"Monster House" (2003) TV series 2003-????

User Rating:

6.6/10   

Directors:

Paul Harrison
Brian Knappmiller

Writers:

David Burris (writer)
Kelly Coskran (writer)

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | unknown

Release Date:

2003 (USA)

Genre:

Reality-TV

Plot Keywords:

Construction Competition | Redecorating | Interior Design | Home Improvement | Welding

Awards:

Nominated for Primetime Emmy. Another 1 nomination

Cast

Steve Watson	...	Host / ... (63 episodes, 2003-2006)
Jarri Schwartz	...	Herself (43 episodes, 2003-2006)

Runtime:

USA:60 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Company:

Original Productions

Quotes:

[Two workers carry in a heavy blackjack table]
Worker: It comes with it's own dealer.

Rock on Steve!

I'm not a big Discovery Channel watcher, but since catching this show, I've been truly addicted. It makes a mix of Monster Garage and random design shows from channels like HGTV. I'm not a car person so I enjoy Monster House much more than the garage version. Don't watch it for the design ideas, which are good in themselves, watch it for the catfights between the carpenters. What makes the show great is the human dynamic between Steve and his crew. Watch the tile layer being a total w***er, sitting around drinking cokes and smoking or watch the cabinet maker going home cause things don't go his way. Or, for you girls out there, watch the token female pitch a fit at not be allowed to touch a power tool. In the end, the show is not so much about what they are making, as it is about the people are are wielding the welders. And while it bears the title of a 'design show' it's not really your typical 'suprise by design'. It's totally addictive and funny, and in my opinion, the best 'design' show out there.