Home Improvement 

The daily trials and tribulations of Tim "The Tool Man" Taylor, a television show host raising three mischievous boys with help from his loyal co-host, loving wife, and eccentric neighbor.

Creators:

Carmen Finestra, David McFadzean, Matt Williams

Stars:

Tim Allen, Earl Hindman, Taran Noah Smith

Won 1 Golden Globe. Another 42 wins & 62 nominations.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Tim Allen	...	Tim Taylor 203 episodes, 1991-1999
Earl Hindman	...	Wilson Wilson, Jr. / ... 203 episodes, 1991-1999
Taran Noah Smith	...	Mark Taylor 203 episodes, 1991-1999
Zachery Ty Bryan	...	Brad Taylor 203 episodes, 1991-1999
Patricia Richardson	...	Jill Taylor 203 episodes, 1991-1999
Richard Karn	...	Al Borland 203 episodes, 1991-1999
Jonathan Taylor Thomas	...	Randy Taylor 181 episodes, 1991-1999
Debbe Dunning	...	Heidi Keppert / ... 138 episodes, 1992-1999

Storyline

Light television comedy about family man Tim "The Tool Man" Taylor. The show's humor often revolved around cars, toys, tools, hardware shops, garages, fix-it-up projects, and similar themes.

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Plot Keywords:

television studio | wisecrack humor | sarcasm | three sons | tool | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Family

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Certificate:

TV-PG

Did You Know?

Trivia

The show was originally conceived under the name "Hammer Time", after the show Tim would host. Prior to filming the pilot, Tim's show was re-named "Tool Time" to avoid confusion with M.C. Hammer. Consequently, the show was re-named "Home Improvement" because the creators decided against naming the show after the show-within the show, to avoid confusing viewers.

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Goofs

In the episode, 'Karate Kid', Wilson says that he wrote the book 'The Psychophysiological Indices of Amorous Connections Among Termites of the Southwest'. In the episode 'Wilson's Girlfriend', that book was given as the title of Jill's psychology professor. However, in both episodes, it had only managed to sell 4 copies.

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Quotes

[repeated line]
Tim: Shut up, Al.

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Crazy Credits

Most episodes featured outtakes from either Tool Time or the show itself as a backdrop to the closing credits.

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Alternate Versions

The syndication version of the episode "I Was a Teenage Taylor" [6.7] contains a scene previously unincluded in the primetime version in which Tim brings his Halloween guy to the Tool Time set.

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Connections

Referenced in AniMat's Crazy Cartoon Cast: ...So The Funko Movie is Happening (2019)

User Reviews

One of my favorite shows ever...

I just want to say that "Home Improvement" is one of my favorite shows ever! Why? Because it's fun and funny! From the very first episode where Tim modifies the dishwasher using an air compressor which then causes the dishwasher to blow up!, all the way to Tim dreaming how he can move the Taylor's house all the way to Indiana, "Home Improvement" was one of the greatest, most imaginative shows ever made. Of course, this show "was the 90s." Much like Thursday nights at 8 in that decade meant "Seinfeld" was on, Tuesday nights at 8 in the 90s meant that it was time for "Home Improvement." My favorite episode ever is "The Man's Kitchen," which is from the 3rd season, due to come to DVD soon. Everything about that episode is so awesome! In fact, ever since I was a little boy watching this show, I always wanted a kitchen like that! Many other memorable moments have happened on this show that stays completely in our minds: for example, there's an episode where Tim drops an I-beam on Jill's Chevy Nomad! Of course, all throughout the series after that episode, we "HI" fans would always remember back on that funny part! If no one has ever seen "Home Improvement" yet, then I highly suggest you watch it. You, too, will be amazed!

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 September 1991 (USA)

Also Known As:

Hammer Time

Filming Locations:

Burbank, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Wind Dancer Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

22 min (204 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1