First appearance of Tom Silva 1987

This Old House first appearance of general contractor Tommy Silva who is working on a nearby project. With Bob Vila. From "This Old House" Season 9 "The Westwood House " Episode 15 "The Westwood House - 15". Originally aired May 28th, 1987.
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[@JohnnyGification]

I didn't know El Chapo did home renovations. Very interesting.

[@Lu-cho]

Meeee?? Ja ja 🤣🤣🤣 🤪

[@pyfinx]

was thinking the exact same thing. lolz!!!

[@oobaka1967]

BAHAHAHA

[@lealoctavio18]

Haha

[@scottdonbrosky5968]

Lmfao

[@irfanahmad6568]

Man o man. Tom voice did not age. He sounds exactly the same today.

[@RodFarva]

Same New England accent too

[@emtfarva]

I will say his stage presence has gotten better with age.

[@RodFarva]

emtfarva; nice handle :)

[@rigeoff]

@@emtfarva yes agreed. Bob vila ran the show back then for sure!

[@stephenzies8867]

HA HA HA We All Change If We Live Long Enough His Voice Never Changed.

[@GeeTheBuilder]

Tom is the man. Taught me so many tricks and stuff for woodworking. Hell he’s taught half the world this stuff. 👏

[@rickybobby8224]

This cabinets really were a work of ahhhhht

[@moemanncann895]

Love the Chief Brody from 'Jaws' accent

[@robertsturtevant6185]

They're remahhhhcable......

[@ecjraj]

Thanks Bwoob, I worked very haaad on them, especially the baaaa.

[@John_GGG]

@@robertsturtevant6185 Real Maahble!

[@tborg9173]

I think he has a future on tv

[@AbouTheMagnanimus]

That's a pretty bold claim to make.

[@danielsauriol]

Only time will tell ! ;-)

[@danielsauriol]

@Crotch Banister At best !!! ;-)

[@marshallscreekfarm3833]

Who would watch construction tv shows?

[@marshallscreekfarm3833]

@Berry Harbour en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norm_Abram

[@rachelwhitemiller813]

He looks like he should be working under the hood of a Ford Granada.

[@Maxid1]

Wearing a gold neck chain.

[@armyvet8279]

lmao

[@krakenwoodfloorservicemcma5975]

Made my day! Just had my 2002 Astro minivan stolen and that comment took the sting away.

[@jesusnthedaisychain]

Fahd Granader

[@SBSR49]

LMBO...LOL

[@erikj.2066]

Tom Silva, looking like what 90% of the dad's looked like in the 80's

[@charlescompton4495]

Hey Tommy, it happens to all of us...time! Back in 1987 I was 40 years old and at the the peak of my bricklaying but stayed active till 2002 when my back gave out but would love to be laying brick today at 73. Maybe not on the big jobs but house work for sure. Hope to see you on many more episodes of TOH, Greg.

[@steviem5279]

Feels like yesterday, I graduated High School back in 87 and started college that fall. My dad is 79, retired and owned his own house painting business which I took over, I realized that I enjoy working with my hands more than I did sitting in an office and get more satisfaction at the end of the day. Always enjoy watching TOH and still watch to this day.

[@_very]

That kitchen is absolutely fantastic by today's standards.

[@dshurak827]

Even though it was Toms first time on TOH, he walked in like he has been doing it for 30 year's.

[@9873459872134234]

Considering he was born in '47, he might have been doing home work for 30 years at that point.... this was filmed in 87, so he was already 40 years old in this clip and his father taught him building when he was a young boy.

[@hpiccus]

I think Bob was feeling a little upstaged. Notice bob's nervousness and several attempts to interrupt tom.

[@youredoingitwrong1361]

Wow and found the time to help his brother Luigi save the princess

[@user-ne9wp8ve5u]

😂😂😂

[@lowridingtrucks88]

😆

[@lostmagicofdisney]

You win. 😆

[@gsweater5544]

You shouldn't say stuff like that about Italians. It hurts their soft feelings.

[@moehoward69]

Nailed it ! 😁

[@k1ngdom1ndset]

Oof, I can just close my eyes listening to this and it transports me to Sunday afternoons in the early 2000’s after lunch and dozing off to the sound of PBS on TV 💭💭💭 No cable, no smartphones, just good vibes.

[@ekop1778]

SAME HERE NO SMARTPHONE CRAP TOM LOOKS LIKE JOHN OATES HALL AND OATES

[@Gaspipenicklioni]

Good times

[@Monsterrello]

Tom Silva is the best contractor that I've ever seen, I've watched every episode since the beginning, very professional and impeccable work.

[@daleburrell6273]

@pyrotechnic5254 Ugarte: You really despise me, don't you Rick? Rick: If I gave you any thought- I probably would.

[@utubewillyman]

The man is a genius.

[@priceandpride]

Too bad they aren’t all like that

[@K-Riz314]

He really is. It will be a very sad day when he, Kevin and Richard retire from TOH. The lack of Roger Cook alone has been palpable. All of them are a legendary crew that can never be replaced.

[@stevepwn]

@@K-Riz314 idk kevin doesn't really do much. but tom and richard are the whole show.

[@ChadAmI80]

WOW! Been watching this since 88 when I was 8. I love seeing the old episodes. I feel like Tommy, Rich and Norm are like Uncles to me. My love of woodworking and home remodeling comes directly from these 3 guys.

[@cncwoodworxroc6881]

And many new construction careers started here too, including my own.

[@K-Riz314]

Same!

[@andrewlawrence990]

Hint. They don’t really know who you are.

[@heystarfish100]

The design and craftsmanship from 1987 would still be desirable in 2020 and beyond. You can say what you want about Bob Vila but that craftsman on that show were equivalent to an Olympic Dream Team in so many ways. Everyone of them is a legend in home building, remodeling, finish carpentry, design, mechanical, decorating and finish landscaping. They made craftsman a wonderful career choice and inspirational to many DIY’rs such as myself and other family members who were glued to each and every episode. So much so when working we spoke with a Boston accent to sound like Norm and Tom. 🤣🤣🤣

[@MichaelLaHonta]

Except for the runner in the drawers.

[@ibfisher]

LOL, couldn't agree more. I occasionally use the Boston speak when I'm doing renos....I thought I was the only one!!!!!

[@BlackSwan912]

@@MichaelLaHonta Wait... you mean diarrhea?

[@MichaelLaHonta]

@@BlackSwan912 took me 2 hours to get this joke.

[@heystarfish100]

@pyrotechnic5254 That’s an odd comment as we live in a free country. If you don’t like the politics, taxes, jobs, crime, social issues, or anything else you pack your bags and move. If there is someone holding you back or down you’re not a victim but a volunteer.

[@pocket83squared]

It fits remackably well! And those cabinets are really a work of aht, Bob.

[@LittleLouieLagazza]

And those mutton bars

[@Skizze37]

Glad to see ya here, Pahket- your videos are a real work of aht

[@ItsAllAboutBrandon]

why is tom silva wearing a wig and a fake mustache?

[@michaelmcneffii1912]

That’s the 80’s my man

[@phatbuddha1]

It's what I thought when I saw the thumbnail without reading the title. It's like a bad version of Undercover Boss with Tom undergone a disguise from some freelancer from Fiverr. Tom: "They'll never recognize me"

[@tycobb8621]

I literally thought he was in disguise 😂

[@michaelmcneffii1912]

@@almighty_demon_slayer9563 I know silly

[@sdolman79]

Where's my money Tom, you've got money for fake mustaches.

[@nw6gmp]

Amazing, Tom didn't once say "dado" in the whole episode. 🤣

[@rsprockets7846]

Vila was in his pecky cypress era here one year left to him jumping ahiip

[@brianglade848]

Silva was the only one who can pull off wearing a fake mustache

[@rupe53]

Tom has the typical "helmet hair" of the day and Bob always seems to have a Band-Aid on his finger, despite never doing any physical work on the show!

[@ekop1778]

BOB NEVER DID ANYTHING ANYWAYS HE WAS A WASTE TOM DID ALL THE HUGE WORK

[@davidm4160]

He cut it scrapping the frost of his caa window.

[@bryan1282]

Bob always broke shit, probably got cut breaking stuff

[@rupe53]

@Roy Hill .... actually, if you go back to the beginning it was Norm who did some work at the home of a PBS executive and the guy took note of how much skill was involved, plus the VERY small scrap pile. A home improvement show was on their list for the following season and Norm was hired. It's unclear if the show was already in production or if Bob was already cast as the lead roll as they were both in the first season. More on this WIKI page. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norm_Abram

[@mrtv777]

@DR PHIL I’m pretty sure he wasn’t a hands on guy.

[@JMCote112]

first time on TV, No Big Deal. Act like you've done it before.

[@chrislawson1233]

I love that little window between the cabinets by the fridge space.

[@stephenzies8867]

Wow Tom Silva Looks So Young But His Voice Never Changed Amazing

[@theguardingdark1183]

What's interesting to me is how he sounds. He is speaking like young contractor's do to him today. Got a little of that hero worship with a dash of nerousness. Not wanting to say the wrong thing he talks so little compared to today when he goes on about the different techniques he has learned since this was recorded. Really shows how he was just like the workers he showcases today. Great clip.

[@T.E.P.]

Tom has been a hero of mine since i was young and inspired me to build .... Love what I do and give credit to TOH and Tom!

[@georgiannmaloney6594]

Nice kitchen. Quality cabinets. So 1980s

[@JasenHicksFGC]

This was exactly what I needed to see today. Tommy is an awesome presence on the show these days and probably one of my favorite members of the team. This hair though.... Wonderful feathering and fullness 😂😂

[@warnerrobins8542]

I was 25 when he started on TOH. It's been on a while. I'm fixin to be turning 60

[@markhoffman]

This Tom Silva guy sure looks promising.

[@Moondoggy1941]

Maybe he can go the distance.

[@rapidrhinoplumbing-monrovi3269]

@@Moondoggy1941 Yeah you could say Tommy boy made the cut,,,,still kickin ass today,,,

[@Cotronixco]

Nice mahble and draws. Thanks Veeler & Silver.

[@MikeJones__Who]

I wonder if the kitchen is still in the same shape as it was when they finished or if its been gutted and remodeled again by now....

[@irish89055]

Indubitably...

[@OverlandOne]

Norm Abrams comes in: "Hold my T-square."

[@mrlibowski493]

I bet someone ripped that kitchen out by now.

[@lambition]

I ripped out a beautiful custom made, built and stained on site solid wood cabinets last year at a customer's house just because it was out of style. Old cabinets were built so well it was hard to demolish. It was built on site without using fillers. Just made to fit the wall perfectly. Then another contractor installed a cheap garbage plywood cabinets and the installer was inexperienced. LOL. Owners were so mad when they saw the result.. But not my problem since they didn't hire us to install.

[@devonlovelock8228]

I can totally see one of those obnoxious HDTV couples walking in, considering buying the place. She's blonde and named Alexis, and she can't possibly live with that horrible dated kitchen, because she wants to entertain ALL of her friends, even thought in reality her cooking skills don't extend beyond Kraft Macaroni and Cheese, and is insulted that the real estate agent would waste their time by showing them such an obvious trash heap of a house. Meanwhile the guy, Justin (little does Alexis know that he's cheating on her and they'll be divorced in 6 months) is off camera in the corner rolling his eyes, but for the sake of the show, he pipes up in slightly emasculated fashion that he can easily rip out the awful cabinets and install new ones for her, even though he's unable to discern the difference between a screwdriver and a crescent wrench.

[@mph5896]

That kitchen prob cost a small fortune. BY 1992 it was out of style, ready for the pickled wood look.

[@cncwoodworxroc6881]

@@devonlovelock8228 you sure you don't write rof DIY shows? lol

[@cncwoodworxroc6881]

@Kevin perfectly said. Noone is willing to pay for that quality today.

[@jakeschroeder1553]

Tommy was contemplating switching to electrician back in 1987 but decided not to when he shocked himself as evidenced here by his hair.

[@Peter-.H]

This is awesome. I really enjoyed watching this. Thank you guys!!

[@tree3po]

OMG this looks like a skit on SNL. Tommy hahaha

[@guycoder]

Would be interesting to see if this kitchen still exists today or some other homeowner has replaced it!

[@ekop1778]

PROBABLY BRIGHTER THESE DAYS DARK PAINT WAS A BIG THING IN THE 1970S 1980S MAYBE WHITE TODAY

[@mph5896]

Cabinets are classic. Paint the walls, new countertop/floor and good to go.

[@MrChevman81]

I didn’t know that Hall and Oats guy was a carpenter.

[@rsprockets7846]

Met him at trade show signed 2 by 4 for us

[@jimboreaddabible777]

It makes me sad to know that he is probably 30 years older now. So much talent and so many projects under his belt. He was so lucky to be part of a family at work.

[@betomusik]

I think most of us have learned a thing or two watching TOH. I know Tom have been a great resource for many of my projects.

[@HamburgerAmy]

3:50 beautiful drawings, they're works of art in and of themselves.

[@pointedspider]

I love Bob Villa and Tom and Roger and Kevin and Richard and TOH!

[@charlesdesmond6510]

He looks like Colombo. Just one more thing

[@pauljojo6855]

I didn't know Cliff Clavin was a carpenter.

[@jimlane6335]

LOL!! After this started I actually remembered some of this episode!! HA! yeah, I'm that old!!!

[@andrewschell6536]

Bob Vila has been scientifically proven to be at least 41% responsible for flannel being sexy.

[@rsprockets7846]

Nope norm was the leader

[@camprose]

man I couldn't stand Bob Villa! Nice Stache Tommy!!

[@FarmBossSaws]

I have been watching Tom since I was a kid. Whenever his segments are on TOH I pay attention! Thanks for the great work Tom your skill is always inspirational.

[@PaulyM856]

Tom has not aged one bit. 💚 And I wonder how much a home like that cost back in the day. HUGE cathedral ceiling and a gorgeous fireplace. With real marble! 😱

[@shanelen]

"down there we have kawwper" lol

[@issacwhaley5720]

Always recognize this guys voice

[@DoctorJames]

He sure has polished up nicely from this first appearance but he had the goods even back then. No wonder PBS scooped him up immediately. His presence on camera is nails and his knowledge base always outstanding. Neat video.

[@scottslotterbeck3796]

Tom said Russell Morash approach him for the first house, but he turned them down. They had to "settle" for Norm Abrams.

[@Silversmith925]

Tom, Norm, and Kevin are my favorites of all time. I watched every single episode for 25 years and never missed one. Up until they started doing "fundraising" in the middle of the seasons. So for about the last ten years, I haven't seen one season from start to finish. Sad they do it that way now.

[@kingspin10]

I love these classic segments. Reminds me of watching the show when I was a kid. Damn these guys are so informed

[@ericmcginnis9413]

In floor heating in '87! Talk about ahead of the times! I remember watching back in the day! I miss these old episodes!

[@justinriley8319]

The dark hair threw me off lol I didn't even recognize him.

[@johnroberts9560]

Tom has a nice shag rug on his head , I almost thought he had a hat on or something ! 😁🛠

[@rubberdwellers3911]

Comes 2020 and a TV crew... "This is so dated. We are going to rip out the kitchen and open all the walls... " The master craftsmanship never given a thought. What great workmanship this was.

[@SenileOtaku]

Exactly what I was thinking of. There's videos like that right here on YT.

[@mejustme474]

That kitchen is not dated at all. In fact it aged so well it’s fully back in style ❤ nice craftmenship coloring and that marble table for pastry and baking was pure genius ❤

[@retiredhappy466]

Gotta love that Boston accent.

[@walterbrob]

Why all the Bob hate? He started it all, the Godfather, the original. He asked the questions everyone wanted to ask.

[@TheNemosdaddy]

Because he's an untalented hack. His ego got really bad as the years progressed.

[@cncwoodworxroc6881]

The show featured the tradesmen. Tom, Norm ECT. Bob had no talent building with the exception of camera time as a host, yet acted as if he knew everything. The tradesmen, great guys. Bob? A hack.

[@markclemence9429]

He tried to bypass building codes, sold advertising on a public broadcasting show, took gifts from sponsors for product placement (sometimes called bribes or kickbacks), a real upstanding fella!

[@stevebengel1346]

I fee that if that Tom character really buckles down and applies himself, he may have a bright future in construction

[@Kgio-2112]

Oldest joke on boobtube. So is that " legend has it" one

[@seandoxtator3700]

If Tom would only know he would be a rock star n be the main contractor on the show,

[@royalvarez6436]

I was hoping Tommy would have have worn Silva Brothers Blue, but then again good help is hard to find. Remember this was his project and Bob crashed the build. Seriously, thank God for Technology like AutoCad based products. Those plans belong in a museum. Tom you are a master teacher-thanks.

[@gregorysampson8759]

LOL this made my day! I want to work with Silva Brothers so bad.

[@1957mrbill]

I quit watching TOH when Bob Vila was still on because he always acted like a "know it all" Every time the expert said something, Bob would usually say "that's right" or something similar as if he knew everything.

[@HipsterDoofus100]

He does know everything. Bob Vila is a national treasure. He’s an asset to America the likes of which we may never see again. Plus he’s hung like a horse. And he’s so much more enjoyable to watch than that fool kevin oconnor. Vila actually asks questions people want to know.

[@Mrmudbone_gaming]

That guy Silva looks like he can have a long and bright future in the tv bizz

[@rogermurph101]

This was the year I graduated high school. Started watching the show years before this with my dad. I thought home renovation was cool even as a grade schooler. My kids are now buying their first homes and keeping my old butt busy doing stuff. Just replaced my first load bearing wall with an LVL beam to carry the load, and it all started with this little show. Thanks guys!

[@jaydokken]

I’m surprised to see radiant in the floor

[@cbryantbear6498]

Oh the hair...!!!

[@user-ne9wp8ve5u]

I said the same. 😂😂😂

[@ourfamilytravels7083]

Growing up as a kid, I loved watching This Old House. Great stuff, learned so much about home construction.

[@sthomas7263]

Tom with full head of hair and same voice . He sure knows his trade !!!

[@sameerhira5581]

Man, my parents were barely 12-15 when this was released and I was years from being conceived. and now I binge watch the show in my free time! Oh how the world works.

[@calvinhobbes6118]

Ive never seen a drawing so complex, and this was before CAD.

[@PanCircumsonus]

He looks like you would find him on Seasame Street

[@kierenhudson6331]

Fact: 99% of people thought the guy on the thumbnail was tommy until they saw him wall in. I'm one of that 99%. 😂😂

[@timjilman3295]

Man, I’ve ripped out dozens of appliances that looked just like those.

[@atiqulny]

Same sincere Tom

[@johnclancy2491]

Tom Silva is the man!!! Love the craftsmanship and willingness to share his knowledge!!!

[@mneo212]

The TOH GOAT!

[@mikecampbell5856]

As the poet Oscar Wilde said, "growing old is better than not growing old."

[@scottboyne8305]

Look at that hair and mustache. Lol. You know these guys on toh would tease him today

[@jessicacallahan9711]

Tom is like a good wine 🍷 he got better with age .

[@bexo34]

Yeah that window planter looks super convenient huh?

[@Russian420]

omg I’ve never seen Tommy so young! I love that guy and I’ve learned a lot watching him and the team over the years.

[@culbyj3665]

what people has TOH worked for must have a tale of history. This Custom work is not cheap. This was Martha stewarts First Kitchen!!

[@DereckBlevins]

Be quiet Bob and let the expert do the talking.

[@daakrolb]

HA haaaaa! EXACTLY!

[@gaylespencer6188]

Do NOT miss Bob Vila.

[@jamesoncross7494]

Bob was, an is, such a jackass.

[@howtodoitdude1662]

He admitted he was no expert in construction but was coached in what to say. Bob was 100% fake!

[@jamesoncross7494]

@Jon Mack he's better than Norm. He's a contractor. Norm is more of a shop guy. He likes more technical carpentry, like making the cabinets and Tom likes Making a kitchen.

[@dipankarsd]

The entrance was epic. Can't stop laughing!

[@davidhobbins3636]

Tom is the president of the Hair Club for men.

[@davidhobbins3636]

@Jay Valenz 😂

[@mjones6115mj]

Tom Silva for President 2020

[@girishshinde5380]

Even if today he wears fake black hair and mustache he will look and sound exactly same as 1987 😛

[@JCtechwizard]

1087? Didn't know he was that old

[@porkchop1343]

That kitchen looks so 80s man

[@C--A--M]

LOVE Tom Silva and his AMAZING talent!

[@jimjames6287]

I'd kill for a wig that looked like that hair.

[@ZombieGamingMetalhead]

My 3 month old daughter loves watching this old house. She doesn't take her eyes off the TV

[@gentilejoshsaved1646]

You get a hint a bob villas intentions towards advertising junk, instead of sticking with craftsmanship, its all in the gaudy ring.

[@serjstoned]

Looks like they slapped a black wig on him and did the remake

[@badurantobias]

"How are the drawers made?" *Proceeds to yank it open as hard as humanly possible*

[@highdesertexplorer123]

I would have loved to see the floor after they stained it. Besides the plants that 1987 kitchen is more beautiful than my 2020 kitchen. Really cool to see these guys 33 years ago.

[@tonywiggins8073]

US Navy Blue Angel #1, wind 270@10, Runway 7 right, change to departure, cleared for take-off.

[@williamsmith9026]

😂😂

[@brianglade848]

When all contractors wanted to look like Super Mario Brothers

[@ryanparsons8977]

I think Tom might have burned one in the truck with a Grateful Dead 8-track before the tour....