David Marks, Wood Works and DIY/HGTV

[Hal Flynt]

As I mentioned in a thread Monday that David Marks had mentioned that all the shows that he was contracted to do were in the can and he hadn't heard anything about a renewal. I sent an email to a client of mine with Scripps (parent company of both DIY and HGTV) as follows (edited for SMC).

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As you know, I like my woodworking shows. I had the opportunity to once again spend some time with David Marks, the host of Wood Works on DIY, at our local Woodcraft Store this past Saturday. It is my opinion, that he is the best on television. David’s Show is the only Fine Woodworking show on Television. Norm Abrams is a Master Carpenter and the New Yankee Workshop is a favorite too. Bruce Johnson’s show is good for the beginner and the show about Tools and Techniques is a good entry level show. But when it comes to building heirloom quality furniture, Woodworks is the one to watch. Even if his style of furniture doesn’t match a viewer’s taste, his techniques do crossover to all the other styles. It’s the joinery and crafting that makes his show so appealing. Saturday he mentioned that his current contract had been completed last year and that he hadn’t been contacted regarding a renewal, which would be a big mistake in my opinion.

If you cruise the links below, [from my favorite woodworking forum SAW MILL CREEK (SMC) regarding the Show Wood Works.], you’ll see that I am not alone. There are viewers that pay the extra $$$ for DIY on cable because of this one show. Of course we would like to see more of them and longer shows to get more in depth understanding of his craft. He said that a lot of the projects shown on television take 400- 600 hours to make and finish and they have to be reduced to 20 minutes of broadcast time giving him very limited detail explanations. Also, the sponsors know that woodworkers spend a lot of money on our hobbies, and I for one will spend more for something at Woodcraft because of their commitment to my satisfaction and because they sponsor my favorite TV woodworking show. I am happy to be able to find Wood Works on at 8:00 AM each weekday morning which now means that I don’t go into work until 9-9:30 AM. (bankers hours you know).

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I added some links to various topics pertaining to Wood Works.

I suggest that if you are so inclined that you write up something in Word and visit the links below and copy/paste them to let the non-woodworkers at headquarters what you likes and dislikes are.

It’s never a bad idea to keep DIY and HGTV aware of our interest in woodworking and the type shows we are interested in seeing as well as the schedule for them.

Here is the parent company Scripps address: corpcomm@scripps.com <mailto:corpcomm@scripps.com>

Viewer Services at HGTV [url]
http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/about_us/te...0_4964,00.html

Viewer Services at DIY[url]

http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/newsle..._14234,00.html

Let's not forget a sponsor:

Woodcraft: custserv@woodcraft.com

[Ted Shrader]

Hal -

Thanks for the kick start. It is always a good idea to let companies/advertisers/publications, etc know when you are satisfied. The hear many more complaints than praise and may even put more weight on a positive response.

Regards,
Ted

[Chris Padilla]

I hate my Comcast cable...in order to get DIY, I have to get the triple-diamond/platinum service and I simpy refuse to pay them $100+ just to get that so I can get DIY. I don't know why they don't move it into the expanded-basic package but it is frustrating. I have yet to see any of David's shows....

[John Gregory]

My wife and I sent an email to DIY viewer services with similar comments. We told them the main reason we pay more for DIY is because of David Marks. I hope they get the message from us WWs

[Jim Fancher]

David was the single person that resparked my interest in woodworking.

[Hal Flynt]

Not sure what happened to the links when I TRIED TO EDIT.

DIY http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/newsle..._14234,00.html


HGTV http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/about_us/te...0_4964,00.html

[Gary Max]

Chris don't fell lonely---until I started surfing --- I had never even heard of David.
I have checked out his web site and got to say his stuff is sharp--great--perfect---BIG bucks---wish I could---maybe someday
Of course we only get three channels on our TV which aint on very much.

[Jon Olson]

I love that show and will send my thoughts to the powers that be. Chris, I can tape a couple of shows for you if your interested.

http://www.diynet.com/diy/shows_wwk/...50_PST,00.html
Heres the current show schedule.

Jon

[Chris Padilla]

Hey, that would be mighty cool of ya, Jon!

[Ken Garlock]

Originally Posted by Chris Padilla

I hate my Comcast cable...in order to get DIY, I have to get the triple-diamond/platinum service and I simpy refuse to pay them $100+ just to get that so I can get DIY. I don't know why they don't move it into the expanded-basic package but it is frustrating. I have yet to see any of David's shows....

Chris, the answer to your problem is simple: Dish Network. Check it out at www.dishnetwork.com You have a particular advantage in that the satellites are directly over California. 100% digital signals, you can't beat it with a stick

[Dennis Peacock]

I emailed them. I don't know if I'll hear back from them, but I at least emailed them about my favorite Woodworks show.

[Tim Morton]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Chris Padilla
I hate my Comcast cable...in order to get DIY, I have to get the triple-diamond/platinum service and I simpy refuse to pay them $100+ just to get that so I can get DIY. I don't know why they don't move it into the expanded-basic package but it is frustrating. I have yet to see any of David's shows....

Chris, the answer to your problem is simple: Dish Network. Check it out at www.dishnetwork.com You have a particular advantage in that the satellites are directly over California. 100% digital signals, you can't beat it with a stick

Not true, at least not on the east coast....I subscribe to Dishnetwork and have the america top120 plan which with my extra's runs me about $80ish a month....in order for me to subscribe to DIY I need to jump into the top bracket "america top 180" plan which would add $30 bucks or so to my bill each month. I want DIY but think its unfair that I can't add it ala carte to my already high bill.

[Jerry Olexa]

Originally Posted by Chris Padilla

I hate my Comcast cable...in order to get DIY, I have to get the triple-diamond/platinum service and I simpy refuse to pay them $100+ just to get that so I can get DIY. I don't know why they don't move it into the expanded-basic package but it is frustrating. I have yet to see any of David's shows....

Chris, I have Comcast here for cable and internet . I contacted them by phone as I was not then getting DIY. We had to drop one of the +300 channels we were getting and she immediately added DIY. Whole thing took 5 minutes. G Luck.

[Chris Padilla]

Originally Posted by Ken Garlock

Chris, the answer to your problem is simple: Dish Network. Check it out at www.dishnetwork.com You have a particular advantage in that the satellites are directly over California. 100% digital signals, you can't beat it with a stick

I keep waffling on the satellite stuff. Maybe I'm too lazy to have it done. My neighbor as Dish Network and loves it. Comcast (AT&T then) pissed him off one time too many and he went dish. I don't know...I should make the switch but I keep "forgetting" to do it. Tivo would be cool, too.

Originally Posted by Jerry Olexa

Chris, I have Comcast here for cable and internet . I contacted them by phone as I was not then getting DIY. We had to drop one of the +300 channels we were getting and she immediately added DIY. Whole thing took 5 minutes. G Luck.

Jerry, I might give that whirl. Thanks!

[Joe Mioux]

The only reason I got DIY (I forget which programming package I have) on my DishNetwork was for David Marks' show. I have three receivers and I think I pay around $75.00 per month. As a side note, the digital signal from the satelite is wonderful; much better than when I subscribed to cable.

And I too will send an email.

regards Joe