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11-30-2020, 05:29 PM
On November 20, Patricia Richardson gave an exclusive interview with Entertainment Tonight where she recalled on-screen chemistry with Tim Allen.
https://www.etonline.com/patricia-richardson-recalls-immediate-on-screen-chemistry-with-tim-allen-on-home-improvement-156685
Some of the other highlights included:
. She was under contract with Disney with plans for another project, which fell through, when she was brought in as a last-minute replacement for the role of Jill -- just days before filming was to begin.
. Her concerns about the role and her interest in more serious fare almost caused her to pass on Home Improvement altogether.
. She decided to walk away, despite intense pressure from the network -- and Allen himself -- to stay on for more. The pair butted heads over contract negotiations for a ninth season, but Richardson stood her ground.
. Tim Allen went out and said that it was time to end Home Improvement.
. Tim also wanted the show to go on forever.
. She encouraged Jonathan Taylor Thomas to run for his spot on the SAG-AFTRA Los Angeles board, on which she serves as president, after seeing promise in him from an early age.
. Jonathan is still on the national board with her.
. She and Taran Noah Smith keep in touch online as he stepped away from acting to pursue other work. He does disaster relief, submarine instruction, and has a vegan cheese company.
. She shared fond memories of Zachery Ty Bryan as well, despite his legal troubles.
. She is now a grandmother and welcomed her first grandchild almost a year ago.
https://www.etonline.com/patricia-richardson-recalls-immediate-on-screen-chemistry-with-tim-allen-on-home-improvement-156685
Some of the other highlights included:
. She was under contract with Disney with plans for another project, which fell through, when she was brought in as a last-minute replacement for the role of Jill -- just days before filming was to begin.
. Her concerns about the role and her interest in more serious fare almost caused her to pass on Home Improvement altogether.
. She decided to walk away, despite intense pressure from the network -- and Allen himself -- to stay on for more. The pair butted heads over contract negotiations for a ninth season, but Richardson stood her ground.
. Tim Allen went out and said that it was time to end Home Improvement.
. Tim also wanted the show to go on forever.
. She encouraged Jonathan Taylor Thomas to run for his spot on the SAG-AFTRA Los Angeles board, on which she serves as president, after seeing promise in him from an early age.
. Jonathan is still on the national board with her.
. She and Taran Noah Smith keep in touch online as he stepped away from acting to pursue other work. He does disaster relief, submarine instruction, and has a vegan cheese company.
. She shared fond memories of Zachery Ty Bryan as well, despite his legal troubles.
. She is now a grandmother and welcomed her first grandchild almost a year ago.