Debbe Dunning, best known for her role as Heidi Keppert on Home Improvement, recently shared a story about a moment on set that left her shaken. While speaking with Entertainment Weekly about reuniting with Tim Allen for his new show Shifting Gears, she opened up about a time when her role felt unexpectedly threatened.
The actress remembered overhearing Allen discussing the possibility of bringing Pamela Anderson, who had played Tool Time girl Lisa in the early seasons, back to the series. For Debbe Dunning, who had just become a mother and was balancing her career with raising a child, the idea of sharing her role was overwhelming.
Debbe Dunning Faced an Emotional Setback
Dunning recalled that her reaction was immediate and physical. “My entire neck got blotchy red splotches, and I was