriced and such a fad. It's like having Guess jeans in junior high - you have to have Festool tools to be a cool woodworker - or so people think.
I built several projects in my house using Norm’s plans. Every time I see that piece of furniture I see Norm in the back of my head! What better way than this is to remember a legend? Have a Happy Retirement Norm.
I used to watch that show in the 90s and loved it back when I first got in the trades. One thing I do remember is Norm was not working with basic tools. He had really nice equipment to build that stuff with.
I grew up watching Norm Abram when I was little. I'm 41 now with my own woodshop I just wanted to say he was an inspiration, a great woodworker who helped many people in the trades and exposed us to what can be built with your own two hands if you're willing to put in the quality work, which in return becomes my quality time that I love.
I watched this show almost every Saturday morning, then wanting to take my cup of coffee to my wood shop and make his project. He is the king of woodworking, I've seen some of his jigs and the man is a master at those and the space he had to keep them all was amazing.
This was a favorite of many woodworkers and was like a religion to watch on a Saturday morning on PBS. I think the success of Delta and Porter Cable in their hay day was due to Norm endorsing their product. Thanks God for UA-camrs now who some have taken woodworking to another level than Norm.
The New Yankee Workshop was always one of my favorite programs to watch and try to imitate, however I am now 86 and not as mobile as I once was and am sure Norm is probably feeling his age as well, therefore I understand why he may choose to step back a bit from suc an intensive project. I remain a fan and respect him immensely. "Thank you Norm for all you have done for those of us who appreciate woodworking! Sincerely, Phil Owens Beloit,Wisconsin
Pbs in the 70s and early 80s was our go to on weekend morning...we would watch the diy and garden shows over and over again..then HGTV and the world changed.. have to admit those were the days
I loved the New Yankee Workshop and watched it every Saturday evening. I never considered it a “ reality” show but an educational program that I did learn a lot from. Norm is a very talented woodworker and builder. I was also a big fan of This Old House, which I also do not consider a “ reality “ show either. I find those reality shows nasty and disgusting.
"Reality" shows aren't reality shows. They are staged entertainment shows created to shock and titillate an audience that is gullible enough to waste time watching them.
I think i have seen almost all of His shows, I have learned so much from Him. it's not just what He makes it's HOW He makes it. i'm 79 years old now but I would love to see the New Yankee Work Shop series again.
I’ve watched every episode of New Yankee Workshop, multiple times. With the decline in skilled tradesmen, this show should be offered as a class in high school!
The wood working industry should give thanks to Norm. One can look back and recall all the businesses that were born or grew because of the interest he helped build in the work and hobby.
No matter what anyone might think today about the why's and wherefore's that Norm Abram discontinued being the host of The New Yankee Workshop, he was the main, and I do mean main, reason I got into woodworking in the first place. I never missed an episode. I learned virtually everything I know about this amazing, relaxing and very practical art form from his shows. Kudos to this pioneer who I believe all woodworkers want to emulate. Thank you very much, Norm. If you do come back into the spotlight I will be right there watching every episode!! Yes!!!
Norm is one of a kind. Thank you Norm. I built my new kitchen when Norm redesigned an updated version of one of his earlier kitchen renovations from some 30 years ago. With his new kitchen plans, I was able to follow adapt them for my house. The kitchen is absolutely beautiful. My wife ad friends really like it too. Norm made it extremely easy. I was able to follow his new design without difficulties. I made 32 didos and only one was off by 1/8 th of an inch. The cabinet was 94 inches high. Norm's, trick was, to make a base of three inches and put the cabinet on top. This left a one inch clearance. I am not bragging, it was just Norm's clear explanations that made possible Thank Norm. I have been following him since 1987 or 1989, when The New Yankie Workshop started. 👍👍👍👍😊
This show shaped how I approached wood working and other projects from almost the beginning. There were a few years near the start where I hadn't seen it, but once I got to watching, it just made everything easier.
I remember making sure the VHS vcr was programmed and ready for years. I couldn’t be at the tv when he was on, Norm inspired me such that I ended up with a full wood shop with the heavier items like Norm had, eventually studied under Paul Sellers in Waco and also collected antique woodwork hand tools. But the whole journey started with Norm.
Norm is and was a mentor to anyone who wants to make something with their hands, whether it be woodworking, carpentry, baking or sewing to name a few. He promoted safety, economy and good planning. I made two sets of interior wooden shutters for our home based on his tv show and his dvd on making window shutters. Straight to the point, methodical and reasonable, no chest thumping or other theatrics, just good ole yankee ingenuity!
Like a lot of internet videos that start with "The real reason..." this one is no different. It brings up more questions than answers as you can tell from the comments and the video itself. As for Norm, what ever the true reason(s) may be, he will be sorely missed. Thank you and God bless you.
Talked with Norm several years ago at a trade show back before he retired and he said that PBS pulled the plug on him and wanted to make room for new shows. He said he was disappointed as the show was his baby and he would have done it until retirement. Odd that they would do that to a beloved show especially so given TOH has been on for 40+ years!
my little boy used to watch it from 18 months old and would get excited when it was on and if he was groggy from sleep or tummy upsets it would calm him down until he forgot he had tummy ache....26 yrs old now and a thriving young man with many skills and a degree in aero-dynamics...
I always wanted to get into a woodworking, so I videotaped every Show and watched it over and over again and I eventually learned quite a few techniques and mostly how to be safe with power tools. Thank you so much I have all my fingers and I'm very careful and I respect all the power tools in my shop. Thanks Norm.
The Woodwright's Shop with Roy Underhill was even more Fasinating because it was all done the Old Fashioned was done with Hand Tools, not power tools. They both had/have their place.
Seems to me that "This Old House" was originally hosted by Bob Villa & Norm was brought in for detail & finish work projects. I cannot remember Norm ever actually being the sole host.
I grew up watching Norm. When I married and bought my first home, I appreciated even more all the skills I had learned. Thanks Norm for sharing with such great enthusiasm all what you knew🧰🪚🔨
Norm brought woodworking into the houses of many future woodworkers every week, his basic approach and great skill showed generations "how to" when school shop programs have ended . The woodworking shows that have followed are no where close to what Norm has done. With his shows, plans and videos, I have made many of his timeless classics. Thank You Norm !
Norm is 73 years old. He worked hard for may years and I hope he is able to enjoy a long happy retirement. Time to focus on himself and family was well earned.
Agree with other fans of Norm and miss his shows and the inspiration each one brought to others who enjoy woodworking. Happy New Year Norm, and all the best for many years to come.
Norm reminds me of my late father. Kind, extremely talented and always giving to others. Extremely humble (miss him every day). Norm relax & enjoy your retirement
These shows inspired me to do a lot on my own house, including a 2-story addition. Taunton Press also has a lot of Fine Homebuilding books that enabled me to do all of the framing, plumbing and electrical. Looking back, the most challenging and satisfying part was the framing to support a bay window and its roof - I made a full-scale template to lay out all of the compound miter cuts and lengths needed.
A legend, yes. But, nearing the end of the show, he showcased tools and things that were more about the product that produced them than the item made by them. I found this outlandishly extravagant and prohibitive for me to achieve on my budget, and no longer was my simple chop saw, band saw, table saw, drill press and router workshop enough to make the things he was doing... and when that isn't enough, you've just gone way too PRO level, and are seriously selling out to advertise to people that have more money than the average enthusiast. (Me)
My grand daughter watched norm with me we went to home depot and had to go back to the car for her safety glasses because they might be running the saw !! Thanks for several years over great content !!
I binged watched all episodes till that time in 2005 when I was an exchange student in Vermont. I got the complete VHS and DVD collection at home and really enjoy watching it once in a while when I have half an hour to spare.
Well that was a waste of 8 minutes. How can anyone who watches this video be expected to take any of it seriously when it contains numerous inaccuracies?
@@GregConquest I cant rank a top three so you'll have to pick your own from the below (not a complete list as I’ve probably missed a couple): * (several times throughout) To refer to TNYW as a reality TV show is a bit iffy because people have different ideas of what a reality TV show looks like. TNYW definitely made enough use of scripts and planned spots/sequences to call itself something different. * (0:32) “The woodworking skills shown in TNYW were so unique that most people never saw them in real life” is completely untrue. It then follows on to say that the techniques featured were traditional, but in woodworking the terms “skills” and “techniques” arguably can mean the same thing. * (1:28) Calling the format of renovating a house very similar to the format of building a piece of furniture from scratch is a bit of a stretch. Perhaps explaining what’s going on, what needs to be done etc. is similar but one has so much more to it than the other. * (1:49) “…while also showing how people can make furniture worth hundreds of dollars in just a couple of bucks”. This is unattainable in real life - wood costs money, tools cost money, time costs money. * (2:00) Norm was not born in Massachusetts; he was born in Rhode Island. * (2:25) Norm never got a degree in engineering. He dropped out before graduating to go and work for a construction company and by that time he had switched from studying mechanical engineering to business administration. * (3:10) The impression is given that Norm came up with the idea for the show, it was Russ Morash who did. * (4:34) It hasn't been proven that Norm ever seriously thought about leaving either TOH, TYNW or both shows, and the “becoming the next big thing in flipping and renovations” statement is also unsubstantiated. * (5:10) The end of TNYW was more likely because there wasn’t much more the show could achieve that it hadn’t already over the previous 20 years. The claim that it ended because Norm didn’t have enough time or energy anymore is unlikely to be true given that Norm & Russ have done several interviews since. * (5:50) ”…but don’t know much about woodworking and flipping”. TNYW has never been about flipping and has never even mentioned it. * (6:45, 6:50) “Working on The Old House”. * (6:53) “The producer of the show also revealed TOH has a rather simple format and Norm doesn’t have to put in as much effort in it so he doesn’t get exhausted.” Anyone who has watched him work on both shows may disagree with that statement (if it was ever actually quoted). * (7:03) There has never been any reported rumours about a feud between Norm and Russ. * (7:29) “…although a lot of people throw shade at Norm about his conduct on the show” - is that really suggesting people had a problem with how Norm conducted himself? By all accounts those who have met him over the years have said he’s really friendly and down-to-earth, no reason to think he was not the same when filming a TV show.
I watch Norm on the sold house and new yankee workshop for years. You can replace him, but it just will never be the same. Norm will be missed by all of us. God bless him and I have wish him the best.
I watched as may of the NYW programs as I could. I always loved to see his workshop. It was a great time for home workshops as the baby boomers hit the 50 year old mark. I think that it is a normal transition for woodworking education to migrate to UA-cam as well as the many schools that have popped up around the country. I started a UA-cam channel dedicated to building 18th century furniture 13 years ago when I could not find a lot of information on building that furniture. Now there are a number of UA-cam channels that feature that type of work.
I know a few women are interested in woodworking, a generation ago, this was unheard of, but I know these young women are really passionate about woodworking.
It was Norm who almost single- handedly introduced biscuit joinery to the unwashed masses of T.V. America way back in the day. The method was well understood in Europe and had an established track record of reliability and fitness for use. When Fine Woodworking magazine started doing a few builds which prominently used biscuits instead of mortise and tenons, it won its place in the hearts and minds of many a woodworker both pro and armature. We owe Norm a lot for his vision and wisdom.
In our addiction to constant entertainment on demand Norm Abrams provided a lifetime worth of content. But Norm is a real person, extremely talented and driven to achieve his goals in life, not ours. We should be happy with what he gave us and not demand that he give up his personal desires for our satisfaction. There are so many directions the show could have gone without infringing on Norm’s time to delve into the world of master craftsmen and their knowledge before some of it is lost to time. Let Norm do what he’s good at, succeeding in life however he chooses.
every Saturday on pbs as a kid no i cant go play no cant wash the car etc until i saw norm 30mins show i am 48 now finally found the delta band saw he used and other tools . hope his prints still can be purchased thanks norm
I’ve never thought of The New Yankee Workshop… as a “ reality “… show ! Norm Abrams was a talented carpenter… whose knowledge about wood working and tools was incredible. Maybe it was just time to move on… and have time for his own life… and probably now… his retirement years… which he has earned. It was a great show… hope Norm has enjoyed his “ quiet years “ !
I thought the same thing. _The New Yankee Workshop_ wasn't in the "reality" show category, it was in the *educational* category. Sometimes, these videos on UA-cam leave me scratching my head...
The term "reality show" hadn't been invented back then. They were just shows about real stuff. It wasn't until Survivor that "reality shows" began. And even then not until the second season when producers began to fake stuff up to make it more "real", make that "more attractive for advertisers".
I used to love watching this show but the "reality" of it is UA-cam. There are some really talented people on YT releasing tons of videos on this area. Woodworking is nowhere near dead but I can't say the same for television.
This old house,the new Yankee workshop,and hometime in that order on Saturdays was what I watched in the 80's with my dad who was a professional woodworker. My dad would critique anything that they were doing that wasn't up to his standards but it was a way to bond with him
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Like many UA-cam videos, this one really doesn’t say much.
Norm Abram has done his part. He has given us decades of information and experience. He has inspired so many people to take up woodworking. He really is the Bob Ross of power tools. He deserves his time. Like most of us, he has worked (hard) his whole life. And, frankly, no explanation is needed. Not our business.
And, as for replacing Norm- can’t be done. Don’t try. Don’t bother. Not even with Tommy Mac- who is a great guy, and a talented woodworker, but, just not “Norm”.
In the end, all I can say, all any of us can say, is “Thank you, Norm!”
Agreed. I did some research on the internet and it sounds like the New Yankee Workshop was a tremendous amount of work for Norm because he built at least 2 of everything and did all of the planning and work himself. He wanted to have more time with family so he decided to retire from NYW but still continue with This Old House for a bit longer because he basically just showed up for filming and didn't have all the additional work like he did with NYW.
@@ChristopherSalisburySalz The New Yankee show needed a couple of apprentices to help Norm. He would've been teaching young guys or girls who loved the craft as well as having the extra help in that shop. I would've loved an opportunity like that. Not to be on TV but just to learn from somebody with his knowledge
no kidding I thought maybe it was his health.
I spoke to Norm a few years ago and he was disappointed the show was cancelled by 'GBH. He said it was totally "self-supporting" by the tool sponsors and cost 'GBH almost nothing to produce, but they didn't want to go forwards with it. Perhaps the viewership was down. I liked the show, but after so many episodes, Norm was doing very complex piece beyond the reach of most woodworkers. I asked him about doing a school, possibly as a joint venture, but he wasn't interested. He lives on the water in RI and still does a little woodworking. The workshop he was used was at Russ Morash's home - the new one for TOH is a barn-like office building in the suburbs of Boston.
@@lciummo1 Really? The story I heard was that he was just ready to move on. I heard it was a tremendous amount of work for him.
This and Roy Underhill’s Woodwrights Shop were my Saturday afternoon for years.
The New Yankee Workshop was a great show. One of the best ever on PBS, and I still miss it. Wish good health and the best for Norm
The producer has started releasing the episodes on UA-cam. He releases them about once a week. He also has follow-up episodes and Norm is even in one. Norm is looking old but is still a legend.
I looked forward to every episode...miss it allot!!!
Now PBS is mostly a propaganda station. The last thing of any truth value they put out was their Wayne dyer special … but back in the late 90’s or early 2000’s they put out this amazing documentary about the enslved and kidnapped girls (mostly) from Nepal working in the worlds largest red light district in Bombay (formerly) mumbai, India. Apparently it was 500,000 … 500k… not a typo… ‘sex workers’ they were called. But, the vast majority were literally enslaved. And there was another large metropolis of sex slaves there, but not as big. It’s quite alarming that this is where Hillary Clinton went shortly after her presidential election loss and the accusations regarding the comet pizza connection and questionable leaked emails between her closest aids containing comments about how two children would be in the pool …I did some follow up on the situation in Mumbai after seeing the pbs documentary in the early 2000’s (2002 or 3) and found a guy claiming to have gone there and he claimed the area had been reduced to 5000… even if it had been outwardly reduced to that size, I’m confident the slavers there, joined the underground trade. Hardly anyone understands the significance of that particular location on the planet. I do not recall the exact name of the documentary. And it’s difficult to find these days… the social media companies don’t want the topic covered much. It’s insidious really. And much more could be said.
They should just replay the whole series again. I am sure everyone would watch it over again. What a great show this was. miss it.
Yes, and a program that wouldn't be dated
The episodes are all available youtube.
May I hear some AMENS!
@@TheCybertiger9 Actually you might be surprised. Norm was a top tear craftsman, but the tools and technique available to him advanced over the years. I've watch a few early shows and some of his work around are now a bit amusing in light of the tools he had at the end of the series. Don't take this as opposition to the idea of PBS rerunning his series, I'd love it.
Great show along with This Old House.
Norm Abram is 73 years old, and Russell Morash is 87 years old - I'm sure that has something to do with it. They have other things they want to do in their older years and the time it takes to film and produce those shows is not really compatible with retirement. As much as we would all like to see Norm be like the Energizer Bunny and just keep going, the reality is, none of us can keep doing all that we did when we were younger. Take it from someone who really enjoyed watching Norm for all those years - when you get into your 70's you have a much different perspective on what you want to do with your time and energy. In addition to ending The New Yankee Workshop, on May 19, 2022, it was announced that after 43 years, Abram would retire from the This Old House.
😢😢😢 I miss that show. I watched it all through Highschool and.into my 20's. Loved his craftsmanship and style of presentation.
That IS the simple real answer! Not this idiot vid.
Completely understandable...l'm 76 and experienced this natural evolution of one's life as they find themselves realizing they have far far less time on this earth than all their long yrs behind....time becomes your most precious commodity or resource. I miss him...yup l miss the old me but time stops for no man...enjoy your well earned sail boat...l'm envious but pleased for you my friend.
In that time they would have both thought many possible replacements that would respect the show
@@dougbrown7150 NORM IS NOT AND WILL NEVER BE REPLACEABLE - there are tons of excellent UA-cam videos now (Matt Cremona is a fine example of a definite Norm follow up but it wouldn’t work regardless as a continuation of NYW)…
Norm Abrahms is an absolute legend in the Woodworking field.. This man is singlehandedly responsible for me trying woodworking a developing a passion for this trade. I didn't train and do the apprenticeship like most ppl do but I found I had a real love for the craft and began doing it and making my own small workshop. I love woodworking and also metalwork too. I never expected to find my way into this game and it only took me 49 yrs to realise I had a bit of a flair for woodworking. I love spending time in the shop every day.
I would like to say thanks Norm for all the inspiration u gave me. RESPECT TO YA PAL..
He is absolutely a legend. Such a stud. You can tell he had a great work ethic and took pride in doing everything the right way. Very inspirational.
@@ChristopherSalisburySalz Yeah I couldn't have said it better man. Norm is one of the best I have watched over the years. Unfortunately things change with time but I would love to see him do maybe 2/3 more series for the fans of the show bcos it was a huge success from what I heard over the years.
I also think Norm would collect a lot of new younger woodworkers too.
Thanks for ur reply my friend. Take it easy man.
I watched the show every time that I could. My dad was a master carpenter and a master electrician, and I learned a great deal from both men. We both loved Norm's huge shop and incredible selection of power tools. (Which we could never afford.) Now I'm 75 years old and there are many things that I can't do anymore. But the teaching and the wisdom of Mr. Abrams will live on because of his teaching.
I watched it every Saturday with my Dad and like you, we marveled at his seemingly huge shop. Many woodworkers on UA-cam have shops 5 times the size of Norms with 5 times the tools and yet they don't produce nearly as much as he did or at the same level of quality.
Why on earth would people "throw shade at Abrams for his conduct on the show"? I've seen many episodes and he is a gentleman and a professional. From what I have seen of him on the show seems to be a man of high moral character. The shows are as good as I remembered them to be which is usually the case when I look back on shows from my childhood. I actually think woodworking is bigger now than ever before. There are many woodworking themed UA-cam channels with high followings.
"actually"
Some people will find fault with anything and anyone. Norm was a consummate Craftsman and I enjoyed following his career and The New Yankee Workshop from beginning to end.
I'm not sure I trust "facts" from the guy who put this video together. He seems to believe Abram was part of a show called "The Old House", so I'm guessing his familiarity with US-based PBS shows is limited.
@@utubewillyman
Well, considering the "quality" of everything (mostly illiterate and grossly uneducated) these days, I take everything online with a grain of salt.
Norm Abram was definitely Top-Notch in my book.
"throw shade" is a low iq slang for an insult. if anyone actually did due diligence to find the root meaning of the slang term they would find out it has embarrassing origins and should be blacklisted from everyday speech.
As a retired union electrician myself, I can tell all of you that by the time you're in your 60's, it's time to call it a career as your body is nearly done. Years of lifting, climbing, and straining has ruined most of us. Norm is one of the greatest hosts of any diy program ever. It's been a privilege to watch him over the years, learning something new on every episode. This Old House was where I first saw him, but The New Yankee Workshop was where he shined. Take it easy, Norm.
Amen brother...
Thanks for all your physical labor and problem-solving Dennis! You guys are the salt of the Earth and make everything work for everyone else!
My wife and I used to watch all the episodes of “New Yankee Workshop” when available in the day. He gave us the knowledge and desire to build our own shed that’s still standing after 20+ years(needs a few minor repairs). He definitely made a difference in the world. 👍
Norm with his calm and his way of explaining things is why it lasted so long
he has taught many how to do wood working
The New Yankee Workshop, This Old House, and The Woodwright Shop were must-watch programs for me.
Norm and “This Old House” have been a huge part of my life! I’ve learned so.. much from him and the rest of his team over the years! Extremely grateful for all the knowledge they shared to us all! Enjoy your retirement Norm. Thanks again👍🏽
I met Norm at a Woodworking Show and had the chance to speak with him for a few. His personality on the show is his personality. He is friendly, outgoing, and when we met, he was like an old friend. He was probably 50 at the time.
I was thrilled that I could thank him for all the tips, tricks and ways of doing things in the shop. I put together my own shop with many of the same tools he used. That was in the 1980’s. I still enjoy my shop time 42+ years later.
Thank you Norm Abram!
Enjoy your retirement my Friend! Thank you Russ Morash for keeping the NYW alive and well
Yupppp
Thanks Norm for years of enjoyment and education.
I could watch the whole series over and over. .Norm taught me how to be a woodworker. I could never had built the things I did without his help. Thanks Norm. I'll always be in your debt.
The shop wasn’t kept like that in case they wanted to do another season. It’s not a TV set. It’s the producers actual shop. It’s located on his property. If you look around in the exterior scenes, you may notice that’s where they also filmed “the victory garden”.
Interesting....I just listened to Mike Rowe's recent podcast with the host of TOH, Kevin O'Connor and he told the story of where the first victory garden was.....it was at the studio of WGBH in Boston....in the parking lot. The story goes that Russ Morash, the creator of TOH and the Victory Garden, had the camera men roll the cameras outside, still tethered to their wires. When the wires ran out of slack, that's where they made the first victory garden. It's worth the listen. The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe.
I knew it was the producer's home shop but I didn't know they filmed Victory garden at his house as well - very cool. The story is that Norm was hired to build the shed/building the shop is in and the producer was so impressed with his work that he asked him about doing a woodworking show in the very shop he had just built - something like that.
Some of the very early VGs were filmed near Harvard on the river front. You could drive by the location.
VG Another great PBS show now no more but greatly missed.
I love the reruns just as much as when they first aired. I really miss Norm.
Used to be my favorite woodworking program. I still enjoy watching re-runs of it.
Woodworking isn't a dying skill at all. Time for a labor intensive hobby is in short supply. Norm had a workshop that few people can afford. It would cost $40-50,000 for the set up and tools he had and the expensive woods he used. I grew up watching the New Yankee Workshop. Norm was a hero to me and I learned A LOT from him. I did have to alter a lot of that knowledge to be able work with the inexpensive Ryobi tools. Those tools have enabled me to adapt very well!!! I'm usually covered in man glitter (sawdust).
It's why I watch more Paul Sellers now than Norm. There's absolutely no way in hell I could afford the sort of shop from New Yankee, but I can certainly afford some quality hand tools and enjoy using them.
Well, he did need to make his sponsors happy. And that meant that each project would use some expensive thingamajig.
As a novice, I built a few of his projects, including the portable saw station, and did so without any fancy tools. There is always a cheaper way to do the same job, as an expensive machine.
When I built the table saw station, all I had for powered tools, was a small, cheap Craftsman table saw, a small router and an electric drill.
I later added the ability to use it as a router table.
I used it for twenty years, until it was destroyed in an accident involving chickens... but that is another story...
It is amazing how many fine quality pieces of furniture he built without using any Festool products.
😂🤣 No kidding!! I was disappointed to see John Heisz break down and buy a domino machine from Festool. I don't think he was very impressed with though and regrets buying it so that kind of redeemed him. 😁 I'm sure Festool makes fine tools but they are overpriced and such a fad. It's like having Guess jeans in junior high - you have to have Festool tools to be a cool woodworker - or so people think.
I built several projects in my house using Norm’s plans. Every time I see that piece of furniture I see Norm in the back of my head! What better way than this is to remember a legend? Have a Happy Retirement Norm.
I used to watch that show in the 90s and loved it back when I first got in the trades. One thing I do remember is Norm was not working with basic tools. He had really nice equipment to build that stuff with.
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A little glue and a couple of screws😊
I grew up watching Norm Abram when I was little. I'm 41 now with my own woodshop I just wanted to say he was an inspiration, a great woodworker who helped many people in the trades and exposed us to what can be built with your own two hands if you're willing to put in the quality work, which in return becomes my quality time that I love.
Loved the New yankee workshop with gentleman Norm and his safety glasses .
A great presenter and a very skilled craftsman. Best wishes to you Norm
I watched this show almost every Saturday morning, then wanting to take my cup of coffee to my wood shop and make his project. He is the king of woodworking, I've seen some of his jigs and the man is a master at those and the space he had to keep them all was amazing.
This was a favorite of many woodworkers and was like a religion to watch on a Saturday morning on PBS. I think the success of Delta and Porter Cable in their hay day was due to Norm endorsing their product. Thanks God for UA-camrs now who some have taken woodworking to another level than Norm.
The New Yankee Workshop was always one of my favorite programs to watch and try to imitate, however I am now 86 and not as mobile as I once was and am sure Norm is probably feeling his age as well, therefore I understand why he may choose to step back a bit from suc an intensive project. I remain a fan and respect him immensely. "Thank you Norm for all you have done for those of us who appreciate woodworking!
Sincerely,
Phil Owens
Beloit,Wisconsin
Pbs in the 70s and early 80s was our go to on weekend morning...we would watch the diy and garden shows over and over again..then HGTV and the world changed.. have to admit those were the days
I loved the New Yankee Workshop and watched it every Saturday evening. I never considered it a “ reality” show but an educational program that I did learn a lot from. Norm is a very talented woodworker and builder. I was also a big fan of This Old House, which I also do not consider a “ reality “ show either. I find those reality shows nasty and disgusting.
"Reality" shows aren't reality shows. They are staged entertainment shows created to shock and titillate an audience that is gullible enough to waste time watching them.
I would watch NYW every Saturday afternoon with my Dad after we did yardwork. I have very fond memories of that.
I think i have seen almost all of His shows, I have learned so much from Him. it's not just what He makes it's HOW He makes it. i'm 79 years old now but I would love to see the New Yankee Work Shop series again.
I’ve watched every episode of New Yankee Workshop, multiple times. With the decline in skilled tradesmen, this show should be offered as a class in high school!
The wood working industry should give thanks to Norm. One can look back and recall all the businesses that were born or grew because of the interest he helped build in the work and hobby.
No matter what anyone might think today about the why's and wherefore's that Norm Abram discontinued being the host of The New Yankee Workshop, he was the main, and I do mean main, reason I got into woodworking in the first place. I never missed an episode. I learned virtually everything I know about this amazing, relaxing and very practical art form from his shows. Kudos to this pioneer who I believe all woodworkers want to emulate. Thank you very much, Norm. If you do come back into the spotlight I will be right there watching every episode!! Yes!!!
I can save you all 8 minutes…. He retired.
Thanks.
it was cool to watch the history of it in a synopsis though :)
Norm had health issues, his heart gave him problems.
……and without training or bringing up a protege to take over the reins. To bad so sad.
Some good things end, it’s called life
Norm is one of a kind. Thank you Norm. I built my new kitchen when Norm redesigned an updated version of one of his earlier kitchen renovations from some 30 years ago.
With his new kitchen plans, I was able to follow adapt them for my house. The kitchen is absolutely beautiful. My wife ad friends really like it too.
Norm made it extremely easy. I was able to follow his new design without difficulties.
I made 32 didos and only one was off by 1/8 th of an inch. The cabinet was 94 inches high. Norm's, trick was, to make a base of three inches and put the cabinet on top. This left a one inch clearance.
I am not bragging, it was just Norm's clear explanations that made possible
Thank Norm.
I have been following him since 1987 or 1989, when The New Yankie Workshop started. 👍👍👍👍😊
He is the Bob Ross of carpentry. ❤
@@goofyrulez7914 Rather, Bob Ross is the Norm Abram of painters...
Thanks Norm for all your great projects. God bless and all the best to you and yours!
This show shaped how I approached wood working and other projects from almost the beginning. There were a few years near the start where I hadn't seen it, but once I got to watching, it just made everything easier.
I remember making sure the VHS vcr was programmed and ready for years. I couldn’t be at the tv when he was on, Norm inspired me such that I ended up with a full wood shop with the heavier items like Norm had, eventually studied under Paul Sellers in Waco and also collected antique woodwork hand tools. But the whole journey started with Norm.
Norm is and was a mentor to anyone who wants to make something with their hands, whether it be woodworking, carpentry, baking or sewing to name a few. He promoted safety, economy and good planning. I made two sets of interior wooden shutters for our home based on his tv show and his dvd on making window shutters. Straight to the point, methodical and reasonable, no chest thumping or other theatrics, just good ole yankee ingenuity!
Like a lot of internet videos that start with "The real reason..." this one is no different. It brings up more questions than answers as you can tell from the comments and the video itself. As for Norm, what ever the true reason(s) may be, he will be sorely missed. Thank you and God bless you.
Talked with Norm several years ago at a trade show back before he retired and he said that PBS pulled the plug on him and wanted to make room for new shows. He said he was disappointed as the show was his baby and he would have done it until retirement. Odd that they would do that to a beloved show especially so given TOH has been on for 40+ years!
my little boy used to watch it from 18 months old and would get excited when it was on and if he was groggy from sleep or tummy upsets it would calm him down until he forgot he had tummy ache....26 yrs old now and a thriving young man with many skills and a degree in aero-dynamics...
I always wanted to get into a woodworking, so I videotaped every Show and watched it over and over again and I eventually learned quite a few techniques and mostly how to be safe with power tools. Thank you so much I have all my fingers and I'm very careful and I respect all the power tools in my shop. Thanks Norm.
We need more shows like this that actually show us skills.
The Woodwright's Shop with Roy Underhill was even more Fasinating because it was all done the Old Fashioned was done with Hand Tools, not power tools. They both had/have their place.
Seems to me that "This Old House" was originally hosted by Bob Villa & Norm was brought in for detail & finish work projects. I cannot remember Norm ever actually being the sole host.
All the best Norm. We love you. Thanx for being you. 👏👏💗💗
For whatever reason he was one of America's truly teaching people's taught us mini skills thank you Norm
I have bought plans from NYW. And built a shop and built many pieces of furniture. Without this man I wouldn’t have ever started my business. ❤️
I had the privilege of meeting him once. he was so genuine and down to earth. Super nice guy
I grew up watching Norm. When I married and bought my first home, I appreciated even more all the skills I had learned. Thanks Norm for sharing with such great enthusiasm all what you knew🧰🪚🔨
My all-time favorite woodworking show. Loved watching his show and was always envious of all the tools (toys) he had.
Norm brought woodworking into the houses of many future woodworkers every week, his basic approach and great skill showed generations "how to" when school shop programs have ended . The woodworking shows that have followed are no where close to what Norm has done. With his shows, plans and videos, I have made many of his timeless classics.
Thank You Norm !
My first woodshop show I watched faithfully ever since I was a kid. Still love it!!!
Norm is 73 years old. He worked hard for may years and I hope he is able to enjoy a long happy retirement.
Time to focus on himself and family was well earned.
I used to watch the New Yankee Workshop everyday. I , certainly, enjoyed watching it, and , definitely, I learnt a lot.
Agree with other fans of Norm and miss his shows and the inspiration each one brought to others who enjoy woodworking.
Happy New Year Norm, and all the best for many years to come.
I remember watching him w my dad as a kid, he has to be one of the most diverse and best.
I met Norm at a book signing in Saint Louis many years ago. The man you see on camera is the real Norm. A very kind man.
Norm reminds me of my late father. Kind, extremely talented and always giving to others. Extremely humble (miss him every day). Norm relax & enjoy your retirement
These shows inspired me to do a lot on my own house, including a 2-story addition. Taunton Press also has a lot of Fine Homebuilding books that enabled me to do all of the framing, plumbing and electrical. Looking back, the most challenging and satisfying part was the framing to support a bay window and its roof - I made a full-scale template to lay out all of the compound miter cuts and lengths needed.
I grew up watching the show. Thank you, Norm. I'm 46 now and I've been in building trades 25+ years
A friend and I always got a kick of Norm having the perfect tool for everything. Our favorite was his "dedicated mortising machine."
A legend, yes. But, nearing the end of the show, he showcased tools and things that were more about the product that produced them than the item made by them. I found this outlandishly extravagant and prohibitive for me to achieve on my budget, and no longer was my simple chop saw, band saw, table saw, drill press and router workshop enough to make the things he was doing... and when that isn't enough, you've just gone way too PRO level, and are seriously selling out to advertise to people that have more money than the average enthusiast. (Me)
Norm just got old and has medical conditions. He is the best finishing carpenter I have ever seen!
Norm is the best! His skills are mind-blowing!
I miss those shows, I was a regular watcher and would make sure I recorded it if I had to work. Learned how to rebuild my first home watching it
This was a great show. Thanks
My grand daughter watched norm with me we went to home depot and had to go back to the car for her safety glasses because they might be running the saw !! Thanks for several years over great content !!
I binged watched all episodes till that time in 2005 when I was an exchange student in Vermont. I got the complete VHS and DVD collection at home and really enjoy watching it once in a while when I have half an hour to spare.
Well that was a waste of 8 minutes. How can anyone who watches this video be expected to take any of it seriously when it contains numerous inaccuracies?
typical of 90% of youtube videos, misleading title with no content
Waste of a comment. What was inaccurate? Just give us the top three.
@@GregConquest I cant rank a top three so you'll have to pick your own from the below (not a complete list as I’ve probably missed a couple):
* (several times throughout) To refer to TNYW as a reality TV show is a bit iffy because people have different ideas of what a reality TV show looks like. TNYW definitely made enough use of scripts and planned spots/sequences to call itself something different.
* (0:32) “The woodworking skills shown in TNYW were so unique that most people never saw them in real life” is completely untrue. It then follows on to say that the techniques featured were traditional, but in woodworking the terms “skills” and “techniques” arguably can mean the same thing.
* (1:28) Calling the format of renovating a house very similar to the format of building a piece of furniture from scratch is a bit of a stretch. Perhaps explaining what’s going on, what needs to be done etc. is similar but one has so much more to it than the other.
* (1:49) “…while also showing how people can make furniture worth hundreds of dollars in just a couple of bucks”. This is unattainable in real life - wood costs money, tools cost money, time costs money.
* (2:00) Norm was not born in Massachusetts; he was born in Rhode Island.
* (2:25) Norm never got a degree in engineering. He dropped out before graduating to go and work for a construction company and by that time he had switched from studying mechanical engineering to business administration.
* (3:10) The impression is given that Norm came up with the idea for the show, it was Russ Morash who did.
* (4:34) It hasn't been proven that Norm ever seriously thought about leaving either TOH, TYNW or both shows, and the “becoming the next big thing in flipping and renovations” statement is also unsubstantiated.
* (5:10) The end of TNYW was more likely because there wasn’t much more the show could achieve that it hadn’t already over the previous 20 years. The claim that it ended because Norm didn’t have enough time or energy anymore is unlikely to be true given that Norm & Russ have done several interviews since.
* (5:50) ”…but don’t know much about woodworking and flipping”. TNYW has never been about flipping and has never even mentioned it.
* (6:45, 6:50) “Working on The Old House”.
* (6:53) “The producer of the show also revealed TOH has a rather simple format and Norm doesn’t have to put in as much effort in it so he doesn’t get exhausted.” Anyone who has watched him work on both shows may disagree with that statement (if it was ever actually quoted).
* (7:03) There has never been any reported rumours about a feud between Norm and Russ.
* (7:29) “…although a lot of people throw shade at Norm about his conduct on the show” - is that really suggesting people had a problem with how Norm conducted himself? By all accounts those who have met him over the years have said he’s really friendly and down-to-earth, no reason to think he was not the same when filming a TV show.
Tip your hat to the woodright's shop. Two of the best tv shows ever. And 2 great hosts!
Thank you for your years of great programming, sir.
Norm is the reason I started my own Cabinet Shop. He was and still is one of the finest Carpenters I’ve seen work.
I watch Norm on the sold house and new yankee workshop for years. You can replace him, but it just will never be the same. Norm will be missed by all of us. God bless him and I have wish him the best.
I watched as may of the NYW programs as I could. I always loved to see his workshop. It was a great time for home workshops as the baby boomers hit the 50 year old mark. I think that it is a normal transition for woodworking education to migrate to UA-cam as well as the many schools that have popped up around the country. I started a UA-cam channel dedicated to building 18th century furniture 13 years ago when I could not find a lot of information on building that furniture. Now there are a number of UA-cam channels that feature that type of work.
As a woodworker once u create something it gets in your blood and your hooked,for life
I loved and miss this show.
I loved that show! I loved all those tools.
the real reason why videos that label themselves as the real reason get downvoted and "do not recommended"
For the love of God people he is 74-75 yrs old - it's okay to slow down without people questioning it all!
That's what it is. He just got too old for the weekly grind. Leave the guy alone to enjoy his retirement.
Norm had a great run. I enjoyed his knowledge while he was able to share with us.
I grew up watching Norm, he was my mentor and inspired me to become a woodworker, he was the Mister Rodger’s of woodworking. 😊
I know a few women are interested in woodworking, a generation ago, this was unheard of, but I know these young women are really passionate about woodworking.
Would be nice to see the show come back. But, hay, Norm has a life. I respect him.
One of the best there is watched him for yrs.
It was Norm who almost single- handedly introduced biscuit joinery to the unwashed masses of T.V. America way back in the day. The method was well understood in Europe and had an established track record of reliability and fitness for use. When Fine Woodworking magazine started doing a few builds which prominently used biscuits instead of mortise and tenons, it won its place in the hearts and minds of many a woodworker both pro and armature. We owe Norm a lot for his vision and wisdom.
I've been a fan of Norm Abraham since the days of This Old House,
Norm will Be Miss Greatly ! Reality
Is Old Age forces Us to change the way We live are Lifestyles !!
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In our addiction to constant entertainment on demand Norm Abrams provided a lifetime worth of content. But Norm is a real person, extremely talented and driven to achieve his goals in life, not ours. We should be happy with what he gave us and not demand that he give up his personal desires for our satisfaction. There are so many directions the show could have gone without infringing on Norm’s time to delve into the world of master craftsmen and their knowledge before some of it is lost to time. Let Norm do what he’s good at, succeeding in life however he chooses.
every Saturday on pbs as a kid no i cant go play no cant wash the car etc until i saw norm 30mins show i am 48 now finally found the delta band saw he used and other tools . hope his prints still can be purchased thanks norm
I’ve never thought of The New Yankee Workshop… as a “ reality “… show ! Norm Abrams was a talented carpenter… whose knowledge about wood working and tools was incredible. Maybe it was just time to move on… and have time for his own life… and probably now… his retirement years… which he has earned. It was a great show… hope Norm has enjoyed his “ quiet years “ !
I thought the same thing. _The New Yankee Workshop_ wasn't in the "reality" show category, it was in the *educational* category. Sometimes, these videos on UA-cam leave me scratching my head...
The term "reality show" hadn't been invented back then. They were just shows about real stuff.
It wasn't until Survivor that "reality shows" began. And even then not until the second season when producers began to fake stuff up to make it more "real", make that "more attractive for advertisers".
Norm was the "Bob Ross" of carpentry- I'll miss his show!
Absolutely loved that show
This Old House has not ended as it is still in production and on television with new episodes!
Even though I was a builder. I tried to watch every show. I am 77 and totally disabled now, building is still in my blood.
such an inspiration for me. Huge fan of Norm and that show. I still watch reruns and prolly always will
This show was great!! A reality show you could actually learn useable skills from. Not like most every mindless reality shows made these days.
I used to love watching this show but the "reality" of it is UA-cam. There are some really talented people on YT releasing tons of videos on this area. Woodworking is nowhere near dead but I can't say the same for television.
Where can we find all 21 Seasons available?
I met him once at a home show in Pleasanton Ca. in the early nineties. very nice man.
This old house,the new Yankee workshop,and hometime in that order on Saturdays was what I watched in the 80's with my dad who was a professional woodworker. My dad would critique anything that they were doing that wasn't up to his standards but it was a way to bond with him