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Reuniting in Michigan: Richard Karn and Debbe Dunning Meet Fans at Motor City Comic Con

Reuniting in Michigan: Richard Karn and Debbe Dunning Meet Fans at Motor City Comic Con

by | Jun 7, 2023

At the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan, fans of the hit sitcom “Home Improvement” were delighted to meet Richard Karn and Debbe Dunning, the stars who played Al Borland and Heidi on the show. These two actors are among the more than two dozen celebrities at Motor City Comic Con, a convention that celebrates comic books, video games, television shows, movies and more. Both Karn and Dunning have fond memories of their time spent in Michigan; in fact, Karn even lived in West Michigan. Fans can purchase tickets to the event here.

Karn and Dunning both shared that they would love to do a reboot of “Home Improvement”, but there are obstacles that need to be overcome first.

Despite things being a bit contentious after 30 years, Karn and Dunning have faith that the producers can come to an agreement and make it happen. With their dedication and enthusiasm still going strong after all this time, Karn and Dunning are sure they will be able to deliver an amazing production that will captivate audiences once again.

They do so in honor of their beloved friend and colleague, Earl Wilson, who was taken away from them too soon.

We are proud to announce that the esteemed guests at Motor City Comic Con include: Tony Danza (‘Who’s The Boss’, ‘Taxi’), Christopher Lloyd (‘Back to the Future’), Carl Weathers (‘Rocky’), Michael Rooker and Sean Gunn (‘Guardians of the Galaxy’), Jonathan Frakes and Brent Spiner (‘Star Trek: The Next Generation’), Stephen Amell, David Ramsey and Emily Bett Rickards (‘Arrow’), Ashley Eckstein, Matt Lanter and James Arnold Taylor (‘Star Wars: Clone Wars’), Catherine Tate (‘Doctor Who’, ‘The Office’), Mick Foley (WWE Hall of Famer), Williams Daniels (‘Boy Meets World’, ‘Knight Rider’, ‘St. Elsewhere’), Bonnie Bartlett Daniels (‘Little House on the Prairie’, ‘St. Elsewhere’) and Laurie Holden (‘The Walking Dead’, ‘The X-Files’). This star-studded group has come together in honor of their beloved friend and colleague, Earl Wilson, who was taken from them too soon.

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Karn and Dunning’s passions for theatrical performance and their fond memories of Michigan have made Motor City Comic Con an event of sheer entertainment. Despite the logistical hurdles needed to make a “Home Improvement” reboot possible, the fans remain hopeful thatthese beloved actors will finally enable them to turn this dream a reality. With Karn’s twist of clever humor and Dunning’s captivating magnetism, viewers can look forward toan explosive entrance back into the limelight by these beloved characters.

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