Tim Allen is still lamenting last summer’s cancellation of Last Man Standing Season 7.
Speaking on Norm Macdonald Live, the actor slammed ABC’s decision to axe the sitcom after six seasons, refusing the accept the network’s explanation that “business and scheduling reasons” put paid to its run (h/t THR):
“I always wanted Last Man Standing to be like [All in the Family‘s] Archie Bunker. Archie Bunker pushed boundaries, but Carroll O’Connor was not that guy at all. I am a version of that guy. But there is nothing more dangerous, especially in this climate, than a funny, likable conservative character. He is mitigated on the show by a family of women who had a difference of opinions, but [Mike Baxter] was a likeable guy and a principled guy about work and ethics and all this stuff, I think.”
Venting further, he said:
“I have no idea why they did what they did. You couldn’t have handled this worse.”
Continuing, Allen explained how he would have scheduled a seventh season:
“Second biggest show, [ABC] hadn’t won a Friday night in 15 years. They put us out to pasture on Friday and we won Friday. Big night for us. Big night for them. I would have put Roseanne after us. Use us just to launch shows, if nothing else.”
(Video via Norm Macdonald; Allen vs ABC from 34:50):
Do you agree with Allen? Did ABC make the right call? Still hoping for an unlikely future revival elsewhere?
Elaine says
Typical ABC stunt. If its not black or gay, they don’t want it. Who else would keep that disgusting show The View on the air. It’s nothing but political. Too bad Tim can’t sue them for prejudice.
Abby says
I agree
Marshall says
Elaine, i agree.
Kay B. says
I agree too, it is nothing but discrimination against the conservative viewpoint! I’ll go a little further and say if it’s not black, illegals, gay, transgender, liberal/progressive views it is NOT tolerated by the “most tolerant” people. What a disgrace to the constitution and the LEGAL American Citizens!
I for one will no longer be watching ANY show on the ABC network until their “tolerance” for ALL changes!
Larry Partnoy says
That show was one of the last harmless fun shows. You were able to watch the kids grow up and work to be successful. Not many of these quality type TV shows are left. When ever i watch a rerun of the show it makes me sad and sick that it is off the air. ABC must have a lot of people that’s never watched a tv show about a family with good morals and lessons to learn and be fun. That are making these stupid decisions good luck everybody on the show.
Larry says
Amen
Abby says
Well said Larry
LINDA ALTMAN says
We are not liberals or conservatives but we LOVE this show! It shows what life is like in the real world with humor and integrity! Sooooo very disappointed in the Networks in general. Maybe we are hopeful if enough people care…Last man standing will be picked up somewhere else. Such a disappointment!
Abby says
They tried to with c m t but didn’t work out. (Which stinks for me b c you have to pay for it now with comcasf )
Abby says
They should of done one more season! It isn’t right that they canceled it! Never cared for Roseanne. Plus I loved the dude that played Kyle (he was on ghost whisperer) plus of course Tim, hector and loved the whole cast! It was very wrong for a b c to do that. Just b c it wasn’t what a b c is now…was a good show to watch with the family. I agree Kay b!!
Sharon says
Great Show!!! I guess it’s not about Keeping Up With The Kard!!!!