About Full House

Full House is a classic American television sitcom that aired from 1987 to 1995. The series followed the life of widowed father Danny Tanner who, after the loss of his wife, enlists his brother-in-law and best friend to help raise his three daughters. The series is set in San Francisco and showcases the challenges and activities the unconventional family faces.

Making / Production

Full House was created by Jeff Franklin for ABC. Its executive producers were Jeff Franklin, Bob Boyett, and Thomas L. Miller. The show was produced by Jeff Franklin Productions and Miller-Boyett Productions in association with Lorimar-Telepictures (1987–1988) and later Warner Bros. Television (1988–1995).

Actors

• Bob Saget as Danny Tanner - The caring father who took up motherly duties after his wife's passing.
• John Stamos as Jesse Katsopolis - Danny's brother-in-law and rock musician who moves in to help care for the three girls.
• Dave Coulier as Joey Gladstone - Danny's comedic best friend who also moves in to lend a helping hand.
• Candace Cameron Bure as D.J. Tanner - The eldest daughter who often plays the role of the responsible sibling.
• Jodie Sweetin as Stephanie Tanner - The middle daughter known for her catchphrase "how rude".
• Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen as Michelle Tanner - The youngest daughter, iconic for her adorable lines and antics.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The theme song "Everywhere You Look" was performed by Jesse Frederick.
• Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen shared the role of Michelle and were not credited as separate actors until season 7.
• The title "Full House" refers to three aces and a pair in a poker hand, which is a nod to the three girls and the two men who raise them.

Awards

While Full House was a commercial success, it did not win many industry awards during its run. It was, however, nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Children's Program in 1988 and 1989. Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen won the Young Artist Award for Best Performance by an Actress Under Ten in a TV series in 1989 and 1990.

Quotes

• "Cut—it—out!" - Joey
• "How rude!" - Stephanie
• "You got it, dude!" - Michelle

Music, Soundtrack

• The series theme song "Everywhere You Look" was written by Jesse Frederick, Bennett Salvay, and Jeff Franklin. The song was performed by Jesse Frederick who also performed the opening theme songs for other Miller-Boyett shows.
• John Stamos, who portrayed Jesse Katsopolis, performed several songs throughout the series as his character was a musician.