The Real Reason Bob Vila Left "This Old House”

One of these crafty fellas is a man by the name of Bob Vila. He first found a modicum of success on public television but with hard work, dedication, and with a little bit of help from his superbly likable personality, he eventually found himself somewhere he never expected - that is, in the global spotlight with corporate sponsorship, far-reaching advertising campaigns, and even corporate branding that carried his name.

Bob Vila rose to fame by being the face of This Old House, a show that helped redefine the way we look at home-improvement TV shows. Bob was likable, skilled, and very relatable. He just seemed like a regular guy doing his best to explain the ins-and-outs of home renovation. The show was educational and entertaining at the same time and gave audiences valuable tips and tricks for their home projects.

He stuck it through with the show for a solid decade despite the fact that his pay was relatively low. After all, This Old House aired on public television. The Regan administration wasn't very keen on funding public TV back in those days, much the same as it is today with the current administration.

So to work around these budget problems, PBS allowed corporate companies to become underwriters in order to pick up the bill. Even still, Bob's paycheck was pretty puny. If he wanted to make a real income with his image, he would have to become a corporate pitchman. You've no doubt seen his commercials when he was the face of Sears right?

Well, it was these commercial partnerships that would eventually be at odds with his relationship with This Old House. Find out what conflicts of interests and controversies ended up being the undoing of his connection with the show that launched his name into the living rooms of millions of people all across the country.
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