ohno

So the best part about Norm was he was real. Real meaning he didn't put on an act in front of the camera; when you watch his show you know that if you drank a beer with that dude, he would still be the same guy on set. There were moments when you would see him sweat and grunt (see the Dream Kitchen install), and they didn't bother editing out the reality of the situation.
I have watched T. Chisel a few times, and while perhaps his personality doesn't seem to mesh with mine, I atleast appreciate the "realness" he posses. He doesn't seem to be afraid to be himself at all. Moving to a TV show, I can only hope that he can keep that quality.
I guess I am just getting at all of this because if the only woodworking replacement is WoodSmith shop, then all hope is lost. That show is awfully scripted and thus filled with dumb, tame banter that doesn't engage anyone. Which is really what it comes down to: viewer engagement.