Tim Allen's 'Shifting Gears' Faces Early Challenges

ABC's new sitcom sees co-creator departures and casting changes ahead of its debut.

Tim Allen stars as a widowed car restorer reconnecting with his estranged daughter, played by Kat Dennings.
Co-creators Mike Scully and Julie Thacker Scully have left the project, prompting a search for new showrunners.
The role of Nick, Allen's character's son, is being recast before the series premiere.
'Shifting Gears' is ABC's only pilot pickup for the 2024-2025 season so far.
The show aims to blend family dynamics with Allen's signature humor.