First appearance of Tom Silva 1987

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@GeeTheBuilder]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@erikj.2066]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@stephenzies8867]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@TheSkuttt]

I watched this religiously back in the day, still do!

[@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.

[@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 ! 😁

[@warnerrobins8542]

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

[@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 😂😂

[@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.

[@kingspin10]

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

[@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.

[@ericmcginnis9413]

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

[@johnclancy2491]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@Mike-nn3tf]

What a great kitchen to tear out today

[@williamsmith9026]

And replace with junk

[@gerry-p9x]

Before BOB WENT SEARS AND PBS WENT DOA ON HIM

[@pauldemars4260]

I was thinking the same thing! I can imagine the house being sold 10 years after this was filmed and they demo’d the entire kitchen to make it ‘modern’ with SS appliances and IKEA style cabinetry.

[@ourfamilytravels7083]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@C--A--M]

LOVE Tom Silva and his AMAZING talent!

[@gutrench9489]

Excellent throwback, miss those days.

[@chrisclassical7]

i have been watching this old house for as long as i can remember. great show

[@bhud1972]

Great to see this clip. I used to watch This Old House on PBS in Houston on the weekends during this time. Breakfast followed by This Old House, and then the New Yankee Workshop. Great lineup, and great memories.

[@larryshaw6517]

Tommy looked like a juvenile delinquent. I'm very glad you are doing this it's fun to look back. Thanks

[@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 ❤

[@timemachineeddie1146]

Awesome to see Tom "Back in the day." Thanks for sharing.

[@gregorysampson8759]

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

[@killanige]

The quality of the video is incredible for 87

[@pointedspider]

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

[@retiredhappy466]

Gotta love that Boston accent.

[@mneo212]

The TOH GOAT!

[@BrianAddams]

Bob Vila touches everything!

[@K-Riz314]

And builds nothing!

[@rdstov]

That hair and Stash is a work of art!

[@timepoet77]

You mean “wahk of aht.”

[@kericue247]

My son and I have learned so much from Tom, he's become a house hold name. We made a headboard the other day and were constantly referring to his tips . Thanks Tommy!

[@ZombieGamingMetalhead]

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

[@gremlingames5299]

Wow. I remember watching this . Those were the days my friend.. regards to Tom

[@_very]

That kitchen is absolutely fantastic by today's standards.

[@Muffin192213]

i watched the very first episodes and years of TOH love dthe work Bob & his team did, this video is awesome thanks for posting.

[@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

[@victorn4745]

I’m almost 40 and these guys are making me start a new career in the trades. Love these shows.

[@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.

[@kimberlyeiler3420]

Tom Silva looks so great today as he did in his first appearance. He is so talented, and still so handsome today! I love watching This Old House because of him. My husband is 65 and looked similar to Tom in the 80's with his mustache and dark hair. My husband is also very talented with woodworking and tools. I love that Tom had a hammer in his hand at age 3 or 4. We have a new grandson and I hope he will carry on the tradition of working with tools like my husband and son! Thank you Tom Silva for your episodes on This Old House! We live in CT and drove to see the Narragansett home that was recently on the program. So beautiful!!!

[@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,,,

[@bdd5748]

I have watched Tom Silva for the better part of my life. He is really the same just a bit more snow on the top. Great contractor! My Dad I love to watch "Ask This Old House".

[@richardhall9815]

I closed my eyes before he appeared on the screen, and as he was talking I pictured him in my mind as he looks today, talking. Then I opened my eyes, and boy was I surprised!

[@MrEazyE357]

So you somehow found the video without ever looking at the thumbnail too? That's amazing! 🤔

[@adavazquez6912]

I been watching this show for so many year's and i still do and love it

[@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.

[@K-Riz314]

Woooow! The years have been very kind to him. What a great share, thank you!

[@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.

[@bartmanstl]

Tom Silva is the best. He shares so many tips and tricks to make any home project that much easier. I’ve learned a lot from Mr. Silva.

[@MrBComish]

That kitchen looks great and was almost 35 years ago. Goes to show you can never go wrong with a classic look.

[@cardo1111]

Indeed. Today everybody seems to want a white kitchen, similar to the trendy late 80's. At least this time the cabinets are wood and not formica. This kitchen had a beautiful and intricate high ceiling which opened it up very nicely and helped it age well, I also liked that even back then now 35 years ago, they painted the fireplace area a different color to set it off from the dark wood 👍🏽

[@markkeller9378]

Beautiful. Always quality work. Love TOH.

[@Mrmudbone_gaming]

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

[@Peter-.H]

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

[@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.

[@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."

[@DiCasaFilm]

Two OGs right here. Legends.

[@martincbooth1321]

He's a Legend..

[@davidharris2178]

Cool. Thanks for posting this.

[@brianglade848]

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

[@symondstusker]

Love watching the videos of TOH and ask TOH

[@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.

[@nighthawkj30A4]

This is Vintage from the 1980’s. i started watching This Old House back in 2006. So even to me at that time. Feels old

[@jessicacallahan9711]

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

[@natalieg.2598]

Even back then Tom was smooth and calm just like he is today. Awesome.

[@scottslotterbeck3796]

That 'stache

[@jakeschroeder1553]

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

[@JERRYBRISENO]

Oooofff. I felt that "Good for you" that Villa said to Silva 😅😅😅😅

[@dipankarsd]

The entrance was epic. Can't stop laughing!

[@rikerdevil]

Love that hand crafted cabinetry. Someday I will have a house with this type of stuff in it.

[@seandoxtator3700]

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

[@dwaynes5983]

30 yrs ago I worked on a house that was over 250 yrs old. Very nice. Bathroom had cabinets like a kitchen.

[@mikecampbell5856]

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

[@idigbebop]

Tommy Silva is legend. The best. Long live Tom and Silva Brothers Construction. They set the standard.

[@cbryantbear6498]

Oh the hair...!!!

[@user-ne9wp8ve5u]

I said the same. 😂😂😂

[@rucksacks]

I love how much Tom Silva is an absolute master of his craft and simultaneously DNGAF.

[@swannyburger5866]

That’s true and hilarious. 😂😂😂

[@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

[@chrislawson1233]

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

[@andrewschell6536]

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

[@rsprockets7846]

Nope norm was the leader

[@nononsenseBennett]

Brings back a lot of memories.

[@shanelen]

"down there we have kawwper" lol

[@mohammedcohen]

...I LOVE watching the 'old' episodes of TOH and ATOH....I often fall asleep with this playing in the background...watching these guys reminds me of my dad who could do almost ANYTHING...when I was about 6 or 7, I watched him install knotty pine wainscoting in our dining room, and tile the kitchen floor after ripping up the old linoleum...a few years later he replaced the hot sir heating system with hot water bsseboard heating in out 2 story house in Fort Lee, NJ...all by himself, wee three boys were too young to provide adequate assistance...ca. 1959 he added a dormer (for our maternal grandmother who spent 4 or 5 months with us every year) by raising the roof (assisted by his business partner, Jack)...I watched him cut through the roof and build the frames, raise the roof and get it all enclosed in one day...TOH was his favorite series before he passed away from cancer in 1984...I remember watching it with him here in Florida....

[@timjilman3295]

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

[@towerofresonance4877]

I haven't watched this show in quite a few years and oh boy! His innovation was beyond any I have ever seen. He even has the answer to building an outdoor window Box for plants in the cold rather than having to transport them back-and-forth.

[@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

[@mejustme474]

That Kitchen is fully in style now amazing how beautiful it really is. ❤

[@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.

[@kevinomeara3047]

Pure craftsmanship Tom Silva ….