Prior to becoming a television star, tim allen struggled with an addiction that helped land him in prison for two years after being caught with a pound of. Webon october 2, 1978, shortly after beginning his stand up comedian career while working at an advertising firm, allen was caught by drug sniffing dogs at. Webtim allen was busted with cocaine at a michigan airport and served two years in prison. But, he was able to save his career and went on to star as santa claus. Webcomedian tim allen talked to fellow comedian and podcast host marc maron about the 1978 drug bust in kalamazoo that put him in prison for more than two years,. Webformer dallas cowboys player and hall of fame player larry allen looks down at a bust of himself as allen is honored at halftime of an nfl football game. Webtales of allen’s strength are legendary. Weballen was sentenced to three to seven years in prison, though only served two years and four months. He was released from the federal correctional institution in.
