Tim Allen Planning A Big Return to Primetime TV - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 09-09-2010, 10:16 PM

The fall season doesn’t officially begin until Sept. 20, but the broadcast networks have already kicked off development for the following September. A number of hot projects have already hit the marketplace — a crime thriller and an Alcatraz drama from uber-producer J.J. Abrams, just to name two — but those scripts don’t seem nearly as provocative as the possibility of a (major?) comeback by a former ABC star. EW has learned from multiple sources that Tim Allen (Home Improvement) is looking to stage a return to prime time — as long as it involves the right project. “It will be huge,” predicts one manager of Allen’s comeback — if and when it happens. Another source indicated that the actor is taking “a few select meetings” with writer-producers, one of whom may include Greg Daniels (Parks & Recreation, The Office). Is there a chance that Allen could even join the staff of Dunder-Mifflin?

What is this, the return of the ’90s stars? Not that there’s anything wrong with that: There are certain veteran TV actors who will always trigger a flurry of excitement and activity from the industry if they indicate a desire to revisit their roots. Tom Selleck, a.k.a. Magnum P.I., is expected to be the primary draw of Blue Bloods when it bows on CBS on Sept. 24. Friends’ Matthew Perry is headlining ABC’s mid-season comedy Mr. Sunshine. Paul Reiser, the co-star and creator of Mad About You from 1992-1999, will star in an eponymous comedy for NBC early next year. And Michael Chiklis, who last starred in the The Shield but headlined The Commish back in the ’90s, was one of the most sought-after actors this development season before he joined ABC’s No Ordinary Family (Sept. 28). And don’t get us started on the enduring appeal of NCIS‘ Mark Harmon, who’s been a bona fide TV star since his days on St. Elsewhere in the ’80s. There are some TV stars that fans will always be drawn to, no matter what year (or decade) they decide to do another series.

Allen now joins a small, but exclusive, list of actors that the broadcast networks yearn to cast every year in their next big TV shows. Perennial favorites include Kevin Bacon, Lisa Kudrow, Claire Danes, Ashley Judd, William H. Macy, Susan Sarandon, Elisabeth Shue, Josh Duhamel, and Scott Speedman.

http://hollywoodinsider.ew.com/2010/...-in-fall-2011/

80sTrivia · 09-10-2010, 04:45 AM

It would be nice to see Tim with another successful television show.

MrCleveland · 09-10-2010, 07:39 AM

I'd like to see Tim Allen on SNL.

Zoneboy · 02-18-2011, 07:44 PM

Tim Allen has been set to topline ABC's multicam Jack Burditt comedy pilot.

Allen, of course, spent eight years at the Alphabet with "Home Improvement," and has made his mark on the bigscreen as well with "The Santa Clause" and "Toy Story" franchises.

Burditt, a writer-producer on NBC laffer "30 Rock" and the former CBS skein "The New Adventures of Old Christine," will exec produce with Allen, Marty Adelstein, Shawn Levy, Becky Clements, Richard Baker and Rick Messina. Project is from Twentieth Century Fox TV and 21 Laps/Adelstein Prods.

Formerly known as "The Last Days of Man," script centers on a guy fighting for his manhood in a world of women.

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118032592

Marvo301 · 02-18-2011, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoneboy

Tim Allen has been set to topline ABC's multicam Jack Burditt comedy pilot.

Allen, of course, spent eight years at the Alphabet with "Home Improvement," and has made his mark on the bigscreen as well with "The Santa Clause" and "Toy Story" franchises.

Burditt, a writer-producer on NBC laffer "30 Rock" and the former CBS skein "The New Adventures of Old Christine," will exec produce with Allen, Marty Adelstein, Shawn Levy, Becky Clements, Richard Baker and Rick Messina. Project is from Twentieth Century Fox TV and 21 Laps/Adelstein Prods.

Formerly known as "The Last Days of Man," script centers on a guy fighting for his manhood in a world of women.

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118032592

That sounds like the perfect project for Tim Allen. I'm guessing this will be very successful and have a multi-season run.

catlover79 · 02-19-2011, 04:18 AM

I wish Tim nothing but the best. Hopefully, Pat Richardson and Richard Karn can guest at some point, as well as the boys. (Sadly, Earl Hindman aka Wilson, passed on in 2003.)

HuntingtonM15 · 02-19-2011, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

I wish Tim nothing but the best. Hopefully, Pat Richardson and Richard Karn can guest at some point, as well as the boys. (Sadly, Earl Hindman aka Wilson, passed on in 2003.)

I'd also like to see this happen. I'd especially like to see Jonathan Taylor Thomas again since it seems like he disappeared off the face of the Earth.

catlover79 · 02-19-2011, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by HuntingtonM15

I'd also like to see this happen. I'd especially like to see Jonathan Taylor Thomas again since it seems like he disappeared off the face of the Earth.

Ditto. I recently saw Patricia Richardson in the 2010 TV movie, The Jensen Project (which co-starred Kellie Martin and LeVar Burton) and she still looks great. We'll just have to wait and see what happens!!

HuntingtonM15 · 02-19-2011, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Ditto. I recently saw Patricia Richardson in the 2010 TV movie, The Jensen Project (which co-starred Kellie Martin and LeVar Burton) and she still looks great. We'll just have to wait and see what happens!!

It's good to know that she's still working. It would be nice to see her in another series. I believe she's about to turn 60 in a few days.

catlover79 · 02-19-2011, 01:13 PM

60???? WOW. God bless her!! I too would like to see her in another show. Here is she in The Jensen Project, which aired last year. As you can she, she doesn't look that much different than she did as Jill Taylor:

HuntingtonM15 · 02-20-2011, 05:10 AM

I agree that she still looks good. I remember being shocked to hear when she turned 50. I can't believe that was 10 years ago already.

catlover79 · 02-20-2011, 02:55 PM

What's even harder to believe is that this September marks 20 years since HI's debut. I was in 6th grade. Time DOES fly!!!

09-09-2010, 10:16 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Tim Allen Planning A Big Return to Primetime TV The fall season doesn’t officially begin until Sept. 20, but the broadcast networks have already kicked off development for the following September. A number of hot projects have already hit the marketplace — a crime thriller and an Alcatraz drama from uber-producer J.J. Abrams, just to name two — but those scripts don’t seem nearly as provocative as the possibility of a (major?) comeback by a former ABC star. EW has learned from multiple sources that Tim Allen (Home Improvement) is looking to stage a return to prime time — as long as it involves the right project. “It will be huge,” predicts one manager of Allen’s comeback — if and when it happens. Another source indicated that the actor is taking “a few select meetings” with writer-producers, one of whom may include Greg Daniels (Parks & Recreation, The Office). Is there a chance that Allen could even join the staff of Dunder-Mifflin? What is this, the return of the ’90s stars? Not that there’s anything wrong with that: There are certain veteran TV actors who will always trigger a flurry of excitement and activity from the industry if they indicate a desire to revisit their roots. Tom Selleck, a.k.a. Magnum P.I., is expected to be the primary draw of Blue Bloods when it bows on CBS on Sept. 24. Friends’ Matthew Perry is headlining ABC’s mid-season comedy Mr. Sunshine. Paul Reiser, the co-star and creator of Mad About You from 1992-1999, will star in an eponymous comedy for NBC early next year. And Michael Chiklis, who last starred in the The Shield but headlined The Commish back in the ’90s, was one of the most sought-after actors this development season before he joined ABC’s No Ordinary Family (Sept. 28). And don’t get us started on the enduring appeal of NCIS‘ Mark Harmon, who’s been a bona fide TV star since his days on St. Elsewhere in the ’80s. There are some TV stars that fans will always be drawn to, no matter what year (or decade) they decide to do another series. Allen now joins a small, but exclusive, list of actors that the broadcast networks yearn to cast every year in their next big TV shows. Perennial favorites include Kevin Bacon, Lisa Kudrow, Claire Danes, Ashley Judd, William H. Macy, Susan Sarandon, Elisabeth Shue, Josh Duhamel, and Scott Speedman. http://hollywoodinsider.ew.com/2010/...-in-fall-2011/
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02-18-2011, 07:44 PM	#4
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,385	Tim Allen to star in ABC comedy Tim Allen has been set to topline ABC's multicam Jack Burditt comedy pilot. Allen, of course, spent eight years at the Alphabet with "Home Improvement," and has made his mark on the bigscreen as well with "The Santa Clause" and "Toy Story" franchises. Burditt, a writer-producer on NBC laffer "30 Rock" and the former CBS skein "The New Adventures of Old Christine," will exec produce with Allen, Marty Adelstein, Shawn Levy, Becky Clements, Richard Baker and Rick Messina. Project is from Twentieth Century Fox TV and 21 Laps/Adelstein Prods. Formerly known as "The Last Days of Man," script centers on a guy fighting for his manhood in a world of women. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118032592
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02-19-2011, 04:18 AM	#6
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,382	I wish Tim nothing but the best. Hopefully, Pat Richardson and Richard Karn can guest at some point, as well as the boys. (Sadly, Earl Hindman aka Wilson, passed on in 2003.)
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02-19-2011, 01:13 PM	#10
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,382	60???? WOW. God bless her!! I too would like to see her in another show. Here is she in The Jensen Project, which aired last year. As you can she, she doesn't look that much different than she did as Jill Taylor: Attached Images

02-20-2011, 05:10 AM	#11
HuntingtonM15 That Bothers Me Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jun 20, 2003 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 11,060	I agree that she still looks good. I remember being shocked to hear when she turned 50. I can't believe that was 10 years ago already.

02-20-2011, 02:55 PM	#12
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,382	What's even harder to believe is that this September marks 20 years since HI's debut. I was in 6th grade. Time DOES fly!!!