The New Yankee Workshop

– The New Yankee Workshop is a woodworking program produced by WGBH Boston, which aired on PBS. Create..

Type:
TVSeries
Rating:
8.90 / 10
Duration:
27 Minutes
Release Year:
1989
The New Yankee Workshop (1989)

The New Yankee Workshop is a woodworking program produced by WGBH Boston, which aired on PBS. Created in 1989 by Russell Morash, the program is hosted by Norm Abram, a regular fixture on Morash's This Old House. The series aired for 21 seasons before broadcasting its final episode on June 27, 2009.

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
USA
Genre:
Release Date:

01 Jan 1989

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
TV-G – For All Ages

This program is suitable for all ages. Programs rated TV-G are generally suited for all audiences, though they may not necessarily contain content of interest to children. The FCC states that "this rating does not signify a program designed specifically for children 10 years of age and older, (and) most parents may let younger children watch this program unattended." The thematic elements portrayed in programs with this rating contain little or no violence, mild language, and no sexual dialogue or situations.

Main Actors:

Norm Abram

Plot:

In this PBS series, craftsman Norm Abram demonstrates how to build quality furniture in one's own workshop using traditional carpentry techniques. Abram also gives pointers on restoring and caring for antique furniture, along with short history lessons regarding famous craftsmen of America's past.

Awards:

5 nominations.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
9.0/10