The big season premiere! Exclusive behind the scenes!
Today, of course, is the first episode of the fourth season of my TV show, "The Martha Stewart Show"! We decided to open with something entirely different this year, and we taped this first show at my farm in Bedford. As you can imagine, there was plenty of hustle and bustle and many challenges along the way. Editing can be magical and I am very happy with the outcome. As always, it's great fun to see behind the scenes, so please have a look at these photos and feel free to leave a comment.
I cant wait till tommarow to see the show!! I wish I was there !!!!
Posted by: Paula | September 14th, 2008 at 2:32 pm
Hey There Martha
OMG I can't wait! I have been waiting since May and Its finally here, well i guess thats not entirely true, I mean your summer session was fabulous, but anyhow- all new inspiration! Martha I love you and can't wait to see your farm and season 4 premier!
Posted by: David Bondarchuck | September 14th, 2008 at 2:37 pm
If only our barn looked this neat and tidy!!! Best of luck on your 4th season, Martha! we love you here in North Texas!
Posted by: Michelle Smith | September 14th, 2008 at 2:54 pm
What a production! All for one show! Amazing!
I will be at the afternoon taping of your show on Tuesday, September 16th --- it will be the fourth time I have seen you tape MARTHA and this time I am bringing my mom. I am excited that I will again have the opportunity to watch you make your magic!
Posted by: Paula | September 14th, 2008 at 3:00 pm
Martha, I am so much looking forward to your new season. Have to work this week 10-7 and will miss most of it unfortunately, but today we had a wonderful celebration of summer. My 94 year old mother in law and my 9 month grandson and all inbetween! This in what you are all about and me too! Best luck in the new season and I'll be watching whenever I can.
Posted by: Barbara | September 14th, 2008 at 4:10 pm
Martha best of luck for the new season! Before it every begins I know each show will be wonderful. Your hard work, good attitude and passion about everything you do shines through not only your smile but your voice. Keep teaching us about things we didn't know we needed to know. Peace and Blessings....
Posted by: BEaGoodThing | September 14th, 2008 at 4:44 pm
Thank you for sharing. I love filed trips and I love on location shows. It appears to be a ton of work, so I appreciate it even more. We want to see more of the MARTHA worls, that is why we trust the brand that is why are inspired to buy the many wonderful MS product items. It is all about Martha, our dear wonderful 'domestic goddess'. Take us on the road with Martha anytime.
Posted by: michael anthamatten | September 14th, 2008 at 5:00 pm
lord I am so excited I typed like a blind bird...
Posted by: michael anthamatten | September 14th, 2008 at 5:01 pm
How exciting it must be. My husband works in production and I once told him I thought it looked like so much fun, so he invited me on a remote shoot. He said he wanted to show me how much fun it could be. I rolled out tons of cable that led to the remote truck. I was so soar. I never really thought the actual production was so much fun after that. I love the outcome though. You make it look so easy.
Posted by: Teresa | September 14th, 2008 at 6:03 pm
Hi Martha, The photos in this blog are absolutely fantastic! You have fulfilled a wish of mine. Now I finally feel like I have actually visited some of your beautiful farm! It is so neat to see how much goes into this kind of production away from the studio. You are so kind to share this behind the scenes preview of your Big Season Premier with all of us. IT IS BIG!!! I love all of the photos, but my favorites are: #37 of Francesca and Sharkey, #43 of Dandy and Clover and #41 of the darling chow chow who looks just like Paw Paw!!! I can hardly wait to see your show tommorrow. I have to wait until 1:00PM on CBUT and 3:00PM on KONG. But, it IS worth the wait. I'm going to go back and look at the photos again, so I'll see you tomorrow! Jan
Posted by: Jan Erickson | September 14th, 2008 at 6:12 pm
Dear Martha,
With great sadness I regret to say that I won't be able to watch your season premiere because apparently no television station in my market (Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina) has picked up The Martha Stewart Show for the fall 2008 season. I am utterly disappointed with the stations' decision, I might have to upgrade the cable package and get the Fine Living Network now. Love your blog.
Posted by: Mary | September 14th, 2008 at 7:24 pm
Everything for today's opening looks like it was well-organized and well-planned. The food made me so hungry and made me wish I were there. The horses, donkeys, Francesca,Sharkey, Dandy and Clover,and the PawPaw pups looked so happy. Thanks for letting us know and see them up close. I can't wait to watch the entire show today. Thanks for sharing the Katona farm with us. Nan
Posted by: Nan Ashby | September 14th, 2008 at 8:47 pm
Fantastic photos and I just love the show and look forward to catching this one too! You make it look so easy - and you endlessly inspire me all across the other side of the world.
Posted by: Lilly | September 14th, 2008 at 9:42 pm
Good luck with the show Martha. It would be wonderful if we could view it in the UK (hint, hint!)
Pru
Posted by: Pru | September 14th, 2008 at 9:47 pm
I am looking forward to seeing this show Martha-
I have been watching your show for a while now and I enjoy everything about it.
A breath of fresh air here in Australia to see such a great show.
Posted by: Doreen G | September 14th, 2008 at 10:58 pm
Hi, Martha,
Thanks for the photos of your taping of the Big season premiere at your farm in Bedford. I was happy to see one of Paw Paw's grandsons and will be glad to find out what you decided about the puppies. Dandy and Clover look so content. Francesca and Sharkey are so cute surveying all the action from up on their perch.
Good luck on your 4th season!
Kathy
Posted by: Kathy | September 15th, 2008 at 12:13 am
Hi Martha
I can't wait to watch your show today. I have to tape it and watch it after work. Your farm looks beautiful, I would have loved to attend that show. I've put my ticket request in and hope to see the show live soon.
I hope you have 3 Chows to show off and not just 1. Best of luck with the new season.
Posted by: Ann | September 15th, 2008 at 1:00 am
Best wishes! Excellent as always. Wish you would get back to your instructional shows/segments; the old ones are great but there are many more new topics to discuss/demonstrate.
Posted by: Gilda | September 15th, 2008 at 1:11 am
Good morning BloggingMartha!
You have the most generous blog and today's is a special treat ...thanks so much!
Gloria
Winterport, Maine
p.s. Paw Paw's grandson doesn't seem camera shy...lol..
Posted by: Gloria Brown | September 15th, 2008 at 1:19 am
I am so excited to watch this episode, I am hoping its just like the old shows that you filmed from Turkey Hill. Can't wait to see more of your Bedford Farm.
Posted by: Nathan | September 15th, 2008 at 2:36 am
Dear Martha,
Thank you for "Behind the Scenes." What a tremendous amount of work! I've been looking forward to the new shows all summer. Thank goodness for Fine Living Network. Great segment on the Today Show this morning. Take care. I love your work.
Bonnie
Posted by: BonnieParsons | September 15th, 2008 at 3:07 am
They showed a repeat today when Pres. Clinton was on. It was a good show but I wanted to see your new show. I live in RI.
Posted by: Chrissy | September 15th, 2008 at 3:52 am
Good luck on your new seasons - looks like a lot of work at the farm. Looking forward to this new season. Just wanted to saw that I'll miss seeing Big Martha - she and I share the same b-day ! She's was quite a gal....
Posted by: Joan Dodero | September 15th, 2008 at 4:06 am
I am so disappointed that my local tv station is no longer showing the Martha Stewart Show. I look forward for every show. I will no longer be a be able to see your show at 10:00 am.
Posted by: Jacquie Burtt | September 15th, 2008 at 4:18 am
I have admired your expertise since I bought "Entertaining" when it came out. I would love to see you add a regular segment about the basics of saving money in cooking and homekeeping. Things are hard for most these days, and my 30-40 year old children and their friends, think biscuits "pop out" of a refrigerated cardboard roll. As their mom I don't have the gravitas to make it cool to make the Basic biscuit-muffin-pancake-lowcake that our mom's kept in a starter bowl part of their repetoire. Also making basic cleaners from borax,washing soda, vinegar, soap instead of spray bottles at $4 a piece. I can think of many other things. Thanks for your inspirations, Laura
Posted by: Laura | September 15th, 2008 at 4:36 am
I was so excited about your new show, but the
WTVC Channel 9 in Chattanooga did not carry your show at 10am. I hope one of the other
tv stations will carry it this afternoon.
Thanks for giving the behind the scenes.
Posted by: Vivian Price | September 15th, 2008 at 5:02 am
Welcome back, Martha! If this first show is any indication, we have an amazing season of the MSS to look forward to. Your farm is stunning and I was very envious of the audience today. Good luck with your new fluffy little chow. I look forward to seeing this ginger angel puppy on your show and watching it grow.
For those like me who had a reshuffling of stations for MSS, the new stations are listed on the MS website.
Posted by: Mahala Kay | September 15th, 2008 at 5:09 am
Dear Martha,
Thankyou so much for sharing your farm with us. Your show has been a great inspiration for me since I have come late in life to keeping house - you have taught me to tackle the challenge of cooking and my 97 year old mother now loves my meals. I have been a teacher and a farmer - but my farm is nothing like yours, maybe you've set another goal for me!
I'm anxious to see how life goes with your new puppy, I hope you have him on the show.
Thankyou for all you do.
Posted by: Phyllis Lindblade | September 15th, 2008 at 6:06 am
Martha, Martha..... Pleeeeeeeeease pick all three chow puppies!!! They will love the company of each other. You have plenty of room and help.....I will feel so sorry for the ones not chosen....
Posted by: JAN RUSSELL | September 15th, 2008 at 6:13 am
Your regular time here is 9am and instead of MSS we have the gameshow Crosswords. No where in our TV Guide for all week is MSS. What goes?
Posted by: Joanne | September 15th, 2008 at 6:33 am
Dearest Martha,
All the best with your fourth season TV show.
I am sure it will be wonderful, inspiring and very successful TV show.
Good luck and God Bless
Rowaida Flayhan
Posted by: Rowaida Flayhan | September 15th, 2008 at 6:52 am
I was so looking forward to the new season, but cbs replaced the martha stewart show with the bonnie hunt show, or at least in the west, I have looked every where in the guides and it shows nothing for the martha stewart show, really disappointed. Diana
Posted by: Diana Allen | September 15th, 2008 at 6:57 am
Excellent Show!!! Please, please, please do more shows at your farm - we'd love to see more of the landscaping projects and behind the scenes of the renovations you did!
Posted by: Kris | September 15th, 2008 at 7:04 am
Hi Martha,
Today's show was fabulous! Enjoyed every minute. The grounds are beautiful, like all the stone work, stables are wonderful, would like to have seen the cat's. Your new baby chow is adorable. What a lucky little guy he is!
Posted by: joan vogt | September 15th, 2008 at 7:25 am
I saw the Big Show this morning, and it was absolutely fascinating. The most professional care of horses I've ever seen! They are so beautiful. Your farm would be my heaven here on Earth.Hope you let us get to know your new handsome chow puppy, I know you will; and I hope he is another great companion, as was his grandfather. Enjoy your farm and keep feeding the chickens! Nan
Posted by: Nan Ashby | September 15th, 2008 at 8:20 am
I so love the fact that you share your life with us. To see your pictures is like being there, like being one of your guests. It feels like just "regular folks" talking and sharing. You are such an inspiration and you are beautiful. God Bless You.
Love
Posted by: Cissy | September 15th, 2008 at 8:28 am
I Tivo'd this and am watching right now. Beautiful home. Thank you so much for sharing with us!
Posted by: Kari | September 15th, 2008 at 8:52 am
I watched your season premiere today, I wouldn't have missed it. It was great. I felt like I was an armchair/sofa guest. I loved your vegetable garden and the fresian horses. I wonder how you could possibly use all the vegetables and berries you grow. Do you have Chef's buy some of your produce?
You picked your new chow chow, I don't know which one out of the three you chose. The three of them had different color leads...yellow, red, and I think pink (?). Congratulations on your new chow chow. Thanks for taking your viewers to the farm in Bedford, NY. I loved the new show.
Linda
Phila, PA
Posted by: Linda | September 15th, 2008 at 9:03 am
Amazing. Thank You!
Posted by: Gladys Marie | September 15th, 2008 at 9:18 am
Just saw the 1st show of this season and I can't wait for more. The new chow puppy is adorable. What will you name him? Wish I could see the farm in person!! Thanks for the tour. Please put something about the new puppy on your blog.
Posted by: Julie Cannon | September 15th, 2008 at 9:19 am
Martha, I just watched the show today and I was so in love with your beautiful horses!
Of course the food was to die for as always, but the animals, I fell in love with.... I also love the Chow Chow, so cute!
I have followed you for years and even have some of your wonderful books. I just want to comment on how warm and endearing you have become over the years!
My hats off to you and best wishes on your new season!
Hugs, Sugar to you, Judy
Posted by: SugarQueensDream | September 15th, 2008 at 9:21 am
Beautiful, love your blog, love your show! What a lucky audience, wish I could have been there, I only live an hour away.
Susan, NJ
Posted by: Susan Raisch | September 15th, 2008 at 9:25 am
Dear Martha,
I desperately want to come to your farm! Please invite me. I need a hiatus. I have a 4 year old boy, a 3 year old boy, & a 4 month old girl! Your farm is so beautiful! You should allow tours open to the public! Thanks for sharing your property on your show today!
Gretchen Phelps
Posted by: Gretchen Phelps | September 15th, 2008 at 9:27 am
(...forewarning, everybody...this might be a l-o-n-g post...I feel it coming on!...)
What a real treat today! - going behind the scenes (of what I'll see tonite) there at your farm! You have (a) tremendous hardscape, to go along with and compliment any and all plantings and natural landscape that you implement! I just love that you choose farm living in your private life and love the outdoors!
The luncheon table was sooooo Martha! - your signature-green/aqua chairs, lining the table to eternity - beautiful!...and the faux bois table covering!...all of your favorite things, obviously, which we ourselves have come to absolutely love! Francesca and Sharkey are indeed endearing little "hams" and are not at all camera-shy (but if they're not careful, they'll get their tootsietoes all wet in the birdbath!) Dandy and Clover - well, they were my "picks" of the Herefords' names! The donkeys, the horses - all the animals - I just love them all! (And) I'm sure with this new season coming on, alot of things will come to fruition in which we've been in suspense all summer long!
I can't imagine what orchestration took place just for this one episode's taping! If I'd've been an audience guest for this show, I'd've absolutely been beside myself, like, somebody, pinch me!...pinch me NOW!
Tonite's rundown: go home, eat, fill the birdbaths, water the "pots", rewind Martha, then watch (savor e-v-e-r-y moment!) (OH! I forgot...pet the cats, too! =^..^= )
...can't wait!
=^..^=
Posted by: Cindy Bricker | September 15th, 2008 at 9:27 am
(P.S. to my aforementioned post...I forgot to mention the following:)
It's wonderful to see many "new" posts today regarding your season premiere! It's good to see my familiar fellow-bloggers, too, (I look for them each and every day) but it's good to see some new "faces" in the "fan club"!
=^..^=
Posted by: Cindy Bricker | September 15th, 2008 at 9:34 am
Please do more shows like today. It was by far the best show!!! I have always enjoyed your shows, but I especially like the more personal ones. Tours of your gardens, a certain room in one of your homes, your table settings and arrangements for your guests, your outdoor living room, your kitchens, etc. are all more exciting and your learn so much about things to make that room or place better.
Posted by: Fran | September 15th, 2008 at 9:43 am
Martha, god bless you, your home and farm are lovely, you deserve such peace. Good luck on the new season! I have you on timed recorded events:)
Posted by: robin b | September 15th, 2008 at 9:53 am
Hi Martha,
I really enjoyed the tour of your farm on today's show! What a beautiful place, the happy animals, beautiful garden areas, great food. What fun you must have living there! Thanks for the tour!
Posted by: Debbie Reko | September 15th, 2008 at 9:58 am
I think it would be so much fun to see a live shoot! I would probably drive the crew crazy with questions but everything looks so interesting. Thanks so much for telling us the names of the Herefords and they are very cute names.
I get the show at 1:00 p.m. but couldn't watch until later due to lost luggage problems but no matter, it was worth the delay! You have so much responsibility and so many great ideas I don't know how you do it all! But I'm glad that you do what you do and share it with us too. (Not trying to be a poet here!) Your exercise room is to die for!
The people in your audience were so lucky to be there today. I'm jealous! Well, see you tomorrow; I just know it's going to be a great season. Trish
Posted by: Trish | September 15th, 2008 at 10:02 am
Dearest Martha,
I felt so awful learning about your mother has passed on. I always enjoyed watching her with you on your show. I admire you very much for having such admiration and a very loving relationship with her. I never had a good relationship with my mother, thats why everytime I see her on your show I wish I could do the same kindness with my mother. The support she gave you during your troubled years are priceless.
I am very sorry for the loss of your lovely mother. I did not know till today.
Sincerely,
Ellen
Posted by: ellen plameras | September 15th, 2008 at 10:10 am
My name is ellen plameras. I do not expect my e-mail to be posted. I only wish for Martha to know how sad I am learning about the lost of her mother.
Thank You
Ellen
Posted by: ellen plameras | September 15th, 2008 at 10:13 am
Hi Martha,
Best wishes on the start of the fourth season at the MARTHA STEWART SHOW. Thank you for sharing your dream, and your extraordinary life from your beautiful BEDFORD FARM. I hope that I can meet you someday at your studio in New York.
I have learned meaningful things through you, and my life became richer.
Posted by: LIZ EGAN | September 15th, 2008 at 10:16 am
i was so unhappy when i turned in to watch your show last week and in your time spot nbc in peoria illinois area bonnie hunt was on. i do not like her show at all and want to know what we can do to get your show back
Posted by: pat swearingen | September 15th, 2008 at 10:26 am
You always look so glamorous. It doesn't matter what you are wearing. You're smokin' even when working with the bees!
Posted by: suemare | September 15th, 2008 at 10:26 am
Martha,
Congratulations on your Fourth Season of Martha! Great show!! Was so green with envy having the guests see Katonah!! (how did I miss that one? UGH!)Your farm and animals are so beautiful!
Love the chefs and pups! I taped the show but missed the end and will tonight what PawPaw grandson you chose. Gosh they were so cute!!
Does your show repeat on Lifetime anymore? I know Alexis' show starts tomorrow. Tell her good luck or should I say "break a leg!"
Also, one idea, on your print friendly recipes..is there anyway you can have the ads not there to save ink?
Thanks for all your inspiration! You look rested and ready for another terrific season! Best of luck!
Posted by: Paula Moses :) | September 15th, 2008 at 10:28 am
Martha Stewart has been taken off the morning show on Channel 26 - WGNO, And, IS NOT SCHEDULED FOR 1:05 A.M.!!!
WHY,WHY,WHY???? I am in New Orleans.
Posted by: Lynn Swegel | September 15th, 2008 at 10:49 am
I wish you the best on your new season. I'm sorry I can't watch it b/c of my work schedule, but I get to enjoy the blog you post. Loved the pictures. Amazing how much goes on behind the scenes! I hope you do more shows from your farm, as it is so beautiful. Did you pick out your puppy? Can you tell us more about it?
Posted by: Sherry | September 15th, 2008 at 10:50 am
Technical or cable issues caused a problem with my recording of the program. Is there any way to rebroadcast it? Also, I think many people probably did not know about the change in time.
Posted by: Mary Ann Laun | September 15th, 2008 at 11:58 am
Martha,
I wish that I could visit and photograph your beautiful property, but until then please keep showing us what you have done to develop this property. In its way, the property probably rivals Versaille which I have visited.
I was thoroughly impressed by your stables. Although I myself do not own a horse, I do know many people who own horses. I am sure that they could all learn from your expertise in horse-keeping how to better care for their horses. I suggest that you publish something that would teach those who own horses.
Posted by: Peking | September 15th, 2008 at 12:33 pm
This was such a fantastic show Martha! Can't wait to meet you on Wednesday!
Posted by: matt | September 15th, 2008 at 1:02 pm
Hey Martha!
I finally found your show by accident this morning. Seriously, i figured it was gone or put on in the middle of the night - I was happy to find you on another channel, but it was at the very end of the show. The puppy is so adorable and almost made me cry just thinking of paw-paw. I hope to catch the repeat so i can see the majestic horses.
I am so glad i found your show again! I hope you do a show on how to be prepared when you lose power....after this weekend i think we all need to be ready.
Take care,
Frieda in Ohio
Posted by: Frieda | September 15th, 2008 at 1:32 pm
Martha
I found shades of the old Martha show format with the season 4 premiere . Loved seeing the chow pus, maybe you could take two of them and have on live at Skylands!
Loved seeing Joey from The Little Owl, he was so nice to me and my friends when we came to NYC last year to see your show and eat at his place.
Would like to see more of the farm in future Martha's so much more to see in depth with your staff there.
You looked well and relaxed, so happy to see you -I have missed you.I watched you this AM on The Today Show, looking forward to your visit to Conan tomorrow night!
I feel in love today Martha - with yor farm & animals....AGAIN!
You are most blessed with good health, home and your animals and a most busy and interesting life, and you look fab!
Pam from California
Posted by: Pam from California | September 15th, 2008 at 1:33 pm
Oh, Martha, I'm sorry, I'm missing your show for a few days. I had to evacuate, and landed in New Orleans. I hope to go home soon.
Love the pictures, and it looks like everything went well. I have just one question: at what point did they think they could get a cat to do what THEY wanted?
Amy in Houstgon
Posted by: Amy in Houston (sorta) | September 15th, 2008 at 1:35 pm
DEAR MARTHA,
I COULD ALMOST SMELL THE BARBECUE YOU WERE COOKING TODAY
FROM YOUR FARM IN BEDFORD. I
LOVED THE STONE BUILDINGS THE
BEST. THEY LOOKED GREAT.
THE CHOW WAS SOOOO CUTE. AND THE
CHAIRS THE AUDIENCE HAD, LOOKED
LIKE A WEDDING PARTY ALMOST.
JUST LIKE I WAS INVITED TOO.
LOVE, YOU,
DORINE
Posted by: DORINE HERRINGTON | September 15th, 2008 at 1:38 pm
I loved this episode. Martha, I enjoyed watching how involved you are in your home and surroundings. It seems idyllic, but was inspiring to see how much actual work goes into making it so beautiful. Your vegetable garden is absolutely wonderful! It is one of my greatest joys to be out and about in my own garden. Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Erin | September 15th, 2008 at 1:50 pm
Loved the shot of trying to get your cat to pose. Is that something you knew could be done? Did Vivaldi agree to your assestment?
I can not praise you and the people with your show enough.
I on the other hand I can not think of a single postive thing to say regarding the local stations that do not carry your excellent show. Nor can I say much more for the off beat channels that do have your show but do not broadcast with enough power so we can view it.
It is a joy to see the pictures. Thanks.
Posted by: Margie | September 15th, 2008 at 2:05 pm
My favorite pitcture was of Dandy and Clover. How cute are they!!!!!!! So much work but worth it.
Posted by: Arlene | September 15th, 2008 at 2:08 pm
I forgot to tape this premiere episode. Will it repeat? Also, in the last picture, Martha looks like Alexis! very pretty!
Posted by: Shelley | September 15th, 2008 at 2:35 pm
Martha...the farm is soooo wonderful and tickety-boo! I sure do love the Martha by Mail truck!!
Posted by: Sherey | September 15th, 2008 at 2:38 pm
Why all these stations fiddle around with the new dreck that comes on every year -- then quickly and mercifully disappears again -- is beyond me. Martha and her shows are American icons that will last for a very long time to come.
Please television programmers, spare us the Tony Danzas, Rachel Rays and Bonnie Hunts. We are not amused.
I am so grateful that Martha's program is on here in Pittsburgh every day to provide a positive influence on society.
Posted by: Paul | September 15th, 2008 at 2:52 pm
Congratulations on the new season! I love all of the behind the scene photos of what it takes to put on a production. I see that you use a Lex Products distro box for your power distribution. Those are the best. I'm a freelance lighting tech for an event production company as well as running three entertainment based resource websites. I love running the power for events.
Do you also use their three phase doghouses? I see in the photo with Francesca and Sharkey you use the same steel pipe bases that we do for our lighting trees. Very nice. Look forward to seeing more behind the scenes of your beautiful farm. Still holding out that all three of the little boys will be with you. : )
Posted by: Sonya | September 15th, 2008 at 2:58 pm
Martha -
I really enjoyed your "season opener" this morning.. I can not wait to watch your new puppy grow up.. The segments were wonderful and I enjoy seeing all the effort and energy that goes into the upkeep of your beautiful farm.. and the HORSES!! what a neat idea about the trails!! I dream of having a but on a much smaller scale.. a place such as yours in the future.. I am looking forward to all the craft and cooking ideas for Fall 2008.. PS - Love the "new" walmart line too! Thanks for all you do!
Posted by: Janette Carlton | September 15th, 2008 at 3:51 pm
What a show.
Worth the wait. Martha,the only repetitive dream I have ever had in my life (I'm only 28) Has been the same, I got the opportunity to visit your house (house's). Even rode my favorite breed of horse!!!! With you of course!! Weird? I dunno, but the episode was almost magical for me!!!! I love your style, your animals are breathtaking and your house was above my expectations. You are so blessed to live in such a gorgeous setting. Happy 4th season!! I've been watching since the old show....I was just a teen!! Truly an inspiration!!!
Posted by: Kimberly sweet | September 15th, 2008 at 4:02 pm
Martha,
Love the show! I can't wait for more of season 4.
Would love to see a show on how you decorate for the holidays. Also, would love to see a show about that beautiful home in Maine.
Love from Michigan!
Posted by: Ken | September 15th, 2008 at 4:42 pm
It was a great show, Martha! I hope to see more of the farm (and the other abodes) over the coming season.
-Andrew
Posted by: Andrew Ritchie | September 15th, 2008 at 4:51 pm
Martha,
I've always loved seeing you with chows and especially loved today's segment with all three of Paw Paw's chowlets. I just wanted to wish you a very happy life with whichever one you choose. They are all so precious. I lost my beloved chow, Chelsea, after almost 15 1/2 years. together, this past January. Seeing you with your chow babies has given me hope that I'll have a precious chow again someday, too.
Barbara
Posted by: Barbara K. Schiller | September 15th, 2008 at 5:07 pm
Martha,
When I first started watching you my son was little. I watched your show each day eagerly to learn how to care for my home and family. I have a wonderful garden, beautiful home, with delicious family dinners. So much I have learned from you! Today was so special seeing you in the garden, those were always my favorite segments from the old show. It was wonderful to see you at home. PLEASE continue to do more shows like this, it was fantastic!! I loved seeing all the animals too!
Posted by: Desiree | September 15th, 2008 at 5:10 pm
Ms. Stewart,
I have several offices to decorate for the holidays. I would be most appreciative of any websites; shows; etc... that you could share with me. Thanks in advance.
Very respectfully,
Kelly Johnson
Posted by: Kelly | September 15th, 2008 at 5:26 pm
Hi Martha:
Finally some new Martha, I am so sick of Sarah Palin! Will be watching out for your featuring your lovely dogs and pet information as I have a dog blog. I feature news on new research with pets, and natural remedies that are inexpensive and good for your dogs. Say hi to Franchesca...
cheers
Teri Salvador
The Natural Dog Lady.
Posted by: Teri Salvador | September 15th, 2008 at 6:01 pm
Hi Martha,
What a fantastic way to start the day! Your show is now on in my area at 9:00AM, your first show of the season was well worth the wait. I so enjoyed seeing your farm, animals, scenery and chefs. The blog+photos made me a little more aware of the herculean efforts that go into doing a "remote" shoot. Thank you SO much for your efforts to teach us the many things you do!! Best wishes for the new season.
Posted by: Frances Jackson | September 15th, 2008 at 7:43 pm
I was getting so excited about your new season, but when I went to watch it was not our local CBS station at 9 AM. I just found out you moved to Fine Living channel & am excited about the new season. I love your show and all the great information that you provide to your viewers. Thanks again,
R Jentsch
Posted by: Regina Jentsch | September 15th, 2008 at 8:39 pm
Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us! The grounds are gorgeous! I wonder if you have considered a prairie/native grass area? They are so beautiful and you'd be amazed at the bird, insect and other wildlife it attracts! Great for your honeybees too! Please consider an historic native prairie and/or grass garden!! And thanks again for the tour.
Posted by: jmmb | September 16th, 2008 at 4:29 am
several years ago we met at the Detroit Historical Society luncheon. Martha, you were gracious enough to sign my photo "to my best friend, Diane, love, Martha" always a treasured momento of a lovely afternoon.
after watching the opening show i decided that is not enough, i MUST come back as one of your horses. your home,grounds are not to be believed but that stable........could there be luckier horses on the face of the earth?
good for you martha, your hard work and diligence is evident in everything you do.
let us see more of the 'farm'
Posted by: diane loeffen | September 16th, 2008 at 5:07 am
Hi Marth,
I'm so excited. Looking at my guide today I found your show! It's now on channel 9(Fox) still at 11:00am! I can't wait to see your show today. Do you think yesterday's show will air again? I'd love to see it. Thank-You for all the wonderful good things you do. Take Care
Posted by: Shelly Croxton | September 16th, 2008 at 5:28 am
Hi Martha,
I enjoyed your 1st show of the new season. I will look for your new show on FLN with your daughter and friend expecially since the President interrupted the program. You were gracious today in your comment about that. I am sort of wondering if Bush has a "chip on his shoulder" against you or something as he just always seems to interrupt your program hour to address the Nation about something. Half the time his interruptions seem to be, like, why is he coming on, at least half the time anyway.
I have just a little bone to pick here, however, with you and Oprah. And that is, when you give everyone in the audience things why is the home viewer never given a chance to receive some of these wonderful gifts? I know you can't give your audience giveaways to everyone viewingm but perhaps there could be some way, like the old fashioned drawing through the internet or mailing in a chance to win something via snail mail. Or, if you leave your phone # and if they are called at home and they answer, or something like that. When shows like Oprah have their big audience giveaways and she says "and everyone in the whole audience is getting (whatever)!" I am there "yawn", or what else is on. When you do it, I am there, "that's nice" but what about the home viewer? Anyway -- that's my beef with these "everyone in the whole audience gets a ...".
Posted by: Margaret B | September 16th, 2008 at 6:23 am
oh my goodness, i have never missed a martha show on abc...i just happened to tape an episode of access hollywood and it said your show premiered today so i went a hunting and found it on channel 7 instead of 5. luckily i can tape it tonight on fine living. why did no one mention that you had moved? i thought bonnie hunt was only on to fill in till season 4 started.
frustrated evie
from concord ohio
Posted by: evie glass | September 16th, 2008 at 9:59 am
hi Martha --love your new baby dog. what is its name and sex??
which one of the puppies did u chose and how did u ever make the choice
a lover of dogs and of U and of your show!!
pam gordon, boca raton,fl
Posted by: pamela gordon | September 16th, 2008 at 10:03 am
Martha, I so looked forward to your new season -in the past, your show has been my daytime highlight and respite. Now,I cannot find you though! In your place is another show I can't stand! My hubby looked and looked for me through all the cable listings to no avail. I live in the Wilmington NC area - where are you? I miss you so much!!!! You are such an inspiration in homemaking! Diane
Posted by: Diane Wyte | September 16th, 2008 at 11:42 am
Just love you shows. Thank goodness I can get it on at noon. It was taken off alot of my stations. I do have Fine Living so thats good. Loved your farm and everything we saw. I just adore your dogs. I will watch your daughter and her friend tonight. Good luck this season. LOVEYOU Sandy Pheffer Sept.16 at 5:00 p.m.
Posted by: Sandra Pheffer | September 16th, 2008 at 11:50 am
hi marths, i wanted to see your tv show so badly on monday sept. 15, 2008. i set my vcr for the program, then sunday evening we had a terriable wind storm that took out the eletric. and i missed your show, will it be on tv or video? i would love to be able to see it. keep up the good the things. diane
Posted by: diane hudock | September 16th, 2008 at 12:55 pm
Friesians - yesterday's show
Hi Martha -
I was fortunate to ask you what sex Friesian to buy on "Ask Martha" in November 2005. I have a wonderful 16H gelding who is 7 years old.
Kate Wilson is also my saddle expert. I heard on the show that you "dry shampoo" your horses and use mane oil. I would love to know what that product is for dry shampoo - and also, the mane oil.
Honestly - my horse is the most amazing creature. Thank you for your advice. We are at Training Level in Dressage and he is doing very well.
Best,
Scott
Posted by: Scott | September 16th, 2008 at 1:35 pm
My daughter and I think you are fabulous. You are a true inspiration.
We have created a custom sign in your honor, you can view it at http://www.madasigns.com.
Can't wait for the new season.
Posted by: Cindy | September 16th, 2008 at 3:07 pm
I watched your show yesterday afternoon and fell in love with your farm. What a beautiful place. It seems so restful and comforting. What a spectacular job you (and your people) have done.
Posted by: Michelle from Seattle | September 17th, 2008 at 2:31 am
I watched your first day with great anticipation and I think I had a huge grin on my face the entire time. Your home/farm is stunning and cannot be suitably described so I recorded the show so my husband could see it.
I don't know how you motivate to leave in the morning. From your work outs, to gardening, to the stables. Unbelievable. You can also see how truly dedicated your staff are. You must be a wonderful person to work for/with for them to give so much of themselves.
I was also thrilled to see your new baby. They were all so adorable. He will surely be loved and pampered, as well he should be
Looking forward to the new season!
Randi
Posted by: Randi | September 17th, 2008 at 4:16 am
Thank you for the beautiful pictures of the farm and the miniature herfords and the paw paw grandchild. I was so looking forward to the show Monday but of course the winds began to blow at 70 mph as Ike passed through Indiana and our electric went out. Then a 150 yr old Maple tree went down in our yard and took down all utility lines. But thank goodness the brave electrical lineman have been out 24/7 getting things repaired and we got our electric back last night. Of course this was nothing close to what people are still going through along the costal areas. I'll be sure and catch the re-run.
Posted by: Pam | September 17th, 2008 at 4:47 am
How can I find out more about the computers Martha was demonstrating, i.e. one was with the horses, in the season premiere?
Posted by: Peg | September 17th, 2008 at 5:29 am
Martha your new season opener (Monday) was such a delight,I thank God I recorded it,cause I keep playing it back in case I missed something great. The barns,the HORSES,the ADORABLE SWEET BABY CHOWS,...almost too much wrapped up in one hour!
I so love it when you share your home life with us...I NEVER MISS THOSE SHOWS!!! Please keep them coming,...I AM SO IN LOVE WITH THOSE BEAUTIFUL HORSES,keep showing us more. I had to put my adorable male Chinese Shar-pei down after 15 grand years with him,I can relate to how you felt after losing Paw Paw.I too am searching for a new Chinese Shar-pei pup;..know of a reputable breeder??? All the best Martha,we love you here in Canada!!! Margaret Mironenko (Moncton,New Brunswick CANADA)
Posted by: Margaret Mironenko | September 17th, 2008 at 7:26 am
I am computer illiterate, too. McCain will have to watch your show and learn. You have inspired me from first time I watched you on
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Now, to get the BLOG up and running!
Posted by: ann | September 17th, 2008 at 7:55 am
Hi Martha-
Good Luck on your new season! I enjoy watching your show, as I enjoy The Rachael Ray show - I love you both for different reasons... I would love to see both you and Rachael get over your pettiness and come together and respect one another for each of your unique talents and how you inspire so many people... I would love to see you both on EACH others shows... could that ever be possible?
A fan from So California
Mabel
Posted by: Mabel | September 17th, 2008 at 10:28 am
Martha, Your fist show of the new season was extra special. Thank you so much for giving all a viewing of your property. It is so beautiful!! I wish you had plans to put it in a book form so that all who admire you would have another Martha book to treasure. Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Joan Kennelly | September 17th, 2008 at 1:13 pm
Greetings from Southern Maryland!!! I just love your BLOG!!! It keeps me up to date w/ what you and your great team has been up to. I tune it @ 1000am and 8 pm on FLN!!!! tonight I tuned in for the new show WHATEVER MARTHA~ its funny! I think a great idea would to be to have guest come in and be a part of the show~ just a thought! You have ALWAYS inspired me~just tonight I wanted to go to MICHEALS and get that CIRCLE cutter, which I plan on BLOGGING tomorrow!!!!!!I believe you said something to the effect of 74 different circles!?!?!?! LOVE IT and I can't wait to go buy it for crafting and scrapbooking. I love to cook, and I love peonies. I have a lovely collection of peonies in my garden! I have a picture of one of my peonies on my blog. If possible check it out. I recently started blogging. Thanks for reading this, and I look forward to your NEW COOKING CLASS book in a few weeks... CAN'T WAIT...o I just loved your Halloween special last year...LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT. CHEERS!
Posted by: Shannon Petitjean | September 17th, 2008 at 3:42 pm
I LOVED THE SHOW ON MONDAY~ I FORGOT TO POST MY BLOG ALTHOUGH I PUT IT IN THE WEBSITE SLOT...
thepetitjeans.blogspot.com
enjoy!!!!!
Posted by: Shannon Petitjean | September 17th, 2008 at 3:45 pm
Hi Martha,
I thought I'd finally say "hello". I've been following you since "Entertaining" was given to me by a friend that said to me "you'll enjoy this". I have.. and most of your instruction since that first book.
You certainly have been through some trials, and I admire your ability to still smile, share with us, and keep teaching..we all need a little basic "Martha".
Your new estate is beautiful..thanks again for sharing. Wishing you well and hoping your family appreciates you as much as we do.
Posted by: Amy | September 17th, 2008 at 7:32 pm
This is just like the early Martha days. Outdoors, at your home, with experts. Who wants to hear from celebrity's?
Please, don't go back to the studio...
Posted by: laura | September 18th, 2008 at 8:28 am
And they called it Puppy Love...... Martha congrats on you new pup! Went back in the blogs and saw the photos of all three. You sure look "in love"
It's always nice to have love for just one more pup =-)
Ginny S.
Posted by: Ginny Sargent | September 18th, 2008 at 10:18 am
I am so sad to say I have not seen a single episode since the season started on the 15th. The show moved to 11am. I get my 2 and 4 yo down for 'quiet time' at 1pm and flip on the boob tube to see what you are up to and then remember the time has changed. D'oh! I have to reprogram myself. Hope to see you on tv soon!
Posted by: Jennifer Turturro | September 23rd, 2008 at 2:19 am
YES!!! I am HAPPY to say, after calling Suddenlink Cable a couple of times and emailing them, I am finally able to watch your show again!!! Now the show is scheduled for 1PM on channel 168 (Greenville, NC) (instead of 11AM on 168 last season). After watching MARTHA for the last few years, and now missing out on the new season shows, I have been going into "withdrawl" these past two weeks! THANK YOU!! LOVE You, and, again, thank you, Martha, for your positive energy & resources.
~Linda A.
Posted by: Linda A | September 29th, 2008 at 3:16 pm
Dear Martha: I have tried to Find a
spot where I could just ask you about a Local Listings of your show in my area. I have been watching your show since it debut. I was watching your show on WXYZ Channel 7 out of Detroit at 10am EST. Since your new season they no longer carry your show. I miss it,and I have check my local guide Channel and can't find your show. I Live 30miles north of Toledo, Ohio ,45miles west of Ann Arbor, Michigan and 1 Hour to Detroit Metro Airport, I also own a local Radio Station WLEN 103.9 FM in Adrian, Michigan. I sure hope you can help me find your show some where in our area. Thanks Jeanne
Posted by: Jeanne Patterson | October 2nd, 2008 at 12:52 pm
Martha,
Halloween is my favorite time of year and you do it so well, I can't wait to see what you come up with every year!!!!
Blessings,
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Posted by: John1270 | October 10th, 2008 at 6:35 am
Martha, I was looking so forward to the show on the 14th; I couldn't wait to see! On September 13th, our county (in Indiana) was hit with the remnants of Hurricane Ike. We lost all power for 5 days, so I missed the show. Hopefully, it will re-air at some point. It looked like fun from the photos you have shared.
Posted by: Melanie Davis | October 10th, 2008 at 8:35 am
Dear Martha,
Hello, how are you? I am suffering from the "Miss the Martha Show." Here it is already October and I know your fabulous Halloween shows are coming up and I still cannot see it because the CW network here in Denver did not pick up your show this new season! I am so bitter and just not a happy camper! I am still trying to get Fine living! Why does this happen now, when money is so tight!!!
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