"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

Color:

Color

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)

The most entertaining show I've ever watched on TV

Home Improvement ranks at #1 of my all-time favorite shows ever. I have seen every episode of the show at least 10 times and I never get tired of them. Tim Allen is very funny in this show, and I will forever be a huge fan of his because of this show. The show had an excellent cast and they had great chemistry. This show would still be as good if it were still on the air, but unfortunately, Earl Hindman passed away in late 2003, a man whose character, Wilson, helped drive the show. There was never a show before this of this level of entertainment, and there will never be one like it again. Many of the people that I know always talk about how good this show is. This is a show that I hope will be played in reruns for many years to come.