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One of the things we love the most about NCIS is the relationships between not just the team, but with their loved ones. This is especially true for Agent Tim McGee and his wife, Delilah (Margo Harshman). Whenever they are onscreen, the audience gets fun insights into their personal lives and we get to see them work together. So will we see them back together in action?

Before the midseason hiatus, executive producer Steven D. Binder hinted that we would see Delilah come back in a Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner style episode. This will involve her husband’s concerns and suspicions regarding Deputy Director Gabriel Laroche. McGee has been secretly investigating him and the possibility that he is the mole at NCIS. In an upcoming episode, Delilah will get involved somehow.

NCIS boss teased Delilah's season 22 appearance “Higher Education” – NCIS investigates the death of a college student who was...

It's already been quite the year on Netflix, and we're barely one full month into 2025. The streaming service has enjoyed new hits like American Primeval and Missing You, returning favorites like The Night Agent, and hot acquisitions like Younger. If you haven't found something to binge-watch on Netflix so far in 2025, you haven't been looking in the right places!

Netflix continues to give the goods in February 2025 with plenty more TV shows being added throughout the month — and we're not even talking about the streamer's original series. From throwbacks to recent fan-favorites, there are so much binge-worthy titles coming to Netflix in February. But there's also a couple that are leaving. Find out what should be on your watch list.

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Coming to Netflix: Feb. 1

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Home Improvement, which aired from 1991 to 1999 and launched the career of Tim Allen, has just found a new streaming home for the New Year. The sitcom will be available on Netflix starting next month. The show was renowned for its blend of humor, heartwarming moments, and, of course, the iconic "Tool Time" segments. Allen played Tim “The Tool Man” Taylor, a well-meaning but accident-prone host of a home improvement TV show called Tool Time. While Tim tackled DIY projects — usually with disastrous results — the heart of the show was the Taylor family dynamic. Tim’s wife Jill (Patricia Richardson) and their three sons, Brad (Zachery Ty Bryan), Randy (Jonathan Taylor Thomas), and Mark (Taran Noah Smith) were the backbone of the series.

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What time is it? It's Tool Time! That's because the classic sitcom "Home Improvement" is coming to Netflix very soon. The ABC TV series, which ran for eight seasons in the '90s and made Tim Allen into a star, is set to make its debut on the streaming service in February. So strap in for some nostalgic binge-watching, because just over 200 episodes of shenanigans with the Taylor family are on the way.

Beginning February 1, 2025 in the United States, "Home Improvement" will be available on Netflix in its entirety. The show was a ratings monster in its day and remained wildly popular for years thanks to reruns in syndication. It made a massive star out of Allen, who was previously known best as a stand-up comic. It also made a teen superstar out of Jonathan Taylor Thomas, who later disappeared from Hollywood entirely.

Tim Allen's newest sitcom arrives on television just ahead one of his most beloved shows from the past landing a new streaming home.

Per What's On Netflix, Home Improvement is set to drop on Netflix in the United States on Feb. 1, 2025. Reportedly, this comes through a deal that will keep the beloved 90s sitcom on the streaming platform for 18 months. All eight seasons, spanning 204 episodes overall, will be included with the show's Netflix arrival. This will also mark the first time Home Improvement has been made available to stream on Netflix, which could lead to bringing the classic comedy series some renewed popularity. The series was one of the most popular TV shows of its era when it aired between 1991 and 1998.

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Buzz Lightyear voice actor Tim Allen comments on the upcoming fifth installment of the Toy Story movie series.

A popular Tim Allen sitcom is coming to Netflix for the first time. Allen will soon be returning to the world of multi-cam comedies, as he'll star opposite Kat Dennings in the upcoming show Shifting Gears. The story centers on Matt (played by Allen), the stubborn and widowed owner of a car restoration shop who gets to reconnect with his daughter Riley (WandaVision and 2 Broke Girls star Kat Dennings) and his grandchildren when he reluctantly allows her to move back in. It will premiere on ABC on January 8 at 8 Pm Et and stream the next day on Hulu.

Hailing from showrunner Michelle Nader, the cast also includes Seann William Scot, Daryl “Chill” Mitchell, Maxwell Simkins, and Barrett Margolis, with Brenda Song in a guest role. The project has received a lot of attention thanks to Allen's long history with family sitcoms, which goes back decades. His most enduring sitcom...

Zachery Ty Bryan, known for playing eldest brother Brad Taylor on the classic 1990s sitcom Home Improvement from 1991 to 1999, has been arrested once again, this time in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Local Myrtle Beach TV news station Wmbf reported Bryan was arrested on New Year’s Day and is facing a second-degree domestic violence charge, according to jail records.

As of 11 a.m. on Jan. 3, Bryan is still booked at the J. Reuben Long Detention Center with a judge setting his bond at $10,000. Wmbf has requested the incident report and arrest warrant in Bryan’s case and is awaiting the documents.

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Tim Allen — perhaps most famously known for playing Tim "The Toolman" Taylor on Home Improvement — is back to being a wisecrackin' dad on network television. The man behind Buzz Lightyear is starring opposite Kat Dennings in a new ABC sitcom called Shifting Gears, and the first trailer for the series is right here, right now, for you to watch. So park it here for a second while we crowbar another car metaphor into this opening paragraph, and then we'll get on with the trailer-viewing, eh?

Also featuring the honking talents of a one Mr. Seann William Scott — he of Dude, Where's My Car? fame, which we are legally obligated to mention anytime Scott and cars are mentioned in tandem — and Daryl "Chill" Mitchell as employees of the classic car restoration business Matt owns, Shifting Gears will focus on the reunion of Allen's Matt with his daughter Riley (Dennings) and her...

The death of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on December 29, 2024 has turned the world's eyes on the statesman's life and deeds. As is the case with people who have reached the upper echelons of power (let alone ones who lived to the highly respectable age of 100), there's a lot to reminisce about. What might escape most people's attention, however, is Carter's short-lived stint as a sitcom actor.

Where Tim Allen's "Home Improvement" stands in comparison to the best sitcoms of all time is a matter of the viewer's opinion. However, for a single episode that first aired on March 9, 1994, very few other series could claim similar prestige. "Home Improvement" season 3, episode 18, which is titled "The Eve of Construction," sees Tim Taylor's (Allen) show-within-a-show "Tool Time" teaming up with the Habitat for Humanity non-profit organization to raise awareness for affordable housing.

Carter was better known for watching movies than acting,...

If you were around in the '90s, you probably grew up hearing the familiar "Huh?!" sound of the decade's long-running sitcom "Home Improvement." Love it or hate it, the Tim Allen-led show about the Taylor family, led by overconfident Tim The Toolman, was pretty ubiquitous throughout its eight-season run, and it even won seven Primetime Emmys. But at some point in 1999, the show faded out and the "Huh?!" sound stopped popping up in primetime. It left behind a legacy that included Jonathan Taylor Thomas, the often-unseen nosy neighbor Wilson, and Tim Allen's alleged bad behavior and on-the-record terrible opinions.

Just in 2024, another layer was added to the show's legacy when co-star Patricia Richardson, who played Tim's long-suffering wife Jill, spoke to the Los Angeles Times about the 25th anniversary of the show's final season, revealing that a pay dispute ultimately led to the series demise. Like so many...

Holiday horror is a special subgenre all its own, full of famous films from the scandal-stirring Silent Night, Deadly Night, to Art the Clown's festive turn in Terrifier 3. The image of an evil Santa Claus has become iconic over the years, but his first — and best — starring role is in the incomparable Christmas Evil. This personal favorite of John Waters is constantly surprising, right up to its genuinely shocking twist ending.

While many holiday horror movies settle for a homicidal villain in a red and white suit, Christmas Evil has an antihero who is so obsessed with Saint Nick that he fully transforms into the jolly old elf, bringing cheer to the nice and slaughtering the naughty. The movie's startling mix of slasher movie depravity and yuletide fantasy thrilled the director of Pink Flamingos and Hairspray, and this John Waters-approved oddity should become a new Christmas tradition for cult film fans.

Cozy up by the fire with a warm blanket and a box of tissues, because it’s about to get teary!

If you’re tired of the same boring Christmas classics, or maybe you’re just a helpless romantic, we have the best gift of them all. Hallmark+ has a treasure trove of some of the best holiday feel-good movies on streaming.

For some, Hallmark Christmas movies have become a cherished holiday tradition, known for their heartwarming, feel-good stories and idyllic small-town settings. These films often center around themes of love, family, and the magic of Christmas, featuring relatable characters who rediscover the season’s spirit. With the predictable yet comforting plots that we all know and love — like rekindled romances, festive misunderstandings, and last-minute miracles — they offer a sense of nostalgia, comfort, and escape.

Hallmark’s cozy cinematography, snowy backdrops, and festive decor add to the charm, making these...

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It's no secret that it's tough to create a memorable Christmas movie that sticks with audiences for years to come. Many are produced each year, but few become classics that families will watch together time and time again. In 1994, Disney produced an off-beat Christmas movie starring comedian Tim Allen titled The Santa Clause. At the top of his game in the mid-1990s with a hit TV show, Allen seemed like somewhat of an unconventional choice to play Santa Claus. But the film ended up being successful, so successful that it expanded into a franchise in the early 2000s.

What set The Santa Clause apart, however, from its follow-up installments...

While the Taylors were a big, (mostly) happy family in the '90s sitcom, Home Improvement, there were problems behind the scenes, particularly a large pay gap between Jill actress Patricia Richardson and her co-star, Tim Allen. Running for eight seasons, the sitcom saw Tim "The Toolman" Taylor (Allen) balancing hosting his home improvement show, Tool Time with his hectic family life. Set against the backdrop of a suburban neighborhood, it resonated with many middle-class viewers, who saw themselves in the characters and their relatable storylines. The show also made a huge star out of Randy Taylor actor Jonathan Taylor Thomas.

While Jtt drew in many young people, the chemistry between Tim and his wife, Jill (Richardson) was why mature viewers kept tuning in every week. Jill was the voice of reason in the Taylor household, and though she loved and cared for her family, she wasn't afraid to pursue her own goals,...

Former child actor and television star Zachery Ty Bryan is facing some new legal trouble after a recent arrest for DUI. It marks the second arrest of the year for the same charge after a prior incident in February.

Bryan, who's best known for playing Brad Taylor in the hit sitcom Home Improvement, was arrested on Friday by Oklahoma police, per TMZ. Police say they first observed Bryan sleeping in the back seat of his vehicle and initially let him be, only to observe him driving soon after. After a traffic stop was initiated, police say Bryan admitted that he was intoxicated, and the actor proceeded to fail field sobriety tests. Though Bryan reportedly turned down the breathalyzer, he described his soberness as a five on a 0 to 10 scale. He was then placed under arrest for DUI.

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Back in the ’90s, a rather unusual sitcom dominated the television screens in a way no other had done before it. Not only did its distinctive storyline catch the attention of viewers worldwide, but this ABC series also reached some impressive numbers with its viewership, awards, and revenue throughout the time that it aired from September 1991 to May 1999.

Home Improvement. | Credits: ABC.

This series was Home Improvement, and the charm it left on global viewers was commendable. Though it wasn’t a major favorite with critics, it still appeased general viewers to incredible extents as it spawned 204 half-hour episodes spanning eight seasons and became one of the most watched sitcoms in the United States during the 1990s.

However, as fan-favorite as this sitcom was, which even launched stand-up comedian Tim Allen’s acting career, it was canceled after running for 8 seasons even though there were plans for more. While there...

Anyone who’s seen episodes of Home Improvement from the 90s Likely recognizes Richard Karn. Richard played the role of Al Borland in the show. Home Improvement was a huge hit when it first premiered, and that’s why it was successfully renewed for eight seasons.

Shows that aren’t worthwhile get canceled after one or two seasons, but that definitely wasn’t the case for Home Improvement. It also pulled in a 7.2 out of 10-star rating on IMDb. Part of the reason the show scored so well is because of its awesome cast, including Richard. Most recently, Richard debuted a much slimmer appearance. These are the details.

Richard Karn Has Slimmed Down… Significantly

Richard was never considered an overweight actor in the Hollywood industry, but his new look is certainly slimmer than what fans are accustomed to seeing. The actor was spotted on a casual grocery shopping trip in...

Tim Allen hasn’t been making a ton of movies or TV shows lately, but he has been making a lot of headlines for being a giant asshole. There were the reports that Allen previously threw his Home Improvement co-star Patricia Richardson under the bus during contract negotiations with ABC, allegations that he exposed himself to “Tool Girl” Pamela Anderson in 1991 and claims that he was “so fucking rude” while working with Casey Wilson, which seems especially egregious because he was literally dressed like Santa Claus at the time.

So it’s not entirely shocking that a new anecdote about Allen being a dick to his collaborators just dropped.

As reported by Slash Film, director Barry Sonnenfeld’s newest book, Best Possible Place, Worst Possible Time: True Stories from a Career in Hollywood, describes the process of making the 2002 film Big Trouble. The largely forgotten crime comedy starred Allen, as...

Back in the early 1990s, American sitcoms were the trending things on television which millions of people tuned in to watch every day from the comfort of their homes. One such sitcom was a show named Home Improvement.

Tim Allen in Home Improvement | Credits: Wind Dancer Productions

Starring Tim Allen in the leading role, the show ran for 8 seasons before concluding in 1999. However, an actress from the show revealed that there were a lot of behind-the-scene grudges that actors had while filming the sitcom.

Patricia Richardson Thinks Tim Allen Still Blames Her

Patricia Richardson portrayed the role of Jill Taylor in the 1991 American sitcom Home Improvement alongside Tim Allen who portrayed the role of her husband Tim Taylor.

Patricia Richardson and Tim Allen in Home Improvement | Credits: Wind Dancer Productions

At that time, Home Improvement became a sitcom that resonated with households throughout America since the series was quite relatable to most families.

Drew Carey might be best known for hosting the famous game show The Price Is Right, but this followed a run as the star of his very own sitcom. Fans of the series may recall when The Drew Carey Show was one of television's hottest shows, and Carey believes it could become popular again once it finally makes its way to streaming.

While digital versions of The Drew Carey Show episodes can be purchased, they have not been made available for subscribers of streaming services. Carey explains why this came to be in a new interview with TV Insider, sharing how issues with the rights had made streaming the series much more difficult. He said that there will be new efforts made to get the necessary clearance to put the show on a streaming platform, and he suggested that it could be given a new life with a younger generation taking notice,...

Several cast members of the sitcom series Boy Meets World have reunited. Reunion photos were shared on X by William Daniels, who played the role of Mr. Feeny, and the 97-year-old actor looks like he couldn't be happier.

One of the two pictures shared sees Daniels alongside Danielle Fishel, who played Topanga Lawrence. Another photo features Daniels and his wife, Little House on the Prairie star Bonnie Bartlett Daniels, alongside Fishel and Boy Meets World co-stars Rider Strong, who played Shawn Hunter, and Will Friedle, who played Eric Matthews. In the caption of the shared post, Daniels noted, "Just a little reunion with my favorite students!!" A comment left by Fishel added, "[We] love every opportunity to be around you and Bonnie!"

Just a little reunion with my favorite students!! pic.twitter.com/W37AK2Z9i8 William Daniels (@MrBillDaniels) June 1, 2024

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Modern Family, one of the most popular sitcoms ever made, wrapped up an 11-season run in 2020. After four years, Sofia Vergara said she's in if there's going to be a revival or reunion special ever made.

The subject of revisiting Modern Family came up with Vergara during a conversation with The Hollywood Reporter's Awards Chatter podcast. She made it clear that she'd be happy to return as Gloria Delgado with zero hesitation, as Vergera emphatically stated, "I mean, I would do it in a second... Of course, I would do it." While it's only been four years since the show ended, which might have some other actors feeling that it's too soon, Vergara said she'd return "just for the experience of doing it again," though she also admitted that she didn't know if it would be "good or bad."

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Can you believe ‘Home Improvement’ did not end because of pay disparity, even though it’s been going on for years that Patricia Richardson co-starred alongside Tim Allen?

While Richardson, at the time, wanted to make it seem as though she ran because she wasn’t being offered a good deal, no amount of money in the world, per her own words, would have made her film another season for ABC. Why? She’s finally opening up about the reason she left the hit show.

Patricia Richardson Didn’t Want To Return For Another Season of ‘Home Improvement’ For This Reason

When the time came for Richardson to exit the sitcom, she found a way to rub it in Disney’s face as well and requested for everything Disney had denied her through the years.

While there’s no amount of cash that would have saved ‘Home Improvement,’ she used...

Home Improvement star Patricia Richardson believes Hollywood doesn't give the show credit. Richardson dreaded the show turning into Full House, using the comparison as an insult for bad scripts. She believes Tim Allen's politics influenced how the show is remembered today.

Home Improvement star Patricia Richardson shares her candid thoughts about why the sitcom isn't as well-remembered today, taking a swipe at Full House in the process. Debuting on ABC in 1991 and lasting until 1999 for a total of eight seasons and 204 episodes, the sitcom centered on the Taylor family led by Tim Taylor (Tim Allen) and his wife Jill (Richardson). The series was popular during its run to the point that Allen and Richardson were offered $50 million and $25 million, respectively, to do a ninth season.

But while reflecting on the 25th anniversary of Home Improvement in an interview with the Los Angeles Times, Richardson gave her honest assessment of...

According to Patricia Richardson, the 1990s sitcom Home Improvement would have gotten a ninth season had Disney, which co-produced the ABC series through its Touchstone Television company, accepted her request for equal pay between her and co-star Tim Allen. “When I took the job, they said it wasn’t meant to be the Tim Allen show. It was meant to be our show,” Richardson said in a new interview with the Los Angeles Times, reflecting on her time playing Jill Taylor on the hit series. “I’ve always said, I don’t want to play the thankless wife.” For Season 3, Richardson got a new deal entitling her to four Jill-centric episodes per season and a profit share point for a portion of the back-end money, she told the Times. “I knew that residuals just get less and less, and I felt that I am going to end up being a...

Patricia Richardson used pay gap as leverage, and ended Home Improvement after the eighth season on her own terms. Tim Allen and Richardson boosted their careers through success, but Richardson won't consider revival. Richardson shot down revival rumors, revealing Allen made false claims, sparking intrigue among fans.

Patricia Richardson has revealed she purposely played on the pay gap between herself and co-star Tim Allen to make sure ABC sitcom Home Improvement ended after its eighth season. As the network looked to renew the series for another season, Richardson made it almost impossible for financer Disney to agree to her terms, effectively guaranteeing the show came to an end.

In a recent interview, the actress best known for playing Jill Taylor in the series shared details about the pay gap between herself and Allen, and how it helped influence her initial decision to make sure she was not asked to do...

Patricia Richardson Opens Up About Pay Disparity On Home Improvement ( Photo Credit – IMDb )

Tim Allen’s impressive paycheck may have inadvertently put a wrench into the smooth operations of the sitcom Home Improvement, culminating in the series’ untimely end. In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, actress Patricia Richardson, who portrayed Tim Allen’s loving wife, Jill, on all eight Home Improvement seasons, opened up about why the beloved show ended on ABC.

Home Improvement Premiered in 1991, starring Tim Allen as Tim “The Tool Man” Taylor, a home improvement television show host. Patricia Richardson played his wife Jill and mom to three mischievous boys, Brad, Randy, and Mark. The show ended in 1997, earning 7 Primetime Emmy Awards and establishing a loyal fanbase.

In a new interview with the Los Angeles Times, Richardson explained why the popular series ended after eight seasons. Tim Allen’s massive salary was reportedly one of...

Patricia Richardson candidly reveals the salary dispute with ABC over the gap between her and Tim Allen's salaries that led to Home Improvement ending after eight seasons. Richardson stood firm in demanding equal pay to Allen and an executive producer credit, despite a lucrative offer. Though acknowledging that she still holds Allen in generally high regard, she's previously confirmed she won't be returning for a Home Improvement revival after her co-star previously "lied" about one happening.

Actor Patricia Richardson candidly explains why Home Improvement really ended after eight seasons. Premiering in 1991, the sitcom starred Tim Allen as Tim "The Tool Man" Taylor, a home improvement television show host. Richardson starred as Jill, his loving wife and mom to three mischievous boys, Brad, Randy, and Mark. The show aired for eight seasons on ABC, earning 7 Primetime Emmy Awards, and a loyal audience following.

Now, in a new interview with the Los Angeles Times,...

Comedian Ray Romano found big success as the star of the hit sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond, though he suggests that it's actually the love for his co-stars that drew people to the series. In particular, Peter Boyle was one co-star that Romano has credited as one of the reasons the sitcom worked so well.

Per Remind, Romano said Boyle portraying his father, Frank Barone, was "one of the main reasons it worked." He also admitted to feeling apprehensive about how well Boyle would do in the role at first, ultimately casting Boyle based on his past accomplishments as an actor. After giving praise to Boyle for how well he did with Frank, Romano also gave credit to some of the other cast members, noting how Brad Garrett played a big part in shaping out the Robert Barone character as well.

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Home Improvement star Patricia Richardson recalled how the comedy series could have gone on for at least one more season. However, she had wanted the series to end by that point, and used the pay disparity between her and Tim Allen to help get the series canceled.

Richardson addressed the situation in a new interview with the Los Angeles Times. She remembered feeling like she just didn't have it in her to come back for a ninth year of the sitcom. According to Richardson, Allen was up for returning for another season, and he was offered $2 million per episode for a 25-episode season. Richardson was offered half as much at $1 million per episode, but she wasn't as keen on returning, as she wanted to spend more time with family following a divorce. She said that she countered the offer by asking for what Allen was making along with an executive producer credit,...

Patricia Richardson was a major reason why the ’90s sitcom “Home Improvement” was as successful as it was for eight seasons—and she knew it. So when it came time to re-up for Season 9, she wanted to strike a deal with Disney: the same pay rate as costar Tim Allen and a producer credit.

Predictably, the network turned her down, so Richardson walked.

“I knew that Disney would in no way pay me that much. That was my way to say ‘no’ and was a little bit of a flip-off to Disney,” she told the Los Angeles Times in an interview published Thursday. “I’d been there all this time, and they never even paid me a third of what Tim was making, and I was working my ass off. I was a big reason why women were watching.”

Jonathan Taylor Thomas, who played Richardson and Allen’s TV son Randy Taylor on the series,...

Patricia Richardson, who starred as family matriarch Jill Taylor on the hit ABC sitcom Home Improvement, said she used the large pay gap between her and co-star Tim Allen to avoid continuing with the show.

“I told everybody, ‘There’s not enough money in the world to get me to do a ninth year,'” she said in a new interview with the Los Angeles Times. “This show is over. It needs to end.”

Richardson claims ABC offered her $1 million per episode and Allen $2 million per episode for a 25-episode ninth season. Allen was willing, but Richardson wanted to spend more time with her family in the wake of her divorce from Ray Baker.

Still, she claimed gave her pitch to ABC: pay her the same amount as Allen and give her an executive producer credit on the show. Then would she sign on for another season.

She offered it knowing it was doomed.

Patricia Richardson has opened up about how her pay disparity on Home Improvement led to the series’ end.

“When I took the job, they said it wasn’t meant to be the Tim Allen show. It was meant to be our show,” the actress told the Los Angeles Times.

But when it came to pay and credits, Richardson indicates the two weren’t treated equally.

Richardson recalled that for the show’s third season, she managed to renegotiate her contract to secure a guarantee of four episodes per season focused on her character, Jill Taylor, along with a profit share point that entitled her to a backend percentage of the series’ earnings.

“I knew that residuals just get less and less, and I felt that I am going to end up being a huge part of whatever this show is,” she said. “It’s going to work because of me...

Kat Dennings joins Tim Allen on ABC pilot Shifting Gears as his estranged daughter, Riley. The show follows Matt, a widowed classic car shop owner, adjusting to new family dynamics. Duncanville creators Mike Scully and Julie Thacker Scully are writing, with Dennings set to produce.

Dollface actress Kat Dennings has joined Tim Allen for the ABC pilot Shifting Gears, Deadline reports. Dennings has been cast as Riley, Allen's character's estranged daughter who "butted heads with her father growing up and left to marry the boyfriend he hated." Now newly divorced, she is forced to move back to her father's home (along with her two kids), hoping she and her dad can make it work.

Shifting Gears' logline reads:

"Matt (Tim Allen) is the stubborn, widowed owner of a classic car restoration shop. When Matt's estranged daughter and her teenage kids move into his house, the real restoration begins."

Shifting Gears...

Tim Allen is returning to ABC in a new comedy [*Tool man grunt*]. The Toy Story star is a veteran of the network, having starred in the popular 90s series Home Improvement for eight seasons, then coming back as the lead in another sitcom, Last Man Standing, which had a run of nine seasons. Last Man Standing had concluded its last season in 2021 and Allen will now be starring in a new show with the current working title Shifting Gears. The series will be written by Mike Scully, veteran writer of The Simpsons and Parks and Rec, along with his wife Julie Thacker Scully, who has also written for The Simpsons.

According to Deadline, Allen will also be joined by fellow sitcom vet Kat Dennings. Dennings would star in the CBS show Two Broke Girls, which would run for six seasons. Dennings is also on board as a producer for Shifting Gears. The plot according to Deadline says,...

Tim Allen is one of Hollywood’s most iconic comedians and resident funny man, who became a big name thanks to his roles in Toy Story and Home Improvement. Home Improvement in particular lasted for eight seasons on ABC in the ‘90s and captured the hearts of many.

Home Improvement

Fans of the beloved sitcom Home Improvement were thrilled when Tim Allen hinted at plans for a reunion or revival of the series. However, those hopes have been dashed as such plans are no longer in the works. Despite this setback, Allen’s third opportunity with a sitcom has emerged as his saving grace.

Home Improvement Reboot Will Not Be Happening Tim Allen in Home Improvement

In case you didn’t know, Tim Allen and Patricia Richardson portrayed the roles of husband and wife, Timothy “Tim” Taylor and Jillian “Jill” Taylor, respectively, on all eight seasons of Home Improvement. In a 2023 interview with EW,...

Tim Allen had fans of the classic sitcom Home Improvement excited when he revealed that there were plans for a reunion/revival of the series. However, actress Patricia Richardson, who played the wife of Allen’s character in the hit sitcom dashed the hopes of fans by revealing her stance on the alleged revival.

Tim Allen and Patricia Richardson in Home Improvement

During a podcast appearance, Richardson revealed that she had no idea about Allen’s plans to bring back the sitcom and she had not been asked to reprise her role. At the same time, Richardson also explained why a revival of the show would be difficult to make with the original cast. Here is everything Patricia Richardson revealed about a potential Home Improvement revival.

Patricia Richardson Shuts Down Tim Allen’s Home Improvement Reunion Plans

Tim Allen and Patricia Richardson starred as husband and wife Timothy “Tim” Taylor...

Patricia Richardson is shutting down those Home Improvement reunion rumors that have been circulating.

The longtime actress played Tim Allen‘s wife Jill on the series, which ran through the ’90s.

In recent months, Tim has alluded to the possibility of getting the cast together again for a new series. However, Patricia made it abundantly clear that this was not happening during a recent interview.

Keep reading to find out more…

While on the Back to the Best podcast, the actress said that she was not remotely interested in playing Jill again. That is only one reason that a reboot wouldn’t happen, according to her.

“I mean, Zach is now a felon,” she said, alluding to Zachery Ty Bryan‘s many legal issues (via EW). “Taran [Noah Smith, who played Mark] hasn’t acted since he left the show; he’s not an actor anymore. And Jonathan [nm4763476 autoTaylor Thomas...

Patricia Richardson disagreed with Tim Allen's claim of a Home Improvement revival in the future, citing lack of interest from former cast members. Allen had hinted at bringing back the popular sitcom series, but Richardson revealed that neither of them were approached for a revival. Given various obstacles including cast members' disinterest, the chance of a Home Improvement revival appears slim despite initial hints.

Tim Allen lied about there being a chance of a Home Improvement revival being on the cards, according to his costar Patricia Richardson. Despite Allen having suggested that new episodes of the popular sitcom could happen, it seems that his enthusiasm is not matched by everyone.

Home Improvement Comedy Release DateSeptember 17, 1991CastTim Allen, Earl Hindman, Richard Karn, Debbe Dunning, Zachery Ty BryanMain GenreComedySeasons8

The idea of revisiting popular shows of the 1990s is currently one of the big trends for studios right now, especially those...

Richardson candidly shuts down Tim Allen's Home Improvement revival idea, revealing that she wasn't contacted about the idea. The original cast is unlikely to return for a reboot due to many circumstances. Richardson points out obstacles like deceased cast members and lack of interest in a Home Improvement revival.

Home Improvement star Patricia Richardson responds candidly to Tim Allen's comments about a possible revival. Richardson and Allen portrayed the married couple, Jill and Tim Taylor, respectively, in the 1991 sitcom. The show follows Tim, who runs a successful home-improvement show but struggles to balance work with marriage and helping Jill raise their three young sons. Fortunately, the pair gets help through advice from their next-door neighbor, Wilson (Earl Hindman). While the popular series ended nearly 25 years ago, Allen recently suggested a spinoff or reboot was possible. However, Richardson has now challenged Allen's claims.

While appearing on the Back to the Best podcast,...

Patricia Richardson, who played Tim Allen’s onscreen wife Jill in the 1990s sitcom Home Improvement, is driving a nail into hopes of a reboot.

Richardson says she was never approached about a possible reunion — Allen has made comments about how the entire cast was on board — and adds she would not be interested.

“It was so weird, I would hear he was coming out publicly and saying this stuff about everyone was on board to do a Home Improvement reunion, but he never asked me and he never asked Jonathan [Taylor Thomas],” Richardson said on Thursday’s episode of the Back to the Best podcast.

“I called Jonathan one day and said, ‘Has he asked you about this? He went, ‘No.’ So why is he saying everyone is on board when he hasn’t talked to you or me?” Richardson said.

“I wrote a big thing on Twitter and...

Don't count on seeing Home Improvement getting a revival or reunion special.

In recent years, it's become much more common for television shows from the past to return with all-new continuations. On multiple occasions, Tim Allen has teased that Home Improvement could be the next classic sitcom to get the revival treatment, suggesting that the other cast members would all be on board. However, per TVLine, Patricia Richardson claimed this is completely false, sharing that she has no desire whatsoever to reprise her role as Jill Taylor, the wife of Allen's Tim Taylor. She explained on the Back to the Best podcast that she never spoke with Allen about the revival, adding that Jonathan Taylor Thomas was just as confused as she was.

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Home Improvement‘s Patricia Richardson is setting the record straight when it comes to chances of a revival series for the former ABC hit co-starring Tim Allen. In an appearance on the Back to the Best podcast, Richardson spoke candidly about her feelings toward the rumored revival that Allen had teased in November 2023. When asked if she’s return, Richardson stated plainly, “No.” “I think [that’s] the reason that Tim is now going on to do another show,” Richardson clarified, referring to Allen’s recent pilot order at ABC for Shifting Gears. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Back To The Best | Podcast (@bttbpodcast) Richardson felt like she had to clarify this for fans because “I would hear on Twitter or whatever that he was coming out publicly and saying this stuff about how everyone was on board to do a Home Improvement reunion. But he never asked me,...

Tim Allen’s former sitcom wife is calling Bs on the alleged Home Improvement revival.

Even before Fox pulled the plug on Last Man Standing in 2021, Allen spoke to TVLine about his desire to revive “The Tool Man” and check in with Tim Taylor’s family. “I just think it’s a marvelous idea,” he said at the time, adding: “All the actors think it’s a great idea.”

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Uuuuahhhhhhhhh?!? Patricia Richardson is perplexed by Tim Allen’s recent claims about a Home Improvement reboot series. Richardson played Jill Taylor, the wife of Tim “The Toolman” Taylor in the 1990s sitcom, whose iron grip on the Taylor household helped keep the family unit from falling into disrepair. Expressing confusion about Allen’s claims that the entire cast is ready to reunite for a reboot series, Richardson confirmed she’s disinterested in reprising her iconic role.

“It was so weird, I would hear he was coming out publicly and saying this stuff about everyone was on board to do a Home Improvement reunion, but he never asked me and he never asked Jonathan [Taylor Thomas],” Richardson said on Thursday’s episode of the Back to the Best podcast.

“I called Jonathan one day and said, ‘Has he asked you about this? He went, ‘No.’ So why is he saying everyone...

Patricia Richardson, best known for her role as Jill Taylor on the beloved '90s sitcom Home Improvement, has officially closed the door on any rumors about a potential reunion or reboot series. In a recent interview with the Back to the Best podcast, Richardson revealed that not only is there no such project in the works, but also, Tim Allen, who played her on-screen husband Tim "The Toolman" Taylor, never approached her or co-star Jonathan Taylor Thomas about the possibility. Home Improvement, which aired from 1991 to 1999, became a staple of '90s television, chronicling the life and hilarious mishaps of the Taylor family.

Tim Allen is talking Home Improvement!

The 70-year-old star recently opened up about a potential reboot of the ’90s sitcom, and what it might look like, during an interview with The Messenger.

“I see Richard Karn a lot,” he said, referring to his co-star who played Al Borland.

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“And I talk to the boys [Zachery Ty Bryan (Brad); Jonathan Taylor Thomas (Randy); and Taran Noah Smith (Mark)] …and I’m there as one of their friends. We keep talking about [a spinoff].”

Tim played Tim Taylor on the ABC show from 1991 to 1999, with Patricia Richardson co-starring as his wife, Jill Taylor.

“It’s funny, one of the conversations we’ve had recently is how weird it would be if Home Improvement would be about the kids’ kids. Like if all of them had children, and I’m a grandparent. Home Re-Improvement or something like that. It’s come up.

Tim Allen has revealed that he has discussed a possible Home Improvement spinoff with the cast, including Richard Karn, and has ideas for it. One of the ideas discussed is a spinoff about the children of the original characters. Tim Allen's character would be a grandparent.

Home Improvement star Tim Allen addresses a possible reboot of the show, revealing that he has ideas for it. Debuting on ABC in 1991 and lasting until 1999, for a total of eight seasons and 204 episodes, the sitcom centered around the Taylor family and gave a particular focus to Tim Taylor (Allen) and his wife Jill (Patricia Richardson). The series was immensely popular during its run to the point that Allen and Richardson were offered $50 million and $25 million, respectively, to do a ninth season. They declined, which led to Home Improvement coming to an end.

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Zachery Ty Bryan appeared in an Oregon court Wednesday afternoon to face charges stemming from a July arrest, which marked the latest in a string of legal issues for the troubled former child star best known for Home Improvement.

During today’s proceedings, Bryan, 42, pled guilty to felony assault in the fourth degree constituting domestic violence. As part of a negotiated resolution, a second count was dismissed and, rather than spend 19 to 20 months in Oregon Department of Corrections, Bryan will receive a “downward dispositional departure” to 36 months of supervised probation, seven days in jail and he must abide by a set of conditions typical of domestic violence cases.

Those conditions call for no contact with the victim without the probation officer’s approval, alcohol and substance abuse treatment, and no alcohol and drug use moving forward. Should he violate any of the above conditions, Bryan would be subject to serving...

Jonathan Taylor Thomas, or Jtt as fans fondly called him, rose to fame as a child star on Home Improvement in the '90s but left the show to focus on his education. Alongside his TV roles, Thomas also pursued a career in movies and voiced key characters in The Lion King and The Adventures of Pinocchio. After taking a break from acting, Thomas returned to the screen in 2013 for Last Man Standing, and since then, he has ventured into directing and remains an active member of SAG-AFTRA.

Thanks to his role on Home Improvement, Jonathan Taylor Thomas was one of the most popular child stars of the '90s, but what happened to the actor afterward has mostly been a mystery. Thomas got his start as part of the legacy of another iconic sitcom, playing Greg's son Kevin on a short-lived revival of The Brady Bunch titled The Bradys.