Tim Allen struck gold twice with his second televised comedy series Last Man Standing, which came along after his original sitcom Home Improvement had wrapped. After striking it big in Hollywood with a series of memorable roles, including the iconic Buzz Lightyear from the beloved Toy Story franchise, Allen eventually settled back into television.
Last Man Standing was an instant hit, but it hasn’t always been a smooth ride. There are lots of odd things that have happened throughout the series’ run that simply can’t be explained away, and they continue to plague the legacy of the show in minor and major ways. These include recasting decisions, characters that come and go, and others who disappear, never to be seen again. What happened to Boyd on Last Man Standing? What Happened to Muffin? Why did Kristin leave? Why does Ryan look different? Fans often can’t figure out these mysteries but there are answers.
Updated on July 23rd, 2021 by Derek Draven: After being abruptly canceled by ABC, Tim Allen’s popular sitcom Last Man Standing made the jump to Fox, where it finished off a nine-season run in May of 2021. The show had grown by leaps and bounds, but when ratings began to drop in the middle of season seven, the writing was on the wall. The network switch to Fox proved problematic for several cast members, prompting them to exit the show or participate in a reduced capacity. Fans were not…
