Not only is today September 8, but it happens to be the one and only Jonathan Taylor Thomas’ birthday. The hot cast iron absorbs the oil and a decent dark brown patina is visible on the iron in just a few minutes. Debbe Dunning started out in modeling and advertising before landing the role on Home Improvement. I’m not precisely sure when this picture was taken, but I think it’s fairly recent, and shows that even after all these years, the cast is still looking pretty damn good.

Even at its end, Home Improvement remained such a juggernaut that Allen and Richardson were offered $50 million and $25 million, respectively, to keep it going for a ninth season, which they politely declined. In other words, if the cast iron is modern and you can easily buy another identical piece, use the oven.

Tim Allen, Home Improvement — Allen negotiated $1.25 …