Home Improvement, Tim Allen Planning To Return To TV

Tim Allen Planning To Return To TV. Tim Allen is said to be planning a return to the small screen. Eleven years after his hit sitcom “Home Improvement” said goodbye to the airwaves, the 57-year-old actor is now reportedly in talks to return to primetime. Multiple sources told us that Allen is poised to return to prime time, but he is still looking for the right project. He is said to be taking “a few select meetings” with writer-producers, one of whom may include Greg Daniels of “Parks & Recreation” and “The Office.” Fans may see his comeback in fall 2011 if everything falls into place. Allen’s highly successful ABC series, “Home Improvement,” lasted for eight seasons from 1991 to 1999. After his TV stint, he has starred in film features, including “The Shaggy Dog,” “The Santa Clause,” and “Wild Hogs.” He also recently lent his voice as Buzz Lightyear in “Toy Story 3.”