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.:Illusion:.
12-30-2003, 07:04 AM
Do any of you remember Wilson, the mysterious next-door neighbor on Home Improvement? I don't remember his actual name at the moment, but he died yesterday of lung cancer. I really liked Wilson b/c he was so myserious; we only saw from his eyes ^ (if this is confusing, the only part of his face that we saw was his eyes; the fence hid the rest of him). I'm really going to miss him.
I Love Carol Burnett!
12-30-2003, 08:15 AM
OH!
Penny Lane
12-30-2003, 09:16 AM
Rest in peace Earl!:(
Penny Lane
12-30-2003, 09:18 AM
Wilson without the fence!:)
The Modfather
12-30-2003, 09:19 AM
R.I.P Earl.
¤I Love Clay Aiken¤
12-30-2003, 09:34 AM
omg:!!! Aw! I love Home Improvement! RIP! :crying:
webuster
12-30-2003, 09:48 AM
I used to love Home Improvement! I was really annoyed that Wilson never fully appeared- there were episodes were you'd think you'd finally see him then- no!

RIP Earl
dlemond
12-30-2003, 09:53 AM
Rest in Peace Earl.

Though I saw that some people weren't that fond of the Wilson aspect of Home Improvement, I always liked the character and the chats he had with the Taylors.
(the never seeing his whole face didn't bother me that much, though they really did play it out).

Home Improvement wouln't have been the same without Earl and his portrayal of Wilson.

Thanks for the memories.
.:Illusion:.
12-30-2003, 10:01 AM
EARL! That's it! DUH! okay, i never knew he looked like that, but now I do! lol RIP Earl!
Moonlight Lady
12-30-2003, 10:19 AM
Oh man, that sucks :( Wilson was a great character.

R.I.P. Earl/Wilson
David
12-30-2003, 10:54 AM
awww mysterious Wilson.... RIP :(
PZelda
12-30-2003, 11:57 AM
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! :crying: I was a HUGE fan of Home Improvement when it was still in its original run (one reason being I had a HUGE crush on JTT- Randy, the middle boy). :crying: RIP Earl. :(
Mijada
12-30-2003, 12:25 PM
He was great on Home Improvement. I loved all the advice he gave Tim. RIP:(
Janice
12-30-2003, 12:54 PM
'Home Improvement' Actor Hindman Dies


NEW YORK (AP) - Actor Earl Hindman, best known for playing a neighbor whose face was forever obscured by a fence on the television show "Home Improvement," died of lung cancer Monday in Stamford, Conn. He was 61.

As Wilson, the neighbor of Tim Allen's character on the long-running sitcom, Hindman dispensed folksy advice from behind a white picket fence, with only his eyes and forehead visible to audiences. Before appearing on the show, he played Detective Lt. Bob Reid for 16 years on the daytime drama "Ryan's Hope."

Hindman made his name in New York theater, appearing in "Dark of the Moon" off Broadway in 1970 and in "The Basic Training of Pavlo Hummel" at the Public Theater in 1971. He also acted in two short-lived Broadway plays and in several movies, including "The Ballad of the Sad Cafe" (1991) and "Final" (2001).

He was born in Bisbee, Ariz., and studied acting at the University of Arizona in Tucson.
.:Illusion:.
12-30-2003, 01:20 PM
thanx much 4 the article

[tear]
Sean Snow
12-30-2003, 01:56 PM
Awww. That's sad. :(

I loved him on Ryan's Hope as Bob Reid. Even though he never had a real storyline of his own while he was on the show (1975 - 1984, 1989), he still made an impression on the show. I also liked his performance on Home Improvement as Wilson.

RIP Earl Hindman aka Bob Reid
PZelda
12-30-2003, 02:04 PM
Originally posted by Sean Snow
Awww. That's sad. :(

I loved him on Ryan's Hope as Bob Reid. Even though he never had a real storyline of his own while he was on the show (1975 - 1984, 1989), he still made an impression on the show. I also liked his performance on Home Improvement as Wilson.

RIP Earl Hindman aka Bob Reid

Awwww...That pic of him is so cute. :crying:
*Pleasant Tomorrow*
12-30-2003, 02:11 PM
That's sad :(
¤I Love Clay Aiken¤
12-30-2003, 02:47 PM
Originally posted by Miss Vicki
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! :crying: I was a HUGE fan of Home Improvement when it was still in its original run (one reason being I had a HUGE crush on JTT- Randy, the middle boy). :crying: RIP Earl. :( :nod: Ditto. I still watch HI every single night on TBS @ 530 and 6. I watched it in its original run for JTT (:eyes: ) -I was obsessed with him (remember Man Of The House?!), but started to watch re-runs for the comedy and storylines. Not to say I still dont lova my JTT! :grineyes:


:heart: RIP Eearl :crying:
Small Wonderian
12-30-2003, 02:50 PM
R.I.P. Earl :( :crying:
.:Illusion:.
12-30-2003, 02:52 PM
who's to say that JTT is YOURS? hmmm? HMMM? lol
PZelda
12-30-2003, 03:31 PM
Originally posted by .:Illusion:.
who's to say that JTT is YOURS? hmmm? HMMM? lol

Hands off, JTT's mine! :boxing: ;) I had him autograph one of my hats that I STILL have today.

Originally posted by ¤MsConanOBrien¤
:nod: Ditto. I still watch HI every single night on TBS @ 530 and 6. I watched it in its original run for JTT (:eyes: ) -I was obsessed with him (remember Man Of The House?!), but started to watch re-runs for the comedy and storylines. Not to say I still dont lova my JTT! :grineyes:


:heart: RIP Eearl :crying:

:nod: Who didn't like JTT back then? :lol: My fave part of every episode was definitely when Tim went outside to talk to Wilson at the fence...Awwww, I always loved that part. Oh yeah, and sometimes if Jill was having problems with Tim, she'd talk to Wilson instead. :loveya:

RIP Earl.
¤I Love Clay Aiken¤
12-30-2003, 03:34 PM
Originally posted by Miss Vicki
Hands off, JTT's mine! :boxing: ;) I had him autograph one of my hats that I STILL have today. :woohoo: Ill fight anyone for JTT. :boxing: I wrote to him too!! :drool:
.:Illusion:.
12-30-2003, 03:44 PM
o shut up
grrrrrrrr... JTT is my sexxi beast so leave him ALONE! YOU HEAR ME! BUG OFF!














hahaha
¤I Love Clay Aiken¤
12-30-2003, 03:49 PM
Originally posted by Miss Vicki
:nod: Who didn't like JTT back then? :lol: My fave part of every episode was definitely when Tim went outside to talk to Wilson at the fence...Awwww, I always loved that part. Oh yeah, and sometimes if Jill was having problems with Tim, she'd talk to Wilson instead. :loveya:

RIP Earl. Yes, but no one loved him more than I. :loveya: I would watch HI and smile whenever he came on. Dude, when he left the show.. I seriously had a meltdown. I went to the movies to see Lion King and Man Of The House mostly just for him! :eyes:
PZelda
12-30-2003, 04:08 PM
Originally posted by ¤MsConanOBrien¤
Yes, but no one loved him more than I. :loveya: I would watch HI and smile whenever he came on. Dude, when he left the show.. I seriously had a meltdown. I went to the movies to see Lion King and Man Of The House mostly just for him! :eyes:

*SLAP* :mad:
Ian
12-30-2003, 05:18 PM
RIP
dandelion wine
12-30-2003, 05:31 PM
Rest in peace, Earl. :(
Titania
12-30-2003, 09:49 PM
RIP Wilson

I loved Home Improvement, have them all taped and still watch them.
Sorry girls but you have another one in the fight for JTT!!! I loved him! I wrote a letter too. :p ;)
sara
12-30-2003, 10:03 PM
That's so sad:( I loved Wilson. RIP Earl.
PZelda
12-30-2003, 10:21 PM
Originally posted by Titania
RIP Wilson

I loved Home Improvement, have them all taped and still watch them.
Sorry girls but you have another one in the fight for JTT!!! I loved him! I wrote a letter too. :p ;)

:boxing: ;)
Ewan's My Man
12-30-2003, 11:17 PM
OMG, that's so sad. I loved him! I told my parents and they couldn't believe it either. RIP...
Liza
12-30-2003, 11:42 PM
Jeez, this really sucks. 2003 has got to be some sort of record for celeb deaths. So sad, RIP Wilson! :(


Out of curiosity, why is it that this post stayed on the main chit-chat page but my post on Jeanne Crain's passing was moved to movies?

:confused:
Liza
12-30-2003, 11:45 PM
Originally posted by Titania
I loved Home Improvement, have them all taped and still watch them.
Sorry girls but you have another one in the fight for JTT!!! I loved him! I wrote a letter too. :p ;)

Wow, this is really bringing back memories! I was so in love with JTT too. Back in middle school it was him and Jonathan Brandis, who also passed away this year :(
C Doody
12-31-2003, 02:58 AM
R.I.P :(
HIGH ENOUGH
12-31-2003, 03:53 AM
This is sad. A man is dead and you girls are fighting over JTT?ohno:

Come to think of it, I would do the same for Hilary Duff.:)

RIP, Earl.
.:Illusion:.
12-31-2003, 07:36 AM
THE FIGHT FOR JTT IS ON! lol






































RIP Earl
;)
TheBert
12-31-2003, 09:53 AM
RIP Earl

:(
PZelda
12-31-2003, 10:25 AM
Originally posted by COLD CASE fan
This is sad. A man is dead and you girls are fighting over JTT?ohno:

Come to think of it, I would do the same for Hilary Duff.:)

RIP, Earl.

Heh heh. It was a side thing- we're done. So MANY girls watched Home Improvement when it was still in its original run for JTT. :eyes: :lol:

But that doesn't mean I don't miss Wilson...He was another one of my fave parts of the show...He would give Tim advice, then the next day Tim would be discussing it on his show, and he would always screw it up. :lol:
FrithFan89
01-05-2004, 04:48 PM
Originally posted by Miss Vicki
Heh heh. It was a side thing- we're done. So MANY girls watched Home Improvement when it was still in its original run for JTT. :eyes: :lol:

But that doesn't mean I don't miss Wilson...He was another one of my fave parts of the show...He would give Tim advice, then the next day Tim would be discussing it on his show, and he would always screw it up. :lol:

yea jtt was the reason i watched it i mean can u blame me he is soooo hot but i still love wilson he was cool.
wahoo54
12-27-2007, 12:01 AM
Does anyone know if they showed Wilson's face on the final show or ever? I've been out of the country for 15 years and have yet to see all of the shows. Appreciate it if someone can tell me. THanks
yankeesfan82
01-12-2008, 09:33 PM
Does anyone know if they showed Wilson's face on the final show or ever? I've been out of the country for 15 years and have yet to see all of the shows. Appreciate it if someone can tell me. THanks

The show ended with a 3 part episode. And afterwards there was a special on and Wilson's face was shown. However the special does not air in the reruns that aired on local stations until 2007 nor does the special air in the reruns they're showing on TBS and Nick @ Nite.