Tim’s Phone Number
“Home Improvement” had its share of running jokes. One of the show’s recurring jokes was that anytime Tim would say something offensive on “Tool Time,” Al would have Tim’s phone number and/or address flash on the screen. The idea behind it was that the viewers could call in and complain about the language.
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But any viewers who actually did try to dial that number were met with yet another joke. “Home Improvement” takes place in Michigan, but the phone number that appears on the screen begins with an area code from Illinois. It’s not clear whether this was a joke made by Tim and Al, or just a fun gag by the show’s producers.