Shock and awe

[raybear]

Great, now I need a new hobby.



Dear WYWO fans:

Yes, it's true. After 50 episodes and a year on the road as the host of "While You Were Out," I will be leaving. I chose not to return for the second season.

It was a very difficult decision; being on the show was a phenomenal experience, both personally and professionally. I'm grateful to have met 50 amazing homeowners, six fantastic designers and two of the best handypeople alive. Our crew was like family, my sound guy, the camera men, I saw them more than I saw my own family- not to mention cat - for a year.

Still, being on the road 200 days a year was wearing on me and I'm hoping to pursue television and writing projects that don't involve quite so many frequent flier miles.

I want to thank the fans who wrote to me, who supported me and who watched the show with so much enthusiasm. You made it all worthwhile.

Lastly - I want to let you know that there are four or five more original "Strasser Episodes" that have yet to air. One - an outdoor location in Pennsylvania - you won't believe. So, keep watching. Trust me on this. I haven't met the new host but I've seen his photo and he seems to be quite the looker. Give him a chance, I hear he's a nice guy.

Thanks again for all your support and interest. Don't worry, you'll see me again soon (hopefully not on a milk carton).

With gratitude -

Teresa

Comments

[crafting-change.livejournal.com]

do they have trouble keeping hosts or what?

[dannyboi.livejournal.com]

I heard there was going to be a new host but I think I'm still in denial. I don't know if I'll watch anymore. It won't be the same.

[magdalene1.livejournal.com]

Classy letter, though.

[raybear.livejournal.com]

She's a surprisingly good writer, which is why she got upgraded from "television star crush" to "hobby". She has a syndicated column that gets posted on her website at http://www.teresastrasser.com if you're looking for something to eat up work time in your last days at the office.

See you in a bit, and I"m planning on trying the turkey sandwich even though I'm already falling asleep at my desk!

[magdalene1.livejournal.com]

Hee, maybe it will be a B.L.T. day for me, though it will take herculean efforts to dodge the pull of that turkey.

[vfc.livejournal.com]

Hmm. They already aired an episode with that really boring guy last week. Does this mean I've already seen the five extra Strasser was in or does it mean they decided not to show them? Weird.