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- Tim Allen Reveals If ‘Home Improvement’ Alum Jonathan Taylor Thomas Will Make ‘Shifting Gears’ Cameo (newsbreak.com)
Tim Allen Hints at ‘Home Improvement’ Reunion
In a recent interview, Tim Allen shared that there may be a possibility of his former “Home Improvement” co-star Jonathan Taylor Thomas appearing in his new sitcom, “Shifting Gears.” Allen expressed his desire to reunite with Thomas, stating that he considers him like a son.
Thomas’s Absence from Acting
Thomas left “Home Improvement” to focus on his education and later decided to step away from acting. Despite his absence, he reunited with Allen on “Last Man Standing” and directed several episodes.
Allen’s Screen Chemistry with Kat Dennings
In “Shifting Gears,” Allen plays a widowed father opposite Kat Dennings as his estranged daughter. The duo formed an instant connection, according to Allen, and their on-screen chemistry is comedic gold.
Allen’s Return to Sitcoms
Allen initially hesitated about returning to sitcoms after the rise of streaming services. However, he decided to elevate the genre with “Shifting Gears” and is enjoying the experience.
‘Shifting Gears’ Airing Details
“Shifting Gears” airs on ABC Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET and streams the following day on Hulu.