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Originally Published 4 months ago — by Deadline
A 'Home Improvement' reunion will appear in the Season 2 premiere of ABC's 'Shifting Gears,' featuring Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, and Debbe Dunning alongside Tim Allen, with their roles kept under wraps. The show follows Matt, a car restoration shop owner, as he navigates family life with his estranged daughter and her kids.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
Patricia Richardson, who played Jill Taylor on "Home Improvement," revealed that she used the significant pay gap between her and co-star Tim Allen to exit the show after Season 8. Despite ABC's offer of $1 million per episode for her and $2 million for Allen to return for a ninth season, Richardson demanded equal pay, knowing it would be rejected. This decision led to tension between her and Allen, ultimately ending the show in 1999.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by USA TODAY
Patricia Richardson revealed that "Home Improvement" ended after eight seasons because ABC refused to pay her as much as co-star Tim Allen. Despite being offered $1 million per episode for a ninth season, Richardson declined, seeking equal pay and an executive producer credit, which she knew the network would reject. This pay disparity and her desire to spend more time with her children led to her decision to leave the show.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo Entertainment
Patricia Richardson left "Home Improvement" after eight seasons due to a significant pay gap with co-star Tim Allen and Disney's refusal to meet her demands for equal pay and a producer credit. Despite being offered $1 million per episode for Season 9, she declined as a protest against the disparity, leading to the show's conclusion with a three-part finale.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Deadline
Patricia Richardson, co-star of Home Improvement, revealed that the significant pay disparity between her and Tim Allen led to her decision to leave the show after its eighth season. Despite being offered $1 million per episode compared to Allen's $2 million, Richardson wanted equal pay and an executive producer credit, knowing it was unlikely to be accepted. The show ended in 1999, causing tension between Richardson and Allen, though they later reconciled and worked together again on Last Man Standing.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by TMZ
Patricia Richardson claims Disney canceled "Home Improvement" after she requested equal pay with co-star Tim Allen, leading to tension between her and Allen and ending the show after eight seasons.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Entertainment Weekly News
Patricia Richardson revealed that "Home Improvement" ended after its eighth season due to a significant pay gap between her and co-star Tim Allen. Despite being offered $1 million per episode, Richardson declined to continue, citing a desire to spend more time with her family and dissatisfaction with the pay disparity. Her proposal to be paid equally and receive an executive producer credit was rejected by ABC, leading to the show's conclusion. This decision caused tension between Richardson and Allen, although they later reunited on his series "Last Man Standing."
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo Entertainment
Patricia Richardson revealed she used the significant pay gap between herself and Tim Allen to end the sitcom Home Improvement after its eighth season. While Allen was offered $2 million per episode for a ninth season, Richardson was offered half that amount. Feeling betrayed by Allen's acceptance of the offer, Richardson demanded equal pay, knowing it would be declined, effectively ending the series. The final season was tense, with both leads upset over the situation. Richardson also dismissed rumors of a Home Improvement reunion, noting Allen never consulted her or co-star Jonathan Taylor Thomas.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo Entertainment
Patricia Richardson revealed that her push for equal pay on "Home Improvement" led to the show's end. Despite being a significant part of the series' success, she was never paid as much as Tim Allen and was denied a producer credit. When she proposed equal pay and a producer title in the final season, ABC rejected it, leading to the show's conclusion. Richardson believes the show's legacy is underappreciated due to Allen's political views.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BuzzFeed
Patricia Richardson, who played Jill Taylor on "Home Improvement," refuted rumors of a reboot, seemingly calling Tim Allen a liar for spreading them. She pointed out that most of the original cast members are not available or working actors, and Tim had not approached her or Jonathan Taylor Thomas about the reunion. It appears that a "Home Improvement" reboot is not in the cards for now.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox News
Patricia Richardson, known for her role in "Home Improvement," has expressed her disinterest in a potential reboot of the 90s sitcom, refuting rumors spread by co-star Tim Allen. She revealed that neither she nor Jonathan Taylor Thomas had been approached about a reunion. Richardson also mentioned her onscreen son Zachary Ty Bryan's legal troubles and the career paths of her other onscreen sons. She emphasized that the show's original charm would be difficult to recapture after 30 years and suggested that it should remain untouched. Allen had previously hinted at the possibility of a reboot, envisioning a storyline involving the original characters' children.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Daily Beast
Actress Patricia Richardson refutes Tim Allen's claims of a Home Improvement reunion, stating that she was never approached and has no interest in reprising her role. She highlights the unlikelihood of a reunion due to her co-stars' changed circumstances, including legal issues and career changes, as well as the absence of the character Wilson, whose actor has passed away. Richardson emphasizes that the idea of recreating the show after 30 years would be "very weird."
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo Entertainment
Actress Patricia Richardson refuted Tim Allen's claims of a Home Improvement reunion, stating that she and other original cast members were not interested in reviving the show due to various reasons, including personal changes and legal issues. Richardson also expressed surprise at Allen's public statements about the reunion, emphasizing that she had not been approached for it.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Deadline
Patricia Richardson, who played Jill in the 1990s sitcom Home Improvement, has expressed disinterest in a reboot, stating that she was never approached about it and would not want to participate. She also highlighted legal issues with onscreen son Zachery Ty Bryan and the passing of Earl Hindman, who played neighbor Wilson, as reasons for her lack of desire to return to the show.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo Entertainment
Patricia Richardson, who played Tim Taylor's wife on Home Improvement, dismisses Tim Allen's claims of a potential revival, accusing him of lying about the cast's interest. Richardson states she has no desire to reprise her role and points out that other cast members are not interested or unavailable. She also criticizes Allen's involvement in a new show with a similar plot to his previous projects. Allen had previously expressed interest in a Home Improvement revival, but Richardson's comments cast doubt on the feasibility of such a project.