"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. July 20	5:00 AM	NIK	Bye, Bye, Birdie	#2.18
Mon. July 20	5:30 AM	NIK	Reel Men	#3.15

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 / ... (148 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:

The full names of the Taylor boys were Bradley Michael Taylor and Randall William Taylor, and Marcus Jason Taylor. In the episode where Brad & Randy write a fake letter, Brad calls him "Marcus" and although Mark's middle name isn't mentioned directly during the series, in one post-finale interview Tim said Mark's middle name was Jason.

Goofs:

Miscellaneous: In some episodes, Sherry Husey's character, Ilene is sometimes spelled as "Eileen" in the credits.

Quotes:

Tim: Harry, you've been married 25 years, Man, you gotta feel a little bad about this break up.
Harry: You're right, Tim, I do feel bad - that it didn't happen 24 years ago.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "The Critic: All the Duke's Men (#2.6)" (1995)

Truly Entertaining And Extremely Funny

Tim Allen is just the best as the tool man and the rest of the cast as well provides continuous jokes and mishaps throughout every show that make it possible to watch each show more than once.

Besides just being entertaining the show deals with some important issues specifically about the differences of both male and female and their weaknesses as well as strengths.

This show is one of my two favourite shows of all time. American sitcoms can't get much better than this.