“Richardson believes there’s a particular reason for the nostalgic oversight: “I think it’s about Tim, and it’s about his politics.” The comedian has long been outspoken about his conservative views and has faced criticism for a string of controversial comments, including likening the plight of conservatives in Hollywood to 1930s Germany and asking why he shouldn’t be allowed to say the n-word.
“Of course, I don’t like his politics,” said Richardson, who has been vocal on social media about her opposition to conservative views and former President Trump.”
This is part of a much larger article. I don’t think Home Improvement was some masterpiece or anything, but I do think there’s been some revisionist history about the show being a “conservative show”. Most episodes revolved around Tim doing some macho man shit and inevitably being wrong and learning from Jill or Wilson. The comedy came from the differences and how often he put his foot in his mouth or tried to be all tough only to end up doing something stupid.
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Great interview. I watched this show a LOT growing up in the 90s and was always blown away by how clearly she was the heart of it, despite the show’s placing Tim at the front of it. I think she’s right in her estimation that his politics keeps the show buried, that being said, regardless of how the battles ended up I don’t think there’s a need to revisit their ‘battle of the sexes’ the show presented. Also think it’s an interesting note where she insists Tim Allen “wouldn’t have” flashed Pam Anderson — I truly believe Tim Allen would never do such a thing *to Patricia Richardson* which is why it’s incredulous to her — there is a massive distinction between how men treat women they respect, and women they do not respect. And there’s a big difference between how that show had these two women show up in that regard.