"Home Improvement" (1991)TV series 1991-1999

Creators:

Carmen Finestra
David McFadzean
Matt Williams

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8

Release Date:

17 September 1991 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Family

Plot:

Light television comedy about family man Tim Taylor. The show's humor often revolves around cars, toys...

Plot Keywords:

Mother Son Relationship | Husband Wife Relationship | Family Relationships | Home Improvement | Based On Standup Comedy

Awards:

Won Golden Globe. Another 39 wins & 56 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Sat. July 19	11:00 PM	NIK	Feud For Thought	#3.11
Sat. July 19	11:30 PM	NIK	Future Shock	#6.2

Cast

Tim Allen	...	Tim Taylor (203 episodes, 1991-1999)
Zachery Ty Bryan	...	Bradley Michael Taylor / ... (203 episodes, 1991-1999)
Patricia Richardson	...	Jill Taylor / ... (202 episodes, 1991-1999)
Taran Noah Smith	...	Mark Taylor (202 episodes, 1991-1999)
Richard Karn	...	Al Borland (201 episodes, 1991-1999)
Jonathan Taylor Thomas	...	Randy Taylor / ... (178 episodes, 1991-1998)
Earl Hindman	...	Wilson Wilson, Jr. / ... (164 episodes, 1991-1999)
Debbe Dunning	...	Heidi Keppert / ... (153 episodes, 1992-1999)

Also Known As:

Hammer Time (USA) (working title)
Tool Time (USA) (working title)

Runtime:

30 min (204 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Colour:

Colour

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Singapore:PG | USA:TV-G | USA:TV-PG (some episodes) | Australia:G | Australia:PG

Filming Locations:

Burbank, California, USA

Company:

Touchstone Television

Trivia:

In one episode, Wilson says his full name is "Wilson W. Wilson, Jr." The middle W also stands for "Wilson".

Goofs:

Continuity: When Tim and Al go to a singles' bar to find Al a date, Al is wearing a ring on his left ring finger.

Quotes:

Al: Today on "Tool Time", we're going to show you how to make my famous Gumbo.
Tim: Some of you thought he said, "Dumbo". No, Dumbo is a pachyderm. Gumbo is a green guy who rides Pokey.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "The Drew Carey Show: Up on the Roof (#4.26)" (1999)

Rock Solid Comedy Series

Home Improvement was a sitcom that debuted in 1991, which allowed stand-up comedian Tim Allen his big break in the television and movie industry. The show centers around Tim "The Toolman" Taylor and his family. Tim runs a local program named Tool Time, a do-it-yourself show where Tim works on various projects that always somehow go wrong. A very funny show which lasted 8 seasons and was always a solid ratings performer during its run on the ABC network. The Cast also includes Tim's Wife, Jill (Patricia Richardson) three three sons Mark, Randy, and Brad.(Taran Smith, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Zach Bryan) Other characters include wise next door neighbor, Wilson (Earl Hindman) Al Borland Tim's co-host (Richard Karn) and Heidi tim's female assistant (Debbie Dunning) The show began a new age of people that decided instead of selling their homes would stay and begin to fix up their own homes. Throughout this shows run as said before it was a solid ratings performer, always in the top 20 in each of its seasons, and receiving many awards, including a handful of emmys. Near the end of its run though, older son Jonathan Taylor Thomas left the show unexpectedly due to complications with Tim Allen, and to seek new projects. However despite what happened the show continued to do successful. In 1999, Home Improvement ended with a long three part finale, and a backstage stage pass which chronicles everything you wanted to know about this show over the years. In the end it was a rock solid comedy series with over 200 episodes and is syndication on WGN, TBS and other broadcast stations.