I've been a devoted Bob Vila fan since the first episode of This Old House in 1979. That is where I first heard the phrase "Sweat Equity" used by Bob to describe his philosophy for the "new" show. Now there is a show on the DIY network with the title of Sweat Equity with no reference to the "original" use by Bob. Did he original the term or was it that I had just never heard it uttered before?

PS Whenever I see Amy Mathers I say to myself..."Amy,You plagiarist"