Tim Allen was concerned his TV romance could seem 'creepy'

Tim Allen confronted concerns that his on-screen romance with Eve, played by Jenna Elfman, on Shifting Gears could strike viewers as creepy. The 72-year-old actor stars as Matt, a stubborn widowed owner of a classic car restoration shop, and the romance with Elfman’s character developed during season one. Allen said the age gap—Elfman is 54—made him worry about audience reactions, joking that lighting and wardrobe can influence how old he appears on screen. He acknowledged that gap isn’t far from his real life marriage and credited producers with reassurance as they worked through his initial doubts. He remains enthusiastic about Elfman’s presence and the show’s evolving dynamic as it enters season three.