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sbscout · 01-02-2004, 12:50 AM

Earl Hindman, who played the always-hidden character of Wilson on "Home Improvement," has died.

The cause was lung cancer.

Famous for never being seen.

I'll never forget his "Hydee-Ho Good Neighbor!"

mrsandman · 01-02-2004, 03:32 AM

Being famous,without being recognized, is probably just a dream
to many high profile stars.

quadro2000 · 01-02-2004, 07:51 AM

Sadly, the first thing i thought of was when the Simpsons were watching Home Improvement and Tim backed over Wilson with his lawn mower.

"Oh no! I killed Wilson! Looks like it's back to jail for me."

I'm going to hell.

james t kirk · 01-02-2004, 08:19 AM

I always liked the wilson character.

I know that it was the writers behind the scene, but still, he did have a way about him.

nirol · 01-02-2004, 09:46 AM

He also did voice overs for many Home Depot commercials, TV, Radio, and In-store

Yea, I know.....
Who cares

sexymama · 01-02-2004, 10:06 AM

I really liked that show. And it is always sad when someone leaves this world.

TM875 · 01-02-2004, 01:46 PM

Earl Hindman had one of the most comforting, knowledgable voices that the world has ever known. It amazed me, but he apparently was a major leading role on a soap opera back in the day.

He will be sorely missed.

santafe5000 · 01-02-2004, 02:14 PM

How strange, I was just sitting here watching re-reuns of "Home Improvement", when i signed onto TFP and saw this topic. He was such a wise and strange character. Always kept Tim in line with his comments, Which of course, Tim always screwed up. I am really sad to hear of his passing. Another of my TV favorites has left the fold. RIP

Kaos · 01-02-2004, 06:30 PM

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Originally posted by quadro2000
Sadly, the first thing i thought of was when the Simpsons were watching Home Improvement and Tim backed over Wilson with his lawn mower.

"Oh no! I killed Wilson! Looks like it's back to jail for me."

I'm going to hell.

Oh man...That just made me laugh

Wanna share cab fare to hell?

Snakebyt · 01-02-2004, 08:07 PM

that sucks.. he was great on Home Improvment.. one of my favorite shows of all times

sailor · 01-02-2004, 08:18 PM

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Originally posted by Snakebyt
that sucks.. he was great on Home Improvment.. one of my favorite shows of all times

I know! I used to watch that show all the time--I was so sad when the cancelled it.

wry1 · 01-02-2004, 09:08 PM

If Wilson were here, I think he'd have something obscure to say, like....

You know, Tim, this reminds me of something Socrates once said...."I drank WHAT???"

Just seemed appropriate.

present_future · 01-02-2004, 10:41 PM

That show was awesome. He used to always have some sort of philosophical advice to fit whatever situation Tim had gotten himself into.

omega2K4 · 01-02-2004, 10:41 PM

A while back during the reunion of the cast, they showed Wilson's face.

herostar · 01-03-2004, 08:25 AM

I love that show. Too bad it's not on much any more. Sad to see him go

PoteMatic · 01-03-2004, 11:04 AM

Ive never seen his face and only know his voice from the show and nothing more. Like sexymama said it is always sad when someone passes on.

JohnS72 · 01-04-2004, 12:52 PM

Whenever I watched the show, I'd get a kick out of the times Wilson would make an appearance outside of his backyard and they'd always come up with a creative way to cover up his face. RIP.

silent_jay · 01-04-2004, 11:24 PM

shitty he was a funny man and will be sadly missed.

moonstrucksoul · 01-04-2004, 11:28 PM

that is a shame he was a funny guy

Bill O'Rights · 01-06-2004, 05:41 AM

Hi-dee-ho, rest in peace good neighbor.

jujueye · 01-06-2004, 08:43 PM

Wow. At 61. Way too young. I think we all hope to live so much longer. But I suppose you never get to really plan your death. When you go, there will be milk in the fridge, a bill or two to pay, and a book you meant to read.

01-02-2004, 12:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
sbscout Disorganized Location: back home again...	Wilson Wilson dies Earl Hindman, who played the always-hidden character of Wilson on "Home Improvement," has died. The cause was lung cancer. Famous for never being seen. I'll never forget his "Hydee-Ho Good Neighbor!" __________________ Always question authority... it'll keep the bastards on their toes!

01-02-2004, 03:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
mrsandman Addict Location: 3rd coast area	Being famous,without being recognized, is probably just a dream to many high profile stars. __________________ Hail to ALL the troops and shadow warriors.

01-02-2004, 07:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
quadro2000 All Possibility, Made Of Custard Location: New York, NY	Sadly, the first thing i thought of was when the Simpsons were watching Home Improvement and Tim backed over Wilson with his lawn mower. "Oh no! I killed Wilson! Looks like it's back to jail for me." I'm going to hell. __________________ You have to laugh at yourself...because you'd cry your eyes out if you didn't. - Emily Saliers

01-02-2004, 09:46 AM	#5 (permalink)
nirol Crazy Location: South East US	He also did voice overs for many Home Depot commercials, TV, Radio, and In-store Yea, I know..... Who cares __________________ 'Tis better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than open one's mouth and remove all doubt. Samuel Johnson (1709 - 1784)

01-02-2004, 10:06 AM	#6 (permalink)
sexymama My own person -- his by choice Location: Lebell's arms	I really liked that show. And it is always sad when someone leaves this world. __________________ If you can go deeply into lovemaking, the ego disappears. That is the beauty of lovemaking, that it is another source of a glimpse of god It's not about being perfect; it's about developing some skill at managing imperfection.

01-02-2004, 08:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
james t kirk Junkie Location: Toronto	I always liked the wilson character. I know that it was the writers behind the scene, but still, he did have a way about him.

01-02-2004, 01:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
TM875 Addict Location: Amish-land, PA	Earl Hindman had one of the most comforting, knowledgable voices that the world has ever known. It amazed me, but he apparently was a major leading role on a soap opera back in the day. He will be sorely missed. __________________ "I've made only one mistake in my life. But I made it over and over and over. That was saying 'yes' when I meant 'no'. Forgive me."

01-02-2004, 02:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
santafe5000 EVIL! Location: Southwest of nowhere	How strange, I was just sitting here watching re-reuns of "Home Improvement", when i signed onto TFP and saw this topic. He was such a wise and strange character. Always kept Tim in line with his comments, Which of course, Tim always screwed up. I am really sad to hear of his passing. Another of my TV favorites has left the fold. RIP __________________ When all else fails, QUIT.

01-02-2004, 08:07 PM	#10 (permalink)
Snakebyt Psycho Location: Lubbock Texas	that sucks.. he was great on Home Improvment.. one of my favorite shows of all times

01-02-2004, 09:08 PM	#12 (permalink)
wry1 Loser Location: Far too far from my Angel....	If Wilson were here, I think he'd have something obscure to say, like.... You know, Tim, this reminds me of something Socrates once said...."I drank WHAT???" Just seemed appropriate.

01-02-2004, 10:41 PM	#13 (permalink)
present_future Take my hand Location: Everywhere, but nowhere	That show was awesome. He used to always have some sort of philosophical advice to fit whatever situation Tim had gotten himself into. __________________ The only thing I'll ever ask of you... you gotta promise not to stop when I say when.

01-02-2004, 10:41 PM	#14 (permalink)
omega2K4 Natalie Portman is sexy. Location: The Outer Rim	A while back during the reunion of the cast, they showed Wilson's face. __________________ "While the State exists there can be no freedom. When there is freedom there will be no State." - Vladimir Ilyich Lenin "Reason has always existed, but not always in a reasonable form."- Karl Marx

01-03-2004, 08:25 AM	#15 (permalink)
herostar Psycho Location: South Dakota	I love that show. Too bad it's not on much any more. Sad to see him go __________________ Got time to chill?

01-03-2004, 11:04 AM	#16 (permalink)
PoteMatic Registered User	Ive never seen his face and only know his voice from the show and nothing more. Like sexymama said it is always sad when someone passes on.

01-04-2004, 12:52 PM	#17 (permalink)
JohnS72 Crazy	Whenever I watched the show, I'd get a kick out of the times Wilson would make an appearance outside of his backyard and they'd always come up with a creative way to cover up his face. RIP.

01-06-2004, 05:41 AM	#20 (permalink)
Bill O'Rights will always be an Alyson Hanniganite Location: In the dust of the archives	Hi-dee-ho, rest in peace good neighbor. __________________ "I distrust those people who know so well what God wants them to do because I notice it always coincides with their own desires." - Susan B. Anthony "Hedonism with rules isn't hedonism at all, it's the Republican party." - JumpinJesus It is indisputable that true beauty lies within...but a nice rack sure doesn't hurt.

01-04-2004, 11:24 PM	#18 (permalink)
silent_jay Her Jay Location: Ontario for now....	shitty he was a funny man and will be sadly missed. __________________ Absence makes the heart grow fonder

01-04-2004, 11:28 PM	#19 (permalink)
moonstrucksoul hovering in the distance Location: the land of milk and honey	that is a shame he was a funny guy __________________ no signature required

01-06-2004, 08:43 PM	#21 (permalink)
jujueye alpaca lunch for the trip Location: in my computer	Wow. At 61. Way too young. I think we all hope to live so much longer. But I suppose you never get to really plan your death. When you go, there will be milk in the fridge, a bill or two to pay, and a book you meant to read.