Natural, because Shifting Gears is the story of Allen’s character Matt, the stubborn, widowed owner of a classic car restoration shop. So, on the ninth episode of the comedy, airing March 12, Leno plays himself, and he brings his car into Parker Customs for repair.

Leno is one of a handful of high-profile guest stars appearing in the first season of Shifting Gears, joining Jenna Elfman, who has a recurring role, and Allen’s Last Man Standing co-star Nancy Travis.

Tim Allen spoke exclusively to Us Weekly about reuniting with pal Jay Leno on his new ABC sitcom 'Shifting Gears'

Tim Allen is shifting gears by bringing in another stand-up comedian to help generate some laughs on his ABC sitcom. Jay Leno will make a cameo as himself in episode 109 of Shifting Gears, Allen’s new comedy in which he plays a stubborn,