Our 1000 Shows Celebration
I can hardly believe that this day has arrived! Tomorrow will be my 1000th television show! So, don’t forget to tune in tomorrow to Hallmark Channel, 10 am ET, for our 1000 Shows Celebration! Join me and special guest chef Mario Batali for a surprise-filled hour including a look back at our most memorable moments! And I will announce on-air the lucky winner of ALL the studio audience giveaways from the month. TUNE IN TO SEE IF IT’S YOU! Thanks to all of you who joined the fun leading up to our celebration by uploading pictures of your most memorable moments. Take a look at some of the great pictures we received, as well as some of my most unforgettable moments of the show.
1 Like so many of you, I loved when my mother, Big Martha, came on the show. Here we are celebrating one of her many birthdays. Family Recipes from Big Martha http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/family-recipes-from-marthas-mom
2 Snoop Dogg made mashed potatoes with me, adding his own special touches to my recipe.
3 I showed Jesse Tyler Ferguson how to brine a turkey for Thanksgiving.
4 It's always fun being with Tim Gunn. He explained a bit of the art of draping fabric.
5 With me wearing some bling, Diddy gave a lesson in Rap.
6 Chefs Eric Ripert and Anthony Bourdain chatted with me about their favorite "food porn" picks.
7 During a special exercise-themed show, S Factor founder, Sheila Kelley and I demonstrated a few moves from a sensual and intense pole-dancing workout.
8 One of my favorite actors, Russell Crowe, stuffed and roasted a Thanksgiving turkey with me.
9 Bette Midler seemed a bit intimidated as I demonstrated how to turn pumpkins into amazing and frightening Halloween decorations.
10 Octogenarian Betty White declared that you shouldn't get to her age and not know how to make pie crust!
11 Joey Kola and I joined beach volleyball Olympians Mike Lambert and Stein Metzger for a bit of fun.
12 Andy Dick acted his comical self when we made pumpkin-patch creatures together.
13 On Poncho Day, everyone, from guest David Spade, to audience members, to the crew, to Martha's pets, donned a poncho just like the one that I made famous.
14 Planting one on Cookie Monster!
15 How cool is it to get a boxing lesson from LL Cool J?
16 I kicked off the Hot Dog show with a 15-foot-long hot dog! It was modeled after the world's longest, a 197-foot 10-inch-long creation made in Tokyo, Japan.
17 With the help of my niece, Sophie Herbert, http://www.sophieherbert.com/ I demonstrated the salamba shirshasana pose, commonly referred to as a headstand. Watch the Yoga Show: http://www.marthastewart.com/show/the-martha-stewart-show/the-yoga-show
18 A scene from the fourth annual celebration of Halloween on my television show - Blake Lively dressed as a beautiful Cleopatra and I as a frightful Medusa.
19 I taught Stephen Colbert, clad in his festive Christmas sweater, how to craft a mistletoe kissing ball. Clearly, he wasn't afraid to use it!
20 Former President Bill Clinton joined me for a very special Presidents' Day Show. We chatted about the wonderful Clinton Global Initiative and President Obama's first weeks in office.
21 My frequent guest stars, Francesca and Sharkey - Be sure to read about their adventures on The Daily Wag. http://thedailywag.com/
22 During a segment with Whole Living editor, Terri Trespicio, I suddenly sprouted and interesting mustache. Get Simple Health Tips from Terri Trespicio http://www.marthastewart.com/article/simple-health-tips
23 It was so much fun joining the line of the world-famous, high-kicking Radio City Rockettes.
SOME OF YOUR CELEBRATION PHOTOS!
1 Crochet flower toppers adorn spring cupcakes in clay pots from @DreamersJoy.
2 A dramatic kiss on the streets of Chicago from @HenBecDecor.
3 A football fan readies himself for the big game. Photo from @TraceyKnits.
4 A great birthday cake - @TheSmartBaker
5 10 years old..in human years! - @cng112
6 Fondant and the sea - @pipersdad13
7 For a bridal shower - @VickisCreations
8 Angry Birds cake - @midoridesigns
9 A great moment - @kir427
10 A Very Hungry Caterpillar Cake - @thefauxmartha
11 Wedding celebration - @thisgirlcharlie
12 @blowupgirls
13 A scary cake! @JamiRyanDay
14 A sweet little Santa - @jb1ab2
15 80's theme prom party - @DreamersJoy
16 Wedding celebration - @Allishap7
17 Sweet birthday cake - @evannis
THE GREAT PRIZE GIVEAWAYS!
1 The Rowenta Focus iron includes a stainless-steel soleplate with 400 microsteam holes for balanced steam distribution Learn More: rowentausa.com
2 Wusthof Classic seven-piece knife block set features Precision Edge Technology for a sharper blade that retains its edge longer. wusthof.com
3 The Cuisinart Elite 14-cup food processor includes three work bowls for preparing several recipes at once. Learn More: cuisinart.com
4 A gift assortment of Yon-Ka products includes cleansing milk, spray toner, and the company's brand-new age-prevention moisturizer, Vital Defense. Learn More: yonkausa.com
5 The All-Clad 10-Piece Copper Core Set combines the benefits of copper heat conduction with the cleanability of stainless steel. Learn More: all-clad.com
6 Grill like a pro with Emeril's grilling gear and ingredient packages, Learn More: vikingrange.com | t-falusa.com | redmarblesteaks.com | emerilstore.com
7 The KitchenAid stand mixer, shown in Raspberry Ice, features a 10-speed slide control that ranges from a very fast whip to a very slow stir. Learn More: kitchenaid.com
8 Mario Badescu's botanical-based skincare products include cleansers, creams, and more solutions for glowing, healthy skin. Learn More: mariobadescu.com
9 Whole Foods Market's reputation for high-quality natural and organic products is one reason it was chosen to provide most of the prep-kitchen foods for "The Martha Stewart Show." Learn More: wholefoodsmarket.com
10 The Electrolux Nimble's smooth swivel steering allows you to vacuum around furniture with ease. Learn More: electrolux.com/nimble
11 Le Creuset enameled cast-iron cookware and frying pans are designed to distribute heat slowly and evenly. Learn More: lecreuset.com | Le Creuset on Facebook
12 With Hallmark Gold Crown Stores gift cards courtesy of Hallmark Channel, choose from a wide variety of gifts, kids' toys and books, and, of course, the brand's signature greeting cards. Learn More: hallmark.com
13 The high-performance Vitamix 5200 blender enables consistent processing, whether you're blending whole fruit juices or steaming hot soups. Learn More: vitamix.com
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That will be some show, and I'm sorry I won't be able to see it.
I liked the picture of you with your mustache. You looked so cute.
Gloria G!!
Posted by: Gloria | April 19th, 2011 at 12:19 am
I adore the way your mother is looking at you in that photo of you two!! Happy Anniversary, Martha! xoxo
Posted by: Preppy 101 | April 19th, 2011 at 2:04 am
Good morning Martha! Congratulations on your 1000 amazing and inspring shows. I want to wish you best of luck and success for more to come. You are a great inspiration. Thank you
Rowaida
Posted by: Rowaida Flayhan | April 19th, 2011 at 2:54 am
Congratulations Martha!
I was hoping you would have a photo from season one when you did skipping, there is a woman in the kitchen and she is clapping and you look so happy.
Posted by: Perfecting Pru | April 19th, 2011 at 3:37 am
Big Martha!!! Congratulations on your 1000th show! Many many more...I watched the EggExcellent show. My favorite parts were the lessons on egg dying. But I did think that the demonstration of baskets with the pussy willow handles was a close second and the decorating ideas...the egg for the windows and the painting of decorative egg boxes a close third. I loved being reminded of the beauty of the NY Botanical Gardens - my last trip there was December and everything is all trains and Christmas then with the harsh temps-- and the kids were really happy in that setting or was it those great gift baskets??!!
Posted by: Teresa Touey | April 19th, 2011 at 8:00 am
Hi Martha,
I think you know I'll be watching the 1000th show tomorrow - I haven't missed many except when cable was out due to a storm or when Fox would show an auto race on Monday because it rained Sunday. Sheesh! I'm glad you're on the Hallmark Channel. Gosh, it seems like you/we just celebrated the 500th show. I took a look at that yesterday on your site – Conan is such a cut-up! I like him. Anyway, time really flies when we're having fun and your shows are fun. I mentioned on Twitter yesterday that I wished people wouldn’t call me when I’m watching your show and a friend replied, “You’re really serious about the Martha Show aren’t you?” Yes I am – I know good programming when I see it. Keep up the good work Martha and team! Trish
Posted by: Trish | April 19th, 2011 at 9:02 am
Hi Martha,
I came here looking for your BLOG post about your recent visit to Tucson...I read in Tucson Business News online that you were recently here.
Posted by: Deborah Beggy | April 19th, 2011 at 10:28 am
My Dear Martha, What an incredible celebration the April 20, 2011 Martha Stewart TV Show will be! I definitely will watch the show at 10AM and 2PM today and 1PM on Thursday!!! I absolutely love everyone of your shows and I think I've seen every one of them. Every show absolutely starts my day with great pleasure and I thank you so much for teaching us so many terrific things on each show! These photos of a few of your shows are superb and I love every one of them, especially the first one with your wonderful Mother, Big Martha! Miss her so much! Your expression in every one of those photos are so precious! Love you, Martha! Off to see The Daily Wag where Francesca and Sharkey are 'Opening Crates in the Head'-sounds interesting! Have another great day! Jan
Posted by: Jan Erickson | April 19th, 2011 at 10:42 am
Congratulations on the 1000th show! That is very exciting!
Posted by: Kristina | April 19th, 2011 at 11:46 am
You are my inspiration !! I have my first grandchild as of March 21,2011 !! Won't we have fun watching them grow ! I have a book of "Martha Crafts" from your Baby magazine I plan on doing with him after he grows a little
Good Luck Martha !
Keep these wonderful shows coming !
I watch you @ 10:00 and the @ 2:00 and yesterdays at
Judi
Posted by: Judi Gavalas | April 19th, 2011 at 2:28 pm
Well I think that the 1,000th show deserves a very large and big CONGRATULATIONS! That's a lot of effort, work and stamina over the years. Have a wonderful celebration!!! Oh and Happy Easter as well!!!!
Posted by: Frances | April 19th, 2011 at 3:04 pm
I watch Martha every day. I have gotten alot of ideas from the show. I also do crafts and have alot of Martha products. Scrapbooking ,card making ,I have Your cook books
Posted by: Sandra Poore | April 19th, 2011 at 3:11 pm
HI MARTHA I AM HANDICAP AND I WATCH YOUR SHOW EVERY DAY I NEVER MISS IT I DO ENJOY WATCHING I HAVE NEVER WALKED OR CAN'T DO ANYTHING ON MY OWN MY MOTHER DOES IT ALL FOR ME AREN'T I LUCKY TO HAVE SUCH A WONDERFUL MOTHER SHE PUTS THE TV ON YOUR SHOW AND IT MAKES ME SO HAPPY I LOVE YOUR DOG I HAVE 3 OF MY OWN THANKS FOR LISTING AND KEEP UP THE GREAT SHOWS TERESA
Posted by: TERESA GANTZ | April 19th, 2011 at 3:14 pm
Martha,Conratulations on your 1000th show.I'll be watching.Keep up the good work
Posted by: Sandra Poore | April 19th, 2011 at 3:18 pm
Wow...why IS Florida excluded from the 1000th Show great giveaway? I have been a fan of Marthas for over 20 years...since she first came out with book, magazines; and her tv shows. Disappointed.
Therefore, although, the odds of winning are low, I am disappointed. Very!
Posted by: Vickie | April 19th, 2011 at 3:24 pm
Martha, Love,love,love your show! It makes my day you have so many neat ideas. Congratulations on your big day! Wish only the best for you and your beautiful new grandaughter! May you be blessed with many years with her. Carolyn Fields
Posted by: carolyn fields | April 19th, 2011 at 3:29 pm
Martha, congratulations on your 1000th show! I use to always love seeing Big Martha on your show. I didn't realize how much taller you were than her. Thanks for sharing this blog.
Posted by: KLBrown | April 19th, 2011 at 3:41 pm
Martha, do you have a pattern for the ponchos that both you and David Spade are wearing for your poncho episode? They are adorable and I would LOVE to make one just like it! Please post it on your website if you do! (also the type of yarn used!) Congratulations on having the best show on television...1000 times over!
Posted by: Devon C. | April 19th, 2011 at 3:45 pm
Love the variety on the show!!
The ostrich egg dioramas reminded me of a craft I did years ago. I blew up an oval balloon and wrapped it in stiffened crochet thread. When dry, I popped the baloon,cut out an oval,and decorated the inside.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! KEEP THE SHOWS COMING!!! Julie Kemp
(I was trying to enter the contest, But can't figure how how!)
Posted by: julie kemp | April 19th, 2011 at 4:05 pm
Hi Martha:
Congratulations on your 1000th show! I love your crafting segments they inspire me to get crafty.
I hope to see more inspiring shows. Denise
Posted by: Denise Kearney | April 19th, 2011 at 4:42 pm
Dear Martha,
Congratulations on the success of your show. My daughter, Renee and I were fortune to be on your show (in the audience) when your dear mum 'Big Martha' was also on the show. Unfortunately, this was the last time your mum was to be on the show. We live in Australia (Townsville, Queensland)so we don't always see the most current shows - even though we have 'Austar' - the Hallmark channel is not available so I go on the internet everday to see what is happening on the show. So all the very best for your '1000' show. Regards, Colleen
Posted by: Colleen Harvey | April 19th, 2011 at 8:10 pm
Congrats on 1000 episodes! I love to watch the show when my 3 year old allows! I especially love the gardening/flower segments. Thanks for featuring the photo of my printables on the crochet flower cupcake toppers!
Posted by: Wendy | April 19th, 2011 at 10:40 pm
Hi Martha! Thanks for posting the stills. I remember some of those shows! I especially remember the sewing show with Tim Gunn, because I was there! Congratulations on your 1000th show and here's to 1000 more!!
Posted by: Tina in Boston | April 19th, 2011 at 11:43 pm
Congratulations on the success of your program. While my mother was alive we enjoyed viewing the show together. Both of us were (I am still) subscribers to your magazine as well. Thank you for providing such a wonderful resource for "Living." karen
Posted by: Karen Beachler | April 20th, 2011 at 1:04 am
Congratulations on your 1000th show! Thank you for all of the ideas through the years and thru your shows - enjoy watching you - wish I could have caught all of them!!!!!
Posted by: Karen Viets | April 20th, 2011 at 2:30 am
My favorite show was Big Martha making perogis as it reminded me of my grandma, Mary Lanick, showing me how to make them when I was a teenager. She is gone now but I will never forget the time we spent together.
Posted by: Vicki Roskens | April 20th, 2011 at 9:26 am
Dear Martha, How wonderful it is to hear 1000 shows! What a milestone for you. I am so glad that I got to be apart of it when I appeared on your show in October 2006.All the best to you! Sincerely, Donnell Chambers
Posted by: Donnell Chambers | April 20th, 2011 at 9:54 am
Thats a lot of shows...going to try and catch teh Hallmark channel now...congrats...oh yes...I am late to the party!
Posted by: Diane Hover | April 20th, 2011 at 9:57 am
Congratulations Martha on your 1000th show. A big milestone indeed! You are an inspiration in creativity!
Posted by: Susanna Keenan | April 20th, 2011 at 10:11 am
Martha, YOU ROCK GIRL...Congratulations on this your ONE THOUSAND show. With THOUSANDS of others, we love you, we love your show, we love everything about it and I think I have taped and taped and taped a THOUSAND, but I really haven't. Wish I had though, but the ones I do have (back to the 1/2 hour segments) I treasure a THOUSAND times over.
Congrats also to all your wonderful staff and ALL the dedicated folks that help bring these fantastic programs to us.
ROCK ON MARTHA for a THOUSAND more, and beyond.
Posted by: Becky Kuchefski | April 20th, 2011 at 2:44 pm
Martha,Conratulations on your 1000th show.
I love love love your show.
Cami DeVille
Posted by: Cami DeVille | April 20th, 2011 at 3:05 pm
Congratulations on your 1000th show. Hope you have many, many more. You are a remarkable individual. Thanks for inspiring and teaching all of us.
Posted by: Fran Wurth | April 20th, 2011 at 8:12 pm
Congratulations Martha from an Australian Fan. We no longer get your show on cable.. I don't know what they are thinking...... Maybe you coul talk to them..... But I buy your magazine every month and pay about $18aus and worth every cent. I pay that much because it is air mailed so I get the current issue. I especially love "good things" and it was great to see the prints by driftwood interiors in your last issue.
Love Erica
Posted by: Erica | April 21st, 2011 at 5:23 am
Congratulations, Martha! I've been a fan for many, many years. You are an original and a pioneer. Here's to the next 1000 episodes!
Posted by: Patty O in So CA | April 21st, 2011 at 9:37 pm
Dear Martha,
I am a 64 year old man that lives in Beaumont, Texas. I love your show and I rarely miss it.
I really enjoyed you and your mother working to gether.
Just had to tell you how enjoyable your show is to me........KEEP UP the good work.
Love ya,
Patrick
Posted by: Patrick Crawford | April 21st, 2011 at 10:14 pm
ive come to your shows late, but i sure do enjoy them...i ususally watch the two between ten a.m. and eleven. always such fun stuff. i absolutely love your green house and have major green house envy. one of these days my s.o. promises me a small one. i lived thirtyfive years on the west side of kauai and now i live in the northwoods of the upper penninsula of michigan. a really big change for me but there are so many pluses about living up here...the birds and animals for one!cannot wait to see the next 1000 shows!
Posted by: Susan Kinkki | April 22nd, 2011 at 3:04 am
Thanks for all the valuable information and entertainment Martha. Looking forward to the next 1,000.
Glen
Posted by: Glen Nyhus | April 22nd, 2011 at 2:28 pm
Congratulations! You have been such a blessing to the world! Please keep up the good work!
Posted by: Denise H | April 23rd, 2011 at 10:26 am
Congratulations, Martha. I have watched you on television since you had the 1/2 hour show. It was broadcast at 6:30 am on Saturdays in Boston, and I would get up early to watch it on my day off. I can't get to watch every day, but always enjoy it when I can.
Posted by: Sally K | April 23rd, 2011 at 8:43 pm
I recently subscribed to AT&T Uverse only to learn that they no longer carry the Hallmark Channel and they advertise that the channel is available!
False advertising!
Posted by: Linda Gentile | April 28th, 2011 at 1:39 pm