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TIL In November 1994, Tim Allen starred in the highest grossing film, Disney’s “The Santa Clause”, topped the New York Times best-seller list with his book “Don’t Stand Too Close to a Naked Man” and appeared in the top rated TV series “Home Improvement”, all within the span of one week.

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