Home Improvement is turning 30 this year, giving fans an excuse to revisit the popular sitcom that made both its stars a household name and a massive pile of cash. The show lasted for eight seasons and featured the antics of Tim Taylor, a Detroit man who hosted a fictional home improvement show called Tool Time. Whether he was accidentally destroying something or making a total fool of himself, the character of Tim Taylor was always relatable and funny to watch.
The series also featured the Taylor family: wife Jill, children Brad (Zachery Ty Bryan), Randy and Mark, and their next-door neighbor Wilson. The family sitcom was a hit and became one of ABC’s most-watched shows. Over the years, it garnered many awards and nominations for its cast, including the Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series and the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series.
In a recent interview with ET Canada, Pamela Anderson addressed the claim that Tim Allen flashed her on set during the filming of Home Improvement. The actress, who played on-screen assistant Lisa in the show’s first two seasons, alleged that Allen exposed himself to her during a blooper reel moment. Anderson said she was 23 and Allen was 37 when the incident allegedly happened.
Despite the controversy, Allen denies the rumors and has not apologized for the incident. He has said that he would never do such a thing and that the incident is “never happened.”
The pair did not appear together in the final season of the show. However, they did team up for a special in 2003 called Tim Allen Presents: A User’s Guide to Home Improvement where the actors shared their favorite clips from the show along with insider tips and personal reflections. The special also featured a reunion for the original cast members, including Casey Sander, Richard Karn, Jonathan Taylor Thomas and Debbe Dunning. The special was a big hit and even featured a guest appearance by the late Earl Hindman.
Despite its popularity, Home Improvement ended in May 1999 with the last episode airing on May 25. The show’s last episode was a three-part finale that was basically a clip show. Despite the show ending, Allen continued to do other family sitcoms and movies like Christmas with the Kranks and Wild Hogs. The actor has been very successful and continues to work in Hollywood. He is currently working on a new project with the writer/producer team that wrote and produced Home Improvement. The new film is still untitled but is expected to be released in 2022.