Home Improvement was one of the most popular sitcoms of all time. The show revolved around Tim Taylor, a bumbling host of a cable television show called Tool Time who also raised his family of misfits. Tim was always destroying something or hurting himself in his quest to give a machine “more power.” The show’s combination of clever writing, Allen’s comic delivery and Patricia Richardson’s earthy freshness made it a hit. It’s no wonder that reruns of the show continue to be popular today.
The original show ran for eight seasons and 204 episodes. It earned seven Emmy nominations and won two. Its star, Tim Allen, is now a hugely successful movie actor and his own spin-off series, Last Man Standing, has become a hit. It’s no secret that he and his cast members are fans of the show, which is why they’ve all been open to the possibility of a reunion.
In a recent interview with TODAY, Allen and Richard Karn said that they were up for a reboot of Home Improvement. Karn, who played Allen’s Tool Time cohost Al Borland, was particularly enthusiastic about the idea. “Absolutely,” he said. “It’s been 30 years since Home Improvement, and it was a great show, and I think we all agree that it deserves a comeback.”
However, the big question is whether or not it would be able to recapture the magic of the original show. The truth is that it’s not so easy to bring back a classic. There are many factors that need to be taken into account. One of the biggest is finding the right director. It’s essential that the person in charge of the revival has a good understanding of the show and how it works.
It’s also important that the casting is right. While the original cast was mostly strong, there were a few exceptions. Jonathan Taylor Thomas, who played the middle child Randy, left the show in the final season for an environmental study program in Costa Rica. He did not return for the series finale, which aired in 1998. The rest of the cast remained on board, though, and the show’s run was short-lived.
Another factor that could sway a potential Home Improvement reunion is the state of the current economy. It would be difficult for a new series to compete with the original’s massive budget. This is especially true if it’s a live-action remake.
The third and final factor is the popularity of the show’s theme song. The classic tune, which is accompanied by a saxophone and organ, is still played regularly on the radio. It’s also available on iTunes, so it’s easy to download and listen to.
Despite the challenges, there are plenty of reasons why a reboot of the show could work. It would be an excellent way to pay tribute to a classic TV show that influenced a generation. It would also be a fun way to see some of the original cast members again.