Debbie Travis' Facelift
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Debbie Travis' Facelift was a home improvement
reality television show that ran from January 28, 2003 to December 30, 2005. It was produced in Canada
for Home & Garden Television
(HGTV) and also aired in the United States on the American version of the network, Home & Garden Television. It is hosted by interior design
er Debbie Travis
, and was based out of Montreal, Quebec.
The show's format is that of a surprise renovation; a family member or loved one contacts the show to arrange a 'facelift' of a part of the home for the unsuspecting target(s). By taking advantage of the target's absence (or arranging a pretense for it), the 'Facelift team' moves in for the duration to renovate as quickly as possible. Much of the show's drama is based around time and budget constraints in completing the job before the target returns, and upon the reaction of the target once they see the completed work.
The personalities of members of the team have become well-known to regular viewers, along with such trademarks as the "Sivart van" (an old-style delivery truck labeled sivart, 'Travis' spelled in reverse), which the team arrives in; Debbie's reveal of a possibly-controversial design to skeptical family members; and the 'facelift book', a small scrapbook
presented to the target after the renovation is revealed, showing what they missed during their absence.
Some 'twists' that have occurred on various episodes include the target returning early, unexpectedly; vital materials not arriving on time, forcing the team to improvise; and dissatisfied targets demanding a change to the renovation scheme.
Home improvement
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reality television show that ran from January 28, 2003 to December 30, 2005. It was produced in Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
for Home & Garden Television
HGTV Canada
HGTV is a Canadian English language Category A specialty channel owned and operated by Shaw Media and Scripps Networks Interactive. It consists of programs regarding home and garden...
(HGTV) and also aired in the United States on the American version of the network, Home & Garden Television. It is hosted by interior design
Interior design
Interior design describes a group of various yet related projects that involve turning an interior space into an effective setting for the range of human activities are to take place there. An interior designer is someone who conducts such projects...
er Debbie Travis
Debbie Travis
Debbie Travis is a British television personality, self-taught interior designer, and former fashion model. She is best known as the host of Debbie Travis' Facelift and Debbie Travis' Painted House...
, and was based out of Montreal, Quebec.
The show's format is that of a surprise renovation; a family member or loved one contacts the show to arrange a 'facelift' of a part of the home for the unsuspecting target(s). By taking advantage of the target's absence (or arranging a pretense for it), the 'Facelift team' moves in for the duration to renovate as quickly as possible. Much of the show's drama is based around time and budget constraints in completing the job before the target returns, and upon the reaction of the target once they see the completed work.
The personalities of members of the team have become well-known to regular viewers, along with such trademarks as the "Sivart van" (an old-style delivery truck labeled sivart, 'Travis' spelled in reverse), which the team arrives in; Debbie's reveal of a possibly-controversial design to skeptical family members; and the 'facelift book', a small scrapbook
Scrapbook
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presented to the target after the renovation is revealed, showing what they missed during their absence.
Some 'twists' that have occurred on various episodes include the target returning early, unexpectedly; vital materials not arriving on time, forcing the team to improvise; and dissatisfied targets demanding a change to the renovation scheme.
Season 1
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 2003-01-28 | Jan & Andy's Kitchen |
| 2003-02-04 | Tim & Julie's Living Room |
| 2003-02-11 | Cathy's Living/Dining Room |
| 2003-02-18 | Suzanne's Kitchen |
| 2003-02-25 | Donato's Bedroom |
| 2003-03-04 | Cindy's Living/Dining Room |
| 2003-03-11 | Shelley's Bedroom |
| 2003-03-18 | Ivars' Garage |
| 2003-04-01 | Gregory's Bedroom |
| 2003-04-08 | MC's Office |
| 2003-04-15 | Karen's Basement |
| 2003-04-21 | Elsy's New Home |
| 2003-04-29 | Sian's Garden |
Season 2
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 2003-09-14 | Nadia's Basement |
| 2003-09-21 | Glenn's Kitchen |
| 2003-09-28 | Lawrence's Kids' Rooms |
| 2003-10-12 | Christine's Bedroom |
| 2003-10-26 | Marilyn's Living Room |
| 2003-11-02 | Karen's Kitchen & Den |
| 2003-11-23 | Sigal's Den |
| 2003-11-30 | Emma's Bachelorette |
| 2003-12-07 | Christmas Show |
| 2004-01-04 | DJ's Garden |
| 2004-01-18 | Olive's Kitchen |
| 2004-02-01 | Mrs. Biggs' Bedroom |
| 2004-02-15 | Luigi's New Home |
| 2004-02-22 | Debbie's Bedroom & Bath |
Season 3
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 2004-07-02 | The Honeymooners |
| 2004-07-09 | Nico's Bachelor Pad |
| 2004-07-23 | Sonia's Basement |
| 2004-07-30 | The In-Laws |
| 2004-08-07 | Karen's Cottage |
| 2004-10-01 | The Sisters' Bedroom |
| 2004-11-12 | Toni's Bedroom |
| 2004-11-14 | Jennifer's Living Room |
| 2004-12-05 | Penny & Nancy's Cottage |
| 2005-01-02 | Bob's Deck |
| 2005-01-09 | Tracey's Kitchen And Dining Room |
| 2005-01-16 | Andre's Main Floor |
| 2005-02-13 | Barbara's Living and Dining Room |
| 2005-04-01 | Tina's Full House |
| 2005-04-15 | Pat's Paradise |
| 2005-05-20 | 8 Kids Basement |
| 2005-06-03 | Helen's House |
| 2005-06-17 | Nick's Office Refuge |
Season 4
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 2005-09-09 | Cassandra's Basement |
| 2005-09-23 | Michael's New Digs |
| 2005-09-30 | Melanie's Loft |
| 2005-10-07 | Trevor's Wish |
| 2005-10-14 | Judy's Kitchen |
| 2005-10-21 | Shauna's Basement |
| 2005-12-02 | Margaret's Kitchen And Deck |
| 2005-12-30 | Valerie's Farmhouse |