‘Shifting Gears’ Star Kat Dennings On Finale & Whether Tim Allen Comedy Is A Red State Show
deadline.comSPOILER ALERT! This story contains details from the season one finale of Shifting Gears on ABC. The multi-camera comedy about widower (Tim Allen) who allows his daughter (Kat Dennings) and grandkids to move in wrapped its 10-season first season March 19.
Here, Dennings talks about working with the sitcom veteran, what it’s been like to return in front of a studio audience, and what fans could expect if the show is renewed for a second season. DEADLINE Before we get into the finale, I’m not sure you saw but The Wall Street Journal suggests that Shifting Gears is a red state show.
What do you think? KAT DENNINGS No, I wouldn’t agree with that. I can understand why, because there’s a conservative viewpoint from Tim’s character, but I think the fun of the show is the dynamic between Tim’s character and my character because they have completely opposing viewpoints.
It’s about how they navigate that in their relationship. That’s kind of where the core of the comedy comes from. DEADLINE Do you talk politics much?
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