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"This Old House" is a popular American "home improvement" (related to fixing homes and making them more comfortable and valuable) TV show that began in 1979 and is still being "aired" (shown on TV) today, with at least 800 episodes. The show "follows" (monitors and shares information about) home "remodeling projects" for several weeks, showing the different stages of the construction process and explaining steps in detail so that viewers can try to complete similar remodeling projects "on their own" (independently; alone).

The show has had several "hosts" (the people who organize and present a show), but the person who is most often "associated with" (thought about in connection with) the show was Bob Vila, who had "gained recognition" (become well-known) for his work "renovating" (improving an old building) older homes. Bob Vila was the show's host from 1979 to 1989. He "left the show" (stopped participating in production of the show) under "controversial circumstances" (a situation where people strongly disagree about something) and "went on to" (continued with something else) be a "spokesman" (a representative to makes statements to the public on behalf of an organization) for Sears, a large department store that sells many tools. Then he hosted a new show, "Bob Vila's Home Again." He has also written several books about home remodeling projects and "historic homes" (older homes that have significant historical and cultural value)

"This Old House" continues to air on "PBS" (Public Broadcasting Service). Since Bob Vila's departure, it has "spun off" into two other shows: "Ask This Old House" where viewers' questions are answered by experts, and "Inside This Old House," which focuses on specific themes. There is also a magazine called This Old House.