Full House (1987) TV Series

About Full House (1987)

Full House is an American television sitcom created by Jeff Franklin for ABC. The show chronicles a widowed father, Danny Tanner, who enlists his best friend Joey Gladstone and his brother-in-law Jesse Katsopolis to help raise his three daughters. It followed the day-to-day of this non-traditional family in a comedic and often heart-touching way.

Making / Production

Full House aired on ABC from September 22, 1987, to May 23, 1995, for a total of 192 episodes spread over 8 seasons. The show was produced by Jeff Franklin Productions and Miller-Boyett Productions, in association with Lorimar-Telepictures (1987-1988) and later by Lorimar Television and then by Warner Bros. Television (1988-1995).

Actors

• Bob Saget - Danny Tanner : Bob Saget plays the character of a caring widowed father who, despite his corny dad jokes, always has his family's best interests at heart.
• Dave Coulier - Joey Gladstone : Portrayed by Dave Coulier, Joey is a stand-up comedian who uses his humor to light up the Tanner household with laughter.
• John Stamos - Jesse Katsopolis : A heartthrob and a rebel, John Stamos plays the role of a rock-n-roll loving musician who adds a splash of cool to the Tanner family.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show was initially going to be called 'House of Comics'; however, the producers decided to go with 'Full House' instead.
• The exterior shots of the Tanner's house are actually from a home located in San Francisco, at 1709 Broderick Street.
• Towards the end of the show's run, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen (who jointly played Michelle Tanner) were some of the youngest self-made millionaires in American history.

Awards

The show enjoyed various nominations and awards during its tenure. The notable awards include a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Comedy Series and multiple Young Artist Awards for the young actors on the show.

Quotes

• "You got it, dude!" - Michelle Tanner
• "Have mercy!" - Jesse Katsopolis
• "Cut it out!" - Joey Gladstone

Music, Soundtrack

• The iconic theme song, "Everywhere You Look," was performed by Jesse Frederick and was co-written by series creator Jeff Franklin.
• John Stamos, who has a music background, often played live music as his character Jesse Katsopolis on the show.
• The show's soundtrack includes many classic songs from the 80s and 90s that contribute to its nostalgic charm.