First Full Appearance of Roger Cook 1988

This Old House first full appearance of landscape contractor Roger Cook. Prior to this, he worked behind the scenes as early as 1981, including a few cameo appearances. He's with landscape architect Tom Wirth as they go over the plans at the Lexington project with host Bob Vila. From "This Old House" Season 10 Episode 14 "The Lexington Bed and Breakfast Part 14". Originally aired Thu Dec 01, 1988.

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[cardo]

RIP Roger. Nice to see this vintage episode of a passionate Roger Cook who was an obvious expert in his field. Although he deserved a longer retirement, a life well-lived. My deepest condolences to his family and friends.

[bballwes]

Roger Cook hasn’t changed one bit. God bless Roger!!

[jays]

If I'm not mistaken, Roger actually worked on the first house in 1979, though he doesn't appear on screen. I love how un-slick these early shows were. The last 20years have increasingly become over-produced, but back in the 80's you really got the sense you were on a construction site. I miss the days I would come in from a cold afternoon of working in the yard to watch This Old House. And I definitely miss Roger Cook.

[paultanner]

As a young teenager I watched these episodes always waiting for Roger and listening to everything he said and now as an adult I’m truly thankful for everything I learned from him.

[LongIslandDad]

Just got the very sad news.
RIP Roger. 😔

[richhansenclan]

Roger looks so young, such a good guy.

[jmhm]

Roger is a beast. He's dropping knowledge while working and looking out for the other guys all at the same time lol

[hotniaoniao]

Imagine that, supervision! An architect who knows his stuff and Roger's quality crews all working together.

[Zoe-cz]

Everyone loved this show from day One😅 I would love to see a review of these old projects, and how they are faring 40 years later😅

[heathdetweilerRealtor]

Just watched the one where Roger signed off from the show. Hope his health is better. Always loved him.

[jsods]

"It's cold, be spending most of our time outdoors today."
Very reassuring!

[fowlplayfunnyfarm]

Dear friends, it’s been a long time since I watched tv, had cable etc…. About 15 years without a tv.
Recently I had major surgery and had to recover close to the hospital for very close monitoring. The air bnb had big tv and I watched this old house for hours and hours. Once back home, I pulled up toh on YouTube because I missed watching it so much as I’m still recovering. I discovered to my great sadness Roger had left us….i pray for your family sir and have my greatest respect!

[wetrucken]

Rest in peace Rodger and thank you for everything I learned from you❤

[BriteLake]

It would be a nice tribute to Roger to revisit this property to see how those trees he hand-picked and planted are doing 36 years later. His segments on TOH were my favorites.

[harrychest]

Bob Vila always made it about himself. I was happy to see Steve come in after Bob got the boot

[wdavis]

Glad to see they hired Man at Arms as the landscape architect

[meseretisaak]

All I hear is Kind Words from the 80's "watch your self" Great collections.

[AlBeebe]

I planted a tree in your memory yesterday in Merrimack NH. God bless you Rogah

[AndyF.]

1988 the good ol days, that's also when I started watching This Old House

[jasperchieng]

I like how they try to make it seem like Bob just showed up and started talking.