‘Last Man Standing’ Finale: Tim Allen on the Show’s Wrap, and Producers Pick Their 10 Favorite Episodes

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeThis TV genre suffered a scandal in 1950s that nearly wiped it off screens, but endures as one of the most popular programming types today. Now, the history of these shows finally has a physical home of its own.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large“Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical” began life as a video by user Emily Jacobsen, who performed an ode to Remy the rat from the animated Disney film. Soon, other TikTok users joined in — most notably, Daniel Mertzlufft, who gave Jacobson’s song the full Alan Menken treatment, complete with orchestra score and 20 vocalists.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeA year after KROQ veteran Ted Stryker and radio partner Kevin Klein moved to the station’s A.M.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeJack Black has been booked to serve as Conan O’Brien’s farewell guest in late night — at least for now.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeGreetings from Variety Awards Headquarters! Today is June 7, 2021, which means it’s 10 days until nomination-round voting starts on June 17; 18 days until the Daytime Emmys telecast on June 25; 21 days until nomination-round voting ends on June 28; 36 days until nominations are announced on July 13; 73 days until final-round voting starts on Aug. 19; and 104 days until the Primetime Emmys telecast on Sept. 19.The first weekend of June was truly an FYC

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargePeacock has unveiled a “Girls5eva” Emmy FYC plan that includes sending a karaoke bus around the streets of Los Angeles and West Hollywood, and also taking over the marquees of two landmark music venues.The customized, open-air double-decker “Girls5eva” karaoke bus, part of what creator Meredith Scardino helped dub the “5 Your Emmy Consideration” campaign, will embark next weekend, from Friday, June 11, to Sunday, June 13, noon to 8 p.m.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargePeacock is developing a drama script from “Pose” star Billy Porter and Dan McCabe that explores a Black family’s multi-generational imprint in Hollywood. “Fruits of Thy Labor” also comes from Berlanti Productions.Warner Bros.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large“Lego Masters” returns for a second season on Tuesday with a new crop of contestants that once again live up to the show’s title — and perhaps even more so than last year.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeWiip, the independent studio behind recent HBO hit “Mare of Easttown” and Apple TV Plus’ breakout “Dickinson,” has been acquired by South Korean TV drama production firm JTBC Studios.JTBC Studios will take a majority ownership in wiip, while CAA, which had previously been the majority owner of the company, will now move to a minority stake.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeThose sweatpants you’ve been wearing the past 14 months are comfy, no doubt about it. But it may be time to dust off that formal wear — or at least see if it still fits.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeA few weeks ago, James Corden, his band and his writers were having a laugh about a new hotel chain that superstar music producer Pharrell Williams was opening. That led them down the rabbit hole of discussing what celebrity they’d actually like to see open a hotel.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeSPOILER ALERT: Do not read ahead if you have not watched Season 5, Episode 13 finale of “The Masked Singer,” which aired May 26 on Fox.Nick Lachey is hogging “The Masked Singer” spotlight. Disguised as the Piglet, the 98 Degrees star is taking home the bacon as Season 5’s big winner.Also revealed on Wednesday night’s finale, second place went to pop singer JoJo as the Black Swan.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeGreetings from Variety Awards Headquarters! Today is May 24, 2021, which means it’s 7 days until Emmy eligibility ends on May 31; 24 days until nomination-round voting starts on June 17; 32 days until the Daytime Emmys telecast on June 25; 35 days until nomination-round voting ends on June 28; 50 days until nominations are announced on July 13; 87 days until final-round voting starts on Aug. 19; and 118 days until the Primetime Emmys telecast on Sept. 19

“Last Man Standing” said goodbye to viewers on Thursday, May 20, capping off a nine-season run that included six seasons on ABC, then three more on Fox when the network revived the Tim Allen-starring sitcom after ABC’s cancellation.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargePhoebe Dynevor knows you’re still processing the news that Regé-Jean Page won’t be back on Season 2 of Netflix’s juicy “Bridgerton.” But rest assured, Phoebe and Simon — a.k.a. the Duke and Duchess of Hastings — are doing quite fine.

Tim Allen and Nancy Travis are saying goodbye to .The half-hour sitcom, which was canceled once before and resurrected, bids farewell Thursday with a special one-hour series finale. In the swan song, Mike teaches Kristin about work/life balance, as Vanessa and Mandy school Jen on camping.

Tim Allen and Nancy Travis had a hard time letting go of "Last Man Standing." After nine seasons on the air, the popular sitcom will air its final episode on Thursday, May 20.The show will see the truck owned by Allen's Mike Baxter go missing, so the family gathers to wish it farewell. The emotional episode reflected the actors' real life as they struggled to say goodbye to the long-running show.

Fox is sending Tim Allen and the rest of the Last Man Standing family off with praise just days before its series finale.

Tim Allen is reflecting on “Last Man Standing” coming to an end after nine seasons.