Home Makeover Returns

The best show on television (in my opinion) returned tonight, as ABC's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" had its season premiere.  It was another great episode, with the team helping a U.S. soldier who lost one of his legs in Iraq.

I wonder why it has taken so long to create nonzero television shows such as this.  The show is very well-produced, is entertaining, inspiring, and helps families that really need or deserve some help.  I hope tv continues to move in this direction and becomes a tool to truly help others.

I had the chance to meet Michael Moloney, one of the designers on the show, in Ohio last year.  He gave a nice speech and pointed out that the show has a much greater impact than just helping the actual families.  It demonstrates the power of giving, and inspires viewers to make a difference with their own lives.  To get involved in similar projects, the show gives some info here.