Pioneers of Television

Tim Allen's Transition to TV

Clip: Season 4 | 1m 26s

When Disney chief Jeffrey Katzenberg first approached Allen about doing a sitcom, Allen outright refused, only relenting when Katzenberg guaranteed him complete editorial freedom – the ability to create a show from scratch based on his standup persona.

Aired: 04/15/14

Rating: NR

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