Jillian "Jill" Patterson Taylor is a character in the TV sitcom Home Improvement played by Patricia Richardson.
10 Facts About Jill Taylor
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Jill Taylor has appeared on critics' lists of "top TV" or "most memorable" moms.
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Patricia Richardson initially been reluctant to accept the role, concerned that Jill Taylor would be yet another "perfect" TV sitcom mother such as Clair Huxtable of The Cosby Show.
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Jill Taylor was reassured after seeing some scripts and talking to the series' producers.
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Jill Taylor is known for her common sense, but is in-tune with her emotions; she has been described as "the epitome of understanding".
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Early in the series, Jill Taylor frequently has problems finding employment; in the pilot episode of the series, she discusses with Tim about how she was passed over for a job interview.
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However, Jill Taylor ultimately enrolls in graduate school, majoring in psychology.
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Jill Taylor's feminism is emphasized throughout the series, especially in its latter seasons.
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In other episodes, Jill Taylor mentions attending protest rallies as a young woman without her father's knowledge.
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In May 2012, Jill Taylor was one of the 12 moms chosen by users of iVillage on their list of "Mommy Dearest: The TV Moms You Love".