What Was The Purpose Of Not Showing Wilson's Face on 'Home Improvement?' - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 08-22-2011, 09:38 PM

We never ever see Wilson’s face. This isn’t so much a plot problem as with the other shows just leaves me wondering what the significance of this was. I’m not totally sure what this artistic choice accomplished. It's not like it was some big star behind the fence, so I really don't get it......

http://collegecandy.com/2011/08/09/s...sense/#photo=3

Marvo301 · 08-22-2011, 09:56 PM

I think it was just a gimmick. Something to get viewers attention. And it worked! We're talking about it! It's really just a different twist on the unseen character. I.E. Maris Crane(Frasier), Vera Peterson (Cheers), Carlton the doorman(Rhoda) etc.

James · 09-01-2011, 12:24 PM

IIRC we got to see his full face in the finale.

TVFactFan · 09-01-2011, 05:38 PM

I caught his entire face in certain episodes by a accident

James · 09-02-2011, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by TVFactFan

I caught his entire face in certain episodes by a accident

By accident? How did you manage, Solomon?

TVFactFan · 09-02-2011, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by James

By accident? How did you manage, Solomon?

He moved the wrong way sometimes or didn't turn around fast enough and I would see his face

Janice · 09-07-2011, 04:43 PM

I think it was stupid and annoying. It got old halfway into the first season.

TVFactFan · 09-07-2011, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

I think it was stupid and annoying. It got old halfway into the first season.

you never saw his face by an accident Janice??-lol i did

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Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,453	I think it was just a gimmick. Something to get viewers attention. And it worked! We're talking about it! It's really just a different twist on the unseen character. I.E. Maris Crane(Frasier), Vera Peterson (Cheers), Carlton the doorman(Rhoda) etc.
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09-01-2011, 12:24 PM	#3
James Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Dayton, Ohio, USA Posts: 6,370	IIRC we got to see his full face in the finale.

09-01-2011, 05:38 PM	#4
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,058	I caught his entire face in certain episodes by a accident

09-07-2011, 04:43 PM	#7
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I think it was stupid and annoying. It got old halfway into the first season.