The Last Taping of my Show - The Mother's Day Show!
On April 24th, we taped the very last episode of my television show, our Mother’s Day show, which airs today on Hallmark. Mother’s Day is celebrated on the second Sunday in May and we have been honoring mothers on this special day since 1914! Ever since my mother, Big Martha, passed away five years ago, Mother’s Day leaves me feeling sentimental. I sincerely miss my mother, from whom I learned so much and who helped shape the person I am today. But, the bright note is that I now have a granddaughter and that cheers me so! Here are photos from that last taping.
1 The last taping of my show was a day we all anticipated, but were sort of surprised when it finally arrived. The atmosphere in the studio was quite somber.
2 The studio audience filing in - The audience was made up of mothers and daughters in honor of Mother's Day.
3 After practicing yoga between the morning and afternoon shows, my granddaughter, Jude, came to the studio for a visit. She is curious about everything!
4 Special audience members Katie Spear, Executive Assistant to Ken West, our CFO and her mother, Frances
5 Irina Reznik, Network Engineer, with her mother, Alina and Natasha Borchakovskaia, Project Manager.
6 Chefs in the studio kitchen busy organizing and preparing for the cooking segments - This has been such an amazing and efficient workspace.
7 Stage manager, Joel Cordenner, fine tuning camera angles
8 Joey Kola, our energetic warm-up, artist always knows how to work a crowd!
9 Joey got everyone standing and clapping when I made my entrance onto the set.
10 I loved doing this show in front of a live audience and I will really miss these crowds.
11 The fellow at the podium, Michael Morrison, our Executive Producer, recorded the entire show on his iPhone.
12 My first guest on the final show was Elizabeth Gilbert, the author of 'Eat, Pray, Love,' the international bestseller that became a major motion picture starring Julia Roberts.
13 Recently, while moving into a new house, Elizabeth unpacked some boxes of family books that had been sitting in her mother’s attic for decades. Among the old, dusty hardcovers was a book called 'At Home on the Range' by Gilbert’s great-grandmother, Margaret Yardley Potter.
14 The book proved to be far ahead of its time. In her workaday cookbook, Potter espoused the importance of farmer’s markets and ethnic food (Italian, Jewish, and German), derided preservatives and culinary shortcuts, and generally celebrated a devotion to seeking out new epicurean adventures.
15 Elizabeth decided to republish her great-grandmother's book and she came on my show to share a recipe from it called Mother's Sour-Cream Cookies, which were very, very good. All of the author’s proceeds go to ScholarMatch, which connects under-resourced students with donors, making college accessible.
16 The next segment featured TV staff members Nikki Elkins, Kirsten Earl, Anduin Havens, Lenore Welby, Christina Deyo, and Jackie Blais.
17 These working moms are constantly on the go with their families and they wanted to share some things they simply can't live without.
18 We learned about a great infant carrier, an insulated sippy cup, a dishwasher basket for bottle nipples, a disposable potty, a reusable filtered water bottle, allergy-friendly snacks, and even this plush sheep that makes four soothing sounds.
19 Christina Deyo's Must-Have is a treasure box filled with treasures from Oriental Trading Company. The audience got to take home all of these items, including a $100. gift card to Oriental Trading!
20 Needless to say, the audience was thrilled!
21 Next, I welcomed Yukiko Miyai, an artist who showed us how to sculpt the most amazing clay flowers, using a Martha Stewart Crafts Clay Kit found at Michaels.
22 This bouquet, made of clay, was inspired by the real bouquet featured on the cover of our spring Weddings magazine.
23 Yukiko, her mother Kkazuko, and her fiancé Tim Janes flew all the way from Hawaii to be on the show. They run a company called Deco Clay Craft Academy in Honolulu and helped us develop our kits. http://www.decoclay.com/index.htm
24 This is the contents of the nature themed clay starter kit and everyone in the audience went home with a Martha Stewart Crafts clay kit. To make colors, the pigments are mixed into the white base clay.
25 Those colors are then pressed into these rubber molds.
26 The flowers are removed from the molds and air-dried. We then glued them onto a clay wreath form and made a very colorful wreath.
27 Yukiko then presented me with her creation of beautiful clay canaries.
28 A beautiful wreath and an amazing bouquet!
29 A very colorful shot with Kazuko, Yukiko, and Tim
30 Here I am with the team that produced that segment - Lenore Welby - senior producer, Noel Rosselli - associate producer, and MaryAnne Nicoletti - production assistant.
31 My next guests were Suzanne and Lauren McGrath, an interior design team and the authors of a new book called 'Good Bones Great Pieces,' showcasing the 7 essential pieces of furniture you should buy when you’re young…pieces that are versatile enough to use in different ways throughout your life.
32 The seven pieces include a loveseat, a demilune table, a pair of slipper chairs, a side chair, a bench, a dresser, and a side table. Suzanne worked at my company for many years as a producer and style editor. This book was also an audience giveaway.
33 My last guest was Kristina Kurek, Senior Associate Food Editor at Martha Stewart Living, who demonstrated how to make the lovely Swiss meringue swirls, which were on the cover of the May issue of Living. Pastry bags, pastry tips, and food coloring from Wilton were another giveaway.
34 There was one final giveaway from our friends at Lands End - A great re-usable gardening tote with organic seed packets from Potting Shed Creations.
35 I then extended thanks to all of the show's guests and to those at home watching. And to all the mothers and grandmothers, I wished them all a happy Mother's Day.
36 When the cameras stopped rolling, I took some questions from the wonderful audience.
37 With my great team of crafters, set decorators, stylists, and gardening expert
38 And with a dynamic team of producers and food editors
39 And the best kitchen chefs ever!
40 Then it was off to the wrap party at one of my favorite restaurants, En Japanese Brasserie.
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Posted by: Dalene A Parker | May 10th, 2012 at 1:42 am
Good morning Martha. I was sad when I heard on Martha Moments blogspot that your show ended in April, I am going to miss you on tv with live audience, I felt so bad that I did not have the chance to attend your show
it would have been a dream come true. I can't wait to see what your new plans are for us, you are such an inspiration to us all around the world. Wishing you great success.
Rowaida xxx
Posted by: Rowaida Flayhan | May 10th, 2012 at 4:52 am
Well this is a sad day. Will the show come back on another channel next season?
Posted by: Kathy Goldman | May 10th, 2012 at 6:28 am
Can't wait to see what you do next on TV.
Posted by: Caroline Regan | May 10th, 2012 at 6:39 am
Mad Hungry has been my favorite cooking show...sad to see it go. Thank you so much,Lucinda, for sharing your gift...hope to see you again. Your recipes and cooking techniques have been the best. You will be missed!
Posted by: ruby t | May 10th, 2012 at 6:57 am
We don't have cable anymore so I don't watch tv. I used to watch your original show and loved it. It was so interesting and informative. Didn't care for the later show that featured celebrities. I didn't know who they were and didn't care.
Hope your Mother's Day is filled with wonderful memories of your Mother and wonderful in the making memories with your daughter and grandchild.
Posted by: JulieG | May 10th, 2012 at 7:27 am
While I am sad that today is the last show of The Martha Stewart Show on Hallmark, I look forward to your cooking show on PBS! Along with Rowaida I wish I could have attended your show in New York. Thank you Martha for the wonderful segments on travel, gardening, cooking, decorating and entertaining. I always learned something new when I watched your show! See you on PBS!
Posted by: Cindy F | May 10th, 2012 at 7:42 am
Well, I can't believe I have watched your show for so many years and now will not have it around. I copy your shows when not home and enjoy in the evening when I have time to sit and enjoy. Will you go to another channel, I hope? I get soo many ideas from you. Do I understand that Mad Hungry is also going off? I really enjoy her show the interaction she has with her son while cooking family meals.
Posted by: Betsy Cline | May 10th, 2012 at 7:47 am
This is America! How can there NOT be a Martha Stewart show? You and your team enrich our lives and our culture every day! Lucinda and Darcy keep me creative in the kitchen, too. Take a little vacation if you must, but come back to TV soon Martha.. CJTaylor
Posted by: CJTaylor | May 10th, 2012 at 7:56 am
You mean your last show as in LAST show?? Martha!!?? Whatever will I do? I love your show and look forward to learning so many new things. You are my kindred spirit and we share so many interests, from farming to food to crafts, everything! Sigh.
Posted by: Carol | May 10th, 2012 at 8:10 am
You and your staff have done a fantastic job, Martha. The attention to detail you all have given us is unparallelled. I know your next endeavor will bring us all more insight, inspiration and visual delight!
Looking forward to seeing you on PBS!
Posted by: Julie | May 10th, 2012 at 8:13 am
Will miss your show. I watched the original when I was at home with my kids. I work full-time now and am so glad I was able to dvr your shows and watch them at night.....I am looking forward to what will be on PBS and hope that you will continue to do some sort of show. You are an inspiration and yours shows, books, and web-site are such great resources. Also - bought your new cookbook the day it came out. Love it! Made coleslaw this week from cabbage grown in my garden. It was a good/great thing!
Best wishes to you and I hope you have a wonderful Mother's Day.
Posted by: Mary | May 10th, 2012 at 9:26 am
Hi Martha, Seeing your last TV Show today with all of your wonderful crew members and the final live audience is rather sad, but as long as you will be on PBS next fall, I will be so happy to see you there and on the Today Show and any other program you might be on again! What's going to happen to your TV crew and Joey Kola? Sure hope they will be with you some how! Yesterday was a fantastic time to see you on three different TV Shows! Always love seeing you on The Today Show and yesterday was terrific with Ann! The Ireland Show yesterday on your Martha Show was fabulous and those gorgeous horses were terrific! On the TV Show, Law&Order:SVU, you did a super job giving special information to those great officers to solve their terrible problems! You looked so serious talking to them-outstanding! What will happen to your beautiful studio? Could you still use it for the PBS show? Hopefully you will be back on TV with another inspiring, positive, delightful, fun Martha Show! I love all of these photos you shared today and love your daily blog-it is very special just like Twitter and Sirius XM110, etc.!!! Hope you have another great day and hope F,S,&GK are doing better! Love to ALL, Jan
Posted by: Jan Erickson | May 10th, 2012 at 9:43 am
I have watched the Martha show for years and am so disappointed that it has come to a close. I taped it daily and watched it every night. It was my hour of zen. Although I look forward to the PBS Cooking School show, it won't be the same as seeing Martha live, interacting with the audience and being spontaneous. I can imagine it was a grueling schedule to keep up with for all these years, but selfishly, I will miss connecting with Martha on a daily basis.
Posted by: Laurie Poole | May 10th, 2012 at 9:52 am
Martha I would like to thank you for all the inspiration you have given me over the years. YOu have truly help make me the woman I am. I will miss you, and your show more than you could imagine. I will continue to hope that you will be back. Thank you again for everything.
Posted by: Robyn | May 10th, 2012 at 9:56 am
Martha,
I'm so sad. I don't know what I will do with myself now that your show will not be on. Thanks for sharing this blog.
Posted by: KLBrown | May 10th, 2012 at 10:00 am
Good morning, Martha..
I have enjoyed your shows since day one. It took me a while to warm up to the live show, but I kept watching and DVR'd it everyday.
It was great fun watching Conan O'Brien at craft time. The birch limb coat rack LOL.
See you soon!
Sharon
Posted by: Sharon | May 10th, 2012 at 10:30 am
A very SAD day for me!! I can't imagine my morning routine without your show!! You have been such a daily inspiration for me!! Will not ever delete this episode from the dVR ever!!! Hope a new show is in the works!!! Your magazines will have to hold me for now!!!
Thanks for Everything
Nanci
Posted by: Nanci Hargis | May 10th, 2012 at 10:33 am
So sorry about your show ending. I was in the audience twice, and found it very interesting and entertaining. It amazed me how much work and behind the scenes preparation it entailed. I never missed watching the daily shows. I will look forward to watching the new PBS Cooking show. Thank you, Martha, and enjoy Mother's Day with Alexis, Jude and Truman!
Posted by: Judy | May 10th, 2012 at 10:56 am
I'm really looking forward to seeing you on PBS. We haven't been able to see your show in Canada.
Posted by: Andrea Dean | May 10th, 2012 at 11:15 am
Martha, since one of your first visits to Regis Philbin's show I have been your adoring fan. After getting married, Thanksgiving has always been special because I decorate my dining table,inspired by what you would do. I shopped in lovely neighborhood stores that carried products that you would love.I did have the good fortune to visit your beautiful TV set and of course, you were as gracious to your audience as I imagined. You are one of a kind. Love you and respect how you have inspired us.And your legacy continues in everything you do...Good luck!
Posted by: Yunide Morel-Perez | May 10th, 2012 at 11:21 am
I look forward to your upcoming PBS series but hope you will return to broadcast syndication with another iteration of The Martha Stewart Show. I really enjoy the product demos, decorating and crafts segments.
Posted by: ami | May 10th, 2012 at 11:25 am
I will miss your show Martha. I always find it so comforting.
Posted by: Melissa Newling | May 10th, 2012 at 11:40 am
Hi Martha and sorry, this is kind of long.
I remember writing many emails back in 2000 and I usually had something to say about the show. Sometimes I was critical but most of the time my comments were positive. One of my questions was, “do you ever film in front of a live audience?” Someone wrote me back and informed me that your studio in Westport was too small for an audience and I remember thinking, ‘well shoot’, because I really wanted to meet you. Then you had a contest and first prize was a trip to your studio and a tour of Turkey Hill and all we had to do was watch the show and listen for the tip of the day and use it to enter. Sadly, I didn’t win the trip but I was one of the daily winners and that prize was your Favorite Comfort Food book and you signed it. That was the highlight of my day when that book arrived in the mail!
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The early part of 2000 was not a good year for my sister with 2 operations on top of her COPD and as her caregiver I was then and still am unable to travel. Seeing your show alive just wasn’t in the cards for me but I did get to meet you in Miami back in ’07 so I’m content with that. Of course I was a bit ‘tongue-tied’ at seeing you but my sister even with her oxygen and walker managed to do most of the talking. Come September, I’m really going to miss your presence on air 5 days a week but I think you know from my emails that I have all of your shows since 2000 on VHS or DVD and many from 1999. Usually on a Sunday is when I will watch a few and jot down some of the recipes I had forgotten about. I watched one the other day where you introduced us to quinoa and I smiled as I thought back on all the things I’ve learned from you over the years. I was a novice cook and gardener back in 2000 and now I’m practically a pro because of you!
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I’m sad and it’s going to take me awhile to adjust and I want you to know that I am angry at those who have taken your show off the air - first the broadcast stations and then Hallmark. I wish I could print my real thoughts about that but maybe they will pick up on my vibes instead. If they’re looking for someone to replace you, I wish them luck because there is only ONE MARTHA STEWART and you have set the standard high. I know you will be great on PBS because your presence on television is unmatched. I could name quite a few that should watch you and learn. I also know this isn’t good-bye but it feels like it. You’re the best and life doesn’t seem fair sometimes. I’m glad you have your blog and that you’re on Twitter, Pinterest and Facebook so we’ll still be getting our ‘Martha fix’ – sort of anyway. By the way, thanks for following me on Twitter and Pinterest – I love your tweets and pins. Also, great job on Law and Order last night - really convincing and you looked fantastic! I can’t wait to see what you’ll do next. In the meantime, I’m going to get my kitchen mallet and pound the @*&^# out of a piece of meat! Trish
Posted by: Trish | May 10th, 2012 at 11:47 am
Dearest Martha,
What is going to happen with the set and all the props from your show? Might be interesting to sell them on ebay to raise money for your favorite charities. Fans could own Martha Stewart Americana.
Posted by: Thomas | May 10th, 2012 at 11:54 am
Good morning Martha,
You deserve a break but will be missed by many. I've watched your shows for many years and never failed to learn something new. Your travel episodes have always been a favorite of mine, they are all beautifully filmed. Turkey was incredible!
Enjoy your summer and Grandbabies!
Posted by: Suzanne L | May 10th, 2012 at 12:55 pm
Posted by: Christian Williams | May 10th, 2012 at 1:50 pm
Your craft ideas, crafting tools, ideas and enthusiasm have given me many, many hours of enjoyment. I especially loved the holiday shows - especially Christmas. Good luck.!
Posted by: Linda Liudahl | May 10th, 2012 at 2:05 pm
Martha, I have been dreading this day since your announcement. I will miss you and the show, but I know that you will be back very soon. You are an amazing woman who has accomplished so many wonderful things. If you decide to slow down and enjoy your family, I will understand and you will be missed. Thank you for the wonderful magazines, Martha Stewart Living is a gift each month as is Everday Food. I wish you,your crew the best and much success in every ones future endeavors.
Posted by: Jo | May 10th, 2012 at 2:29 pm
This is such a sad day...I will miss you SO much! I DVR your show everyday and look forward to watching every night. I have learned so much from you, your staff and guests. When I cook a new dish, my husband says, "this is wonderful" and I say, "well, it's Martha's recipe"! I will continue my subscriptions to M.S. Living & Food Everyday...I am so excited when they come in the mail! I love you, Martha! Good luck!
Posted by: Pam | May 10th, 2012 at 4:25 pm
Martha, I have enjoyed watching your show thru the years and I will truly miss watching you at lunch time. I have learned so much by watching your show. I hope that your show will be picked up by another network. Thank you for showing my pictures that I submitted on your Facebook Page on TV of my two mini dachshunds- back in December with Jake and Chester on Santa's lap and again with the Easter Bunny. I must admit I will also miss Joey and the whole crew.
Posted by: Susan | May 10th, 2012 at 4:26 pm
Dear Martha,
I WILL REALLY MISS YOUR SHOW. You have taught me so much over the years and I always looked forward to watching. At least I can still enjoy your magazine. I will expect to see lots of you in the future on whatever you may choose to do.
One of your devoted fans,
dann
Posted by: dann bills | May 10th, 2012 at 4:47 pm
Dear Martha,
I have been a big fan for years. I am sad to see your Live show has ended but hope to see a return of your former format of a more educational nature. You are always on the cutting edge of the household pop cult and have repeatedly raised the multimedia bar. I am so looking forward to your future contribution.
With Gratitude,
Abl Abrahamsen
Posted by: Abl Abrahamsen | May 10th, 2012 at 5:27 pm
Martha, I so hope that you will rebound with a new show as you have rebounded so many times before in your life...and of course wish you well in all your future endeavors...
thanks for all your great crafts they are sooo very wonderful!
Posted by: Candy | May 10th, 2012 at 7:22 pm
I was shocked to hear you were ending your show! Change, however, is a good thing and I am certain I will continue to enjoy the many things you share through your radio programs and PBS show. I am curious as to what will happen with your beautiful set and all the wonderful things in it?? Best Wishes, Martha!
Posted by: michelle sezzi | May 10th, 2012 at 7:30 pm
I have watched every iteration of your shows over the years. I watched the two original PBS specials. I found you once a week on your 30 minute show (that changed times each week!). Then it was the every day program filmed at Turkey Hill (which was my favorite - those were ART). Then it was... well anyway I've watched every version, every show and I'm so bummed this show is ending. Right to the end it was informative and fantastic. I'll watch PBS this fall, but we need you on every day!
Here is the solution - you need a show on OWN. Oprah needs programing - you need a home. She should buy up all those 1 hour shows (with timeless lessons) and give you a new show as well. Perfect solution!
I'm really sad. There are so few things on television today that are informative and entertaining and of the quality that you delivered.
Posted by: stephanie | May 10th, 2012 at 7:44 pm
What to do on my lunch hour now? The show has been my lunchtime entertainment whenever I could spare the hour. Thanks for all of the good tips!
Posted by: June | May 10th, 2012 at 7:59 pm
I always remember the first time I saw you on TV. It was ages ago. You were in your house at Turkey Hill and preparing for a Thanksgiving Dinner... I was fascinated.... I liked it best back then because you were real. A real woman cooking a holiday dinner in a beautiful house. I love fancy, beautiful and delicious.
I was always watching and thinking...oh that is how it is "really" done. I love that you are a perfectionist encouraging us to live to high standards and have fun doing it.
Please always have some kind of show tv, cable or internet. I hope one day you have another one from your home.
Thank goodness for this blog.
No wonder you have had so much time for all those parties and events. Good for you! What a wonderful career Martha.... your Mother must be so proud. What a legacy for your grandchildren.
It is truly mind boggling the ways in which you have changed the everyday world.... we live in.
You are an ICON and at that same time that lovely lady cooking dinner in her house with class, substance and Joie De Vivre!
Posted by: Rachel | May 10th, 2012 at 8:10 pm
I work from home and always have Martha and Lucinda on- have a great deal of appreciation for both of these women- sorry to see the end of these programs- don't think the hallmark channel will survive with out Martha
Posted by: city1360 | May 10th, 2012 at 9:10 pm
Martha, I attended your TV Show 4 times...my husband thought I was crazy to leave the house at 6:30 AM for the 10 :am show. I just want you to know that your staff were so professional and respectful to everyone attending your show..and Joey...well what can I say..."The Greatest". Happy Mother's Day!
Posted by: Marie Christensen | May 10th, 2012 at 9:44 pm
Oh Martha...Happy Mother's Day!
Friends of the road, those we meet on our journeys...how 'special' they are. Well, i think you are so special and brought so much fun to our lives...you made many aspects of home life 'special' for me and i know i do things in a much better way just because you taught me to.
Posted by: Sherey | May 11th, 2012 at 12:04 am
I am very disappointed your show was cancelled. You have all become a part of my family. I've watched from the very beginning, and attended 2 tapings. I hope to see you all back somewhere very soon. Best Wishes to everyone.
Posted by: Joy | May 11th, 2012 at 2:23 am
Larry McMurtry wrote THE LAST PICTURE SHOW about oil field cycle and teaching us about LIVING. Hallmark channel will not be the same.
Posted by: ann | May 11th, 2012 at 9:50 am
WHAT A GREAT LOST. THIS IS ONE SHOW THAT I RECORDED EVERYDAY. SAD DAY. BEST WISHES TO MARTHA AND HER STAFF AND HOPEFULLY, SPECIALS WILL BE AIRED.
Posted by: KATHY BUTLER | May 11th, 2012 at 2:32 pm
Will miss you terribly......
Best of luck in all your future endeavors.
Thanks for everything....
Posted by: Judi | May 11th, 2012 at 2:36 pm
OMGosh Please tell me it isn't so. One of my wishes was to come to one of your shows. My husband tried to get tickets and what was offered back in February, I could not get off from work so we had to decline. So life goes and you get busy. It is hard some days to get the Hallmark channel, but they will miss you and your shows. I feel like I live in a bubble since all this was news to me today. I will live in hope that someday I will get to one of your fabulous audience members. I won't remove the possibility of doing just that from my bucket list. Best of wishes and luck to everyone!
Posted by: Lynette Dean | May 11th, 2012 at 2:49 pm
Martha, you are such a strong person and taught us all a lot of lessons, and you grew, also, the last ten years. Blessings in your future endeavors, and enjoy that new baby in the family! You have shown us how to be regal in all aspects of life, and have given us a lot to try to emulate in homemaking, socializing, and in caring for our environment, indoors and out. And I love my Martha Stewart sheets! I don't think there is anything you cannot do!
Posted by: Constance Etter | May 11th, 2012 at 3:15 pm
It is sad to think that your show is over. I recorded it daily and was always anticipating what would be your theme for the day. I felt that the variety of subjects/topics on your show were always great and always creative! For those of us who don't travel to distant and exotic lands, we can say we now know a lot about these cultures and we had a glimpse of their beauty, because of your filming your travels for us to view. Thank you so much. Also a big thank you to your creative staff who had such great ideas for all kinds of projects and recipes. The show was truly a feast for the eyes, and I will miss it........
Posted by: Renee Daily | May 11th, 2012 at 3:22 pm
Oh Martha, tv will never be the same. I wish you well in whatever your next project will be. But I certainly hope you will be back on tv real soon. Hey, do like Oprah did. Have your own network. Now that would be a real treat. You could air all of your old programs. Think about it!!!
Posted by: Peggy | May 11th, 2012 at 3:51 pm
Oh Martha, I just found out about the change in
your show. I can't believe it. My husband retired in Jan and we look forward to watching
your show daily. You will be missed.
Posted by: Karen Bradshaw | May 11th, 2012 at 4:18 pm
What and when should we look for something on PBS? Hallmark Channel proved a luxury we loved that we lost with budget cuts to survive multi-year unemployment, so we have fallen in love with PBS all over again!
Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Lisa Young | May 11th, 2012 at 4:38 pm
I have had the pleasure of started my mornings with you and my first cup of coffee. You and your wonderful staff have been such an inspiration for women of all ages. You have filled a void for those that weren't as blessed with a nurturing mother like Big Martha. We will miss you and we hope to find you soon on a different network.
Wishing you and your staff all the best.
Thanks for everything.
Posted by: Sue | May 11th, 2012 at 4:39 pm
Martha
Enjoy your granddaughter; they are a gift.
As I always told my husband, I learn something from Martha EVERY show I watch.
Love you & will miss you; miss Big Martha also.
Rebecca
Posted by: Rebecca Everhart | May 11th, 2012 at 5:00 pm
In the spring of 2007, I took my son (almost 11 at the time) for his first visit to NYC. One of the things on MY list was attending a taping of one of your shows. We had a wonderful time & really enjoyed seeing your show live. Although I have continued to love your "live shows," I have to say, I will always prefer the old shows without the audience. I think I just enjoyed seeing you make something & then displaying in your home. Before you posted recipes on your website, I would sit & copy down the recipes as you recited them. I still have those & to this day, I pull them out....hoping I can still read my "scribbles!" Thank you Martha for entertaining, teaching & inspiring me all these past many years. Nobody does it better than you!
Posted by: Susan | May 11th, 2012 at 5:21 pm
Martha i have enjoy your very much i will miss it i have learn so much on baking and seeing the world with you through your travels...i look forward to your new show on pbs hopeful i can get it..i wanted to come and visit your show but to far for me...i learn a lot from your gardening show enjoy vegetable that you planted...i am not going to say goodbye but see you on the new show (everyday) i will keep my recording of "The Martha Stewart Show"...
Posted by: Victoria | May 11th, 2012 at 6:54 pm
I can't believe your show has ended. I enjoyed everything about it! I don't watch much television since I feel there is very little worthwhile. Your program certainly was. I will watch all summer and hope to see you in the fall in some new, great venue. It is Hallmark's loss! Best Wishes!
Posted by: Barbara Gravenkemper | May 11th, 2012 at 9:12 pm
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO this can't be.. tears are running down my face unvolenteerily... I just can't believe it... who in the...........decided to do this... I feel so upset..Martha... we the women of the world... need you and your fun and wonderful ideas... to beat on... what will become of the young women of the future without your infulence.. and great taste. I feel so lucky that I was able to be in the audience last Oct. I am so sorry... your to wonderful not to be shared... 1st Alexis and "Whatever"
gone... now Martha... not right... at all.
Your the best,
Lorraine
Posted by: LORRAINE BRUNO | May 11th, 2012 at 9:20 pm
I have to say Martha you will be missed by me. I have learned so much from you show. You give us all the confidence to believe we can do anything and everything. I think one thing I learned on your show that my daughter and I love to do together is make decorated cookies. Everyone loves the beauty of them and they taste awesome. (Your rolled sugar cookie receipe.) I have the comfort of knowing we still have your magazine and all you wonderful books. I thank you and your staff for all the great ideals you have shared with us all over the years.
Posted by: Mona Tyner | May 11th, 2012 at 10:01 pm
Have enjoyed your shows for years and will miss my evening viewings of shows
Taped while I was out during the day. I do have some comments on the later years of the show which may help explain the dwindling viewership. The inclusion of celebrities on your show was a big negative to me and perhaps to others. It definitely started a downward slide. These celebs are all over the place pushing their movies and televisin shows. Et tu brute? Over the last few years the show seemed to deteriorate further and became in large part a vehicle to push your various product lines. Segments featuring Michael's Martha's craft products, Homedepot Martha kitchen.'s, Macy's Martha sheets....and on and on and on. The selling was so unrelenting that even when the Martha name was not directly attached To the products featured I suspected a financial tie in. I began to fear that your recommendations of products were tainted. You poisoned the waters so to speak and as a result I lost trust. I do not know about other viewers but I began to feel used. I did love the cooking segments and did not object to the plugging of the cookbooks because I knew the author was not going to be on The Jay Leno Show the following evening. What I also valued were the segments you did on museum shows though those seemed to disappear in later years. That was programming I could only find on your show. I also enjoyed your travel segments. Your shows on Turkey, Singapore and Mexico City were outstanding. What an intelligent well researched slant you brought to the travel show genre. I would love a travel series produced and guided by you. Other recent show segments you did that I found enlightening were a piece about a Mahatten store featuring Indian decorative arts and a segment on a Turkish architect's book of photography put out I believe by Rizzoli. Outstanding! You lead a privileged life and you have great taste and intelligence. I would have preferred less product plugging and placement on your show and more use of your gifts to share the world as you have experienced it.
Posted by: Jane Hitt | May 12th, 2012 at 1:09 am
I feel so bad that your TV show is ending. Since the only provider I can get where I live is AT&T,I have not been able to view your program for a while. I missed the inspiration and knowledge you have given me in the past. I look forward to seeing you on TV possibly in another time. I have used your receipes and craft patterns with much gratification and joy. Thank you for being Martha and Happy Mothers Day.
Posted by: Jan Borchardt | May 12th, 2012 at 1:42 am
Martha and company,
You hung the moon in your early years. I was a shy, totally into my education pursuits with an agricultural profession. Your magazines and then presentations on morning programs were wonderful. As your shows came on I would get up at 3 a.m. Saturday morning and later I would try to get up at 3 a.m. daily to watch. Oh the advertisements on the tv channel were soooo bad. Then you were gone because I could not follow to Hallmark. I have a terrific friend that would send me weekly dvds she had taped and converted.
Your followers have tried to follow you to the edge of the planet. Some of us stopped short of going over. I have to admit that Jane Hitt echoes several of us, how we stopped and turned around from the Martha Stewart crusade.
I am sorry for your employees and tv followers. I am happy for you in that you can continue your pleasures.
Posted by: Margie | May 12th, 2012 at 12:20 pm
Thank you so much for sharing all your valuable knowledge with all of us.
We have spent countless hours trying to recreate a MARTHA WREATH, at
Christmas or baking delicious cookies during many holidays. You have always been so generous to share your recipes and we have enjoyed watching your
programs for many years.
It is your turn now to get out ALL those great, fun things to do with your new
Grandchild.
We are true MARTHA STEWART fans and always have been.through good times and bad! We would actually drive from SanClemente to Costa Mesa just
to purchase your dish towels at the KMart on Harbor Blvd. before your our Macy's started carrying your line of merchandise!
Thank you again for the wonderful quality items,we know that if it says MARTHA STEWART on it it's going to be the best.
Posted by: Margret Mann | May 12th, 2012 at 12:52 pm
You will be truly missed like an old friend who is moving away! Will we still get your e-mails with recipes and cookie of the day and "good things"?
Posted by: Bertha Jones | May 12th, 2012 at 11:50 pm
Dear Martha,
Thank you for teaching me things I need to know to make my home run more efficiently. I love your curiosity and determination. Truly, you are an inspiration to so many of us. I will miss my daily Martha "fix" but I know you have something even better planned for your viewers.
Blessings,
Kim
Posted by: Kim | May 13th, 2012 at 12:24 am
I can't wait to see what is next. I'm sure it will be beautiful! I will be patient.
Best to you and yours Ms. Martha
Posted by: Jody | May 13th, 2012 at 10:19 am
I still can't believe that your show is over.... I am sad by the news. Would watch you everyday. You inspired me in many ways... I even mentioned you in an article that will be published in a nov. issue of country sampler....
What will the world be like with no Martha Stewart show? I guess we shall see...
Posted by: Mike courtemanche | May 13th, 2012 at 6:30 pm
Martha,
I loved your show, but the show I really miss was your old show , the craft/cooking show that was taped, not live. I ABSOLUTELY ADORED that show, I wish I had taped every single show, so I could watch them again
Please consider doing another show like that one!!
Posted by: Maureen Sicari | May 14th, 2012 at 12:21 pm
Loving all things Martha has been such a long and rewarding relationship for me. I hope you have so much more in store to delight and surprise and enchant us, just as it has been EVERY step of the way so far. You have been SO generous. But I understand you are human and want to enjoy life's gifts as well. How about a reality show at your homes or with you on your travels? I would LOVE that so much. All I can say is that you have empowered me to embrace quality living with loved ones. I have met many people that did not encourage me to be my best, so THANK YOU for being one of the enchanting people who DOES! You have passed the mantel from Big Martha to us and I want to share my gratitude. I sincerely hope this is not goodbye, but "see you soon."
Posted by: Sheila Frost | May 14th, 2012 at 1:13 pm
Oh my lands!!!! I can't find anything worth watching on the t.v. now. I tape all of your shows and watch on my days off. What in the world is wrong with people?? Your show was the best!!!! It always gave me something to look forward too and gave me a breather from my own life. I will surely miss seeing you each day. May you find happiness in what ever you do. I know we are all being selfish in wanting you to stay on our t.v.'s , but you will always be in our hearts. I will miss doing crafts with you, I have taught my grandchildren what I have learned from you and now they are all into crafting. So thank you for that. Take care of yourself Martha and enjoy life. You have earned and deserve it WOMAN!!!!!!! Say, will you continue to be on HSN. I love your punches. Maybe now your staff can find the time to make a book using all the different punches. I sure hope so. May each of them find work and be happy too. Bye Kevin, Joey and all the rest. You all will be missed. Luck and love to all for you all have become like family.
Posted by: Donna Tull | May 14th, 2012 at 5:08 pm
I have watched you daily since day! I am so sad that your program has ended. I hope the future will bring more on TV. All the best I wish for you.
Posted by: Barbara Carlson | May 14th, 2012 at 11:40 pm
I believe Hallmark was not forward thinking in their decision to cancel The Martha Stewart Show. Based on the premise that the show was too expensive to produce, quality and the usefulness of content justifies the extra cost. What other shows offer such a variety of helpful, informative, and joyful contents - not to mention the creative energy and craft teaching sessions?! There is nothing else like the Martha Show on the air. I, for one, will feel the void in TV programming as will those who have benefited from all I've learned and shared from Martha's Show. I repectfully ask Hallmark Channel to reconsider their decision.
I subscribe to her magazine, but it does not offer all that the show has.
Sincerely, Vicki West
Posted by: Vicki West | May 15th, 2012 at 3:31 pm
I am not excited at a PBS Cooking only show. The CRAFTING segments were what I tuned in for.
Sad
Posted by: kate | May 20th, 2012 at 4:33 pm
I am soooo upset. I watched you every day! If I missed the show in the morning, I watched the repeat. By the way, repeating the show was a great idea. It is my sincere hope that you will come back with a daily TV show, once a week on PBS is not enough! Congratulations on becoming COB again. Looking forward to your next endeavor and until then I will continue to read your blog and website.
Posted by: Kelly | May 24th, 2012 at 10:47 am
As I sit here this morning, I realize my mornings and yours will never be the same: mine because your TV show ended and yours for the same reason. From Beauty to food to decor and crafts, I have "learned" from you. Martha, you are a true educator. Thank you from my heart for helping me become a better homemaker, housekeeper and well-rounded person. My hat is off to you and I wish you all the best in your upcoming endeavors. An avid fan, Patti
Posted by: Patti Talmadge | May 24th, 2012 at 2:05 pm
Congrats Martha! Even though I just started watching your show, I fell in love with it. It would've been a dream come true if I got to come to your studio and sit in the audience, watching you work your Martha magic. My grandmother and I are big fans! I'm sure it was bittersweet all over the set, but now it is time to move on to new adventures. Good luck with all your new journeys!
Ciao,
Emma
Posted by: Emma | May 28th, 2012 at 8:51 am
It was a dream come true to be in your audience last October. It was so much fun.
I watched your show every day and will miss it very much. Thanks for so much inspiration.
Posted by: Julian Hazlett | May 31st, 2012 at 7:18 pm
I am very sad and cannot believe you will not be on each day with all your inspiration. I have watched since you began, I usually DVR so I can watch at night. I have 2 of my grandsons (5 & 3) most every day and we watch their shows.I have enjoyed Lucinda's show too. I hope to see more shows. Enjoy Jude, they are so sweet and make our hearts full. Thanks for all your years.I will read the blog until it is no longer there.Good luck
Posted by: Karlene Wissel | June 3rd, 2012 at 4:00 pm
I also wish you all the best and will miss you, I have not been able to see your show for some time in Australia but enjoyed what I could see on the internet. Good luck, we miss you already Suzanne
Posted by: Suzanne | June 6th, 2012 at 3:14 am
Dear Martha,
I too am sad that you won't be on TV any longer, but I hope you do a lot of specials especially during the holidays.
Please do consider coming back to the TV world. You are very inspiring and I hope that I can continue to be inspired by your teaching.
Best of All,
Toni
Posted by: Toni Hibbs | June 12th, 2012 at 3:42 pm
Please come back and continue making beautiful inspiring elegant shows. I can't get over it the fact that Martha is no longer having her show. I record the Hallmark channel @ 10 am shows and watch at night. I look forward to it every day. Cannot believe your show is gone. I hope u will bring us more shows.
Posted by: Ali | June 29th, 2012 at 11:22 pm
I will miss your show!! I would like more info when you will be going to PBS. We live on a place with acreage and can identify with your flowers and garden tips. Many of our info has been passed down to us through our families and it is fun to hear you reinstate what we have learned from our parents who lived through hard times.
Posted by: Nancy Knee | July 4th, 2012 at 12:57 pm
Hi Martha:
Please comeback to regular TV alot of your followers do not have cable TV. I watched every single episode while you were at NBC and I really missed you and your show after you left.
Have a great summer, your big fan.
diana
Posted by: diana escobar | July 15th, 2012 at 8:21 am
Martha,
I've watched you since the Thanksgiving specials years ago.
Every show I learned something new whether it be cooking or crafting, big or small. I just want you to know I'm one more person who will miss you terribly, there are so few good quality informative and fun shows on TV anymore. Yours was the best.
So sorry to see you go for now, it's like saying good bye to a long time friend.
Please keep your fans posted as to your future plans so we can stay in touch and keep learning!
God Bless
Wendy
Posted by: Wendy Cox | July 24th, 2012 at 1:22 pm
Dear Martha,
I have watched your shows in all your venues. I can say that they have all been interesting, and I have learned so much from you. It will be sad not to watch your show every evening (I dvr'd your daytime shows). I am looking forward to watching your new show on PBS. I am hoping that there is another program in the works, where you could share your crafting, gardening, and cooking skills. Like everyone above, I would have been thrilled to be on your show, and meet you in person. Have you ever considered releasing your programing by seasons on CD's, as other shows have done? I believe there would be a market for that. I know I would purchase them. Good luck, and enjoy those grandchildren. Please keep us informed of anyother future programing. Thank-you for sharing all your amazing and interesting ideas!
God Bless, Pat
Posted by: Pat Szymanowski | July 28th, 2012 at 3:19 pm
Martha, totally loved you and your shows. In fact, recorded your show each day and it was the highlight of each of my days to be able to watch your show in the later evenings as a way of relaxation and enjoyment. Hope to see you back on the air soon! God bless you and your family.
Posted by: Linda Adams | August 2nd, 2012 at 5:22 pm
Oh No! Say it ain't so!! I didn't realize you were gone...for good. This is indeed a sad sad day. Don't know the whys, but I hope something changes.
Posted by: sharon from sharon stanley writes | August 3rd, 2012 at 10:48 pm
As we get closer to the "New Season" I am so terribly sad that you will not be a part of it. I have watched your shows since you first started taping them. I have learned so much from the cooking, craft, decorating, gardening, and wedding segments. I have loved the April Fools shows, all the seasonal shows. I cried when "Big Martha" passed away. I loved when she was on the show. I feel I am a better person from things I learned from your shows. Fall and Christmas will just not be the same without your talented group of people being there to show us how to do or try new crafts, decorating, and cooking. I too would be interested in DVD's from each season, as mentioned in a previous note. I already have some of your Seasonal DVD's. Many thanks to you and your team of many talented people for enriching my life!
Posted by: Leigh Pate | September 3rd, 2012 at 11:19 pm
Martha:
Your brand and personna will live on long in the memories of many women who came to believe in themselves because you lead the way. The quintisential Entreprenuer is what you became and it took the tenacity of a gladiator, and conviction of your vision. WOW!! that should be the descriptive in wikipedia following the search for the term Entreprenuer. No one has done it better ever, and most likely never will. What an extrodinary life you have had. Now do what pleases you and enjoy a little more of life with your lovely grandchildren. Much appreciation for all you have brought to light up our lives. Good job Martha!!
Posted by: Gigi Page | September 9th, 2012 at 2:33 pm
Figures... quality TV is now an oxymoron. Take off shows that teach and put on shows that "entertain." Fluff. I'm sick of ALL of these channels filling daytime TV with various talk shows and evening TV with reality shows. Well, I've probably been watching too much TV anyway. Thanks Hallmark and all the others for allowing me to free up time for other pursuits and no longer watching your channels!
Posted by: lisa | September 17th, 2012 at 11:02 am
I am so upset to hear the show is over, as a stay at home mom I looked forward to watching you everyday for new and fun ideas. I will not be watching hallmark during the daytime anymore, just sorry to hear this and alittle mad. Thanks Marth for all you do.
Posted by: Elizabeth | September 17th, 2012 at 12:58 pm
I'm planning a trip to NYC and went online to request tickets to the Martha show and to my shock and dismay, discovered the last taping was on Mother's Day. I can't believe I didn't know this. I'm so sad because my favorite ladies on tv, Martha and Oprah will not be a part of my daily life. I hope my favorite guy Dave Letterman, isn't next. Sincerely Martha, you have been a mentor and idol to me for many years, challenging me to create things that I never thought possible. My family gave me the ultimate compliment years ago-a mug that says 'just call me Martha". I will continue to be inspired by your magazine and books and would like to say Thank you for sharing your brilliance and shining personality with me and so many others. I wish you joy in your future. Cheers!
Posted by: Lorrie | September 17th, 2012 at 1:57 pm
Wow, what a shocker!!! I have been watching you since the beginning and have learned sooooooooo much! My son is now a chef because of our love for food, family and watching all the cooking shows we could manage as he was growing up. Yours was always recorded so we could watch it when we had time. I am very sad to find out today that you are no longer on! I was thinking that your new season would start today and was excited to sit down to watch but I could not find you anywhere!!! I am now writing this because I just had to go online to find out what was up!?! I am sure you have already moved on to bigger and better things but seriously...could you please do another show? I particularly liked the earlier shows without the "Celebrities"!!! I loved to see the chefs but the movie stars that are just on to promote something don't need to be there! I really do love your new cooking show but hope you are doing more episodes cuz I've seen the others about 10 times already. Thanks for the memories!
Posted by: Connie | September 17th, 2012 at 4:55 pm
Television without Martha Stewart is unthinkable.
Posted by: Byron Gray | September 17th, 2012 at 9:25 pm
The holidays are coming, Martha, and we need you!! Please give us some holiday specials.
Posted by: Christina Chavez | September 18th, 2012 at 12:02 am
so sad...
Posted by: Jennifer Maier | September 18th, 2012 at 10:27 am
Gosh Martha! I, too, was ignorant that Friday would be the last day to spend time learning various things from your show. I have to admit that it is a little comforting to know that I was not the only one who did not know this. I had your show autotuned to come on three times a day in case I missed an episode or more during busy days of caring for my home, kids, rabbits, garden/yard and various pets. I spend much of my time alone because I do not live close to my family; I value quality television programming because there is so little of it to be found, so I hope you recognize my sincerity when I say that I am very disappointed that that particular show will no longer be airing. That said, I wish you great luck in your endevors and would like to thank you for your time and effort...it was fun while it lasted.
Posted by: April Snow Repp | September 18th, 2012 at 12:16 pm
oh my god!!!!! that couldnt have been the last show!!!! your show was my relaxation after work. i always got so many great ideas from you show!!!!! i loved the craft segments the best. I dont want to live without you!!!! please back come!!!!!
Posted by: barbara milani | September 18th, 2012 at 4:31 pm
I had heard rumors that The Martha Stewart Show would be concluding, but I kept my hopes up because on my rare days off from work, I could still watch two whole hours of Martha on Hallmark from 10AM-noon. Today, I am sad to learn that THE show is indeed over. I will truly, truly miss learning and enjoying everything that I got from your show. I hope that you (and the networks) miss their viewers enough to bring your show back in a very similar format which was wonderful...a little food, a little crafts, and a lot of fun. Thanks for so many years of entertainment! I'll even take reruns at this point to provide my creative/domestic fix.
Posted by: Stephanie T | September 18th, 2012 at 6:15 pm
Martha, I can Not believe you are no longer on Hallmark Channel. The only show left that had CRAFT's beautiful CRAFTS on television. Love an miss you and your show, ESPECIALLY, the Craft segments. Jan
Posted by: Jan | September 18th, 2012 at 7:59 pm
I had no idea! Truly saddens me that your not on Hallmark. I've enjoy your tv series for years and really was a big lift to my day every morning.. Guess I missed the last show and just cannot belive it.
I would much better see Martha than some of these morning shows or game shows they show today. at least we learned something, well not just something allot of things. Truly an inspiration to the mind, spirit, and soul
Lovya Martha!!!
Posted by: Robert Parsons | September 19th, 2012 at 10:15 am
What the "fench" I cannot even believe your show is over, and for good? I think Martha shold post more information why the show is over. Many viewers were unable to see the last tapping of the show and had no idea it was over. PLEASE post more information as to why it's over, I know I would appreciaite it as well as many others.... Thanks for awesome shows, I loved watching every morning and taping when I couldn't watch. I keep replayingthe shows that I have taped...
Posted by: Sue | September 19th, 2012 at 12:28 pm
I was also ignorant of this fact, but agreed totally with the comments posted by Lisa on the 17th. Really??? Take Martha off and put Marie Osmond on! What in heaven's name was Hallmark Channel thinking. I look forward to watching Martha's new show on PBS on cooking, but who will inspire us with their endless and amazingly creative ideas for crafts, gardening, decorating, homekeeping and travel? Certainly not that bit of fluff Marie Osmond - let her keep doing what she does best - NutriSystem commercials.
I, too, had always hoped to get a chance to attend a show and maybe, if I were fortunate, meet Martha. Mom is also a big Martha fan.
Marha - best wishes in all your endeavors. May you continue to entertain and inspire us all.
Posted by: Kim | September 19th, 2012 at 5:05 pm
I was anticipating the return of your yearly Halloween TV Special. But I just learned that your show was cancel. Aww, Martha what am I an going to do w/o your Halloween Special. I enjoy watching it, and your regular show also. You will be back soon though, you are not one to sit around:-(
Posted by: Lei | September 19th, 2012 at 8:17 pm
Martha, I was looking forward to your new shows this fall. I didn't watch the reruns during the summer and somehow missed the show that said it was your last show. I will miss not seeing you every morning but I will catch you on PBS. I have watched your show for over 30 years and you have taught me a lot about homekeeping. Good luck on your new show.
Posted by: Carol Hicks | September 20th, 2012 at 10:29 am
I guess Im the last to know your show is no longer appearing in the morning or anywhere! What a loss. I can only hope you will again create something new and featuring all your wonderful advice and tips to create a wonderful life. Love you and all the shows you have created! Thanks. Sandi Runge
Posted by: Sandra Runge | September 20th, 2012 at 12:38 pm
I can't believe I took the show for granted!!! I guess I assumed they would still show reruns!!! But now I'm left with nothing to watch for 2 hours, you are my inspiration!!! Not having had a MOM, I enjoyed learning how to prepare special meals, crafts, and make my garden special!! I can't wait to see what comes next!!! Martha Stewart you are the Best!!!! Ofelia Michl
Posted by: Ofelia Michl | September 20th, 2012 at 1:20 pm
Ok, so I am truly the last to know, as I keep looking for your show & cannot find it-until now I learn it is gone. PLEASE do a show on PBS for the crafter/gardener folks. As a non traditional female mom engineer, instructor & reservist, I found therapy in your show, the few times I could be home to catch it! Our children have grown up with making special recipes & crafts throughout the years! You serve a greatly diverse audience, so please advertise big where we will hopefully find you in the future!
Posted by: Lynn | September 21st, 2012 at 10:30 am
I just now have realized that your show is no longer on the air. I am so disappointed! Somehow missed the prior announcement. Your show was great, I really enjoyed the new format and spontanaiety. I also loved your old show, Martha Stewart Living. I loved seeing you and your mom cook together, and I really liked the format of that show. I learned so much from you! Your teaching really helped me then when I needed it the most! As so many others have said, you have really helped to form the people we've become, and you have helped to shape values and interests. I enjoyed your shows so much. The Halloween show! (you as the Mad Scientist) and so many others. It was a real "zen" experience for me, watching you. Thank you for everything and hope we see you regularly again soon.
Posted by: Susan C | September 21st, 2012 at 3:38 pm
II just found out today and have such a void without your show. I am so depressed, as if I lost a family member. There is nothing out there that teaches us like you do. I have a great debt to you Martha , not only for all you have taught me but also the happiness and inspiration you gave me. What a terrible loss! You must come back! Many, many of us NEED you.
Posted by: Nancy A. | September 21st, 2012 at 11:41 pm
What will I ever do without you!!!, and your wonderful show. It has taught so many so much. My Mom, who has passed recently, would watch you each and everyday and enjoy your diversity.
Posted by: rosemary delorenzo | September 22nd, 2012 at 6:59 pm
I have truly enjoyed watching your show for years. It is the one I always dvd'd so I would not miss it. I have been expecting to see it pop up on another channel. What was Halmark thinking? Your sunny smile each morning gave me a great start to my day. I will miss you.
Posted by: nancy figueroa | September 22nd, 2012 at 9:00 pm
I did not realize you were canceled!!! I kept waiting for the new season to begin. Well shame on Hallmark. I have kept my current cable co only so I was able to watch you on Hallmark. The other cable co in my area does not have Hallmark. Well now I guess I will switch to the other cause it doesn't matter anymore.
Posted by: Moe | September 23rd, 2012 at 7:55 pm
Well I am just really bummed ! I just got tv again and the one show I was looking forward to while I work out was your show !
I am so very bummed ~ Please tell me there will be reruns put back !!!! I miss the old kitchen too when the show started, I think. It was a homey more rustic maybe am I remembering that right ! Your mom was on a lot back then. Reruns of that would be great too ! I missed the boat arghhhh !
Posted by: Diana Iliff | September 24th, 2012 at 10:20 am
I just found out today that you are not coming back on TV this September 2012. My heart is sad. You are such an inspiration to the world. A bright light that we all need. You have taught us to do our very best in anything we create. You give us the desire to do things beautifully. I do hope you re-consider possibly another show we can learn from in a time when things are not so cheerful. We need that ray of hope on TV that inspires all of us to be the best in whatever we do in our daily lives. Martha, like you, I am a grandmother of a 2-year old and that brings great joy in our lives. Somehow, I know you will figure out your next role in the lives of your audience. And, that would be a good thing! I wish you the Best and Many Blessings.
Posted by: Brenda Gruber | September 24th, 2012 at 11:34 am
I miss your show it was the one of the best time of my day !I miss all your great ideas.Your show had a little of everything,I always learned something new,,Sadly missed,,I still have the magazines every month 3 of them,,Miss you
Posted by: Amy Light | September 24th, 2012 at 11:58 am
I am really upset that they have taken Martha Stewart off the air. It is a show that I have recorded every day. How did I miss the last show. I am really mad. I will get rid of the DVR because it is all I recorded.
Posted by: Cheryl williams | September 24th, 2012 at 1:48 pm
I am really upset that your show is no longer on the air - it seems they can pay for silly & stupid reality shows but for a show that is definitely worth watching to get important cooking, baking & crafting ideas seems kind of absurd. I have been watching your show for years and have so many excellent recipes that I have cooked for my family and shared with friends - recipes that I would never have tried if I would not have seen them prepared on your show. I also have gotten so many wonderful ideas for seasonal decorating & crafting from your show - I love to decorate for all the seasons and the new ideas from your show were great. I will truly miss all the very good times I spent watching your show which enriched so many peoples lives. Nostalgia is a good thing and some of the things that you did brought back so many wonderful memories of times fondly spent with my mom & family. You will truly be missed but I am sure that you will be back in our lives again and we will again enjoy all the fond times we had in the past. Don't give up - you still have a great fan base and we'll support you and look forward to a new show.
Posted by: D | September 24th, 2012 at 2:05 pm
I do not understand. I remember watching a shop last spring and Martha herself said that it was a rumor about the show ending. There is not another show of this type or caliber on TV. Where are people going to learn cooking, crafts,gardening, grace and manners? Martha taught so many of these things in an interesting show. Even my guys watched. I am certainly not going to waste my time watching Marie Osmond. If Martha does not come back, I hope that someone will decide to bring something similar to Hallmark. I agree my routine is not the same. I used to try to carve out time for this. Farewell Martha.
Posted by: Brenda Davis | September 24th, 2012 at 2:08 pm
Hi Martha,
I can't believe that there is no Martha Stewart show! I really miss your show very much. I look forward to watching what new good things you present everyday, and DVR it if I can't. I've learned sooooo many things from you over the years. There is no one like you and your show. I love all of your ideas, recipes, crafts and everything you do. You really put the spirit into your audience especially during the holidays. I so hope that you are working on getting your show back on air. How could there be no Martha Stewart Show, something has to be done about this, and fast. Best of Luck in whatever you do and I'll keep posted awaiting to see what you will do next. Thank you and may God Bless You.
Posted by: Roseann Blum | September 24th, 2012 at 3:06 pm
OH NO!!!! I am so sorry to see you will not be back for the fall!!! Halloween is my favorite holiday and I know that you love it too!!!! Was so looking forward to seeing what the set would look like this year decorated for the season!!! Sure hope you come back soon!!! Will so miss having coffee with you at 10am. Good luck in whatever you are doing next!!! And sure hope you will grace us again with your awesome ideas and great staff!!!! There is no one like you in TV and you will be missed!!!
Posted by: Lynne Spires | September 24th, 2012 at 4:05 pm
Dear Martha, As I have been anxiously awaiting for your new season to start I am also just finding out that you are not coming back this year and I am so sad.. I just retired a year ago and was finally able to enjoy watching all of your shows. Over the years because of you, I have grown to love cooking. My family call me Martha. It is a very sad day and so fustrating to witness the really good shows being eliminated. Any more there is very little on TvVthat is worth the time. Your show was one that I looked forward to along with Martha Bakes and Mad hungry. I taped them all so that i could refer back to them. So many meals I have prepared after watching episode after episode. A DVD of your Martha bakes would surely be a best seller. I wish you and Lucinda the very best and look forward to seeing you on PBS.
Posted by: judy salotti | September 24th, 2012 at 11:21 pm
Martha, I've been checking Halmark for your show and decided to check out your website TV schedule. Oh, I'm so sad to see that your last show was in May. You've been a constant in my home for many years. You have brought such great inspiration to all of us. I just don't know what we will do without The Martha Stewart Show. I hope this wasn't Halmark's idea. If so, they have really made a hugh mistake--no one can replace your show. I'm looking forward to your show on PBS and looking forward to seeing your show when you decide to bring it back. Wishing you the very best!
Posted by: Gaye Skrivanek | September 25th, 2012 at 2:16 am
Why in the world is the Rachel Ray show still on TV and NOT Martha Stewart! Who needs another talk show, I'll no longer watch Hallmark, people need to start boycotting Hallmark. Hallmark executives need their heads examined for lunecy.
Posted by: Daniel Chesters | September 25th, 2012 at 12:00 pm
I just realized today that your show is no longer airing on Hallmark. I have been a loyal fan of your tv shows, magazines, and products for many years. I look forward to the magazines to read by the pool and the e-editions are great for travel. If I had a day off from work, I always watched you and Lucinda on TV as part of my treat to myself. I also looked through episodes and would DVR Martha episodes that I really wanted to watch. I will miss all aspects of the show. I love to sew, craft, and cook. You have been a mentor in my home for years. I look forward to your show on PBS but will miss the present format which is so much more than food and cooking. Good-bye to Hallmark from this woman!
Posted by: Marta Valencic | September 26th, 2012 at 8:24 am
I've been looking for your fall premier show and decided to check online today for the date. Imagine my surprise to find "no show!" How can that be? We love your show - one of the best on TV. If this was your choice and you were ready for a "break," that is certainly understandable. If it was a network choice, they don't know their customer! I'll be watching for shows on PBS, but will miss your studio "home" greatly. Best wishes for your continuing success.
Posted by: Kathy Mast | September 26th, 2012 at 1:18 pm
Where have I been??? I have not had cable service for some time now. I just recently got service, making sure Hallmark was on the listing. Last night I went through the guide to set your show to be recorded to my DVR, and what do I find? No Martha!!! I have found you to be an inspiration in many aspects of my life. I lost my mother as a young child and when I first saw you on TV I had finally found someone with feet big enough to match my mothers. Just like you she cooked everything from scratch, using the freshest ingredients. She could sew, garden, and do just about anything around the house that needed to be done. She was immaculate in her housekeeping. Since I had lost her so young, I did not have the privilege of learning her recipes or her gardening secrets. I learned that from you. The clean freak was just in the DNA. Her recipes I recreated from memory, once I gained cooking skills (With your guidance of course.) I hope you plan on selling your episode recordings on DVD. Anytime I find something of yours on DVD, I buy it. I even have your Christmas Music CD. I'm sure many more of your admirers would appreciate it as well. I agree with another post in that I also enjoyed your previous show more than the "celebrity" live audience show. I personally find you interesting enough just on your own. After all you’re "Martha". Hey, here’s an idea. Get your own network. If Oprah did it, so can you. There really are not any networks that feature living as a whole. I find HGTV boring now and Food Network is nothing but competition shows. (I think we have enough of those already on regular TV.) We need a network that is devoted to better living, whole living. You have already branded that philosophy as yours. Make it a network. Wow! Now that would be the only network I would watch. Good luck Martha! I know whatever you do next will be great.
P.S. Will you still have your Christmas special? I’m afraid it will not seem like Christmas without it.
Posted by: Felipa Jaramillo | September 27th, 2012 at 7:39 pm
September 27 th 2012 is todays date and I am just becoming aware that Martha Stewart is no longer on the Hallmark Channel! I am amazed that I could be so out of touch that I did not realize this wonderful informative show has been taken off the air. I also understand Mad Hungry will disappear also. I am not a fan of Emeril he is too complicated. Marie Osmond Show is like watching warmed over leftovers....... I will anticipate the PBS Cooking show and hope that Martha Stewart will come back in full force sometime soon. I wil miss seeing the Martha Steward Show and will continue enjoying Martha Stewart Living magazine. A sad sign of the times.
Posted by: Jean Runion | September 27th, 2012 at 9:56 pm
I just found out when trying to tape your Fall season that Martha is no more! Im still in shock. I look forward to your PBS show thank goodness! I so loved Martha as you and everyone at the show shared such a wonderful show with us over the years. There will never be another to compare. I looked so forward to all the seasons and inspiration, new ideas and your wonderful sets, guests , staff and of course all the holidays! Bless you all for bringing such joy to all of us ! Im sure I am not alone when I say that my friends call me Martha for a reason...as so many women claim the same. Im so glad for your wonderful apps and your website and products, and, look forward to your next chapter! Bless you and your family and Francesca and Sharkey and Ghengis! Hugs to you for being such an inspiration for me growing up...thank you Martha!!!
Posted by: Regina Reese | September 27th, 2012 at 11:44 pm
I just found out today that you were no longer on the air. I am just so sad. I have enjoyed watching Martha Stewart since the beginning. I was searching Hallmark for when your new shows would start, and there was no Martha Stewart Show listed. I hope you will come back with some type of show that will let me dream of doing things like Martha Stewart would do. Someone suggested you put all of your shows on CD's for us to buy. I think that is a very good idea because there was nothing as relaxing as watching the Martha Stewart Show. All of my anxieties would be gone for the hour when I was watching Martha. I wish you the best Martha, and I hope to see you again, real soon.
Marilyn
Posted by: Marilyn Vogl | September 28th, 2012 at 8:02 am
I too just found out today that your show is no longer on the air... I was so excited for the new season to start? is there a reason you decided to cancel the show? was it just time to move on?... I will miss all the holiday shows / crafts.
You are very inspiring... Thank You for all the great shows you have shared!
Love & Light to you Martha
Anna
Posted by: Anna Campbell | September 28th, 2012 at 2:22 pm
I must be stupid, I have been waiting everyday for the new season to start. How can such a wonderful good quality show be gone? I am very sorry that we have lost you Martha.
Posted by: Pat Malvin | September 28th, 2012 at 5:22 pm
I too am saddened just found you will no longer be presenting this wonderful program. As others have said: have watch from day 1, looked forward..even taping and seeing it 3x 's/day. PBS program will be interesting but NOT the full wealth of information including YOUR family!! BOOHOO.
Posted by: Marge Cham | September 28th, 2012 at 6:38 pm
WOW! WHAT? NO MARTHA ON HALLMARK. This is crazy! Television is not the same without you on TV. My family claims that I always ask "What would Martha do?" How will we all answer this question without you on TV? This is a huge mistake by Hallmark. I will be lost this holiday season without you. There will also be a void without Marc's informative pet show on as well.
Posted by: Irma McAfee | September 29th, 2012 at 1:28 am
I also have just found out that you are no longer on TV. I have been very up-set since I could not get your show. Usually I take time each morning to watch it and learn new cooking methods and enjoy seeing you with a guest as you cook or craft. Hope you are doing well and that you will return to TV soon. I also receive your mag "Martha Stewart Living" and have been for years.
Sadly,
Laura
Posted by: Laura Thoms/September 29, 2012, 4:07pm | September 29th, 2012 at 4:21 pm
The only thing left to do is for Martha to have her own Cable TV channel She has done everyting else! This way she can never be cancelled. If Oprah can do it, so can Martha. She could have separate shows for crafting , travel, cooking, gardening, holidays, sewing, etc. Maartha has done so ay types of segments, surely she could fill an entire channel.
How bout it?
Posted by: Alice Sullivan | September 29th, 2012 at 6:52 pm
I am so sad to see that you are not going to have a "Martha Stewart Show". I always enjoyed each and every one of the programs that you had on The Hallmark Channel. I was always inspired to try something new. You are truly an inspiration to all of us. Hope to see you soon on PBS. Take Care!!!
Posted by: Judith Gereau | September 29th, 2012 at 7:45 pm
I realized just a few weeks ago, something was amiss, the new Martha season was not getting picked up on my dvr. I was thinking you were taking a longer than normal summer hiatus. I began my search the web this evening and realized you are (at least for now) off the air. I feel like I have lost a dear friend. I work far too long each week in the technical computer field and I have two amazing children, a beautiful Siamese, a silky gray long hair cat and wonderful Yorkie. Once a week I settle down for the entire week’s work of your show, my guilty pleasure. You have given me the knowledge and inspiration to spend an entire week decorating my home into the craziest, spookiest and most amazing Halloween place for me, my children and their friends. Christmas is a two week project from ceiling, staircase, bathroom to the elegant table, for these things I thank you. I thank you for teaching me to spend time with my daughter who is 11, to try to do weird and wonderful craft project that turn into really amazing innovative décor. I thank you for teaching me to bake the best ribs, incredible cookies and how to frost and decorate the perfect cake. You will be missed in the short term. I know you will Dream Big, I look forward to your next Grand Adventure, and you will find me along the way as a great admirer.
Posted by: Tamie | September 29th, 2012 at 7:51 pm
I just found out that you will no longer be on Hallmark and I am at a loss! When I was working, I missed your show, but it was shown again at 2:00AM and I would set my clock so I could keep up with you. I never much liked the show in New York, I didn't much care for the interviewing. I always loved your older show where there were a lot of "Good Things". I enjoyed the gardening, crafts and cooking segments the most.
You will be missed in my livingroom. Enjoy your grandchildren!!
Posted by: sandie tripiano | September 29th, 2012 at 8:54 pm
Today, after waiting and waiting and searching and searching for a new Martha show, I thought something is wrong with the world as I knew it and I have to find out WHAT IS GOING ON. Sadly, the answer was not what I wanted to hear. It is like the news of a death in the family, because today I lost a bit of me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for teaching things to me that I didn't learn from my grandmother or mother or girl scout leader or teacher or any of the many others who have passed through my life. There isn't a day that goes by that I'm not using something I've learned from you and and your creative group. I will miss watching you everyday, but to borrow from "Wicked", because of you I have been changed for good - for that I thank you.
Posted by: Leanna Theye | September 29th, 2012 at 9:26 pm
Oh how you're dearly missed Martha! I would love to see you bring creativity back to tv with a new crafts show. The DIY network is so limited in what it has to offer with it's home improvement & remodeling shows & HGTV hasn't featured much crafting in recent years. I will be tuning in to your new cooking school show & continue to watch reruns on Hulu & the Hallmark Channel.
Posted by: June | September 30th, 2012 at 9:14 pm
Well, I know this will sound kind of pitiful, but I am going to be honest. I am an adult female in my 40's and never had any real friends. I found out why this past April. I have Asperger's Syndrome. It's an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Fortunately, I am on the high-functioning end of the spectrum.
Life has been one rejection and disappointment after another, since it is a trademark symptom of this "difference" in me. So, I spend an awful amount of time alone. I use the television as a background noise just to help ease my sense of deep loneliness. I became attached to you and your show, Martha, and am so disappointed that you aren't there anymore. I always felt that you are real and I appreciated that. I couldn't care less about the Marie Osmond Show, nor about this Home and Family Show that has taken your slots. This is both depressing and a disappointment.
Posted by: Natalie | October 1st, 2012 at 10:34 am
Dear Martha, I am so saddened to find out that you are no longer doing your show. It may sound crazy but I have been so busy since early this year that I hadn't even realized it that the show had ended in May. I watched the reruns on and off when I could. I even shut off our satellite through the summer and just had it restarted and the first thing I looked forward to watching was your show. And was trying to figure out where you were. I thought maybe it was because the new season was about to start. I finally went on your website and found out why. My mornings will never be the same. After the children were off to school, I enjoyed sitting down with a cup of coffee and You. My family always teased me because when ever I came up with new ideas they would say," where did you learn that----- From Martha?" and I usually said "OF COURSE"......So we go way back, You & I...and I will miss You....I will look forward to Your return...I know You will come up with something great!!!!!!
Posted by: Corinne | October 1st, 2012 at 2:02 pm
I am in shock - I just realized why I cannot find you! Your show is gone! So wrong - I loved everything you showed us. What a loss to America! I realize there is so much to do and you now have 2 wonderful grandchildren to enjoy - we got used to having you and now it is gone!. So, so sad. A whole has been left in my eveyday life. Sad in Sacramento CA but wishing you wonderful happiness in your future endeavors. Maybe you can do Holiday specials - yeah! that would be great! Will be anxious to hear what is next...
Posted by: Jackie Collins | October 1st, 2012 at 2:47 pm
I have benefited and learned from every show I have had the opportunity to view which was presented by Martha Stewart and her crew. I enjoyed so much watching Lucinda Scala Quinn's segments since I have three boys and found her experiences similar to my own.
Sara Carey always had simple, elegent meals that were not only delicious but prepared with great ease.
I look forward to seeing the entire crew on TV at a future date.
Good luck and best wishes for continued success to all.
Posted by: Jo Ann | October 1st, 2012 at 5:03 pm
Martha,
Hallmark has made a big mistake, if it was their call to cancel your show!!!!
You have so much to offer every person that watches. Your show beats all
that sick trash that is on the "Big Three Channels"
If it was your choice, then I applaud you... I wish you well in your new show.
Is Joel K going to be on the new show... warming up the crowd?
Posted by: Jeanette Wilson-Delaurenti | October 1st, 2012 at 11:29 pm
Now that the last or your summer reruns have expired, the Hallmark channel is turned off in my house. I used to love my mornings working at home with your shows on. The line up was interesting and informative on so many subjects. The Pet Keeper, Lucina, Emeril & your show, always left me with some bit of information to incorporate into my life. What Hallmark has replaced these shows with are so substandard, there probably isn't a Martha fan alive that will tune in. Come back Martha and bring your huge MSLOM family back with you. We will follow you wherever you go!
Posted by: Juliana | October 2nd, 2012 at 11:30 am
I have watched your show since the beginning..We Martha, have grown older and gracefully together. All the while, I can not express the value of all that you have taught me. You enriched me and my families every day! Now that you are gone, I am forced to realize just how much of an impact you had on our family. From the bottom of my heart...Wishing you much happiness and the very best with your future.Thank You Martha! With Much Love...Renee' Gallagher
P.S. Shame on Hallmark..... Big Mistake Hallmark! ..... HUGE!
Posted by: Renee' Gallagher | October 2nd, 2012 at 12:17 pm
Dear Martha,
After waiting and waiting for the fall seson to premier I emailed your staff and they told me that Hallmark had cancelled your show. I can not believe that they have replaced you with Marie Osmond. There is not a replacement for"Martha".
I have watched your show when I was in treatment for breast cancer and when I became unemployed in the spring. I told everyone that as I had to reduce my budget I would not cut out Hallmark because I was not giving up Martha. Well Hallmark will now be leaving my TV. I wish many blessing on you as you have been a blessing in my life. Thank you for many happy hours of Martha, Joey and your wonderful staff and guests.
Posted by: Robin | October 2nd, 2012 at 4:34 pm
Martha,
I, too, just thought we were watching reruns for a while, and the show would be on again at the end of September. Then Monday a.m. I turned on Hallmark to watch your show, and all of your shows were gone.
I do hope that your show will be picked up somewhere. It won't be the same without it, and the others. And a radio show is not the same as watching you cook something; we need to see it.
Sincerely,
Carol Morrison-Petrie
P.S. I made 4 of your ponchos and have one more to make as I gave mine to my Mother. My granddaughters requested them for Christmas the year after the pattern came out. I had been looking all over for that type pattern (not a-symetrical) as I had made one many years ago - all the ones in the stores were a-symetrical. Thanks for sharing it even though it wasn't the best time of your life.
Posted by: Carol Morrison-Petrie | October 2nd, 2012 at 8:29 pm
Well it has been great 15 years Martha, you are my mentor and muse all in one. I'm truly sad that I will not see you everyday. However, I'm looking forward to your return to PBS. Ahhhhh coming full circle.
YOU ROCK!
THANK YOU.
Posted by: kim | October 2nd, 2012 at 11:51 pm
My coffee is flat with out Martha in the morning. And if anyone is reading this then they have to realize we all still need Martha to inspire us. Oh well, I guess I'll just rot my brain watching the Game show network.
Posted by: Maxiee | October 3rd, 2012 at 12:28 am
Is hallmark serious?? Martha, they have replaced you with such elementary, juevenile, and empty garbage. I refuse to believe that these programs are what people actually want. I am embarrassed FOR hallmark and FOR those people on that Home and Garden show.
I realize that you have a life and family to enjoy. That must be so nice to have. Your show was the quality that I as well as others need in our lives. Your presence will be sorely missed, and I will tuning away from hallmark.
I wish you the best.
Posted by: Natalie | October 3rd, 2012 at 10:57 am
Somehow I missed that the show had been canceled. I started working full time and had it recorded on my DVR. I wondered why new episodes had not been recording. I am so sad to see the show canceled. I hope you come out with something new VERY soon. I miss you Martha!
Posted by: Heather Jensen | October 3rd, 2012 at 11:21 am
I just discovered myself that the show was no longer on. I am totally bummed about it as your shows were the only thing I really watched on daytime TV. I learned a lot from your shows over the years and was very inspired by you. I like that you showed homemaking was a worthwhile endeavor. I will miss you very much and can now probably cancel my cable!
Posted by: Becky Black | October 4th, 2012 at 8:59 am
It was always my 11 year old daughter's dream to be on the show and share all her creative and innovative ideas with Martha! She will be devastated when I share it's end with her. It was our special "thing" to watch the show together. Well, hopefully you will be back by the time she's an adult! Best wishes! xoxo
Posted by: Alison Lane | October 4th, 2012 at 10:46 am
WHAT??? I can't believe the show was cancelled! I have watched the show all summer and suspected most of the episodes might have been repeats, but I had NO IDEA that the actual show ended in May. I'm so disappointed!!! I look forward to watching your new show on PBS. I truly hope you are able to get back onto TV with your old show "Martha Stewart.” I'll really miss it!!! Good luck with your new show.
Posted by: Joanna Shoemaker | October 4th, 2012 at 3:48 pm
I miss your show. The one that took your place won't do. I have watched for years and years, even before the Hallmark Channel. So sorry to not see you every day.
Posted by: Leslie Burton | October 4th, 2012 at 4:44 pm
Oh, Martha! How will I get through Christmas without you! I always transferred your December shows onto DVD and I'm so glad I did if there aren't going to be any more. I hope you'll be doing some specials. Thank you for so many wonderful ideas to make my gifts personal and true treasures!
Posted by: Sarah Cedeno | October 4th, 2012 at 7:49 pm
Martha--Martha !!!
What will all of your fans do now? No more shows to ENJOY. This is just too much!
I am so sad to know that it is over.
I am glad you have your Granddaughter. That is a wonderful way to start over.
Good luck in your new work on P B S Looking forward to that.
Thanks for all that you have taught me.
Hilda (Martha) as everyone calls me.
Posted by: Hilda Parker | October 4th, 2012 at 8:05 pm
Will miss you, would like to know your plans.
Barbara.
Posted by: Barbara Brown | October 5th, 2012 at 1:29 pm
What planet have I been on? How did I not know The Martha Stewart Show was no more? I missed some in May, so I had no idea the show was going away. All summer I watched the repeats thinking new programming would return in the autumn. My dream was to visit NYC in the fall or during the holidays and be in your audience. Sadly, I'll have to eliminate that from the bucket list. I do hope your show in that format will return.
Posted by: Gail MacKenzie | October 5th, 2012 at 10:29 pm
I will miss you immensely!! I have learned so much through the years. My work referred me as Mary Martha Stewart because I brought so many of your dishes to work to share. I hope you can someday share from your home as I love seeing your surroundings as you cook, craft and garden. Ditto to Lucinda!
Posted by: Mary Schilling | October 7th, 2012 at 6:22 pm
No More Martha Stewart Show? This is ridiculous, unbelievable really and such a phenomenal and unnecessary loss!! Yours is the only show I watch consistently. You are the essential American, Martha. So much knowledge, so much to teach, so gracious. I have been searching every channel for weeks because I thought your show was being aired elsewhere. Now the sad reality has hit me, I am so upset Of course, I will watch your PBS show, just as I always watched Martha Bakes. But that show, though great, will not be as comprehensive as the Martha Stewart Show. Please consider resuming it asap. Please!!
As for Emeril, I will really miss him too. Used to watch him religiously - Emeril Live - on the Food Network. He is someone I shall never forget. He and Bobby Flay are responsible giving me the cooking skills I've developed. So I hope his show will be back very soon.
I loved the interaction among Lucinda and her sons, Calder, Miles and Luca. This is why I watched her show. I just loved their relationship, and also when Lucinda invited her mother and brother.
Guess it is true that nothing great lasts forever. Nevertheless, I will keep hoping that your 3 fantastic shows will be back soon.
Posted by: Irma Douglas | October 7th, 2012 at 9:39 pm
What happened! I had know idea there would be NO Martha. I've been watching
your show so long and just assumed it would record in the fall. I'm shocked. Christmas
was special because of all the wonderful ideas you gave me. I hope there will be another show
of yours to watch. Nobody compares to Martha. I will see you on PBS. I miss your show.
Posted by: Becky Padilla | October 7th, 2012 at 11:24 pm
I'm really going to miss your show. It was always entertaing, educational, exciting and FUN. You will be missed. I would tape your show ever day. You are such a wonderful person and role model. Thank you for all your years of entertaining us the viewers. I watched you PBS show last night and enjoyed it and I'll keep watching your show. Take care and Cheers to you Martha
Posted by: Rhondalyn | October 8th, 2012 at 1:37 am
How I miss your show! Seems like my whole life I have heard your voice inspiring me to do more than I thought possible. Please come back. The thing I miss that can't be found on your cooking show is your comments about what is going on in the world of restaurants, gardens, world sites, architecture, and the various people you interview. I am using the serum from Newfoundland and the furniture treatment from that French man (forget the name just now) in any case withdrawals are very difficult. This time of year the Halloween things are always so important for me. I miss it all!!! Try to come back, please. Almost crying here!
Posted by: Marcy Hammerstein | October 8th, 2012 at 12:09 pm
I too just found out that the summer hiatus was not that and there is no more MS show. WTF!?!? I didn't even get the PBS show this weekend that I just discovered at least exists. I hope to see your show in a daily form soon, do your own YouTube or Hulu show.
Posted by: Kelley | October 8th, 2012 at 2:32 pm
I love your show and hope it returns soon on another channel. We need
a positive example like you to inspire young women to succeed,
and the rest of the population to make life beautiful. Wishing you the
best and waiting for your return.
Posted by: Marie Larson | October 9th, 2012 at 9:39 am
WELL!!!!!! I have been hunting for the new show since August. Waiting for a commercial to tell me when the new shows will start. I have even been checking the Martha Stewart website looking for the new fall schedule. I was just taking it for granted that they just hadn't posted it yet. So today, when I tried again, I was in shock to see the post about the last show last May. I cannot believe you will not be on anymore. I have copied so many of your ideas and feel my home and my cooking have improved due to your shows. You are a legend, and I still cannot believe that the show is gone. Such a shame...........
Posted by: Christi Boyd | October 9th, 2012 at 11:49 am
I, too, have searched in vain for the listing of your new season of your show. I am so sad and bummed out to see the show was cancelled. Your show is unlike any other "home" show on television, and I always looked forward to it daily. So many creative and useful ideas and projects, plus YOU being You! I never watched Hallmark channel before, and I don't see any reason to go back now that you aren't there. Marie Osmond is a nice person, but a boring talk show is a dime a dozen. I hope another channel wises up and grabs you so we can learn something new and be entertained each day by you.
Posted by: Jayne Fox | October 9th, 2012 at 2:14 pm
I am so sad to not see your show on Hallmark anymore. You were the ray of light in my dull & boring life. I always watched you & would make believe it was I doing those things. I loved all the guest cooks & interviews, especially Mark Wahlberg. I will miss your warm & most sincere laugh, & giggles, which also made me giggle along. Oh so sorry for your loss. There are no role models in their senior years for us to enjoy. Boo-Hoo, almost crying out loud . Love yah Gail
Posted by: Gail Schroeder | October 9th, 2012 at 4:08 pm
Dear Martha,
I can't believe it ! I watched every morning at nine central time or taped it. The new shows are boring and I won't be a viewer or fan,
I must have missed the Mother's Day Show saying it would be your last. In August when the reruns were done I thought oh, a new season will start, they are on vacation. No such luck.
I get the Martha Stewart Living Magazine and didn't see an artcile about the cancellation, but only went back through July, Aug., Sept.
Now I see in the October issue you will be on PBS twice a month, not enough. I waiting for the October 17th one and seeing you again. I miss you. Still can't believe Hallmark cancelled you. It was the only good thing on that channel the rest is just reruns. Did you want to be cancelled? I dought it. I just loved everything about the show all the areas and special events and holiday shows. My house will be boring at Christmas this year, no new decorating ideas or fun foods to try.
Your great,
Your fan,
Val Braun
Posted by: Val Braujn | October 9th, 2012 at 8:14 pm
Just a little PS here....I have just gone through my saved Martha Stewart shows on my direct tv thing and thank heavens I have permanently saved 60 shows! Maybe you could make discs for us to purchase like you did the first time you changed chanels, which I bought and play to assist me with your ideas. I have little memory space left on my recording machine but don't care. Now they are treasures for me.
Please post it if you decide to make any purchase able programs.
Marcy Hammerstein ....and come back PLEASE!
Posted by: Marcy Hammerstein | October 10th, 2012 at 7:52 pm
Dear Martha,
This past year I purchased a home to build my dream kitchen and added a huge screen into a new den so that I can watch across a large island and follow your instructions better. Now what ? It cost a fortune, it's beautiful but NO SHOW !? I don't even get reruns on LI. I can understand if you need a break after all these years but come on women it cost me a fortune. Please come back.
My family and friends so miss my better diners
Your demonstrations and introductions all these years seriously improved my quality of life. OK so my husband, the original foodie, knew about Arthur Ave. before Martha but I didn't.
My trips to find Sullivan street bakery, Eately , Becco and other places I can't recall at this late hour were inspired by you. When my son the chef asked how I knew this or that in the kitchen I'd say MARTHA taught me .
When my cousin asked how to remove a stain I gave her a copy of your Housekeeping book, she called often.
I've embraced gardens and the Open Days program from the East End of LI to Bedford, Hudson , Putnam and Dutchess counties, Lichfield, even Nutley all because of the show on the Graden Conservency. I visited Wave Hill Gardens because of you.
When I remove the stamen from Lili stems so they don't stain the table cloth friends ask me were I learned that, I say MARTHA taught me that (proudly, as they roll their eyes, here she goes again.)
Lately I even planed some trips around yours. My bucket list is getting longer.
You have inspired, motivated and validated so many tasks that were taken for granted or forgotten.
THANK YOU !
PS Your advise about being a better mother in law, "keep your mouth shut, and give her presents" , priceless !
Posted by: D.marusic | October 11th, 2012 at 4:31 am
I thank you for all the years of inspiration you have given to me and my family. I am so sad to see you go and wish you could be around for much longer. You have made me a better cook, gardener, pet keeper, and so much more. I never missed your television show, I have learned so much from just your show it will be hard to fill that void. I hope I'll be able to find you and all the wonderful advice you give somewhere else on television and if not maybe a DVD set. The knowledge you have given to me is timeless and I hope to pass it on to my loved ones as long as I can. I thank you again for all of the knowledge you have shared with us and wish you the best in everything you do. My you experience the joy for every moment of your life that you have given to so many of us, in our homes, everyday, of our lives.
Posted by: Rene Strohecker | October 11th, 2012 at 12:57 pm
I have watched your show as long as I can remember. I also get your Martha Stewart Living Magazine. Can't wait for it to come each month. You have to go back on TV. I loved your shows and learned so much from watching you. Please return soon. Thanks, Evelyn
Posted by: Evelyn Montgomery | October 11th, 2012 at 2:12 pm
Oh my goodness. I am yet another of your unsuspecting fans that just discovered your show is not returning! After running out of patience, I made a special trip to the library just to look up the start date on the website!
Had I known, I would have taped more shows to save for future enjoyment and reference. I especially love your banter with some of Hollywood's comedic men while trying to do crafts or cook, anyone from Branden Frasier to Conan O'Brien!
On a serious note, you have been a source of comfort to me after a long day at work . Having lost my mother over ten years ago, it was reassuring to know that your show was there to dispense traditional advice and guidance in such an ever-changing world. Thank you too for sharing your daughter Alexis with us and letting us see that every mother/daughter relationship is unique..
I can't fret too long I suppose - I know it won't be long before you are picked up again. Thank you.
Nancy Stambler
Germantown, MD `
Posted by: Nancy Stambler | October 11th, 2012 at 8:20 pm
I miss your daily show on Hallmark. Love you Martha. Please consider releasing your previous years shows on DVD....I certainly would purchase them and know many others would too.
Posted by: Joy Marie Lynn | October 13th, 2012 at 4:17 pm
Dearest Martha,
Your show was such an inspiration and the ONLY daytime show worth watching.
That being said, the Hallmark Channel is dead to me.
Looking forward to your newest adventure.
Kind Regards,
Amis
Posted by: Amis | October 14th, 2012 at 8:49 am
Finally got tired of waiting for Martha, Lucinda, Emeril, and Mark to start their Fall programs and looked for an explanation...Yikes. !! .. I can' t imagine a world without Martha Stewart inspired programming ....most of the time, it was the only thing to watch and we usually taped so we could watch again but I missed the announcement about ending it all....I am in shock.
What is Hallmark thinking...Marie, and that silly couple calling their program 'Home'...We have gone from always watching 'Hallmark' channel to never...what a disappointment .
Posted by: Dixie Reimold | October 14th, 2012 at 1:57 pm
I will miss Martha. I retired a year ago and looked forward to watching Martha every morning. I loved the crafts and cooking segments. I doubt I'll be watching Hallmark any longer. The new shows are a simplistic and boring.
I'll be watching Martha on PBS.
Posted by: Sally McCarthy | October 15th, 2012 at 12:07 pm
I am so missing your show Martha. I watched your cooking school today for the first time. It was nice, but it can't compare to your wonderful show. It was so entertaining and fun. I will especially miss it during the holiays. I got so many great ideas for decorating, cooking, etc. Is there any way to see your reruns?? Your studio audience added so much to the show with Joey, and all the people who were on there. Is there anyt hope you will be back on in the future. Meanwhile I am sure you are having fun with those two little grandchildren. I have 6 of them, and they are awesome!! My very best, and hope to see you back someday SOON!
Barbara Gravenkemper
Louisville, Kentucky
Posted by: Barbara Gravenkemper | October 16th, 2012 at 1:59 pm
I am shocked that a show of such quality is gone. I have watchrd Martha since she began with the Thanksgiving special back in the 1980's. I've bought each book starting with Entertaining, and read the magazine since the first issue too. And have many of the products bearing her name. I have really enjoyed the television show and will miss Martha along with her television family and guests. Since I am a certified Master Gardener the garden and landscaping segment were favorites. But I loved it all. Will follow Martha as I have for over 25 years. Hope to see specials in addition to to the PBS Cooking School. Wishing only the best for Martha and her show family.t
Posted by: Gayle Glasser | October 16th, 2012 at 3:10 pm
I can't believe your are not on any more. I started looking for Halloween ideas and couldn't find your show. How Sad! Please find a way to get back with another show with crafts!!! I miss you terribly.
Posted by: Fran Tomblin | October 16th, 2012 at 3:20 pm
I want my Martha!
Posted by: Neal Nixon | October 16th, 2012 at 7:28 pm
Martha I miss you so much.I have watched you for years. I miss all your craft ideas and Joey. He is so much fun to watch. Please come back soon. I miss seeing your mother to. I remember her cooking with you on the old shows you use to have. Times sure do change. Hope to see you soon. God Bless
Posted by: Susan Rogers | October 16th, 2012 at 7:41 pm
Dear Martha: I can't believe your show is no longer on tv!! I always believed you and I were kindred spirits! I too love peonies, and many other things you too enjoy! So sad with all the "junk" that is on tv today...yours was a welcome relief and so very informative. I learned so much on your show from gardening to health tips!! You really have to come back Martha...we all need you in our lives!! Thanks for the memories....I still have your valentines day show taped & will not erase it!! Love & prayers, Nancy
Posted by: Nancy Campbell | October 17th, 2012 at 3:10 pm
Hello Martha:
It is very unfortunate that your show is not on Hallmark. I used to wear my denim work shirt and roll up my sleeves just to watch your show! I am a university art ed educator and high school art teacher in Boston and would share some of your craft ideas with my art club and students all the time. Your products at Michaels crafts are terrific- the glitters make me VERY happy!
I really wish you would create your own MARTHA network and have an arts based show! MORE ARTS AND CRAFTS SOON PLEASEEE! I am having withdrawal from not watching, although your cooking school is wonderful, we need some of your amazing artsiness back soon...glittered pine cones, carved pumpkins, strung banners, painted gourds, German ornaments- can we buy these episodes on dVd yet?
Cordially,
Patty K
Boston, MA.
Posted by: Patty K | October 17th, 2012 at 4:04 pm
Here it is in October, since September I've been searching for your show everywhere. I had no Idea it was ending. Where can we see you again? PBS?
Really enjoyed your show and feel like I have nothing to watch. Learned so much from watching hate the new hallmark replacements (nice people,but not so useful). Well maybe now that I'll be watching less TV I'll be able to execute some of the things I learned.
Posted by: Laurie Pribyl | October 18th, 2012 at 1:16 pm
I have several Martha episodes recorded on my dvr and have had to resort to watching them again to get my Martha fix!! It is Halloween which e all know is your fav holiday. I LOVED watching the month of October to see see all of the awesome crafts, decorating, costume ideas, recipes and Martha in her element. AAAAAACK! BRING BACK MARTHA!!!
Posted by: Tonya | October 18th, 2012 at 5:51 pm
Dear Martha, I was devastated once I learned that your show had been cancelled by HALLMARK. I told my husband to not forget to get MARTHAs new season on the DVR. He kept saying I can't find it. So I went on my computer & saw the news. I even cried. I'm a Kiowa Indian frm Oklahoma & I want you to know that I have been watching you since the beginning. I have learned so much frm you over the years...you have been a HERO for me. I'll miss your Christmas & especially your Halloween shows. But MARTHA I've always stood by the saying that THE LORD CLOSES ONE DOOR BUT WILL OPEN A WINDOW...my husband said Debbie don't cry maybe it's time for Martha to slow down, slow down & enjoy her Grandchildren. I MISS YOU MARTHA!!!!
Posted by: Deborah Spore | October 20th, 2012 at 12:06 pm
This make me so sad! I love the creative ideas you had on. We need more shows like this for us people that love making our house a wonderful place to be.
Posted by: Joy Gamber | October 20th, 2012 at 6:06 pm
Dear Martha, I was so upset when I could not get your show on Hallmark. I had not seen the shows lately and had no idea. I was waiting for your fall programs. I am so sad, but will watch you on PBS. I pray for you and your family. I will miss you so very much. Have fun with your granddaughter. I have 15 grandchildren .....11+ greats. They grow much to fast. Love you Martha and had wanted to come see your show, but have enjoyed every minute of you tv shows. Take a rest and hope to see you on another show, other than the one of PBS. God Bless you all.
Posted by: BEA WARNOCK | October 20th, 2012 at 10:17 pm
I believe that Hallmark made a grave mistake with the helping to end your abousolutly amazing show. I record it everyday and watch with my daughter and mother every weekend. Your show was a huge part of our family and we are so very sad with out spending out family time with you. There is no show that could ever replace yours. You are an inspiration to so many and enlighten our lives to new, differant, fresh, healthy, family first, and high quality out look and direction for our lives. The mistake is not yours. Hallmark lost our family as a viewer and consumer for all our time. I will make a Martha card now always before I ever spend a penny on a Hallmark product whom took a part of our family and daily life away from us all. So sad to not see you everyday. Our love, luck, and best wishes for you, your family, and your many endevers. Forever looking forward to a new show or anything your spreading your knowledge on. Off to go bye some of your spectacular glitter for Halloween costumes inspired by your show. Thank you for all your time spent opening our minds and hearts. <3
Posted by: Susanne | October 21st, 2012 at 4:11 am
Martha where are you?!!! I tuned to Hallmark and was like what the heck, where is Martha? Marie, what are you doing here? Ah!!!! Thought your show was off for summer and could wait for new season to start. I was away for summer and no tv so I had no clue snif snif. I checked all of tv guide and was desperately looking for you and just now visited your site and was hit with the bomb. Nooooooo!!!!!! Why??? Nooooo!!!
Posted by: Gigi | October 22nd, 2012 at 11:29 am
Dear Martha,
I too somehow missed the information that you were leaving us. I am devastated--just sick about it. I will try to watch on PBS, but will so miss your daily show. I will continue to hope you will find a way to return to your audience. My day will not be the same without you. I also enjoyed watching Lucinda.
My very best to you, and thank you for the many years of pleasure.
Posted by: Debbie Sowards | October 23rd, 2012 at 4:23 pm
I, too, was looking for your show today, wondering why it wasn't recording. Aagggh! I can't believe it is cancelled!! I am devastated, so many wonderful ideas, recipes, and sources came into my life through your show. I was lucky enough to attend with my 12 year old last year, my younger daughter had been waiting for the day she could go. Ugh!! Yours was a truly unique show on tv, I can't believe it is gone!!
Posted by: Michelle | October 26th, 2012 at 12:02 am
I know it was a busy summer but I don't. Know how I missed that your show was canceled I like the. Others I was looking for your show really not sure what Hallmark was thinking you always had dome cool craft ideas! There are people out there that still bake (from scratch)and craft I never like a lot of what is on Tv and now another great show is gone! Will miss it!
Posted by: Christind DeGraves | October 29th, 2012 at 9:36 am
Sorry the show was cancelled. One of my favorites. Never had the chance to visit the show although i requested tickets never got them, always hoping will get to go. The show was entertaining and instructive. I recorded some of the shows to watch later. Being replaced by a talk show, what a joke!
Posted by: Sandra | October 29th, 2012 at 3:11 pm
Martha, I will never forget your very first season on TV and your very first Halloween -themed programs! ( I remember thinking "I have NEVER seen anything like this before! Wow!!! - especially the antique German decorations. ) Just the most wonder-full, creative ideas for celebrating the season. I keep wishing that those early years of your program would be available on DVD. As many others have said, they were my favorites, too: no celebrities, just a video almanac of how to live with beauty and taste.
I miss Lucinda's shows, too.
You bet I am now taping your PBS shows. Congratulations to PBS for having the good sense to bring you to their audience. And, as others have said, I find absolutely no reason to watch Hallmark at all.
Posted by: Mary Beth | October 30th, 2012 at 9:24 am
Hallmark was not a good venue for Martha, perhaps she should start her own network on satellite, cable or Sirius XM.
Posted by: Rich | October 30th, 2012 at 12:17 pm
I've looked forward to your show every day. It's on even before the cooking channels. I made me husband change our cable company because we lost the Hallmark channel. Now I think we will back to the basic and save money. I loved Lucinda's Mad Hungry and her growing family, Mark Marone and his animals with the care and love he shows for them, as well as Emeril's Table. I no longer watch Hallmark and its repeating shows. I learned so much from your show. You are practical like my mom and yet elegant. Thank you.
Posted by: Beverly Haag | October 31st, 2012 at 9:37 am
Martha:
I'm saddened that will not be on everyday anymore (at least for now).
Just to reiterate what some of the others have stated: Although I enjoyed your live shows, the original Martha Stewart Living shows taped at your home and in the CT studio were far superior to the live show with celebrities. Please put them on DVD.
Please also consider putting the old "Secrets of Entertaining" series of 4 videos on DVD. I have seen the "Holiday Feast for Thanksgiving" sell for upwards of $200 on ebay. Why shouldn't you be the one making money on your own products. I believe they would sell.
I do look forward very much to your new PBS program.
Best Wishes and much success in all that you do!
Posted by: Joseph Brennan | November 1st, 2012 at 1:20 am
I am so lost without The Martha Stewart Show every morning. I got such great ideas and recipes from the show. I am still a faithful subscriber to Martha Stewart Living and will never foget calling different stores then driving all the way across town to get the very first magazine publication. You are such an inspiration to the American woman! Also, I do record your new cooking show on PBS.
Posted by: Amy Dunn | November 1st, 2012 at 11:36 am
Kept hoping your show would be on another channel, not completely finished. Like everyone else, I was sad to see it gone. It was "my time" during the day, and really got the creative juices flowing. Learned about your new products, and how to use them. And many dinners were due to seeing you. You are missed, enjoy your "you time". Hope you do come back to tv, I'll be waiting!
Posted by: Kathy Neiderman | November 2nd, 2012 at 7:21 am
Your show was one of the very few programs that I cared to watch anymore. I learned so much just by watching the gifted talents you lovingly demonstrated before our eyes.
My dear father, who would have been 103 this year, was in the greenhouse business (which started with my grandfather's humble orchard in 1900), here in Pennsylvania.
For me, watching your show expressed the same hard work and it's drive for the best quality found only with the true artists of the days gone by.
Thank you, Martha, for taking me home again!
Posted by: Barbara Mayer | November 2nd, 2012 at 9:15 pm
COME BACK!!! I MISS YOU!
Posted by: Skylar | November 4th, 2012 at 5:58 pm
I miss your show so much. Will the episodes be available for purchase in DVD format sometime in the future? I'd love to have a copy of the entire series. Attending your show in person was on my bucket list. It's a sad commentary about our culture when a show like yours is not as highly valued as it should be--it was done with excellence. You have elevated homemaking and taught modern women the joys of home keeping. I suppose if you were wasting your time with some ridiculous reality show, the networks would be lapping it up. It's the dumbing down of America! Having said that, your single season of Apprentice was the ONLY reality show worth watching. I hope you are enjoying your grandchildren, but I wish you'd come back to us!
Posted by: Nancy Whitaker | November 5th, 2012 at 5:13 pm
What happened?? I finally got direct t.v. back and went to Hallmark and you are gone. What a stupid show they replaced you with. So again, what the H happened? I loved your show. You brought elegance and knowledge to our homes for so many years! What are your plans now? I don't have PBS but I guess Ill have to get it if you stay put on it. Darn!
Posted by: pat massey | November 10th, 2012 at 12:23 pm
I miss your show so much! I am just beginning to plan my holidays and will surely miss your input. I was honored to be on the show several years ago with my pair of West Highland Terriers I had adopted. A fun show and a thrill for me and my babies. Please plan a special for Christmas . Love and peace to you and yours.
Posted by: Marj | November 11th, 2012 at 6:24 am
Martha,your instruction and inspiration fhrough the years have meant a lot to me. You have added a certain spice to life as you shared special knowledge of many topics and skills. It has long been a pleasure to spend time each morning watching your uplifting program. I have also greatly enjoyed mad hungry and will miss lucinda scala quinn. I will look for you on pbs and hope for long term commitments for you. In today's world, we need fine models for living.
Posted by: barbata beall | November 11th, 2012 at 4:46 pm
Don't know why your daughter wouldn't join you on this Mother's Day show? Sad. You do so much for her, can't she do something thoughtful for you?
Posted by: Jane | November 12th, 2012 at 4:07 pm
I do hope you're back on TV soon! It's just not the holidays without Martha Stewart showing me new things. I hope you'll consider taping your show at your home like you did in the beginning. It felt so much more personal and it was as if I was right in the room with you. Good Luck! Best Wishes! And, Happy Holidays to you and your staff!
Posted by: David | November 14th, 2012 at 5:17 pm
Martha I loved your show and all the segments. I learnt so much from you especially cooking and craft. I subscribe to your magazine and and so look forward to each issue. I wish we had a Michelson store here in aus so that we could purchase some of the products you have especially the craft items. I hope that we see you back on the screen again very soon best wishes to you and your family. Stay safe kindest regards Marilyn
Posted by: Marilyn miles | November 15th, 2012 at 7:19 pm
I am sitting here grieving less than a week before Thanksgiving. I always watched your Thanksgiving and Christmas shows. It helped me to get excited about the season.I watched all your shows or recorded them.
I can't believe you're not here for me and the many thousands who watched you.
I felt so connected with you.We were born the same year,married the same year
and our daughters were born the same year.
You have worked so hard your whole life, I just thought we would always have you. At least until your were 90 years old. I loved your mother.
Your show had such a variety that anyone could find something they liked. I liked your cooking, recipes,decorating, tips on plants, how to do things, your travels and your giggles. I also liked Lucinda and Emeril very much.
Hallmark has lost a wonderful show, one of a kind and replaced it with something to fill time. I refuse to watch Hallmark any more.
One more thing. I have looked for another set of your 1/8, 1/4 and 1/2 cup stainless steel measuring spoons with long handles.Everyone who sees mine
wants a set .Guess you no longer make them.They are wonderful and not really
expensive. They compare with anything Williams Sonoma makes.
Hang in there Martha, you always bounce back. We love you. Happy Thankksgiving and Merry Christmas. May God bless you and yours.
Posted by: Jo Anne Waldrep | November 17th, 2012 at 12:44 am
Oh how I miss your show. I recorded them to watch while I was cooking, cleaning, ironing or just relaxing. I always learned something on every episode. There's nothing on TV to replace it.
Posted by: Katie Geist | November 18th, 2012 at 7:09 pm
Dear Martha,
I was so disappointed to discover your show had been canceled; it was always a treat when I had a day off that I could watch your show. I have been watching your programs since I was first married in 1990. As a young woman you have been my source of information, inspiration and guidance for being a great cook, wonderful host and all around making life a little better. I am hopeful you will be back soon because being a well rounded homemaker never goes out of style . Honestly Martha if you had your own network I would definitely tune in, it would be a wonderful to have a network worth watching again on television. Best wishes to you and your crew.
Sincerely,
Joey English
Posted by: Mrs. Joey English | November 19th, 2012 at 11:21 am
Dear Martha!
Thank you so much for everything you have shared with us each day through your show. I loved this most recent format...a wonderful combination of information, very personal interaction with guests, and first hand information about wonderful businesses in NYC and many other places and trends around the country / internet, shared in a wonderful 'best friend genuinely sharing a secret' sort of a way instead of sounding like a 'paid for ad'. Thank you for everything! I miss your show everyday---but will definitely watch for what is next...
I also sincerely miss Mad Hungry! Again, a welcoming format and Lucinda has a similar wonderful gift of making the viewer feel like they are her friend sharing her kitchen for an hour or two. Practical, do-able meals, great tips and simplifying even complex recipes, making them possibilities for those of us who are striving foodies. Please know you work was loved and in missed!
I pray you are all having a wonderful Thanksgiving week with your families!
Blessings!
Linda
Posted by: Linda Kluge | November 20th, 2012 at 1:12 pm
Dear Martha,
It was today that I found out your show was canceled. I am heart sick. Your inspiration & detail in everything you do is has taught me so much. I subscribe to Everyday Food and have purchased many of your wonderful craft items. You by far have the best decorating ideas for Halloween that I have ever seen. You have taught me that living well is something we all can do. Congratulations on your grandchild. I wish you all the best and I'm looking forward to seeing you again on television. God bless, Cynthia
Posted by: Cynthia Anderson | November 23rd, 2012 at 1:40 pm
I have all your Martha Baking shows recorded and I'm in the process of recording all your Martha Cooking shows. I keep them because I learn so much and I can cross reference with your books. I much prefer a show with just and not a bunch of celebrities, etc. I remember your "back in the day shows" so well. I wish I had those recorded. Do you remember the episode where you put up a clothes line?? Who else could make a show about putting up a clothes line interesting, but you?? I love learning from you and I love you.
Posted by: Dawn Lee | November 23rd, 2012 at 2:32 pm
I am glad that I came upon this post today. My mother passed away five years ago and I miss her every day. She was a big fan of you and your mom as well. When we would see your mom on your show, my mom would always remark upon how great she looked...You remind me of my mom. She was a great cook and was always in her garden. She was a very hard worker and always doing something. I would turn to my mom for cooking advice and my garden was started with seedlings from her garden. I have many of your books and turn to them daily for information, inspiration and comfort. There is something so comforting about reading and looking through beautiful books devoted to the garden and home life. Anyway, thank you for all of your creatiions and all of the hard work you do. It is greatly appreciated. God bless you.
Posted by: Cindy | November 24th, 2012 at 12:54 pm
Lucinda scala Quinn got me into cooking. I was so devastated when I went on to watch the show, and found out it was cancelled!
Posted by: Denise | November 27th, 2012 at 10:03 am
This being the biggest season of the year and we have no Martha....big mistake!
She is a beacon for women ! The present shows are so poor ....Halmark is in trouble....I am very discouraged....
Posted by: Grace Rodriguez | November 29th, 2012 at 3:46 am
Dear Martha. It is with grat sadnes that your show is not continuing. I have watched your show when I was able to. Over the years I have used your craft ideas and recipes alot. Many of them have been incorporated as family favorites at specific times of the year. My sisters and I have this friendly competition on who does the better dish or craft. It is lots of fun and your ideas and suggestions over the years have been fantastic. I wish you the best of luck in your next adventure, for I am sure you will be on the top. Brenda
Posted by: Brenda Mcisaac | December 2nd, 2012 at 5:02 am
Martha where are you? I miss your programs. Are there plans for future shows? I didn't realize that the mother day show was the last one until just reading this blog. I was searching the channels to see if you had moved somewhere else. Please try and bring back your show, it was so inspirational. I have learned a great deal from watching you over the years & have also shared what I had learned with family , friends and co-workers. My mother inspired me also to cook, sew, knit, and crochet. Words can't express how much she is missed.. I have five grandchildren ages 18 to 10. They surprised me with a visit on my 60 birthday Nov. 8th. They live in Portland,OR & I live in Los Angeles. I will always remember that birthday. Again Martha, please try & bring back your show. It was so enjoyable.
Posted by: Beverly Myles | December 5th, 2012 at 10:09 am
Hello, Martha!
I really miss you, especially this time of year! TV is not the same without you...in fact, my television was only on during the day (on my days off) during your show. I had written two years ago to SuddenDink (not a typo--really SuddenLink--while living in Greenville/Winterville, NC) & called twice that I was sick of their choices of daytime television and that they were for small brained people filled with gossip, soap operas, & other negativity. I asked them to, please, return your show to one of their stations because it was filled with positivity; inspiration & learning of cooking, crafting, gardening, travelling, cutlture, design, etc. They did return it! Maybe all of us need to start making phone calls & writing letters & sending emails again?! Please, please come back!!
Thank you for all that you have done & are doing.
Sending love & blessings to you & yours,
Linda A.
Posted by: Linda Giorgianni Apetz | December 10th, 2012 at 12:23 pm
I CANNOT BELIEVE THAT I DO NOT HAVE YOU TO WATCH FOR CHRISTMAS!!!!! YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOWS WERE THE VERY BEST!!!!!!!!
IT is a VERY, VERY SAD DAY!!
Posted by: Lisa | December 13th, 2012 at 10:58 am
Christmas isn't the same without Martha...I miss listening to your voice in the background as I bake and decorate for the holidays.
Posted by: loli | December 13th, 2012 at 2:21 pm
A grave error was made when the powers that be made the decision to end your TV show. I miss seeing you and your crew daily. Hope to see you back soon will be watching your show on PBS. God Bless hope to see you back on TV real soon.
Posted by: Ann Rogister | December 13th, 2012 at 10:01 pm
I can not believe after all these years of taping your show it is all over. I was only able to watch you show when I had a day off and then I noticed on my DVR there was no longer on the roster of shows to be taped. PPPPLLLLLEEEAAASSSEEE come back on the air. I love your show and the hints and tips and everything in general, when I would have a family gathering and have the table set just right, my children said "it must be a MARTHA thing mom saw on the show". I must admit they loved the show also. I do hope you will be back on the airways soon. PS sorry it took so long to post this on your site!!KJM
Posted by: Kathleen Miller California | December 19th, 2012 at 3:34 pm
Over the many years your program was on TV I learned a great deal. I also appreciated your straightforward approach to educating your public. I really miss you and anticipate your next offering. Thank you so much.
Posted by: Pauline | December 22nd, 2012 at 3:03 pm
Dearest Martha, my heart is so heavy. I was in the hospital when your show aired it's final episode. I did not find out about it until Sept. 2012 i have been in shock and withdrawl every since. I hope that this is a time for you to slow down and enhoy your 2 new grandchildren. You deserve it! But i will miss you so and will be forever grateful for all that i learned from you and your team. I have been taping your show for 19 years and have over 200 tapes and magazines. You have been a part of my life and home for so long and I feel each day a strange sence of loss. You came along and validated all the things I loved about my life home, family,traditions,holidays, cooking, decorating and my children. Before you my friends thought I was a little off because I would rather plan and decorate for kids parties or refinish my coffee table than go out and party. But I was an old soul and
just took joy in the simple things of life. Now whenever they need a party, costume, wedding or catering guess who they call? Any way I hope to see you again soon but I also hope for you and your family the gift that you gave all of us, JOY! love and gratitude, Gaylene Arter
Posted by: m.g.arter | December 30th, 2012 at 2:47 pm
Are you going to have another tv show ? i f you do I hope you don't change a thing
really missssssss you !
Posted by: Louie | December 30th, 2012 at 2:51 pm
Dear Martha, we miss your show so much in our home, best wishes to you!
Posted by: Jennifer in Kentucky | December 31st, 2012 at 5:13 pm
Hi, Martha we waiting to see you again, happy new year love you.
Posted by: Fior | January 1st, 2013 at 5:34 pm
Unbelievable. We lost all the craft shows from HGTV years ago. Then FIT TV became a showcase for freak diseases and autopsy reruns. Now Martha is booted because everyone has to have a talk show on the networks (Mark Burnett made a mistake of including the audience, Martha is fine on her own) and when she was kicked off network and found Hallmark now Hallmark wants to cut corners. Very disappointed after tuning into morning show expecting Martha and watched cloying Marie (for a minute) followed by some "home and Whatever" show afterward. These are cheap shows. They are not quality. They are hosted by attention wh***s and I will not be watching. They won't succeed and Hallmark will turn to Matlock reruns.
This is an extension of what is happening all over our world. Bottom line Bottom dollar and it's quite ugly. Don't want to support this kind of television. Will follow Martha to Public Television and get rid of my cable at $90.00 a month. SICK of reality shows full of people whose existence is dependent upon on their being filmed. Sick of all the infomercials, sick of talk shows. Oprah's gone, she did it best, everyone else sucks. Public televion. Public radio.
Posted by: jamie rackley | January 1st, 2013 at 9:07 pm
Every school day I took my children to school, did some exercise, and I went home to watch Martha. It was my time to recharge, and see my choice to stay home with my children as a worth while, creative, & productive. I say this because so many times when a stay at home mom says they stay at home the response is often "Oh you just stay home." What I have learned from Martha through the years has enriched my & my family's lives, and I have gained confidence to try many new crafts, culinary achievements, and home improvements that I would not have tried had it not been for your shows and magazines.
Thank you for so much,
Amie Calderon
Posted by: Amie Calderon | January 2nd, 2013 at 8:18 pm
OH MY GOD-I am soo sad, please come back on another channel - I watched you everyday - I retired and was so glad I could watch you everyday. Now I just don't know what to watch - too many boring shows now on tv. Please say you will return again. I check your website constantly. Miss you Terribly.
Lots of Luck - Take a rest and come back, please.
Love,
Lily Kaufman -
Posted by: Lily Kaufman | January 9th, 2013 at 10:08 am
I miss you so, so, so much!!!!
I recorded your show every day and can not wait any longer for you to come back on tv! When is it going to be? Please come back soon.....
Love,
Cyomara Cadaval.
Posted by: Cyomara Cadaval | January 11th, 2013 at 11:12 pm
Since both my mom-in-law and then my mother passed these past 3 years, I have relied on Martha and Oprah to be my t.v. surrogates...I miss them both terribly and day to day is NOT the same without them with me. I'm still in the shock phase...Blessings, rk
Posted by: Rhonda | January 12th, 2013 at 3:55 pm
Hello
I have watched you for years and continue to do so. I wish you would add in the other segments as well as the baking/cooking. I feel that you and your team are incredibly talented and please continue to share your expertise, charm and forever abilities to warm my home. Please consider another regular hour show to provide all the information, culure of todays home.
Posted by: pamela | January 21st, 2013 at 10:25 pm
Who was the jerk that cancelled Martha Stewart? I can tell you this, whomever it was is going to regret it. Woman look to her for guidance on so many issues.
She can answer almost any question and fix almost any problem. She was the bright spot in my day. She filled my head with wonderful ideas for day to day living. I know we have not seen the last of her. missing you.
Posted by: Karen Rapoza | January 25th, 2013 at 2:14 pm
It has been a while since you haven't been on the air and I am still missing seeing your show each day and learning something new from it all the time. Please come back to television soon.
Posted by: Karen | January 25th, 2013 at 5:10 pm
I know it has been some time since your last show and yes I know you are doing the baking show.....but I just have to say that your niche is still empty and there are definitely those of us out here that did enjoy seeing you on a daily basis. There is NOTHING out there that really presents basic info and also new ideas the way your show did and I am very tired of simply seeing shows being used to highlight the latest new movie or book or the most controversial topic they can find. PLEASE COME BACK.....find a way to get out there again. Talk to ABC or OPRAH but know you are MISSED!! I am a senior citizen who still enjoys entertaining and cooking and creating and you had it all. Sometimes over the top but always fun!!
Posted by: Nancy Zanotti | February 17th, 2013 at 4:43 pm
I have been a Matha advocate for years! I watched every episode of your original TV show, which was so more informative than the new one.
I miss you Martha!!! please find your way back to the "Old Martha", she forged the road this generation of women call mainstream! I have every book and all your DVD's, please consider creating additional DVD's of the original shows.
reinvent yourself again, Martha, there is another generation of young women who need to learn from you!
lois
Posted by: Lois | February 26th, 2013 at 12:59 pm
Dear Martha,
I have been a HUGE fan of yours for MANY years!! I LOVED your old style shows from the inside of your amazing kitchens, barn and yard. I missed those shows so much!!!! I never enjoyed the live audience ones as much. I don't need another Oprah style show, I wanted a Martha show with teachings on making a house a home!! The Martha who helped me learn how to cook, clean, grow different plants and veggies, decorate..especially for the holidays. The Holidays specials have always been my very very favorite!! I am taping your PBS cooking classes shows, love them!!! I hope you do more...
You give me so much inspiration, knowledge and the knowing that being a homemaker is the greatest job in the world...putting that extra care into everything I do for my family means so to them. I am gifting them each and everday with the 'extra' I put into everything...thanks to you!! I truly hope you come back with a show, in the old style that I loved so much. You could do farming, chickens, eggs, green gardening, cooking with things you have grown. There is a whole scope of things you can venture into teaching us..or assisting us into growing. Please don't go away...just recoop, reimagine and then reinvent the show!!! No more superstar guests that really don't add to my life, but, knowledge does!! I hope you will bring us back into your beautiful kitchen soon!!!!
Posted by: Kelley Zotter | February 27th, 2013 at 4:17 pm
Martha, I love you soooo much. I too, was heartbroken for you when you lost your sweet Mother. My mother is also in Heaven. I do miss her dearly as well. I look for women who inspire me in ways like my own mother did. Martha, you are one of those women! I am sad you are gone from television, and I hope when your lovely granddaughter gets a little older, that you will be able to find a little time to come back to television. I appreciate you have put family first, but I do miss you terribly! Congratulations on Baby Jude. Hope to see you soon.
--Christina
Posted by: Christina S. | March 6th, 2013 at 12:09 pm
Martha, my mom and I miss your show so much. The cooking was always so great, but we really loved your craft sessions. the variety you brought to each show was good but the knowledge was priceless. I understand time crunch between job and family, but always know, you are supremely missed! When the time is right, and the possibility arises, please recognize that we would be graciously honored, to have you host a show of your own again!!! I hope that you realize just how much you are missed from all of the posted comments. and remember that those only represent a mere 30% of your fans! Enough said. We miss you. We love. you. We await your return!!! --- Fara:}
Posted by: fara tharp | March 26th, 2013 at 2:44 pm
Hi Martha - It has been almost a year since your show ended and I still miss it so much. I really enjoy your cooking show, but it doesn't take the place of The Martha Stewart show. My favorite segments related to gardening, cooking, baking, and all of the holidays. You have brought me so much joy throughout the years and have inspired me so much -- I really have learned so much from you.
I am hoping so much that you will have a larger tv presence soon. Could you at least do holiday specials? It doesn't feel like Christmas or Halloween or Thanksgiving without all of your recipes and ideas. I subscribe to your magazine, but I want you on tv too!!
All of my best to you and your family from a loyal fan.
Posted by: Lauren | April 14th, 2013 at 5:12 pm
hi Martha pls bring the show back. my girls and i miss you its so sad.
Posted by: sandra russ | April 26th, 2013 at 3:51 am
Hi Martha,
You have no idea how many times while entertaining I have been asked where did you get that? And my reply "From the Martha Stewart Show".
I used the fabric cocktail napkins on a roll last week under margarita's. I used the paper straws in the mojitos. Everyone loves the huge ice cubes in the pitcher of Lemonade, which I loved saying I attended a Martha Stewart cocktail party over the holidays and received the ice tray in a gift bag. My fruit cake was beautifully displayed on mothers day on a Martha Stewart Cake plate (bought in Macy's). I've been online since april 2013 watching your garden shows while planting flowers in my front yard and vegetables & herbs in my raised garden in the back yard. Everything Martha. So, I decided today it was time to visit my friend Martha and went online looking for tickets to your show. I am saddened that your show has been cancelled. Your Ladylike manner and knowledge about everything reminded me of my mother gone now for 20 years. I will be waiting for where you will be giving great demonstrations and advice next.
Admirer, Fan,
Abby
Posted by: Abby | May 20th, 2013 at 1:43 pm