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Actress's Injury Marred Tim Allen Show Role
7 Jul
Summary
- Patricia Richardson revealed a painful injury impacted her performance.
- An accident occurred shortly after shoulder replacement surgery.
- She experienced a difficult recovery affecting her acting.
- Richardson reunited with Tim Allen on Last Man Standing.
- Her performance was not her best work due to the pain.
Patricia Richardson, beloved for her role on Home Improvement, recently disclosed a challenging experience during her guest appearances on Tim Allen's later sitcom, Last Man Standing. While she found her initial visit enjoyable, her second appearance was marred by a painful incident.
Richardson explained that just two months after a shoulder replacement surgery, she was involved in a car accident on a rehearsal day. This resulted in a very painful weekend, during which she managed the discomfort without heavy painkillers. Despite not feeling ready, she had to return to filming, admitting that her subsequent performance was not her best work.
Last Man Standing aired from 2011 to 2017, following Allen's successful run on Home Improvement. Richardson reunited with Allen on the show multiple times, most recently appearing with other Home Improvement costars on Allen's new sitcom, Shifting Gears. Discussions about a potential Home Improvement reboot are ongoing, though Allen noted challenges due to interpersonal issues among the actors who played the sons.
