The ABC hit sitcom put Tim Allen on the map, and magazine pictures of Jonathan Taylor Thomas had been plastered on bedroom walls across America. Repeatedly throughout the show Bob Vila would make appearances on “Software Time” to have renovation competitions with Taylor, whom disliked Vila because of his huge success. Tim Allen’s Residence Improvement character joined those of Bill Cosby and Bob Saget (Full House) on TV Guide’s record of Best TV Dads of All Time.
Tim Allen had been doing stand-up for 15 years prior to Residence Improvement, and the show was really primarily based on Allen’s comedy. Jill Taylor is the loving wife of Tim on Residence Improvement. Actor-Shared Background : Patricia Richardson grew up in a navy family just as her character Jill Taylor did.
The character of Al Borland, portrayed by Richard Karn, is Tim’s good pal and confidant. Tim Allen clearly has a niche …