Family Tools (television) Television series, debuting on May 1, 2013, on ABC, and ending July 10, 2013. When Jack Shea’s father has a heart attack and is forced to hand over his beloved handyman business to his son, Jack is eager to finally step up and make his father proud. Unfortunately Jack’s past career efforts have been less than stellar, so everyone seems to be waiting for him to fall. It is up to Jack to show that he has what it takes to find his true calling. Stars Kyle Bornheimer (Jack Shea), J.K. Simmons (Tony Shea), Edi Gathegi (Darren Poynton), Johnny Pemberton (Mason Baumgardner), Danielle Nicolet (Lisa Poynton), Leah Remini (Terry Baumgardner). Based on the UK series, White Van Man. From ABC Studios.