If you watched this show, do you remember Wilson, the wacky next door neighbor that never showed his whole face, he was always concealed behind something? Why? What was the purpose or idea behind that concept? Was it ever revealed? (It was a good show, wasn't it?!)
2007-01-19 02:52:42 · 8 answers · asked by ? 4 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Television
i think it was just one of those things to make the show what it was. it was always funny you couldn't see his face completely and you always watched to see if they came up with a new way to hide his face.
funny show
2007-01-19 06:48:19 · answer #1 · answered by Jenn 5 · 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. On one Halloween episode, Wilson was seen at a costume party dressed as the Phantom of the Opera, the mask covering the top half of his face and leaving his mouth revealed. 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 Season 6 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.
2007-01-19 10:58:06 · answer #2 · answered by Riss 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A deal was made between Wilson and Tim Allen not to reveal his face because it would put intrique into the show. On the last show his stage name and face were revealed. It was a wonderful show.
2007-01-19 11:03:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I never really liked the show that much but I had to stay home from work yesterday and it was the only decent thing on and I was actually thinking the same thing. I don't get why they never showed his face, perhaps it made you listen more to his 'wisdom' or something...lol...well whatever the reasoning was, it was hella annoying...lol....
2007-01-19 10:58:30 · answer #4 · answered by serenity113001 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
His face was never revealed on the show. It was just a gimmick.
2007-01-19 10:58:07 · answer #5 · answered by DL 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it was just an attention grabber to make you keep watching to see if they'd show wilson's face.
2007-01-19 12:39:28 · answer #6 · answered by Jyse 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know! I always wondered that!...i think it was to have a mystery in the show!
2007-01-19 11:00:23 · answer #7 · answered by Bob the Cat.™ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because it was funny.....
2007-01-19 10:57:17 · answer #8 · answered by Kookie 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋