Tim Allen is putting his tool belt back on for his return to TV in Shifting Gears, a new sitcom premiering on ABC. Allen stars as Matt, a stubborn widower who owns a classic-car restoration shop. "He is confronted with his most unexpected and challenging project yet when his estranged daughter,

By BILL HARRIS Special to The Lede Tim Allen is well aware that as times change, so should sitcom characters. “This guy is much different than what I’ve played before,” said Allen, speaking about his character in the new comedy SHIFTING GEARS – also starring Kat Dennings – which premieres Wednesday,

ABC just revealed its mid-season lineup, and Tim Allen's newest sitcom, SHIFTING GEARS, will premiere early next year.

EXCLUSIVE: Tim Allen reveals the surprisingly tragic backstory of his Shifting Gears character while hinting at a future casting announcement.