Tim Allen, the beloved sitcom star of such series likeHome ImprovementandLast Man Standing, is returning to television once more as the leading man of a new show calledShifting Gears, which has landed on ABC. The multicamera comedy show will pilot on the Disney-owned broadcast network. The series revolves around the character of Matt (played by Allen), who is described as “a stubborn, widowed owner of a classic car restoration shop.” The plot thickens when Matt’s daughter, with whom he’s found himself estranged, moves into his house alongside her teenage kids, causing Matt to change his outlook on life and begin restoring his own.
Allen’s television career took off withHome Improvement, where he played Tim “The Toolman” Taylor, the host of a home-improvement show called “Tool Time.” The series was a massive hit throughout the 1990s, running for eight seasons on ABC. The show was well-received for its humor, the family dynamics it portrayed, and Allen’s performance, which earned him a Golden Globe Award.Home Improvementshowcased Allen’s comedic talents and cemented his place as a leading television personality, while also giving him A-list stardom that he was able to use to earn roles in huge projects for Disney, including their adoredThe Santa Clausefranchise, as well as taking on the voice of Buzz Lightyear inPixar’s legendaryToy Storyseries.
After several years, Allen returned to ABC withLast Man Standingwhere he played Mike Baxter, a conservative father of three daughters, who works as a marketing director for an outdoor sporting goods store chain. The show also initially aired on ABC, where it ran for six seasons before being cancelled in 2017. Despite the cancellation, the show’s popularity andstrong fan base led to its revival by Fox, where it continued for another three seasons before concluding in 2021. WhileLast Man Standingstarted on ABC, its move to Fox demonstrated the show’s resilience and Allen’s lasting appeal as a sitcom star in the eyes of viewers.
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Allen is also currently starring and producingThe Santa Clauses, a spin-off from theSanta Clausefranchise which currently airs on Disney+.Deadlinereports that a third season of that series has not yet been greenlit, but would be expected to air in 2025 should that be the case.
Home ImprovementandLast Man Standingcan both bestreamed on Hulu. Stay tuned to Collider for further updates onShifting Gears.
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