- Me, My House & I
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Me, My House & I Genre Design, Renovation Created by Tim Alp Starring Brigitte Gall, Anthony Sayers Theme music composer Bartmart Audio Country of origin 
CanadaLanguage(s) English No. of seasons 4 No. of episodes 52 Production Executive producer(s) Tim Alp Location(s) Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Running time 30 Minutes Production company(s) Mountain Road Productions Broadcast Original channel W Network Original airing 2003 External links Production website Me, My House & I is a Canadian television series which premiered on on the W Network in 2003. Produced by Mountain Road Productions the series follows the trials and tribulations of stand-up comedian, actor, and first-time homeowner Brigitte Gall, as she renovates a turn-of-the-century home in the city. The house has character to spare but needs plenty of TLC: Tools, Labour and Cash. Brigitte's got the tools - she's been collecting them since high school. She can do the labour since she's got time between gigs. As for the cash? Well, as a first-time homeowner things might be a little tight but Brigitte is determined and enterprising.
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Synopsis
When it comes to fixing up her home, Brigitte discovers that it's the journey and not the destination that counts. Although she enjoys the fruits of her labour, she finds the process of discovery and the new skills that she learns along the way most rewarding. And the viewer learns along with Brigitte, as she takes on challenging projects with a sense of humour and a great deal of enthusiasm. By watching her, they get the tools, the information and the courage they need to tackle their own household problems.
Gemini Award nominated for Best Practical Information Series in 2004, Me, My House & I is the unique story of Brigitte and her relationship with her house. She even has a name for the house: “Samuel,” after the first owner. Her passion and dynamic personality captivate viewers. They root for her when she finishes a particularly challenging task and they empathize when things don't go quite as planned.
Each show begins with Brigitte doing a short stand-up routine that reflects the humour that Brigitte finds in everyday life. This gives viewers a dose of Brigitte's perspective on the world and gets us in the mood for what's to come. She proceeds to take on one major home repair project - a real handywoman special! With enthusiasm, a little research, and her dog, Torchy, by her side, Brigitte dives in to repair a substandard deck, build a new closet, or update the kitchen. Brigitte serves up a variety of fun, affordable, and practical household solutions.
Just like most people, Brigitte sometimes gets sidetracked by life’s little problems. And there are lots of pitfalls and pratfalls along the way. After all, she doesn’t have all the answers. Anthony, her local handyman, is only a telephone call away for those times when she really SHOULD call a professional. In the end, she learns from her mistakes, and finishes each project with a great sense of accomplishment and pride.
Me, My House & I entertains, engages and informs viewers. It’s about life as a first-time homeowner… who just happens to be a little bit handy with power tools.
Cast Bios
Brigitte Gall
Brigitte Gall is an established actor, writer, and comedian who has received critical acclaim for her many film and television appearances.
Prior to hosting Me, My House, and I with Brigitte Gall, Brigitte had the enviable job of hosting 52 episodes of The World’s Greatest Spas, seen on W Network in Canada, Discovery Channel (US)/Latin America, and in 85 other countries. Once her spa tour was completed, Brigitte returned to Canada to receive a Gemini Award for her performance in Joan of Montreal, a one-hour television special that she also wrote. Throughout her career, Brigitte has received several other Gemini nominations, the most recent being in 2003 for her dramatic role in the award-winning series Blue Murder. She also received the 1999 Golden Sheaf Award for her performance in the Genie Award winning film Moving Day.
An accomplished writer, Brigitte’s credits include the one-hour CTV special The Girl’s Got Gall; Comics (CBC); Laughing Matters (Bravo!); The Holiday Girlie Show (TVO); Madly Off In All Directions and Brave New Waves (CBC radio); and articles for FLAIR magazine and The National Post.
When she’s not performing or working, Brigitte can usually be found chopping wood at her cottage in Northern Canada.
Anthony Sayers
A man of many talents, Anthony Sayers is native of Jamaica and a 14-year-veteran of the building trades. Before becoming his own boss, he worked for some of the top custom builders in Toronto. Always on the lookout for the unusual and unique, Anthony enjoys really interesting projects with lots of custom touches. With Brigitte’s house, he certainly gets his fill of the unusual! He enjoys working with her even if he thinks she is downright crazy at times. When he isn’t on the job site, Anthony enjoys working out at the gym, dancing at the clubs, and calling Bingo at the senior centre.
Anthony can also be seen on HGTV (Canada)'s The Unsellables.
Awards
Year Nominated work Award Result 2006 Me, My House & I Summit Awards (SIA), Category: Movie/Film Music Website Won Bronze 2004 Me, My House & I Gemini Award, Category: Best Practical Information Series Nominated External links
Categories:- 2003 Canadian television series debuts
- Canadian reality television series
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