Wilson Is Tim Taylor's Neighbour the one who is always giving him advice over the fence
2006-10-05 00:02:30 · 14 answers · asked by Katie D 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Television
The charachter was based on a memory of Tim Allen's childhood. He had a neighbour he used to talk to, however he was too short to see his face which was covered by the fence.
Earl Hindman.
His name was Earl Hindman and he sadly died on December 29, 2003
Go to this web page. There are lots of pictures of him.
PICS
http://ryansbaronline.tripod.com/hindman1.html
For more info about him goto,
INFO
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0385561/
Also, NOOO! he was NOT the voice of Garfield!! That was Bill Murray.
Mosh
2006-10-05 00:31:34 · answer #1 · answered by mohsinmalikuk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps the show's most well-known gimmick was the character of Wilson (Earl Hindman), the Taylor family's sage advice-giving neighbor with many historical, philosophical, and literary works to quote. Tim often confusingly misquotes and re-words Wilson's advice when speaking to Jill or his sons, often prompting them to ask "have you been talking to Wilson?". Since Wilson was partly inspired by a neighbor that Tim Allen had when he was very little, half of Wilson's face was never seen on the show, and was instead constantly — and sometimes humorously — blocked by various props, such as fences, masks, trees, and unusual costumes. His face was fully revealed following the series finale episode while taking his final bow. When it came into question whether "Wilson" was the character's first name or last, he explained that his full name was actually Wilson Wilson, Jr.; his father's name having been Wilson Wilson, Sr. In the sixth season of the series, it would also be revealed that his cousins were a more famous family of Wilsons, namely those of The Beach Boys (However, Carl was the only Wilson brother to appear with the band). During the show, Wilson is usually working on an unusual project of some sort in his backyard. One of his projects included a self portrait, and when Tim asked to see it, Wilson showed it and only the upper half of Wilson's face was completed. His usual catchphrase is "Well! Hi-de-ho neighbor" when greeting Tim, "Hi-de-ho neighborette" when greeting Jill, and "Hi-de-ho Taylor lad" when greeting the three Taylor boys. Such devices further fueled the show's reputation for involving sometimes-simplistic humor.
2006-10-05 08:12:22 · answer #2 · answered by catdyer2005 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In episode 349 "Tim's office move" after 18mins 23 sec you can freeze frame and you are able to see a reflect ionof Wilsons face in the bar's toilet mirror. the actor playing Wilson is Earl Hindman
2006-10-05 00:07:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i've got have been given faith till now they went to production, they initially necessary Wilson to be projected in a hologram, with a hood and raspy voice. in the 1st proposed episode, they necessary Wilson to furnish Tim the schematics to make a double edged soft saber. as immediately as he has performed it (and precise for a replace), he has now converted to fulfill his destiny. he's taking all human beings out, beginning off with Al and the extensive. yet then they concept that this concept have been achieved till now and changed it to the fence.
2016-12-08 08:48:06 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because he has his back to the camera!
Actually, I used to think it was Tim doing a double act, maybe its the other guy, they can't afford another actor. Mind, I haven't looked at the credits, maybe its Uncle Tom. Oh, no, he's dead by now. I got it - its a famous American footballer or baseball player earning spare cash.
No? Tim doesn't want to be upstaged by a more handsome guy and that ain't difficult! ???
2006-10-05 00:16:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im pretty certain his face is also exposed in the fianl episode when he takes a bow, like the rest of the cast
2006-10-05 00:12:55 · answer #6 · answered by Mark J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There Trying To Show How Tall He Is LoL..Its Funny
2006-10-05 00:05:57 · answer #7 · answered by Romeo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he is the voice of reason, therefore why do we need to put a face to the voice? kept people wondering tho, and it got people talking about the programme over ten years since it finished!!
2006-10-05 00:29:55 · answer #8 · answered by SugarPlumFairy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He was meant to be the voice of reason - hence only using his voice as the character. I worked on the show.
2006-10-05 00:04:19 · answer #9 · answered by Iknowsomestuff 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Did you know this person is the voice behined the cartoon character GARFIELD
2006-10-05 00:06:51 · answer #10 · answered by colin050659 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋