Pamela Anderson Return Sparks Tears for Tool Girl Star

Debbe Dunning, known for her role as Heidi on "Home Improvement," experienced emotional distress when co-star Tim Allen suggested a potential return for original "Tool Girl" Pamela Anderson. Anderson, who initially portrayed Lisa in the show's first two seasons, had departed for "Baywatch." Dunning took over the role for the remainder of the show's run.

Allen informed Dunning of Anderson's interest in returning, proposing they "share the role." This news caused Dunning to cry, a reaction she later attributed to the emotional state following the recent birth of her child. While producers did not pursue Anderson's recurring role, they did develop a storyline about her potential return, drawing from Dunning's own on-set emotions.