About Home Improvement

"Home Improvement" is an American sitcom that aired on ABC from September 17, 1991, to May 25, 1999. The series centered on the humorous daily life of Tim "The Toolman" Taylor, a television show host and a loving family man. While he leads a successful career, his personal life is marked by his clumsy and often misguided attempts at home improvement. These endeavours usually end in disaster, generating the central comedic elements in this engaging, light-hearted sitcom.

Making / Production

The show was created by Carmen Finestra, David McFadzean, and Matt Williams and was produced by Wind Dancer Productions in association with Walt Disney Television. The creators cleverly incorporated various elements like the mock television show 'Tool Time', which added another layer of humor and appeal to the series.

Actors

• Tim Allen: Tim played the main character, Tim "The Toolman" Taylor. He brought charm and comedy to the role, making Tim Taylor a well-loved figure despite his clumsy nature.
• Patricia Richardson: Patricia played Tim's wife, Jill Taylor. She portrayed the character's patience and unconditional love for her family with ease and conviction.
• Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, and Taran Noah Smith: They played Brad, Randy, and Mark Taylor, the sons of Tim and Jill Taylor, respectively. The three young actors portrayed sibling dynamics realistically and provided many laughs.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• During its run, the show often sat at the top of the Nielsen ratings.
• "Home Improvement" spawned the start of Tim Allen's acting career and resulted in a spin-off show.
• Original 'Tool Girl', Pamela Anderson left the show after season 2 to pursue a role on 'Baywatch'.

Awards

The series won several awards over its runtime. Notably, Tim Allen received a Golden Globe Award for his performance and the series won a People's Choice Award for Favorite New Television Comedy Series in its first year.

Quotes

• "I don’t think so, Tim." - Al Borland
• "More power!" - Tim Taylor
• “It's the same thing we do every day, Pinky — try to fix things around the house!” - Tim Taylor

Music, Soundtrack

• The show's iconic theme song, "Iron John’s Rock", was composed by Dan Foliart.
• Another recurring tune was "Howard’s Way", used in the transitional moments of the episodes.