Extreme Makeover Home Edition - Novak 1 of 6
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Aired - December 04th, 2005
Ty and the “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” gang transform the lives of Jeff Novak, a recently widowed Special Education teacher and his three young daughters, Zoey, Harley and Presley of Boardman Township, Ohio, when they rebuild and renovate their damaged house into a beautiful, spacious home in just seven remarkable days.
Jeff and Jackie Novak spent most of their time caring for others, whether it was for their three young daughters or in the classroom as schoolteachers. As avid fans of “Home Edition,” the Novaks made it their goal to make a difference in the lives of others, as the show had done.
On Mother’s Day of 2005, the Novak family spent their morning hiking and playing in the park. In the evening Jeff and Jackie settled down and watched “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” as they did every Sunday. After the show, they kissed each other goodnight and exchanged “I love you’s” as they always did. Neither had any idea that, on this night, it would be the last thing they would ever say to each other. An hour later, Jeff brought their newborn, Presley, into bed for a feeding. But Jackie didn’t wake up. At the young age of 28, Jackie, the mother of three girls, was pronounced dead of a pulmonary embolism.
While the Novaks’ lives were turned upside down by the loss of their mother, their home was continually being ravaged by problems. Raw sewage annually fills the basement, their only shower leaks into the kitchen and family room below, and there’s only one bathroom in the whole house for Jeff and three growing girls. Additionally, the windows are a problem without any screens or air conditioning… Jeff is forced to leave the windows propped open, which is a safety concern for curious toddlers. The entire floor plan, composed of small rooms, is a logistical disaster, making surveillance of the young children impossible for Jeff. But although the house is riddled with problems, unquestionably the biggest challenge for Jeff is suddenly becoming a single parent of three little girls and staying strong in the face of tragedy.
In this episode, the show that brought the Novaks together on Sundays will be the show that keeps the Novaks together for the rest of their lives.
While Ty and the gang, along with the local builder T.C. Quality Homes and the hundreds of workers and volunteers, transform the Novak house into a comfortable and safe home, the Novak family will go on vacation to Daytona Beach, Florida.
While on vacation, celebrity chef Bobby Flay teaches Jeff Novak how to cook, and the band Uncle Kracker performs a special song for the family after their new home is revealed.
http://abc.go.com/primetime/xtremehome/index?pn=index
Duration : 0:7:10
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May 22nd, 2009 at 11:58 am
one of my fav ! ( …
one of my fav ! (the other one is vitale family of season 2)
have watched this over and over again for a reason that moi myself in my perfect sanity couldn’t explain why! hu! hu! hu!
i just love the kids and i hope that they’re doing fine
May 22nd, 2009 at 11:58 am
oh my god i started …
i wouldnt be able to live without my mom.
oh my god i started crying in the first 50 seconds.
how sad
May 22nd, 2009 at 11:58 am
Ty and the crew …
Ty and the crew should go back and visit the families after a few years, I would love to see how they are doing now.
May 22nd, 2009 at 11:58 am
Beautifull litle …
Beautifull litle girl ^^ So cuteeeeeeeeeeeee
May 22nd, 2009 at 11:58 am
OMG. i love the …
OMG. i love the little girl , she’s so lovely
May 22nd, 2009 at 11:58 am
And TV Land, too.
And TV Land, too.
May 22nd, 2009 at 11:58 am
Thank you so much …
Thank you so much for uploading this. It’s nice to remember now and then that kindness still exists… Thank you….
May 22nd, 2009 at 11:58 am
:* <3
:* <3
May 22nd, 2009 at 11:58 am
aghh, ilove home …
aghh, ilove home extreme makeoverr edition.
its so inspirational &; sad.
i loove iit (:
May 22nd, 2009 at 11:58 am
this episode is the …
this episode is the saddest ive seen. i hate to see children cry especially since they havent done anything to deserve such pain.
May 22nd, 2009 at 11:58 am
This is airing …
This is airing right now on CMT
May 22nd, 2009 at 11:58 am
Extreme Makeover/ …
Extreme Makeover/ABC….. you rock!!!!…
May 22nd, 2009 at 11:58 am
I lost my dad when …
I lost my dad when I was 5, so I feel the pain of little Zoey. But she will survive, they all will. I did. It still hurts, but I am alive.
May 22nd, 2009 at 11:58 am
In my opinion, this …
In my opinion, this is the best program on the planet because it not only gives entertainment but it brings happiness and life back to people! I am crying while typing this comment!
May 22nd, 2009 at 11:58 am
and some people …
and some people wish there parents were dead…
others wish they could have a family
May 22nd, 2009 at 11:58 am
i live 5 mins. from …
i live 5 mins. from this house. always fun to go by there.
May 22nd, 2009 at 11:58 am
so sad when paige …
so sad when paige was crying!!!!!!!
May 22nd, 2009 at 11:58 am
i love this show! …
i love this show!thanks for posting ^_^
May 22nd, 2009 at 11:58 am
this is sooo sad, …
this is sooo sad, like when the grandma is talking, then when paige was crying…but especially when Zoey was crying. such a sweet little girl!
May 22nd, 2009 at 11:58 am
This is my …
This is my favoirite family in the whole world
May 22nd, 2009 at 11:58 am
the little girl …
the little girl crying broke my heart…
May 22nd, 2009 at 11:58 am
LIAR!!!
LIAR!!!
May 22nd, 2009 at 11:58 am
they’re family is …
they’re family is so beautiful and strong. i cant live without my mom…
May 22nd, 2009 at 11:58 am
u rock uSoBayArea!!
u rock uSoBayArea!!
May 22nd, 2009 at 11:58 am
i live in hubbard. …
i live in hubbard. i was over there everyday