??? I have seen less than 20 episodes of home improvement, all over 10 years ago, and immediately understood the reference. The character is probably in like literally every episode, based on my memory of what I have seen. He's like one of two main cast members outside the direct family.

I also have trouble believing you, but don't really see a point in such a dumb lie, so like, what's up? Do you have a condition affecting your memory?