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

User Rating:

7.5/10   

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:

The daily trials and tribulations of Tim Taylor, a TV show host raising three mischeivous boys with help from his loyal co-host, domineering wife, and genius neighbor.

Plot Keywords:

Neighbor | Sibling Rivalry | Mother Son Relationship | Brother Brother Relationship | Handyman

Awards:

Won Golden Globe. Another 39 wins & 56 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Mon. Nov. 9	10:30 AM	TBS	Let's Did Lunch	#2.10
Mon. Nov. 9	11:00 AM	TBS	Roomie for Improvement	#2.7

Cast

Tim Allen	...	Tim Taylor / ... (203 episodes, 1991-1999)
Zachery Ty Bryan	...	Brad Taylor / ... (203 episodes, 1991-1999)
Taran Noah Smith	...	Mark Taylor (203 episodes, 1991-1999)
Patricia Richardson	...	Jill 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. / ... (173 episodes, 1991-1999)
Debbe Dunning	...	Heidi Keppert / ... (147 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) | Germany:12 (season 4) | Germany:6 (season 3 & 5) | Germany:o.Al. (Season 1 & 2) | Australia:G | Australia:PG

Filming Locations:

Burbank, California, USA

Company:

Touchstone Television

Trivia:

According to E's True Hollywood Story, Tim Allen was offered $50 million to do a 9th season of the show and Patricia Richardson was offered $25 million for a 9th season.

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:

Wilson: Tim, don't sell your stupid instincts short. Do you realize that people have a tiny compass in their nose?
Tim: I was never aware of that. No.
Wilson: Yes, people have a tiny iron deposit in their nose. And that gives them directions to magnetic north and since men have more iron in their bodies than women, it only follows that they would make a better compass.
Tim: Then how come I couldn't find the wedding?
Wilson: Well, Tim, a map is a little more acurate than your nose. It's also a heck of a lot easier to fold.
Tim: [Later; to Jill] I just got all disoriented, even though my nose is filled with iron boogers.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Married with Children: Requiem for a Chevyweight: Part 2 (#11.5)" (1996)

Classic

Home Improvement has now become like "The Simpsons" in that you are always seeking that illusive "never-seen-this-one-before" episode. Unfortunately, unlike the Simpsons, Tim Allen and the rest of the gang have stopped making Home Improvement, but I believe it will live on among the classics of family sit-coms like The Cosby Show.

Jonathan Taylor Thomas is especially brilliant in the role of smart-mouthed Randy Taylor, a role that obviously launched his career.

Tim Allen proves his slap stick humour is as brilliant as his Buzz Lightyear character, and support from Patricia Richardson (as Jill Taylor), Earl Hindman (as the hidden Wilson Wilson) and Richard Karn (as "my assistant Al Borland") makes Home Improvement great fun!

Be sure to tune in for the "Salute to...." humour!