I just watched this episode tonight and I was wondering if being on this show is agreeing to be mean when you visit your old home? Do people honestly think they are the only ones with style and that everyone will love the same thing? People decorate a home to fit their own personality and style. I think Erin was just ridiculous in her comments and her husband said he didn't care what they thought but clearly he did. Don't do the show if you don't want people to change anything. No one would watch if the house was the same when they went back but we don't need the tacky comments from the former homeowners.
I was on the show -- our episode is next (3/22). When we went back to look at our old house we tried to be very positive about each room. However, they kept stopping the camera and asking us to focus on negative aspects of the decorating -- if we didn't see any, Doug pointed them out. By the fifth take you are so tired you are willing to say anything. I agree that last night's participants were quite rough, but I fear that the editing is going to make us look nasty as well. All three of our families from our episode are friendly and on very good terms. It will be interesting to see how the show portrays us. After last night I am rather nervous.
Originally posted by deirdre1: I was on the show -- our episode is next (3/22). When we went back to look at our old house we tried to be very positive about each room. However, they kept stopping the camera and asking us to focus on negative aspects of the decorating -- if we didn't see any, Doug pointed them out. By the fifth take you are so tired you are willing to say anything. I agree that last night's participants were quite rough, but I fear that the editing is going to make us look nasty as well. All three of our families from our episode are friendly and on very good terms. It will be interesting to see how the show portrays us. After last night I am rather nervous.
I have watched every episode since the show began, (more than a few times), and I don't think that the 'Seeing Red' participants were even close to voicing their 'opinions on the new changes' in a negative way.I did find that the Erin was very vocal, and seemed to find fault in not only the changes made, but in most anything she could complain about. She is probably a nice person who has 'contol issues'. There were really no major or drastic changes made, and I found that the comments made were kind in comparison to some of the episodes in the past.It's not that I don't believe you were 'encouraged to be negative',I am more surprised at this. Some participants appeared to not need assistance in that area. I am not sure if you have seen every episode, but It is my favorite show, and I adore Douglas Wilson, and all of his work. I look forward to seeing your episode.I do think people form attachemnts to their homes, and I don't think I have ever heard anyone ever say " their home wasn't nice, and could use some major design changes'.It's very nice to see the particpants posting here. I hope wherever you did 'Move Up' to, things are going well for you.
thank you - things are great here on Long Island for me, jodi, bob, and erin. George and sue have also visited us recently and seem to be doing well in AZ. Since you are a Doug Wilson fan I will tell you that he is very funny in person -- we seemed to hit it off well and enjoyed working with him. I hope he is not too critical of our decorating, though. after saturday's episode I'm afraid.
I too will be on the show this season Episode 4 ‘Design Divas’ and as Deirdre1 said, they ask you to exaggerate your feelings a bit, and I can understand why. The show wouldn’t be as interesting if everyone loved the changes that were made to their old homes. And of course there are many positive things said that don’t make the actual episode. When you have three families to showcase and only an hour to do it, there are a lot of things that the viewers will never see…good and bad!
I am just interested to see what pieces did make it…we are getting really nervous and excited!
The previous owners had completely different styles than us, so it wasn’t hard for us to share our opinions. I hope we don’t come across too harsh…
Alls you can hope is that you acted true to yourselves and expressed your honest opinions. It is all in good fun, well it was for us anyways.
My name is Erin and I was on the show, Seeing Red. I can assure you that the negative comments made during the show were ALL for the show. Abe and I found positive in EVERY room in our old home, however Doug and the director Jo had us redo many "reactions" throughout the show to add the drama factor. Being honest with you, Abe and I had a fun time doing the show, however, reading the blogs and reading how people have judged us has not been fun. We absolutely love our new home and wish everyone could be a fly on the wall to see how the filming and editing works. It really is a fun experience until you are judged by complete strangers. I also wanted to make a note about the young boy who our show was in memory of, Henry Hyatt. A lot of people have written extremely nice letters to his family and blatantly rude and flat out mean things about Abe and me. Although we never met Henry or his older brother Tommy, we did have the pleasure of meeting their parents, Jenna and Gary and what a fabulous family they are. We made their home into our home and were devastated to hear the tragic news about Henry's passing. When we wrapped filming in September of 2007, the Hyatt's were doing well in Washington. Obviously, TV shows take time to edit, and by the time this show had been edited, Henry had passed away. Abe and I in no way made comments to hurt the family's feelings or those close to the family. The show made us out to be "kid haters" which we are not. We in fact, love kids and cannot wait to have our own.
We ask that when you watch reality shows, please do not believe everything you see or hear, as it is most likely edited to make the show more dramatic- because who wants to watch boring tv?
Please be kind and think before you make judgments on people you've never met.
Congrats to all the homeowners who participated- the houses we've seen so far all look great!
Erin and Abe Moving Up- Seeing Red
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Originally posted by OhioSU80: I just watched this episode tonight and I was wondering if being on this show is agreeing to be mean when you visit your old home? Do people honestly think they are the only ones with style and that everyone will love the same thing? People decorate a home to fit their own personality and style. I think Erin was just ridiculous in her comments and her husband said he didn't care what they thought but clearly he did. Don't do the show if you don't want people to change anything. No one would watch if the house was the same when they went back but we don't need the tacky comments from the former homeowners.
Dawfan, No one is a bigger Douglas Earl Wilson fan than ME! I challenge you to a Moving Upathon Quiz - jk its great to meet another avid fan.
Ladies, this show has succeeded in getting us talking about the super sexy Doug, but lets not forget it is just cheap entertainment and of COURSE they get you to focus on the negative aspects at the end. That's the best part of the show bc you know you each sit there and say, "if I was on the show I would be sooo nice and tell them I loved everything." LIE - they make you say bad things and I'm sure you would do anything DEW tells you to do!
Originally posted by PeatSpade: Dawfan, No one is a bigger Douglas Earl Wilson fan than ME! I challenge you to a Moving Upathon Quiz - jk its great to meet another avid fan.
Ladies, this show has succeeded in getting us talking about the super sexy Doug, but lets not forget it is just cheap entertainment and of COURSE they get you to focus on the negative aspects at the end. That's the best part of the show bc you know you each sit there and say, "if I was on the show I would be sooo nice and tell them I loved everything." LIE - they make you say bad things and I'm sure you would do anything DEW tells you to do!
Not to be petty,or rude,but my screen name "dawfan' is Douglas ARTHUR Wilson Fan,I think I just won the contest.
To Erin: My post was based upon what I saw from the show, and if you can 'back read' I have always been 'fair' and not focused on anything negative as I LOVE this show.I have been a fan of Doug since he began as a designer on Trading Spaces 8 yrs ago, and I post, have posted here a lot.I don't think you are mean, or hate kids, I don't think I commented on that? or even considered that.I usually watch the show,(tape it also), and rewatch it before I even come here.I do realize there is editing and have just heard that the producers, and Doug (I am shocked at his behavior, also wants peole to be 'critical'???? I think so far the shows have had wonderful particpants, and that includes you Erin.I apologize if I have offended you. This forum has had it's very unfriendly 'discussions' and I think Mod Ivy has cleaned those up. I also want to extend my sincere condolences to the family who lost their young son.
Wishing you all many great times in your beautiful new homes.
As a decorator, I am, of course an avid fan of "Moving Up" and especially Doug Wilson and his agenda of making us laugh. He really seems to enjoy his "job", and I'm sure his fans appreciate that. After watching the "Seeing Red" episode, I feel I must remark. I thought Erin and Abe have been the brunt of nasty remarks by people who don't even know them. Who are you to judge? These shows have a way of editing to make even the nicest people look bad. Give them a break - do you think you can do better? You should just enjoy the show for what it is - entertainment. Ask yourself if you would have enjoyed this episode if it were really noncontroversial? If YOU can't be nice with your comments, perhaps YOU should be cast in a future episode and show YOUR stripes! So stop complaining and just enjoy the show!
Originally posted by decorator: As a decorator, I am, of course an avid fan of "Moving Up" and especially Doug Wilson and his agenda of making us laugh. He really seems to enjoy his "job", and I'm sure his fans appreciate that. After watching the "Seeing Red" episode, I feel I must remark. I thought Erin and Abe have been the brunt of nasty remarks by people who don't even know them. Who are you to judge? These shows have a way of editing to make even the nicest people look bad. Give them a break - do you think you can do better? You should just enjoy the show for what it is - entertainment. Ask yourself if you would have enjoyed this episode if it were really noncontroversial? If YOU can't be nice with your comments, perhaps YOU should be cast in a future episode and show YOUR stripes! So stop complaining and just enjoy the show!
I am not sure exactly WHO you are directing this post to? Thanks for clearing up HOW one should watch, and enjoy the show, and not judge these participants. I think perhaps you may need to 'back read' the posts that began since this forum and Doug's show began.The purpose of the forum is to express out personal opinions based on the show that is aired. I think it's a bit of an insult to the intelligence of those who happen to perhaps not care for the conduct,comments, or changes made to the homes.I have not noticed 'complaining' in this thread aside from the initial post.I think you are passing YOUR judgement on those who are posting their comments about the show here, which is why this forum was created. Would I enjoy the show if it were 'really' noncontroversial? I think, yes.If Doug had a show called 'Watch Doug paint a wall, and let the paint dry",I would watch it, and like it. "As a decorator?", thanks again for your 'professional persective' on watching a TV show, and posting at a forum.
Could someone shed some light on the memorial at the end of the show? Was the child who passed one of the children of the sweet couple that Erin and her husband bought the house from or someone at TLC?
I recently just had knee surgery and I've been out of work and watching LOTS of TV- I absolutely love this show!
Erin, however, almost made me want to turn the channel. I feel sorry for her husband- he must be a very patient man! I was so irritated by her that I wanted to send TLC an email and ask them to get more particpants like the couple they bought the house from- they were able to critque and express their opinions without being so nasty. I had to register on the site- all while propping my leg up on a drawer- that's how important it was for me. But then when I saw the memorial at the end - I thought- wow- that really puts things in perspective.
Does anyone know about the child? My condolences go out to the family.
I have the same question--What happened to the child, Henry??? He was so young, and I grieve for him, and his family, even though I don't know them!
For Erin: I am sure that you're heartsick over the editing! You didn't come off in a good light, but I am sure that you're a nice person. People need to get a grip--the show is for entertainment!!! Would we watch so intently if everyone was nicey-nicey?
I would! I would watch even more! There is a big difference in nicey nicey and just plain nasty. You can't fake being that nasty- no matter who pressures you!
I am watching to see the renovations and different styles in designs- not to see arguing.
Wow. It doesn't matter that the Hyatts were doing well when the show was taped, the "dirty sweaty little kids" comment was rude nonetheless. What a way to bash someone's pleasant memories of their kids in their former home. I don't care what you say about editing, and even if a 4-yr-old hadn't died so tragically, that comment was mean-spirited to say about someone's children. Obviously not said by a parent!
And for people who say they love their house and don't care what someone else says, Erin & Abe sure were defensive! And even now I don't think she gets that people are reacting to the way she said it, not even necessarily what she said. Doug seemed to have the same reaction to her as we strangers did, and he was there for the whole thing! Maybe being judged so harshly will be a wake up call, and the "CEO" and her husband will be less defensive and more empathetic and compassionate. Although I'm not too sure, b/c Erin seems to entirely blame editing for how she was portrayed.
