Why did FOX rescue Last Man Standing? Recently, FOX bosses Dana Walden and Gary Newman explained their decision to revive the cancelled ABC TV show, E! reports.
As reported earlier, FOX has picked up the Tim Allen sitcom for a seventh season. The series originally ran on ABC for six season before being cancelled last year. The cast also includes Nancy Travis, Molly Ephraim, Kaitlyn Dever, Amanda Fuller, Jordan Masterson, Flynn Morrison, Jonathan Adams, Christoph Sanders, and Hector Elizondo.
During a recent interview, FOX bosses Dana Walden and Gary Newman revealed why they revived Last Man Standing. Walden explained:
Obviously, everyone took a good hard look at the performance of Roseanne, it did so well. It certainly did remind us that we have a huge iconic comedy star in our Fox family in Tim Allen.”
Newman added:
We’ve been in business with Tim for five years, Tim’s personal politics really aren’t a big feature of the show, and I think that if you were to talk to Tim and our showrunners they would saw Mike Baxter is a centrist, he doesn’t have extreme political views. We just think it’s a really funny show that the audience responded to.”
Last Man Standing will join FOX’s 2018-2019 lineup this fall.
What do you think? Are you a fan of Last Man Standing? Will you watch it on FOX?
This is a very good show for all age groups it shows a real family living real life scenarios an how bo family is perfect unless everyone compromise an respect each other an when one is down the family is there to help each other good or bad. I like old Mandy best but still love the show new an old series. Our younger generation can learn a lot from this show to. Keep this show
I think Tim Allen is a very funny man and the rest of the cast really talented. Politics doesn’t have anything to do with it.
It’s a fabulous show with so many healthy family messages. Get past whether he is or isn’t a conservative. He still conveys truth and freedom of speech. A clever, delightful show. Just like his Home Improvenent series. Clean, fun, enlightening entertainment. Welcome back Baxters. Thank you Fox for ‘knocking it.’
I really enjoy LMS. I have been a big fan of Tim Allen for a really long time. He is incredibly funny. The shaow for me is entertaining. All except for that bone head Ryan. LoL. Not a political ideology thing. Just think that part would be far better played by a comedian or atleast someone who can play a comical role.
Why do these execs feel compelled to make excuses for Tim Allen’s personal politics and how they influence the show? It’s not BAD to NOT be liberal! Sheesh! Live and let live, man!
Love this show!!!!!!! Should have never been cancelled. Thank you Fox!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great show!!! Glad it’s coming back!!
Love this show, watching Last Man Standing when ever it’s on.
Yes, I will definitely be watching Last Man Standing!
I was quite upset when LMS was cancelled especially when it was the funniest show on TV – I personally think that it’s even better than Home Improvement because Tim plays off of the girls better in my opinion than the boys – Not much of a fan of the oldest daughter or annoying husband but the other two daughters more than make up for it – Molly Ephraim is fantastic as the simple minded Mandy and reminds me of a young Elizabeth Taylor – Kaitlyn Dever is also wonderful as the tomboyish Daddy’s favorite – Also enjoyed watching her… Read more »
So glad this show is returning. I truly hope the whole cast is returning.
Yes, Very smart, funny show with great actors.
Sorry—morning fingers—that should have been LMS!
I’m so happy MNS is returning!!!! I hope the same writers will continue to make it the funny, heart-warming show it was. I also hope the producers will take this opportunity to bring back Alexandra Krosney back in some role! I do love Molly Ephraim and Kaitlyn Dever, and obviously someone likes Amanda Fuller or they would’t Be bringing her back. Alexandra could play one of the daughters if Molly or Kaitlyn don’t return. The whole cast is amazing and work together so well.