For many actors, the possibility of becoming typecast as any one kind of character is a very real hazard, but it still becomes inevitable for quite a few of them. Sitcom stars have felt that burn as often as any, and Jodie Sweetin has addressed how Full House cast members were just as privy to those feelings as anyone else.

Sweetin, who can be seen on stand-up comedy stages and heard on the rewatch podcast How Rude, Tanneritos, popped by Taboo’s Comics & Kicks to talk to the titular host about her lifelong career, and the ups and downs along the way. In the second part of the interview posted to YouTube, she addressed a specific downside to playing fan-favorite TGIF characters like Full House’s Stephanie Tanner and Jesse Katsopolis: others don’t always see them as anything other than those characters. In her words:

Bob Saget experienced a very nuanced version of this, in that he made his mark in comedy with a very blue and perverse stand-up set, which was in direct opposition to Danny Tanner's clean-cut and G-rated personality. But Sweetin said that he eventually learned to lean into those expectations, which led to him taking the hosting gig on America's Funniest Home Videos.

Being a child star in a sitcom didn't exactly help the typecast issues, and it's totally understandable in hindsight why the Olsen twins quit the business to keep working together making millions designing clothes. (They also turned down the chance to return for Fuller House, which Sweetin speaks to later in the interview.)

Jodie Sweetin recalled her own kneejerk reactions to Full House fans at her stand-up shows, and John Stamos' early attempts to distance himself from his Uncle Jesse persona. As she put it:

I'm not immediately sure which movies she's referring to, but I do remember watching his 1993 Tales from the Crypt episode as a kid, specifically because he was in it. He wasn't much like his Elvis-impersonating sitcom character, but was definitely still a ladies man. (That's the kind of stereotype that can work in an actor's favor at times.) Stamos also popped up on The Larry Sanders Show in 1995, the year Full House wrapped, for another "I'm on HBO now" role.

But reaching adulthood and becoming a parent herself can obviously change a person's outlook on things, and Sweetin says that by the time Fuller House became a reality, everyone had moved beyond the early distress over being tied to their characters outside of the show. As she put it:

I have to think the vast majority of TV stars co-hosting rewatch podcasts wouldn't exist if everyone still had the same frame of mind that they did when the shows were still on the air. Spending a few years away from the gig always seems to help.

Meanwhile, earlier in 2026, fellow Full House vet Candace Cameron Bure spoke about another kind of typecasting that riles her up: the way movies and TV shows stereotype Christian characters. But that's a completely different conversation.

The Tanner family's latter-day exploits in Fuller House can be streamed in full via Netflix subscription.

Full House will be having its 40^th anniversary next year, which is crazy to think about. But the series remains a favorite among many fans, myself included. Thanks to reruns on Nick at Nite, I have been a fan of the TGIF sitcom for years. It's one of the best sitcoms of all time, and one of the best things about the show is that almost everyone on the cast remains close to this day. That's why I was so surprised to hear there was “tension” between John Stamos, the late, great Bob Saget, and Dave Coulier early on.

One of the reasons why Full House did so well and why it ran for eight seasons is because of the chemistry between the cast. The show was about a family, and everyone was practically a family off-screen as much as on-screen. Stephanie Tanner actress Jodie Sweetin revealed on the podcast The McBride Rewind that everyone was very close, but there was something a little different when it came to the dynamic between Stamos, Saget, and Coulier that was different from Jesse, Danny, and Joey:

Going from a soap opera like General Hospital to a full-blown family sitcom like Full House couldn’t have been easy for Stamos, and he’s opened up in the past about how frustrating the show's early years were. While things definitely got easier as the show went on, and the writers even took notice of his quick friendship with Coulier. Sweetin admitted that, at least during the first season, there was some tension when it came to professionalism:

It’s hard to imagine how different things would have been, not only with the show but with the cast, had Stamos not let his guard down and really started having fun on the set. It’s also because of him letting go that the dynamic between Jesse and Joey and their partnership really became core to the show, as well as the dynamic between the two of them and Danny. And I am so glad that the tension got resolved by the second season, because who knows what would have happened.

While that tension has obviously been resolved for years, there has been some new tension coming out in recent years between Sweetin and on-screen sister Candace Cameron Bure. The two, who have had a public fallout following Bure’s “traditional marriage” comments, have seemingly buried the hatchet on a few different occasions. Sweetin previously spoke out about their differing viewpoints, admitting they weren’t ever really feuding, but knows that they don’t have the same beliefs.

Like any family, though, nothing is ever perfect, and there will be fights. All that really matters is that, for the most part, the family that fans saw on-screen was true off-screen, albeit a little differently. But don’t even get me started on Stamos getting the Olsen Twins fired when the show was first starting out.

In the history of TV families, Full House stands out as a beloved property that has been fondly remembered for decades, and that eventually even led to the Fuller House spinoff. Of course, even the best of families can be messy. Jodies Sweetin and Candace Cameron Bure, for example, have had some public clashes. Or, there’s the time the Olsen twins declined to participate in the revival show. Sweetin was asked about this and more in a recent interview, and her take on the entire matter is quite a bit refreshing.

When It Comes To The Olsens, Sweetin Feels A Lot Of Empathy

Jodie Sweetin spent her formative years on the set of Full House, but she told Bob The Drag Queen in a recent interview the girls were much younger when they kicked off their TV careers. What followed was a whirlwind of fame and money, but looking from the outside, she personally feels Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen were overworked.

They didn’t have the same choice to be in the industry she feels she had as a younger person. On her end, the struggles in her career actually came as her years as a child actor were ending. She wasn’t sure what she would do as an adult, but she also didn’t have the millions of eyeballs following her every single moment in public her onscreen sisters did.

She’s not really surprised Mary-Kate and Ashley ultimately left the industry. (Mostly, Mary-Kate had a few roles as an adult.) Time passed and the cast grew apart. Sweetin opened up about finally seeing the Olsens at Bob Saget’s funeral in 2022, and how she feels about their relationship changing over time.

Everyone reunited in 2022 at Bob Saget's "punk rock shiva," which also featured appearances from fellow comedians like Dave Chappelle and Jeff Ross, his pal John Mayer, and the dudes in the Full House cast. Since then, they've gone their separate ways again. Unlike the older gang, Sweetin thinks the age gap is one of the reasons the girls separated themselves from the rest of the Full House cast, who really have supported one another publicly and came together for the revival, which is still available to watch with a Netflix subscription.

Now, just because Sweetin doesn’t feel any ill will towards the twins doesn’t mean there aren’t occasionally differences of opinion and disagreements within the cast. Candace Cameron Bure’s exit from Hallmark and comments about “traditional marriage” did inspire Sweetin to speak out against her co-star a while back. They obviously have appeared together at events since, but sometimes a full house can lead to conflict.

How Jodie Sweetin Feels About Candace Cameron Bure Now

Sweetin has previously said she has a different viewpoint than Bure. Back in 2022, Candace posted her comments about “traditional marriage” and Sweetin followed up with her own comments about being an LGBTQ ally. Fuller House had ended its run by that point, and both had moved on to new projects, but they managed to reunite at ‘90s Con some months later.

The actress has a very pragmatic approach to her relationship with her former co-star, noting she knows who she is as a person. But she also knows who Bure is.

For her part, Bure has said it's all "love" with her Full and Fuller House family. She knows from the outside, it can seem like they "bicker," but she seems grateful to still be a part of the group and show that set the tone of her career. While the Olsens don't always participate, it seems like it's all love from Sweetin there, too.

It’s hard to believe it’s been four years since we lost the great comedian Bob Saget. The former stand-up comic and star of Full House died in a tragic accident four years ago today, and several of his co-stars, Candace Cameron Bure, John Stamos and Dave Coulier, took a moment to remember him on this unfortunate anniversary.

Bure took to Instagram and posted a collection of photos of herself and Saget. Some of them are more recent, from the period in and around the Fuller House reboot, but a couple of these are true throwbacks to when Candace Cameron Bure was just a kid named Candace Cameron. It’s a relationship that has spanned most of her life, and seeing it in pictures is equal parts heartwarming and heartbreaking.

Bob Saget is one of those performers that a generation grew up watching, and so it felt like they knew the man personally. He was one of America’s most famous dads as Danny Tanner on Full House, even if his stand-up work was far more mature. John Stamos posted his own Instagram tribute, with shots from both the Full House days and more recent times, showing the progression of a long friendship. In his post, Stamos said…

John Stamos and Bob Saget certainly came a long way. Stamos has previously said he didn’t like his co-star that much, but the two ultimately became very good friends. They spent one of their last days together at Stamos’ favorite place, Disneyland. Considering how random and unexpected Saget’s death was, there was certainly no way to know it would be the last time they would see each other. Sagat is believed to have died from injuries sustained from an accidental fall in his hotel room in Florida where he was on tour performing stand-up.

The third member of the Full House trio, Dave Coulier, didn’t miss the chance to tell the world what Bob Saget meant to him, in his own Instagram post, he said he thought his friend would want that…

It’s clear that Bob Saget meant a lot to those whose lives he touched. For those who knew him and those wno simply watched him, we’re all poorer now that he’s gone. Our thoughts go out to his friends and family on this difficult day.

Comedy is a lot harder to pull off successfully than it's often given credit for. It makes sense that some of the best filmmakers in history began their careers as comics, or at least comedic actors, given how a great comedian's mind works. They see the world in completely different ways, and that way of looking at things often means great movies, like some of the best rom-coms of all time, but they aren't always comedies. Here is our list of great comics who became great filmmakers.

Mel Brooks

You really couldn't have this list without Mel Brooks. His movies, which he's been making for an astonishing seven decades, never fail to disappoint. His career stretches back to the 1940s! He reinvented comedy on film with his early movies like The Producers, Blazing Saddles, and Young Frankenstein, and while he doesn't do as much directing these days, he's still killing it when he does.

Jordan Peele

Of all the comedians-turned-directors on this list, the biggest departure from his acting career to his directing career has to be Jordan Peele. He first entered our collective consciousness with his legendary sketch comedy show Key and Peele, but starting with Get Out in 2017, he's become one of the premier horror directors in modern Hollywood.

Amy Poehler

Like so many comedians over the last 50 years or so, Amy Poehler got her big break on Saturday Night Live. She left the long-running comedy show in 2008 to work on her next hit show, Parks & Recreation. In 2019, she directed her first movie, Wine Country, and followed that up with 2021's Moxie.

Christopher Guest

Some of the most quotable movies of all time have come from the collective minds of the ensemble casts that Christopher Guest has assembled for his movies, like Waiting for Guffman, Best in Show, and A Mighty Wind. He serves as the director, but he gives great leeway to his fellow cast members in all of the movies.

Paul Feig

Though he's best known as a writer and a director these days, Paul Feig started as a stand-up comedian when he first arrived in Hollywood in the 1980s. He struggled as an actor before scoring a role in Heavyweights in 1995. While working on that movie, he met writer Judd Apatow and the two co-created Freaks and Geeks. The rest is history.

Ben Stiller

Ben Stiller's biggest early break came in the Ben Stiller Show on MTV, which blended sketch comedy with music videos. From there, Stiller basically took over Hollywood to the point that it seemed like he was making a dozen movies a year! Okay, maybe not that many, but he was in a lot of movies, including many that he directed, like Reality Bites, The Cable Guy, Zoolander, and Tropic Thunder.

Mike Nichols

EGOT winner Mike Nichols directed some of the most iconic movies in Hollywood history. Movies like The Graduate, Working Girl, and The Birdcage. Nichols started his career as part of the comedy duo Nichols & May alongside Elaine May, who also became a filmmaker of some renown.

Charlie Chaplin

There are few people in Hollywood history who are as important to the growth of the industry as Charlie Chaplin. Chaplin wrote, starred, and directed almost all his major hits from the silent era up until A Countess from Hong Kong in 1967. He even scored many of his movies. He started in show business in the very early 20th Century in comedic roles on stage before movies were even invented.

Rob Reiner

As the son of the great Carl Reiner, Rob Reiner has comedy in his blood. His biggest fame early came as Mike "Meathead" Stivic in All in the Family, but for most of the last half-century, he's been known for his writing and directing, creating such movies as This Is Spinal Tap, The Princess Bride, and When Harry Met Sally..., among many others.

Chris Rock

Like many SNL alums, Chris Rock has had an incredible career in Hollywood. He started acting as a teenager in New Jack City, but he quickly became known for his stand-up act and his work on SNL. He's long been a writer and producer, and he started directing in 2003 with his directorial debut, Head of State. He's been busy directing ever since, in addition to everything else he does.

Judd Apatow

One of the most successful comedy directors in the last few decades is Judd Apatow. He's a one-man show, in many ways, writing, producing, and directing hits like The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Knocked Up, The King of Staten Island, and This Is 40. He's also produced a whole slew of successful comedies, like Bridesmaids, Anchorman, Step Brothers, and Pineapple Express. That doesn't even get into the TV shows he's produced or co-created, like Freaks and Geeks, Girls, and Crashing.

Harold Ramis

Without question, Harold Ramis belongs on the Mount Rushmore of comedy writers and directors. The list of movies he's directed and written (or co-written) is amazing. Caddyshack, National Lampoon's Vacation, and Groundhog Day are just the tip of the iceberg. Like so many in his generation of comedians, he started in sketch comedy at Second City in Chicago.

Ricky Gervais

Ricky Gervais gained worldwide fame when he co-created, co-wrote, and starred in the original version of The Office in the U.K. He's created a slew of shows since, and could even be credited with helping create podcasts with his early podcast, The Ricky Gervais Show. The stand-up comedian started directing films in 2009 with The Invention of Lying.

Penny Marshall

We lost a lot when Penny Marshall died in 2018 at age 75. She began her career in comedic roles, most notably as Laverne DeFazio, first on Happy Days, then in her own spin-off, Laverne & Shirley. Before long, though, she transitioned to directing. Her first movie, Jumpin' Jack Flash, introduced the world to Whoopi Goldberg as a comedic actor (her lone previous credit was in the drama The Color Purple) and went on to direct beloved hits like A League of Their Own and Big.

Seth MacFarlane

Seth MacFarlane started mostly as a comedy writer, which is hardly a surprise. He then created the animated shows Family Guy and American Dad for Fox. He made his directorial debut with Ted in 2012.

Albert Brooks

The legendary Albert Brooks started his career in sketch comedy in collectives like The Credibility Gap and appeared on variety shows in the late '60s and early '70s as a stand-up. His first directing gig was as part of the first season of SNL, before directing his first feature, Real Life, co-written with his buddy Harry Shearer. His later movies include classics like Defending Your Life, Mother, and The Muse.

Keenen Ivory Wayans

The Wayans brothers have certainly left a huge mark on Hollywood over the years, and the oldest sibling, Keenen Ivory Wayans, is the one who got them all started. He created and directed In Living Color, which made him a household name, but he had already directed I'm Gonna Git You Sucka before that. His biggest success, of course, is the Scary Movie franchise.

Carl Reiner

Carl Reiner got his start as a writer and actor in comedy sketches on two shows starring Sid Caesar, Your Show of Shows and Caesar's Hour. He then teamed up with fellow writer from the shows, Mel Brooks, and together they released comedy albums in the early 1960s. By the end of the decade, he was directing movies, with his two most notable hits, The Jerk and Oh! God, coming in the late '70s.

Cheech Marin

One of the biggest comedy duos of the '70s is, of course, Cheech & Chong. Before long, Cheech Marin was directing movies without his partner, including his directorial debut, Born in East L.A., in 1987.

Woody Allen

WE couldn't have this list without Woody Allen. Setting aside any personal feelings people may have towards the actor for his questionable personal life, Allen is, hands down, one of the most successful comedy film directors in Hollywood history. The list of movies he's written, directed, and starred in is far too long to list here. He developed his famous persona while working as a stand-up comedian in New York in the 1960s.

Michael Keaton

Michael Keaton was one of the most successful comedic actors of the 1980s with movies like Mr. Mom, Beetlejuice, and Johnny Dangerously. He started taking on more dramatic roles as the decade came to a close, and of course, he starred as the Caped Crusader in Tim Burton's Batman. He made his directorial debut in 2008 with the drama The Merry Gentleman and, more recently, directed the underrated Knox Goes Away in 2023.

Bob Odenkirk

Along with David Cross, Bob Odenkirk first broke big on Mr. Show with Bob and David, but that was after years in sketch comedy on shows like SNL and The Ben Stiller Show. He has gained his biggest fame more recently as the character Saul Goodman in Breaking Bad and the spinoff Better Call Saul (which somehow never won an Emmy).

Jerry Lewis

His comedy might not have been for everyone, but you can't argue with Jerry Lewis' incredible success over decades in Hollywood. Of course, he started as part of a duo with Dean Martin, but he soon took off on his own with movies like The Nutty Professor and The Bellboy. He directed both those movies as well, and would continue to direct his own movies throughout the '60s.

Donald Glover

While still in college, Donald Glover started doing sketch comedy in New York City. After graduating, he became a writer on 30 Rock first came to the public's attention in Community on NBC. His biggest critical success came with the show he created and produced the show Atlant,a in 2013. His first feature film directing gig came with Bando Stone & the New World, which is a companion piece to his album of the same name.

Jeff Garlin

For most people, Curb Your Enthusiasm is where they first saw Jeff Garlin, but his career goes back further than that. He also starred in The Goldbergs before abuse accusations led him to leave the show. Over the years, he's directed a number of movies, like the indie rom-com I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With and 2017's Handsome, which you can watch with a Netflix subscription.

Buster Keaton

Like Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton was a huge figure in the silent era of Hollywood. Also like Chaplin, the comedian started in theater at the dawn of the 20th century and then began writing, directing, and starring in his own films in the teens. He was one of the biggest stars of the early film industry, making more than a dozen hits in the 1920s.

Bob Saget

Not only is one of the dirtiest comedians of all time (and his version of The Aristocrats joke proves it), Bob Saget was also so beloved TV dad and wholesome host of America's Funniest Home Videos. Saget's first directorial credit came in the hilarious and underrated Dirty Work, working with Norm McDonald and Artie Lang on what must have been just a wild film shoot.

Aziz Ansari

Aziz Ansari had his breakout role as a member of the cast of Parks and Recreation, but he was already an experienced stand-up when that show took off. He directed his first film, Good Fortune, which he also wrote and stars in.

Jerrod Carmichael

Jerrod Carmichael is one of the most popular stand-up comedians in recent years and got his first major exposure with The Carmichael Show on NBC in 2015. He made his directorial debut in 2021 with On the Count of Three, which he also stars in alongside Christopher Abbott and an ensemble cast that includes Tiffany Haddish, J.B. Smoove, and Henry Winkler.

Bo Burnham

Bo Burnham made his name as literally a one-man show with his musical comedy YouTube channel that he started in 2006 (the very early days of YouTube). His first job as a director came in 2018 with Eighth Grade, which he wrote and stars in, as well.

Robert Townsend

Robert Townsend was groundbreaking as a Black comedian-turned-filmmaker in the 1980s when he wrote, directed, and starred in movies like Hollywood Shuffle, The Five Heartbeats, and Meteor Man, which is a comic book movie that deserves a reboot.

Bobcat Goldthwait

Without a doubt, one of the strangest movies mentioned in this list is Shakes the Clown, which was the first film directed by legendary stand-up comedian Bobcat Goldthwait. He's directed seven independent films since Shakes and they are always unique and funny.

The first time I saw The Aristocrats was an experience I’ll never forget. I saw it at the old United Artists Theater in Union Square in New York City, so, in honor of the movie turning 20 years old this week, I fired up my Prime subscription to figure out which of the many versions of the dirtiest and funniest Aristocrats jokes are my favorites.

When I saw the documentary, directed by Penn Gillette and Paul Provenza, and featuring dozens of comedians and actors, it was the first, and to date only, time I’ve ever seen people actually falling out of their chairs laughing. It was, frankly, the funniest movie I’ve ever seen in theaters. So, without further ado, a family walks into a talent agent's office and tells the seven funniest versions of The Aristocrats.

Cartman Goes Way Off The Deep End On South Park

Without question, the funniest take on the Aristocrats, in my opinion, is the ridiculously over-the-top version that Cartman tells the other South Park guys. It starts with the traditional telling of a family walking into a talent agent’s office, but by the end, there are victims of 9/11 involved. I saw this movie in New York City, so I saw firsthand just how shocking and, honestly, hilarious everyone in the theater found it, in the one city where you might expect people to think it had gone too far. It didn’t, and it ranks up there near the top with the best episodes of South Park, ever.

Bob Saget Gets Really Dirty

It’s old news that the late, great Bob Saget was an incredibly dirty comedian, defying expectations from fans of his TV shows like Full House and America’s Funniest Home Videos. I’ll admit, at the time, I didn’t know just how filthy Saget could get in his standup. I certainly understood after seeing his version of the joke, which he tells, without getting to the punchline, just minutes before hitting the stage. He does give us all the disclaimer that he doesn’t endorse or condone anything that happens in his version of the joke.

Billy The Mime Quietly Cracks Me Up

One of the most interesting takes on the joke comes from Billy the Mime, played by comedian Steven Banks. As a mime would, he performs the entire joke in silence, acting out every dirty bit of the story on the street. By this point in the movie, everyone understands the joke, and so every position and mime that Billy does lands silently, but brilliantly. At that point in the doc, there is no sound at all; only the laughter of the audience makes up the soundtrack.

Gilbert Gottfried Is The GOAT

Gilbert Gottfried was so good at telling the joke that he got two versions into the movie. The first time audiences see Gottfried, he’s sitting at a table in what looks like an office boardroom, saying the most outrageous things. In true Gottfried fashion, he’s unafraid to be as disgusting as humanly possible. With no live audience, he kills it.

The second time we see the late, great Gottfried is when we learn that his telling of the joke on stage at the Hugh Hefner Friar’s Club Roast is quite possibly what inspired Gillette and Provenza to tell the story. It was incredibly rare (and still is) to see a comedian tell the joke on stage, but Gottfried goes for it, and it’s so wonderfully dirty and hilarious that, like the audience I saw the movie with originally, it has Rob Schneider literally on the floor in laughter. It very well may be the definitive version of The Aristocrats joke.

Kevin Pollack Channels Christopher Walken

I think sometimes people forget that before he became one of the most prolific character actors in Hollywood with roles in blockbusters like A Few Good Men, The Usual Suspects, Casino, and Grumpy Old Men, Kevin Pollack started his career as a stand-up comedian. His impressions are well known from his appearances on talk shows, and one of his best is Christopher Walken. In telling The Aristocrats as though he were first told the joke by Walken himself, Pollack has one of the very best moments in the movie. It’s one of the shorter versions, but it’s outstanding.

Sarah Silverman Makes It Personal

One way to tell the joke is by putting yourself in the middle of the action, so to speak. That’s how Sarah Silverman does it. In her words, she was “an Aristocrat.” She’s not embarrassed by it, nor does she wish to make a big deal out of it, again, in her words. The things that are described as part of her own family’s act are just as outrageous as anyone else’s in the documentary, and her deadpan delivery is pitch-perfect. Her punchline, which I won’t repeat here, reportedly almost got her sued by Joe Franklin.

Eric Mead Lays His Cards On The Table

I’m a total sucker for card tricks and sleight-of-hand magic, so watching magician Eric Mead’s close-up magic version of the joke is really special. Sure, it’s not the funniest version of it in the film, but it almost certainly took the most practice. It’s brilliantly done, and it’s one I can watch over and over and still not understand how he does all the tricks.

It’s versions like Mead’s that make The Aristocrats such a great documentary, and not just a series of comedians telling increasingly dirtier versions of the joke. Like Steven Banks as Billy The Mime, or one telling I didn’t mention here, Rita Rudner telling her “clean” version (which ends with a dirty punchline), it’s the great variations that make the movie (and joke) so funny.

There are so many amazing moments in the movie I couldn’t even get to here, like Robin Williams telling it on the beach in Northern California, juxtaposed with Drew Carey telling a similar version. Mario Cantone’s impression of Liza Minnelli doing it is also amazing. There isn’t a dull moment in the whole documentary. The Aristocrats might not be for everyone, but it’ll always be one of my favorites.

It's been three years since the sudden passing of comedian Bob Saget, but his spirit remains in the hearts of fans everywhere, but especially those of the Full House stars keeping him in the conversation with their hilarious stories. Jodie Sweetin and Andrea Barber have helped pull back that curtain over the years, such as discussing how he struggled with being "America's Dad" while also performing NSFW stand-up. I can't help but laugh at the actress' stories about their parents reacting to Saget telling a dirty joke on set.

John Stamos and Lori Loughlin were guests on a recent live episode of Sweetin and Barber's throwback podcast How Rude, Tanneritos!, and the former discussed his parents visiting the set to watch him film episodes on the nights before the studio audience arrived. Sweetin and Barber added that, as child actors, their parents were legally required to be there whenever they worked, and how they'd react when Bob Saget told an off-color joke during filming:

Stamos and Loughlin laughed and went on to explain that Bob Saget's jokes often ended with the parents complaining and the adult cast getting lectured by producers. It's not the first time we've heard this, as the Olsen Twins, even as young as they were during the show, remember the adult cast being pretty inappropriate.

While the Olsen twins alleged the adult cast as a whole could skew inappropriate, the only other offense John Stamos mentioned on the podcast was that Dave Coulier had a "gas problem" when filming. It's not the worst issue in the world, unless you're one of the child actors, who pointed out they were all around eye-level height with his butt at the time. I can imagine it's hard to make it through a scene when you're getting crop-dusted nonstop.

Is this the kind of behavior that would fly on the set of a show premiering on the 2025 TV schedule? One certainly has to wonder, but it's not like producers didn't know what they were getting into when they brought in Bob Saget. The gone-too-soon comedian was performing stand-up for a decade prior to landing the gig as Danny Tanner on Full House, so it's not like his fake offspring were his core audience.

It's also worth noting that even if he might've ruffled the feathers of parents, Bob Saget was still beloved by the cast. We've heard many hilarious stories about him from co-stars like Dave Coulier over the years that mix in his penchant for inappropriate jokes and his overall ability to make others laugh. To be honest, I'd love to see one of those dirty jokes he told in the midst of filming, assuming footage of it exists.

Full House is streaming on Hulu, in case anyone feels the urge to revisit some of their favorite episodes. Just don't go in expecting some raunchy humor, though there are Bob Saget stand-up specials where one could hear that.

Even if you didn’t experience the early 1990s first hand, you are probably well aware of one of the big television success stories that thrived in that decade: Full House. The hit, TGIF programming block family sitcom was (and still is) adored by millions of people who grew up watching the series back in the day, and was even so popular in its eight-season run that a spinoff show for Netflix had its own successful run of five seasons. Stars Andrea Barber and Jodie Sweetin recently reminisced about their experiences with their late co-star Bob Saget, and noted that he “struggled” with being known as America’s Dad.

What Did Jodie Sweetin And Andrea Barber Say About Bob Saget’s Issues With Being Known As America’s Dad?

Full House excelled on ABC for long enough that the comedy launched catch phrases and the careers of stars Jodie Sweetin, Candace Cameron Bure, and Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen as the daughters of Bob Saget’s widowed Danny Tanner. Andrea Barber (who portrayed annoying Tanner family friend, Kimmy) and Sweetin now host a rewatch podcast, How Rude, Tanneritos, and a recent episode saw the duo dedicate some time to talking about Bob Saget.

For both actresses (who’ve opened up about things like aspects of the Tanner family they wish were done better and which early Full House episode they hate) this project marks either the first time they’ve watched the show that made them famous, or the first time they’ve rewatched. This naturally means that it brings up lots of memories of working on the sitcom and of the large, continually close-knit cast. Barber noted that she can now understand why so many fans looked up to Saget, and said:

Though Danny was a disco-loving neat freak, he was also a perfectly supportive dad whose positive qualities far outweighed any of his decidedly unhip tendencies. So, it was pretty easy to love Danny as a parent, especially if you were a kid watching who was missing that fatherly touch from your life.

However, while Saget was by all accounts a good dude with a lot of loving friends and an amazing family, the career stand up comedian had fostered a very different persona on stage in comedy clubs. And this is what’s led Sweetin and Barber to feel he had some trouble with being seen only as a cuddly, sweet, and somewhat bland nice guy. Sweetin continued:

With the main thing that led to his fame being his stint on a family show, it does make a lot of sense that Saget would have been stuck in that mold and not know how to really get audiences to understand what seemed like two completely different sides to his personality. As Barber noted:

Luckily, those somewhat hard feelings didn’t persist. Saget (who shared his own thoughts on death and aging in an interview that turned out to be one of his last) had come to terms with his dual legacy as one of TV’s most beloved dads and a truly off the wall comedian enough to spend a good amount of time on Fuller House during its run. As Sweetin added:

I’m sure knowing that Bob Saget became so comfortable with the Danny Tanner side of his actual personality that he was able to fully embrace it makes all the fans who still think of him as America’s Dad very happy.

Three years after Bob Saget’s passing, the 2025 TV schedule sees members of the Full House cast preserving Bob Saget’s memory through their work and their memories. Co-star Dave Coulier knew the late comedian well going back to the '80s, which makes his recent discussion of Saget’s legacy in the context of his own health even more poignant.

As Coulier’s ongoing cancer battle has seen him undergo multiple rounds of chemotherapy, fond remembrances of Tanner family’s TV patriarch were brought up in conversation with Parade Magazine. The comedy legend and former host of America’s Funniest People very much misses his friend, who was a third of Full House's main trio of adults along with Coulier himself and John Stamos.

In such a time of personal challenges, Dave Coulier has all of the love in the world from his friends. As he describes below, the memory of Bob Saget also affects him:

While Full House legends like Candace Cameron Bure also feel Bob Saget’s influence, Mr. Coulier’s connection to his chosen brother goes back quite a long way. One would assume that means that Saget’s untimely death during a tour hit Coulier particularly hard even before his diagnosis with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Similarly, Dave Coulier and John Stamos’ Full House brotherhood looks to have that same sort of “lovable crazy” energy. Otherwise, why would Stamos have pulled that good natured bald cap stunt when Coulier started rocking that look for real?

But even knowing full well that Bob Saget is no longer living, the voice acting alum of such cartoons as Muppet Babies and The Real Ghostbusters still feels his friend’s presence quite strongly. Coulier went on:

As Dave Coulier has concluded his chemotherapy treatments, he’ll continue to move forward. But to go back to his previous comments about “filling that well” known as the legacy of Bob Saget, his fond remembrance of his longtime friend is just as important as all of the Full House memories shared by the rest of the cast.

We here at CinemaBlend continue to extend our well wishes to Mr. Coulier, his friends, and his family on his journey to better health. May the next update be one with better results, and an even greater prognosis.

Since Bob Saget’s sudden death in 2022, The Full House cast has kept his memory alive through throwback party photos and endless stories about him and his penchant for hugging, but he also inspired Cameron Candace Bure in a possibly unexpected way. Bure was recently unveiled as Cherry Blossom on The Masked Singer’s 13th season (airing on the 2025 TV schedule and streaming with a Hulu subscription), and she opened up about how Saget impacted her decision to do the show.

Candace Cameron Bure played DJ, the oldest daughter of Danny Tanner (Bob Saget) on Full House and later on the spinoff, Fuller House. While Saget’s raunchy standup would seemingly conflict with Bure’s more conservative sensibilities, the two were undeniably close, and she said on the Whine Down with Jana Kramer podcast that she wanted to honor her former co-star. Bure told host Jana Kramer:

Bob Saget was revealed to be the Squiggly Monster on The Masked Singer in Season 4, which apparently another Full House alum, John Stamos, had been aware of because the Uncle Jesse portrayer would have appeared as a clue if Saget had made it further.

Candace Cameron Bure, meanwhile, wasn’t informed beforehand that her former TV dad would be one of the costumed contestants, but it didn’t take her long to figure it out. She continued:

What a fun memory, and I can see how channeling his energy could be motivation to finally accept The Masked Singer’s invitation, despite being so scared to do it.

Jana Kramer — who, like Candace Cameron Bure, has done both The Masked Singer and Dancing with the Stars — said the mask provided a shield between her and the audience that made her more comfortable singing. That was a key difference-maker for Bure compared to ABC’s celebrity dance competition.

The Great American Family star agreed, to a point, saying she had such a fulfilling experience on DWTS, while her early elimination on the Fox series didn’t allow her to fully overcome that fear of singing in front of people.

I’d like to think that either way, Bob Saget would be proud of her for facing that fear. If you want to revisit some of Full House’s best episodes (or the worst episode, according to Full House co-stars Jodie Sweetin and Andrea Barber), the entire series is available to stream with a Max subscription. The Masked Singer Season 13 continues at 8 p.m. ET Wednesdays on Fox.

It’s hard to believe that it’s been nearly 40 years since we first met the Tanner family on ABC’s Full House. Many fans who have come to love the show weren’t even born when it premiered in 1987. The Olsen twins hadn’t even had their 1st birthday yet, and now Ashley Olsen is a mom. Candace Cameron Bure has a son who is married. The passage of time is astounding, so seeing throwback pics from a Season 1 party really has me in my feels.

This blast of nostalgia comes to us thanks to Jodie Sweetin, who played middle sister Stephanie to CCB’s DJ and the Olsen twins’ Michelle. On the Instagram page of her podcast How Rude, Tanneritos!, which she co-hosts with Andrea Barber (aka Kimmy Gibler), Sweetin shared some pics from the cast’s Season 1 Christmas party.

Honestly, after seeing those photos, could Jodie Sweetin possibly be cuter? The actress would have been 5 years old at Christmas in 1987, and I am loving her adorable sweater. (Anybody else getting Mr. Bear vibes?)

She’s pictured in the Instagram post with Bob Saget, who played her dad Danny on Full House (which can be streamed with a Max subscription), as well as John Stamos (better known as Uncle Jesse) and Dave Coulier (who I have admittedly called “Uncle Joey,” despite him not being related). Saget looks like a baby himself in that flashback to the ‘80s, and that’s another tough thing to come to terms with regarding time, seeing as it’s been three years since we lost the standup comedian way too soon.

Bob Saget died in January 2022 after suffering what was determined to be a head trauma following a show in Florida. His Full House family has continued to “fill the well,” so to speak, and preserve his memory by sharing stories of their good times together.

On the post, I also love seeing how close John Stamos clearly was with Jodie Sweetin. Stamos seems to have had a prickly relationship with his co-stars in the beginning. He got the Olsen twins temporarily fired, he “pissed off” Bob Saget and he was nervous about being upstaged by the cute kiddos.

But you can’t look at that cute Christmas party pic and think for one second that he wasn’t already smitten with his TV niece.

It’s always a delight when the Full House cast give us glimpses into the past — even if it does make us feel ancient — and we got plenty of that when the actors celebrated the sitcom’s 35th anniversary a couple of years ago. John Stamos also shared a throwback pic of himself with his arms wrapped around both Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen when they were toddlers.

Seeing how much these actors always cared for each other reminds us of why we fell in love with Full House in the first place and why it remains one of the best series on Max right now. If you need a dose of that Tanner family goodness, check out the best Full House episodes, with all eight seasons available to stream.

Full House is a much-beloved series in the history of television, with many still enjoying reruns with their Max subscription. Most of the cast members love to relive those memories as well, especially Jodie Sweetin and Andrea Barber on their Full House rewatch podcast. However, that doesn’t mean they’re afraid to share their true feelings about some of the sitcom’s rougher moments. They recently revealed the one early episode they say is “easily the worst,” and I think they’re spot-on.

“Sea Cruise,” the fifth episode of Full House’s first season, has been officially dubbed the worst in the eyes of Stephanie Tanner and Kimmy Gibbler portrayers Jodie Sweetin and Andrea Barber. They made their strong opinions known on a recent episode of How Rude, Tanneritos!, on which Barber declared:

On this episode, which originally aired October 16, 1987, Danny (Bob Saget) ships the girls off to grandma’s house so he can enjoy some male bonding time with Jesse (John Stamos) and Joey (Dave Coulier). Despite Danny’s apprehension to move on so soon after his wife’s death, the guys end up on a rickety boat full of women.

Jodie Sweetin agreed with her podcast co-host, though she threw out a couple of possible competitors in the “worst episode” category, saying:

Andrea Barber stood firm, though, saying that in the years they’ve been rewatching all of the Tanner family fun, she hasn’t come across an episode as bad as this one. In her words:

I’ve got to say, I agree wholeheartedly with “Sea Cruise” receiving this designation. Maybe I’m a little biased, since I grew up alongside DJ, Stephanie and Michelle, but doesn’t everybody agree Full House is at its best when the girls are around? Even John Stamos admitted he was nervous early on about getting upstaged by the child actors.

Five episodes into the series, I have to wonder how many people were tuning in to hear the double entendres and innuendo of the three single guys, not to mention their cringe musical numbers, corny dialogue and Jesse's fragile ego.

I was, however, a little surprised at how easily Andrea Barber and Jodie Sweetin came to their conclusion. Given how “uncomfortable” they were watching the DJ episode “Shape Up” from Season 4 — in which Candace Cameron Bure’s character stops eating in hopes of losing weight before Kimmy’s pool party — I thought that might have been in the running.

Of course, we all have our favorite Full House episodes and our least favorite, and with it being one of the best shows to stream on Max right now, you can revisit any of them that you wish.

It's been nearly three years since we lost Bob Saget, but thankfully, the Full House cast has continued to keep his memory alive. Saget died in 2022 from head trauma after an accidental fall. In the years since, many stars from the TGIF sitcom have paid tribute to one of the TV dads we’d be proud to have, and they are still recalling sweet memories. Now, Dave Coulier is revealing how the cast preserves his memory, and I’m already crying just thinking about it.

Much of the Full House cast remained close after filming wrapped in the ‘90s, and then they were brought together again for the Netflix revival Fuller House. This means they have countless memories from over the years, and sharing those is how the cast keeps their late co-star in their lives. While appearing at ‘90s Con in Florida in September, Coulier told Us Weekly how everyone keeps Saget’s legacy alive, and it sounds like an emotionally bonding experience:

That is perhaps one of the best ways to keep someone’s memory alive. The Full House cast has so many memories with Saget, and it’s very possible that the more they talk about him, the more they remember. Plus, by sharing these stories publically, fans are able to learn more about the actor's life too.

Not surprisingly, the cast still gets asked about Saget, and it seems like every time they talk about him, they have something new to share. Last April, for example, Aunt Becky herself, Lori Loughlin, recalled the moment she found out about Bob Saget’s death, revealing she was playing golf and looked at her phone to see missed calls and messages from Coulier, John Stamos, and Candace Cameron Bure. Ultimately, she learned the news after picking up a call from Jodie Sweetin.

Overall, while that story is sad, it also shows how tight-knit this cast is.

The Tanner family wasn’t just a family on-screen but in real life as well, and it’s one of the reasons why Full House is one of the best shows streaming on Max. It’s still hard to believe that it’s been almost three years since Bob Saget died, but it’s clear that his memory will continue on for years to come, especially if the cast is still constantly telling stories about him.

That being said, stories are not the only ways to remember Saget. Those with a Max subscription or Netflix subscription can watch Full House and Fuller House, respectively, whenever they want.

Some have said that tragedy is an important element to comedy but, for some of stand-up’s most acclaimed stars, tragedy saw the end of their career. Far too many of our favorite comedians passed away when they still had so much to offer on the stage and, yet, their jokes continue to make us laugh to this day. These are some of the funniest people we miss the most.

Bill Hicks

At his final stand-up show, Bill Hicks reflected on his career as a comedian whose goal to “illuminate the collective unconscious and help humanity” with his material left him “virtually anonymous” for years. However, since losing his battle with pancreatic cancer at just 32 years old in 1994, his philosophical wit and clever political commentary have made him one of the most influential comics of his time, if not all time.

Patrice O'Neal

His hilarious commentary on the likes of gender politics and race culture made one-time The Office star Patrice O'Neal one of the most respected names in stand-up. In 2011, the same year he released his first and only stand-up special, Elephant in the Room (one of the best stand-up comedy specials on Paramount+), he suffered a fatal stroke, caused by Type 2 diabetes he had suffered from since his 20s, when he was 41.

Mitch Hedberg

Known for his retro fashion sense, boisterous tone of voice, and a memorable appearance on That '70s Show, most of Mitch Hedberg's best jokes were masterful one-liners, such as, "Rice is great if you’re really hungry and want to eat two thousand of something." He was only 37 when he passed away from an overdose of multiple substances in 2005.

Richard Pryor

With all of his achievements, including his acclaimed collaborations with Gene Wilder, his landmark SNL hosting gig, and his many iconic and controversial moments on stage (such as accidentally lighting himself on fire), you could make an argument that Richard Pryor was the best comedian to ever live. He died of a heart attack in 2005 at 65 but his stand-up and acting career had already slowed down by then due to his long-time struggles with MS.

Gilda Radner

As one of the founding Not Ready For Primetime Players, Gilda Radner made a huge impact on SNL in so little time with her high-energy approach and an impeccably unique sense of character. Rarely has the comedy world seen a performer quite like the one-time wife of Gene Wilder since she passed away at 42 in 1989 after a battle with ovarian cancer.

Bernie Mac

Earning his title as one of the "Kings of Comedy" – also the name of the tour he shared with Cedric the Entertainer, D.L. Hughley, and Steve Harvey – with his blunt approach to risqué topics in an autobiographical style, Bernie Mac became a staple of the Ocean's Eleven movies and starred in his own eponymous hit sitcom on Fox. Despite living with sarcoidosis for years, the disease was not connected to the comedian's death at 50 in 2008, which was caused by cardiac arrest.

Andy Kaufman

As a one-of-a-kind, eccentric comedian who challenged the very idea of what comedy could be with his bizarre performance art, Andy Kaufman became one of stand-up's most revered legends. Unfortunately, the subject of the acclaimed, Jim Carrey-led biopic, Man on the Moon, never made it to 40, succumbing to lung cancer when he was just 35 in 1984.

Phil Hartman

With his diverse arsenal of memorable characters and impeccable showmanship, you could easily argue that Phil Hartman is the greatest Saturday Night Live cast member of all time, which makes his horrific, untimely death at 49 especially heartbreaking. He was still starring on his post-SNL sitcom, NewsRadio, when his then-wife, Brynn, murdered him in his sleep in 1998.

Sam Kinison

Sam Kinison was blessed with a razor-sharp wit and a lung capacity that allowed him to raspily scream his punchlines at a deafening pitch. The Pentecostal preacher-turned-comedian had only just reached the peak of his career at 38 years old when he was killed in a car accident in 1992.

Robin Williams

Academy Award winner Robin Williams was the gift of bringing joy to audiences of all ages with his unbelievable, one-of-a-kind energy and rapid-fire improvisational skills. Unfortunately, behind his zestful demeanor as a comedian, he hid a pain that worsened as he got older and, when he was just 63, he took his own life in 2014.

Norm Macdonald

With a deliriously deadpan delivery and a signature eccentric wordplay, Norm Macdonald crafted some hilarious quotes throughout his career when performing stand-up, as "Weekend Update" host on SNL, etc. Most of the Canadian comedian's fans and adoring peers were unaware of his battle with leukemia until he succumbed to it in 2021 when he was 61 years old.

Lenny Bruce

Lenny Bruce was a comedian decades ahead of his time, boasting a bold, free-wheeling approach to commenting on various risqué topics that would actually get him arrested for obscenity in 1964. Just two years later, he passed away at the age of 40, due to acute morphine poisoning caused by an overdose, and was later portrayed by Academy Award winner Dustin Hoffman in the 1974 biopic, Lenny.

Garry Shandling

Garry Shandling was one of the most creative comedic minds of his time, as reflected by his unique stand-up bits and acclaimed, meta TV creations It's Garry Shandling's Show and The Larry Sanders Show. He was only 66 when, in 2016, the comedian passed away due to a pulmonary embolism.

Bob Saget

There are two kinds of Bob Saget fans: those who grew up with him as the star of Full House and the host of America's Funniest Home Videos and those who admired his shamelessly raunchy stand-up style. Both sides of fandom were joined together in mourning when an incident of blunt head trauma claimed the life of the 65-year-old comedian.

Gilbert Gottfried

If you did not know him for his stand-up, you undeniably knew Gilbert Gottfried for his unmistakable voice, which he lent to the screen as Iago in 1992's animated Disney movie classic, Aladdin, or as the Aflac duck. The comedian was just 67 when he passed away in 2022 due to ventricular tachycardia, which was worsened by his longtime, private battle with type II myotonic dystrophy.

Flip Wilson

For four years, Flip Wilson hosted his own popular variety, on which he performed as his many now-iconic characters, such as the flirtatious Geraldine. In 1998, the two-time Emmy-winning comedian was just 64 when he passed away from liver cancer.

Richard Jeni

Quick-witted Italian-American Richard Jeni found success as a stand-up comedian and went on to star in one of the best Jim Carrey movies, The Mask, and his own sitcom, Platypus Man. Unfortunately, he also had a history of schizophrenia and severe depression which supposedly led to taking his own life in 2007 when he was just 49.

Greg Giraldo

Greg Giraldo's penchant for insult jokes made him a staple of Comedy Central's most hilarious celebrity roasts for years, with the Comedy Central Roast of David Hasselhoff marking his final appearance as a roaster in 2010. That same year, after falling comatose from a prescription medication overdose, his family chose to remove him from life support and he passed away soon after at 44 years old.

Brody Stevens

Brody Stevens was known for starring in many movies with his friend, Zach Galifianakis (namely The Hangover and Due Date), and for his self-effacing stand-up style. His struggles with bipolar disorder and depression were documented in Comedy Central's 2014 series, Brody Stevens: Enjoy It!, five years before he took his own life at the age of 48.

Ralphie May

Ralphie May's stand-up career began when he won a contest to open for his idol, Sam Kinison, at 17 and when he later finished second in the first season of Last Comic Standing in 2003, his popularity skyrocketed. The comedian, who had wrestled with obesity for most of his life, was 45 when he passed away from cardiac arrest, following weeks of suffering from pneumonia, in 2017.

Freddie Prinze

His clever observational comedy style led to Freddie Prinze becoming the star of the classic blue-collar TV show, Chico and the Man, which also starred Jack Albertson. The Puerto Rican comedian was only 22 when he shot himself in 1977 and is survived by his son, actor Freddie Prinze Jr.

Charlie Murphy

In addition to his stand-up and acting careers, Charlie Murphy's claim to fame was being Eddie Murphy's older brother and telling stories of his bizarre experiences with Prince and Rick James on a classic Chappelle's Show episode. The comedian was only 57 when he passed away in 2017 from leukemia.

The Amazing Johnathan

Better known as The Amazing Johnathan, John Edward Szeles became a hot ticket in Las Vegas for his hilarious combination of stand-up with magic tricks. Hulu's The Amazing Johnathan Documentary from 2019 chronicled his struggles with cardiomyopathy, which later caused him to pass away from heart failure in 2022 when he was 63.

Dustin Diamond

After making a name for himself playing Screech in the Saved by the Bell cast, Dustin Diamond went on to continue working as a stand-up comedian. Sadly, his career was cut short in February 2021 when, just a month after he was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer, he passed away at 44.

John Pinette

Outside of his stand-up career (which largely consisted of material that commented on his eating habits), John Pinette was best known for his major guest appearance in the final episode of Seinfeld in 1998. It was in 2014 when a pulmonary embolism ended the comedian's life when he was just 50 years old.

Robin Harris

Robin Harris became popular for a bit from his episode of HBO's One Night Stand which was later adapted into the underrated animated '90s movie, Bebe's Kids. Unfortunately, he never got to see the 1992 feature because he passed at just 36 years old from a cardiac arrhythmia two years earlier.

Sean Rouse

Fans of raunchy stand-up comedy must have been fans of Sean Rouse, who had a brief acting career with a small role as an MIB agent in 2002's Men in Black II. He was only 43 when, in 2018, he suffered a stroke, which was followed by a heart attack and, unfortunately, he did not recover.

Tim Wilson

Known for his schtick of performing his own humorous country music tunes on stage, Tim Wilson was also a staple of the popular, nationally syndicated radio program, The Bob and Tom Show. He was only 52 when the comedian, husband, and father of two suffered a fatal heart attack in 2014.

Dennis Wolfberg

Dennis Wolfberg worked as a teacher in New York City before pursuing a full-time career as a stand-up comedian, which led to an acting career that included a recurring stint on Quantum Leap. He came very close to having a TV series of his own before he died from melanoma in 1994 when he was 48.

Kevin Barnett

Kevin Barnett was a talented, young comedian known for his appearances in movies like Chris Rock's Top Five and Mike Birbiglia's Sleepwalk with Me and Don't Think Twice, as well as co-creating the short-lived Fox sitcom Rel with star Lil Rel Howery and Rabinowitz. He was just 32 years old when he suddenly passed away from pancreatitis in 2019.

Jay Leggett

Jay Leggett gained popularity in the 1990s after he joined the In Living Color cast, on which he portrayed characters like The Depressed Irish Singer on the hit sketch comedy TV show. In 2013, the 50-year-old comedian suffered a fatal heart attack after spending a day participating in his other passion, hunting.

Mike DeStefano

Mike DeStefano became relatively known in the comedy world for his candid discussions about his substance addictions in much of his stand-up material. The 44-year-old comedian had just gotten done filming a video for Funny or Die when he suffered a heart attack that ended his life in 2011.

With a career spanning over four decades, Bob Saget established himself as an extremely talented actor, writer, stand-up comedian, director, and many other things in between. But, starting in 1987, he also became the TV dad that we all could look up to, thanks to his role as single father Danny Tanner on Full House. He’s been a part of comedy and sitcom lovers' lives for some time. So, when Saget suddenly passed away in 2022, many of us definitely felt like we'd lost someone close. And it seems like Saget's co-star, Lori Loughlin, is she still feeling the pain from the loss as indicated by her recollection of the moment she heard her friend and colleagued died.

The actress joined the Full House cast as a recurring guest in Season 2 as Rebecca Donaldson, Danny’s whip-smart co-host on Wake Up, San Francisco and love interest of his brother-in-law, Jesse Katsopolis. Fans ended up loving her so much that her role became permanent. The Summerland actress was in her 20’s when she was cast and she spent many years growing with and becoming close to Bob Saget and her other co-stars. So, when speaking to her co-stars Jodie Sweetin and Andrea Barber on their podcast, How Rude, Tanneritos!, she revealed the instant heartbreak she felt when she found out the news about Saget’s death. As she put it:

My heart goes out to her. This is the type of experience that stays with a person for a lifetime, and it never gets easier to discuss. Thankfully, she has had her entire TV family by her side during this ordeal, and they still seem to be raising each other up.

Lori Loughlin continued on the topic, talking about what happened after she found out and what the cast did shortly after learning of the tragedy. She also explained that even though it’s been over two years since he passed, it’s still hard for her to believe the fan-favorite comedian is actually gone. And this is something I can completely relate to. She said:

She is undoubtedly right. Bob Saget had such a positive impact on people far and wide. Adam Sandler and Pete Davidson were just two of the long list of people to pay tribute to Saget, noting how funny, kind, and how much he truly cared for others. John Stamos even described how he felt in his eulogy, stating that he doesn’t “have to say goodbye because he’s never leaving my heart.”

I definitely agree with Lori Loughlin that it’s still hard to believe Bob Saget isn’t with us anymore. But, his friends and fans have been celebrating his legacy and keeping his memory alive. Not only that, but Saget's best movies and TV shows are sure to be enjoyed for years to come. One should also check out his wonderful on-screen friendship with Loughlin and all their best family moments that are featured on some of the well-loved Full House episodes. You can check those out with a Max subscription.

Any Full House aficionado should know that Bob Saget wasn’t the original Danny Tanner. That distinction goes to Teen Wolf alum John Posey. Of course, things worked out for the best after the original pilot was reshot. However, there was apparently another actor in the running to play the affable dad on one of TGIF's greatest sitcoms. Four decades after the ABC sitcom hit the airwaves, its creator revealed how the story behind how he lost his first choice for the role and ultimately cast the late Saget.

Who Was The First Choice for Danny Tanner?

Series creator Jeff Franklin opened up about the matter on the How Rude, Tanneritos! podcast, which launched with a big Bob Saget lovefest back in 2023. Franklin explained that most of the main roles were easy to cast, though that wasn't exactly the case when it came to tapping someone for the San Francisco broadcaster. Interestingly, the creator spilled to hosts (and series alums) Jodie Sweetin and Andrea Barber that another sitcom veteran was actually pitched to the show’s casting director before he signed on for another notable small-screen comedy. The sitcom impresario said:

So it would seem that Paul Reiser could’ve been the cleaning-obsessed father of three if the NBC sitcom My Two Dads hadn’t gotten on his radar. Ultimately, that family sitcom ended up becoming a cult classic despite its out-of-box concept. Though one could argue that the actor could've been a fit for Danny, Reiser's character on the Michael Jacobs-created show seemed to suit him a bit better. 

The comedy ultimately ran for three seasons from 1987 to 1990. While notable, the series wouldn't be Paul Reiser's biggest claim to sitcom fame. That's because he eventually found success on another classic sitcom – NBC’s Mad About You, which premiered in 1992 and eventually earned him Primetime Emmy nominations. But moving back to the late 1980s, Jeff Franklin had a big decision to make when it came to casting Danny Tanner due to Reiser being out of the picture.

How Did Bob Saget Eventually Become Danny Tanner?

Bob Saget was actually the second person Jeff Franklin considered for the role of the Tanner family patriarch. And interestingly enough, Franklin and the late comedian had crossed paths before working on the ABC sitcom. The Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper producer recalled how Saget took on some comic-related duties for another vintage show. And the TV writer-producer also made a promise to the then-rising stand-up comic:

The Full Moon High alum seemed comfortable just warming up the crowd for network sitcoms, which was a lucrative job during the 1980s and 1990s. Thankfully, Jeff Franklin saw more in the up-and-coming comedian. However, there was one obstacle standing in the way of the late star from taking his place among the best sitcom dads, which led to ABC pushing for another actor to play the father of three. The Full House producer explained:

The EP also revealed that the original pilot featuring John Posey tested well with TV viewers. However, given that Posey was playing the show’s straight man, his character tested the lowest. Everything was set to go with the How to Get Away with Murder alum as the Tanner patriarch when Jeff Franklin received an unexpected call:

If the sitcom creator hadn’t lobbied for the late comedian, viewers might’ve had a different experience with the Tanner family. Unfortunately, Jeff Franklin’s relentless push for Bob Saget meant John Posey was cut from the classic sitcom. The TV producer saw something special in the Full House star that he couldn’t deny despite the fact that he wasn't a Hollywood heavyweight at that point. Thanks to Franklin, sitcom fans got the chance to take notice of Saget’s comedic talents. And despite TV critics’ hatred for the ABC sitcom, viewers loved the sweetness and love projected by the comedian and his co-stars.

Jeff Franklin’s recent revelations came on the heels of the second anniversary of Bob Saget’s death, which spurred tributes from his Full House family. Saget definitely isn't forgotten, as his friends and colleagues have been sharing stories connected to him. Jodie Sweetin’s wedding anecdotes and John Stamos’ strip club tale are prime examples. While it's unfortunate that Saget is no longer with us, it's wonderful that we were able to witness his talents and fortunate that he landed the role of Danny.

TV viewers can continue reminiscing about the late star by streaming Full House through using Max subscription. They can then use a Netflix subscription to watch more of Danny on Fuller House.

In January 2022, many of us were met with the tragic news that Bob Saget had died at the age of 65 due to head trauma he sustained. The comedian was widely mourned by fans as well as fellow celebrities across Hollywood. Aside from his family, those who seemed to take his passing particularly hard were his co-stars from Full House. Many of them, including John Stamos and Candace Cameron Bure, have honored Saget in the time since he departed this life. Most recently though, Bure, Stamos and a few others got together to pay tribute to the late comedian on the two-year anniversary of his death.

It’s honestly hard to believe that the late star has already been gone for so long. His longtime friends and colleagues from the hit ABC sitcom and its Netflix sequel series still seem to be processing it as well. Jesse Katsopolis actor John Stamos released a joint message alongside Joey Gladstone portrayer Dave Coulier on Instagram. The post included a video clip of the two actors discussing their late co-star alongside fellow castmates Jodie Sweetin, Candace Cameron Bure and Andrea Barber. Stamos, while speaking, admitted that he’s “not sure” how to feel as he begins to adjust to his buddy’s absence. That was the kind of sentiment that was conveyed in the caption: 

As emotional as those thoughts are, the conversation amongst the cast members (who assembled virtually) was even more moving. Jodie Sweetin opened up about sometimes feeling that she still sees her on-screen dad out of the corner of her eye. Dave Coulier and Andrea Barber discussed their fun phone correspondences with the Danny Tanner actor, which included long-winded songs and humorously neurotic calls. Candace Cameron Bure shed tears after her TV uncle revealed a clip from her wedding day. While Bure misses her mentor, she mentioned that she takes solace in being able to grieve alongside others. Check out the video, which ends with a sweet photo:

This cast has always seemed close, and it’s moments like these that further drive home that point. If you ask some of them, they would argue that their bond was maintained by Bob Saget. Stamos referred to him as “the glue” that held their ensemble of actors together through thick and thin. To that point, during this latest meet-up, Dave Coulier sweetly mentioned that Saget “gave” them the tender moment they were having together. That’s a lovely sentiment if there ever was one.

The tight-knit group has also remained close with the America's Funniest Home Videos alum’s family, including his widow, Kelly Rizzo, and three daughters from his previous marriage to Sherri Kramer. Shortly after the stand-up comedy veteran’s death, Rizzo thanked fans for helping her cope with the grief. She and John Stamos also appeared at an awards ceremony, where they accepted an honor on the star’s behalf. 

It would be a gross understatement to say that there’s a serious void not just in the world of comedy but in society as a whole now that Bob Saget is no longer with us. What’s comforting, though, is that his memory will live on, and that’s not just because of his exceptional work. As long as John Stamos, Candace Cameron Bure and more continue to remember him in sweet ways, he won’t be forgotten. 

Those who’d like to remember Bob Saget can check out his beloved movie and TV roles. That includes his work on Full House and Fuller House, which are accessible to Max subscribers and Netflix subscription holders, respectively.

While it’s been almost 30 years since Full House concluded, the beloved TGIF series is still watched by many. The cast of the show, meanwhile, have mostly remained close and love looking back at the work they did together. They may seem like a mostly tight unit now, but that wasn't always the case. John Stamos has been vocal about how he and late co-star Bob Saget didn't see eye to eye in the early days. The actor recently shared more thoughts on that while also explaining why Saget was frustrated during early portion of the sitcom's run.

John Stamos previously opened up about how he managed to "piss off" Bob Saget early on. He shared that as a way of getting meatier material, he cultivated the close relationship between his character, Uncle Jesse, and his little niece, Michelle, which Saget did not like. That contributed to the friction between the two, and Stamos summed up how Saget was at the time with the following sentiments he shared on Dave Coulier's Full House Rewind:

It’s hard to imagine the two not getting along, considering how close they grew over the years. However, that tracks with their on-screen relationships. At first, Uncle Jesse Katsopolis was just the brother-in-law who moved into the Tanner household, after the death of his sister, help raise his nieces with Danny and his friend, Joey Gladstone. Jesse and Danny would sometimes be odds due to the former's unconventional methods of child-rearing. 

As time went on, Jesse struck up a friendship with Joey, played by Dave Coulier. The writers took notice of the chemistry between Coulier and Stamos, which benefited them. All the while, though, Bob Saget apparently received the short end of the stick:

Of course, John Stamos and Bob Saget grew close over the years and became like brothers. Stamos previously shared that Saget was the glue and that the cast's dynamic hasn't been the same since his death. During the sitcom's run, Saget began to receive more of the spotlight on the show. As John Stamos went on to point out, his old buddy always loved to get laughs -- would do what he felt was necessary to get them:

Bob Saget is greatly missed, but it's been wonderful hearing his co-stars share interesting anecdotes like this since his passing. John Stamos, in particular, has been sharing memories of him in recent months and even included stories about him and their Full House days in his new memoir. The Grandfathered alum also shared a sweet moment he experienced the night Saget died. While it's still hard to fathom that Saget is no longer with us, I'm thankful for his memory and that he was able to push through the early issues he had on the show to become one of the best TV dads ever.

Full House is currently available to stream with a Max subscription, while its sequel series, Fuller House, can be accessed by Netflix subscribers.

I’m a huge trivia nerd and a big fan of game shows. Jeopardy! has been on my DVR list since TiVo was invented. While shows like that one and Wheel of Fortune have stood the test of time, the list of game shows you’ve probably forgotten existed is long, so here are a few that might jog your memory. 

Tic-Tac-Dough

Wink Martindale, one of TV's most notable game show hosts, is a legend. Over the years, he hosted a lot of shows, but one of his biggest was Tic-Tac-Dough. By combining the ancient game of tic tac toe and trivia questions, the Martindale-hosted version of the program aired over 8 seasons in syndication from 1978 to 1986. It was a staple for all game show fans at the time, but it’s hardly remembered today. 

Win Ben Stein's Money

Ben Stein is most famous for his role as the boring economics teacher in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, but his career is as varied as anyone (as he even worked as a speechwriter for President Richard Nixon). He also had a spell as a game show host, of sorts. Stein wasn’t really the host, that was Jimmy Kimmel in his first television gig. Stein was a guru whom contestants would challenge in a trivia matchup, trying to “win” his money. 

Trashed

In the early ‘90s, MTV decided the future of Music Television was in programming other than music. One of the results of that change was an increase in game shows. Trashed debuted in February of 1994 and was hosted by a newcomer to TV, Chris Hardwick, who you probably know better as the host of Talking Dead on AMC. The show was kind of hilarious, as it saw two contestants competing in a trivia-like contest. And if they answered wrong, a piece of personal property they brought along would be destroyed. 

1 Vs 100

The huge ratings of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire opened up a new era of primetime game shows. Shows like Deal or No Deal (which was one of Meghan Markle's earliest gigs), and others joined in on the fad. 1 Vs. 100, hosted by the late Bob Saget, was one such show. It was a trivia contest between “The One” and “The Mob” of 100 people. Money was earned as “The One” eliminated members of “The Mob”. It was a fun concept, but only lasted three seasons.

Card Sharks

Card Sharks was an odd game. Like a lot of game shows, it had several different versions in syndication over the years, but the iteration of the mid-80s, with legendary host Bob Eubanks, was the most popular. While it’s been revamped and rebooted over the years, none of those versions lasted long, including the latest overseen by Joel McHale from 2019 to 2021. 

Debt

This has to be the most depressing show on this list. Simply called Debt, it was a show where contestants, rather than winning money, answered questions that would reduce their actual personal debt. This forgotten game show aired for two seasons on Lifetime and was marred by bad reviews, poor ratings and, unsurprisingly, sharp criticism. 

Truth or Consequences

The legendary, late Bob Barker is most famous for being the longtime host of The Price Is Right but, before that, he hosted Truth Or Consequences for almost 20 years, starting in 1956. The show itself goes all the way back to radio, starting in 1941 on NBC Radio. Yet it’s never been rebooted and is hardly remembered at all. 

Minute to Win It

Sometimes it feels like Guy Fieri hosts every single show on TV. You’d need NASA scientists to calculate exactly how many hours a day the rowdy chef is on. One show that’s nearly been forgotten, though, is the old game show he hosted called Minute To Win It. The show aired for two staggered seasons in 2010 and 2011 (with a brief revival on GSN in 2014 with host Apolo Ohno). The format was successful though, as there have been dozens of international versions in countries all over the globe. 

Stump the Schwab was a really fun show for sports nuts. Speaking as one, I can say it was also really hard. Not only were none of the questions or categories layups but “The Schwab” (ESPN stat guru Howie Schwab) has an unbelievable amount of sports knowledge in his head. Over the show's 80-episode run, only 16 players "stumped" him. It was one of the sports networks few forays into sports game shows that is nearly completely forgotten today. 

Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?

Based on the wildly popular computer game of the same name, Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? ran for five seasons on PBS in the early '90s. It was hosted by the great Lynne Thigpen, the DJ in the quintessential ‘70s film The Warriors, which was only one of her many roles. If you weren’t a kid in the early 90s, or if you hated geography, there’s a good chance you’ve forgotten about the show, if not the computer game. 

What's My Line?

What's My Line? has been hailed as one of the greatest TV shows of all time yet, today, it’s nearly forgotten. The CBS game show ran for 17 years from 1950-1967 and had some of the biggest celebrities of the day both as players and as guests, yet it’s almost completely lost to the annals of time. It could be a huge hit if someone could reboot it with the same caliber celebrity today. 

Bowling for Dollars is a bit different than most game shows. There wasn’t a nationally broadcasted version of the game show, instead each city had its own version of the show. The premise was exactly what it says in the name, contestants trying to win money by bowling well. The boon time for the show was the late ‘70s when it seemed every major city was airing the show, usually hosted by local news people, or popular sports figures in town. It’s hardly remembered at all today but, for a time, it was a phenomenon. 

Gambit

Wink Martindale hosted the short-lived game show Gambit in the early ‘70s and again in 1980 and 1981. It combined a trivia contest with Blackjack. Appropriately, the show was filmed in Vegas during its second run on NBC in the ‘80s. 

The Wizard of Odds

While the show itself may not be remembered at all, The Wizard of Odds’ host will never be forgotten. It was, after the late, great Alex Trebek and it was the first show the Jeopardy! icon ever hosted in the USA. The Wizard of Odds was a slight twist on the traditional trivia contest formula, as it included questions about statistics and, as you might have guessed, odds. It’s so forgotten, however, that it’s likely only one full episode still exists anywhere, as NBC wiped the tapes clean decades ago. 

Jackpot

Despite three different versions of the show, one in the 1970s and one in the 1980s, Jackpot is completely forgotten about today. It was a pretty standard game show, with trivia questions and riddles that contestants had to answer and solve that led to more and more money in the jackpot. 

Concentration

Concentration is one of those forgotten game shows that had multiple versions over the years. There were four different runs, between 1958 and 1991, and six different hosts, including Ed McMahon, Hugh Downes, and, in its final version, Alex Trebek. 

The Singing Bee

The Singing Bee was not a well-received show, so it's not a surprise that it's hardly remembered, despite airing in the mid-2000s. Hosted by former *NSYNC member Joey Fatone the show mixed trivia about music and song lyrics with singing. Kind of like Name That Tune crossed with karaoke. Honestly, it was not very good, which explains why it only lasted one season on NBC. It was revived on CMT and lasted four seasons, but it still was far from a hit. 

Remote Control

MTV’s first foray into game shows was the great, yet forgotten Remote Control. If you were a kid in the 1980s and early ‘90s, you might remember it, but what is far more remembered are the future stars that were part of the cast. Four stars got their big break on Remote Control. Former SNL cast member Colin Quinn was the sidekick to host Ken Ober. Kari Wuhrer was the hostess. Both Adam Sandler and Denis Leary were writers and occasionally on-screen personalities as well.

Name That Tune

30 Rock star Jane Krakowski is the host of the latest version of Name That Tune, but many might not realize that the game goes way, way back. The original version started in 1952 on NBC Radio, before the program transitioned to TV in 1954 and has been revived many times over the years. Though there have been numerous versions of it, both in the U.S. and abroad, most have been forgotten about this small-screen treasure.

Shop 'Til You Drop

Shop 'Til You Drop was a wholesome show the whole family could enjoy together, which explains its long run on PAX TV. The fact that it aired on PAX (and Lifetime for a bit) probably explains why so few remember it, even if they remember the catchy name. 

Split Second

Like many other shows, Split Second has had multiple versions going back decades. In the '70s, there were two versions, including one hosted by Monty Hall. The Game Show Network revamped it and launched a new version in 2023, hosted by Christopher Guest-directed movies mainstay John Michael Higgins, but we won't be surprised if you've still never heard of it. 

Battle of the Network Stars

Someone needs to figure out how to make Battle of the Network Stars a hit again. The show ran for eight and a half seasons in the late '70s and early '80s and had some of TV's biggest stars. Today, you can't find it anywhere and it seems to have been relegated to the dustbin of history, which is too bad because it was awesome. 

Singled Out

It's the show that launched the mainstream careers of Jenny McCarthy and Carmen Electra, yet no one really remembers what it was all about. Hosted by Chris Hardwick, the MTV show was a dating game for Gen X, and it was wild and raunchy, as you might expect with a cast like that. 

Sale Of The Century

The legacy of Sale of the Century lasted far longer than the memory of it did. While the show had a few different incarnations, it really seemed to have an impact on future productions like it. It basically utilized a format of winning money with trivia, then spending that money on prizes. It had to be an influence on early Wheel of Fortune and even the Survivor auction. 

Chain Reaction

For a show that has had a total of 12 seasons across various versions, it's amazing how few people remember it. The fact that it had so many variations may actually be the problem. It's never been a cultural staple like other game shows, despite its longevity. 

Bumper Stumpers

The fact that Bumper Stumpers made it three seasons is amazing. It has to be one of the silliest premises to a game show over. Contestants "read" license plates just like anyone would on a street, to figure out the clue that pointed to the answer. It could only have worked in a decade of excess like the 1980s. 

Nickelodeon Guts

Nickelodeon found a real niche early on with kids' game shows. Some, like Double Dare, are legendary. Others, like Nickelodeon Guts, are not as much. The show lasted just four seasons and 60 episodes and has never been revived, though maybe some remember it as a part of their childhood, right? Maybe not. 

Scrabble

It seems like a no-brainer. Take a beloved board game and turn it into a TV show with someone like the legendary Chuck Woolery as the presenter. That has to be a sure-fire hit, right? Well, sort of. The show ran for seven seasons from 1990-1993 but almost no one remembers it, probably because it's just more fun to play the game at home. 

Win, Lose or Draw was on all the time in the late '80s. It was wildly popular, which makes sense because it was essentially just the TV version of the also wildly popular home game Pictionary. No one seems to remember what made it so fun to watch though. 

Ready...Set...Cook!

While food game shows have been popular for years now, that hasn't always been the case. While the original Japanese Iron Chef may be the OG, Ready...Set...Cook! on the Food Network goes back almost as far. It debuted in 1995 and aired for six more years yet, today, it's not in the public consciousness despite being a trailblazer. 

Legends of the Hidden Temple

One of the many game shows for kids on Nickelodeon was Legends of the Hidden Temple. It kind of took what was popular from Double Dare and turned it into a whole with kids competing on a huge obstacle course. Where it differs from Double Dare is that it was never as popular. The CW tried to revive it in 2020, but that fell flat, too. 

Smush

The completely forgettable Smush only aired for one season, way back in 2001. The gameplay was a little confusing, and it was not very fun to play along with the contestants trying to create a portmanteau out of the answers to the clues. Yeah, don't bother. 

The genre has been a staple of television programming since the medium was invented, so it's unsurprising that there are so many game shows you've probably completely forgotten existed. 

It’s been nearly two years since Bob Saget died, and in that time no one has been more outspoken about keeping the comedian’s memory alive than John Stamos, sharing stories about his friend, including the last day he spent with him at Disneyland and even how he asked for a sign that Bob was OK the night he died. But the actors who played brothers-in-law on Full House and its spinoff Fuller House didn’t exactly start out on the right foot, and Stamos recalled what he did that pissed off the comedian in the sitcom's early days.

John Stamos had been acting for years on General Hospital and You Again? when he landed the role of Uncle Jesse on Full House in 1987. Bob Saget, meanwhile, was better known for his raunchy standup comedy, and their styles on the set of the family friendly ABC series clashed in a major way. Stamos opened up to his former co-stars Jodie Sweetin and Andrea Barber in an interview on the How Rude, Tanneritos! podcast about settling into his character, and how his choices upset the Tanner family patriarch. The actor explained: 

John Stamos has admitted to being nervous about Full House when he realized how much much the plot centered around DJ (Candace Cameron Bure), Stephanie (Jodie Sweetin) and Michelle (Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen), and apparently it angered Bob Saget that Stamos made moves to protect his relevance on the show. He went on to explain how to the two actors just approached the job differently, saying: 

One can see how John Stamos might have been annoyed with Bob Saget’s more casual approach to their livelihood, but thankfully the two came to understand each other with time, and in true Danny Tanner fashion, Saget became “the glue” that held the Full House family together.

John Stamos has proven that he’s not afraid to talk about some of the behind-the-scenes dynamics from his career-defining role, even when it comes to his frustrations. He’s confirmed that he got the Olsen twins temporarily fired when they were 11 months old, and decades later he admitted to being angry that Ashley and Mary-Kate didn’t return for Fuller House. 

To hear how much his Full House family means to John Stamos now just makes it all the more amusing that he and Bob Saget disliked each other in the beginning. You can relive all of the Tanner fun by streaming Full House with a Max subscription or Hulu subscription. Fuller House, meanwhile, is available with a Netflix subscription.

John Stamos’ new memoir, If You Would Have Told Me, includes some very candid sentiments about his career, specifically, his days on Full House, on which he played Uncle Jesse. As he recalled his time on the beloved TGIF series and how he was nervous about the show’s future at one point, he also got candid about his late friend and co-star, Bob Saget, who passed away in 2022. Now, co-star Candace Cameron Bure is getting candid about her own feelings about the memoir and what it was like looking back at her Full House days with Saget. 

To say that there are a lot of stories in John Stamos’ book would be an understatement. So the notion of even one of his closest co-stars not knowing about all of his experiences isn't far-fetched. Candace Cameron Bure told Us Weekly that there were many tales she had “never heard” before and that she “cried like a baby” while hearing Stamos' recollections of her on-screen dad:

It sounds like it was very cathartic for her to hear those stories. A person doesn't always get closure when losing someone they love, and it seems she appreciates the fact that her co-star was able to get that. All in all, fans of Full House are sure to relish this book more than others given the subject matter. While summing up the text, Candace Cameron Bure shared even more sweet thoughts:

Even at 47, the GAF star still looks back at the beloved show with pride, and you can't help but love that. One would think that it might be a little surreal for her to hear her friend and colleague share those stories. But then again, it sounds like there's a level of comfort that's generated from that. Despite a reported fallout between her and Jodie Sweetin, most of the cast are still as close as ever, which is a true testament to the tight bonds the group forged while working together.

Overall, it seems like John Stamos poured a lot of heart and soul into the memoir, in which he also discusses his personal life, including the time he was sexually abused by his babysitter when he was younger. It can't be easy recalling a traumatic experience like that, but I'm glad he was able to open up about those painful memories as well as the brighter ones involving Bob Saget and more.

Full House's 36th anniversary just passed, and Candace Cameron Bure’s feelings about the series don't seem to have changed. I'd love to see another spinoff happen so that she, John Stamos and their castmates can make more memories and honor Bob Saget while doing so. In the meantime, fans can stream all eight seasons of the show using a Max subscription and check out all five seasons of Fuller House with a Netflix subscription.

When Bob Saget passed away suddenly in 2022, people around the world were equally saddened and shocked. That was true more than ever for those closest to him, who grieved the loss of a great friend and comedian. And we are now learning that John Stamos had an especially tender and powerful experience the night his Full House colleague passed away. At the time, Stamos went looking for a sign that his was okay and ultimately saw something that brought him comfort. 

The star recently appeared on an episode of The Jennifer Hudson Show and, during the show, the noted EGOT winner and the Scream Queens alum bonded over a surprising commonality. Hudson told her guest that when she sees hummingbirds, it makes her feel like her family members who've since passed away are with her. The Fuller House star then shared a story about why he feels the same way: 

Certainly, many of us have our ways of remembering those who have since departed this life. Some people think of those people on special occasions, while certain objects might even evoke memories of the deceased. You can't help but love that the Grandfathered actor has linked those he loved to the beautiful birds.

John Stamos’ connection to hummingbirds doesn’t end with his family, though. He said that he is still struggling with the loss of longtime friend Bob Saget, who was apparently the "glue" that held the Full House cast together. But he revealed that a special moment shortly after his death helped him feel closer to the late comedian – and it, too, involved a hummingbird: 

It’s clear from the way John Stamos tells the story that the moment had a big impact on his ability to grieve his friend and begin to move on. His having to reckon with his deceased friend's death is one of the many topics explored n his new memoir, If You Would Have Told Me. Through the book, the actor, singer and author reveals vulnerable details about his life, including the trauma of sexual abuse, his struggles with a DUI and subsequent time in rehab. He also explains how Fuller House helped him get back on track.

It goes without saying that Bob Saget is still missed and will continue to be as time goes on. However, it's still wonderful that so many like his former co-stars continue to find such beautiful ways to remember his funny and jovial spirit. 

Those who want to witness the incredible bond between the Fuller House cast can see the series if they have a Netflix subscription. Also, fans who want to know more about how John Stamos has managed to overcome his biggest ups and downs can pick up a copy of If You Would Have Told Me in bookshelves or online.

Full House star John Stamos has been consistently making headlines lately tied to the release of his new memoir If You Would Have Told Me, which hit bookshelves a week ahead of Halloween’s arrival. The actor did have some scary topics to discuss when chatting with Howard Stern, by way of his bouts with alcoholism, but it wasn’t all cautionary tales. The Grandfathered vet also revealed the big way Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen shared their love and appreciation for Full House in the years after they’d rejected offers to reprise the role of Michelle Tanner for Netflix’s Fuller House. 

For the most part, Stamos is the Full House vet who’d most often shared feelings about the Olsen twins choosing to remain out of the TV spotlight throughout Fuller House’s five-season run. During his latest appearance on The Howard Stern Show, the actor addressed the fact that his initially angry reaction didn’t help the matter (even though his comments did spark the siblings to present him with a porkchop of solidarity). But he also said Mary-Kate and Ashley smoothed things over with their former cast members while at Bob Saget’s funeral, and in a way that was quite meaningful to Stamos and others. In his words:

For all that the Fuller House stars were genial and polite about the Tanner family never fully coming together again without Michelle around, it's not out of the question to think that some of the stars even beyond Stamos might have felt miffed by it. But hopefully by sharing such loving words at Bob Saget's funeral, the twins put others' minds at ease and convinced them it wasn't a personal dig. 

To be sure, John Stamos definitely came around to understanding why Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen chose not to step back into the role of Michelle Tanner now as full-grown adults with hugely successful business ventures to their names. Co-star Jodie Sweetin arguably explained it best by pointing out that Full House was over before the Olsens hit double-digit ages, and so their time on the sitcom wasn't as formative an experience as it was for the rest of the cast, as they wouldn't have had nearly as many memories about the earliest seasons. 

Of course, Dave Coulier's tale about farting in his kid co-star's faces could have also played a part in why some of those memories may have been repressed. Someone check and see if they had any "no-farts clauses" in their contracts. 

Bob Saget's death in early 2022 was a huge blow to the comedic actor's fanbase, as well as to the fellow cast members that had become his makeshift family in the years since Full House came together. And it marked one of the first times that Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen spoke publicly about their TV dad, albeit in the form of a prepared statement.

While the Olsen sisters never opted in for more Tanner family fun, the show did drops some references to them throughout the years, including that final straight-to-camera joke in the penultimate episode. And fans can catch that and all the rest by streaming Fuller House in full with a Netflix subscription.

For so many years, the bulk of the actors at the heart of the beloved sitcoms Full House and Fuller House appeared to be just as close and familial as the Tanners. (And the Gibblers, if we must.) But the cast members’ dynamics appeared to change somewhat in the months that followed Bob Saget’s death in January 2022, with reported feuding between co-stars Candace Cameron-Bure and Jodie Sweetin. John Stamos, who’s previously voiced his dismay over the in-fighting amongst the former co-stars, has reflected on life after Bob, as it were, and thinks that the fictional patriarch would have already brought a halt to background drama. 

Speaking with People in connection with his new memoir If You Would Have Told Me, Stamos talked about the Full House cast’s extended bond that has stayed mostly strong and intact for the past 35 years or so. And while he said some of them are “just as close” as ever, he seemed to be implying that there are more under-the-radar issues than fans are aware of. Here’s how he framed it, with Saget as the central pillar:

The most curious part of that response is Stamos saying “It’s not what you think it is,” which indicates the more public reports shared about Candace Cameron Bure and Jodie Sweetin don’t amount to the entirety of whatever strife is present. The Scream Queens vet isn’t hesitant or too proud to admit that he isn’t the right person to step in and play peacekeeper in Bob Saget’s stead. He isn’t invested with digging into his co-stars’ private lives in such a way, but thinks that the late comedian would have brought the calming sageness to the situation.

By and large, the kerfuffle between Bure and Sweetin has been the only publicly acknowledged feuding amongst Full House alums, which was seemingly based in large part on the former Hallmark star switch to Great American Family, with an eye toward producing holiday movies that adhere entirely to traditional marriage couplings. Those comments set off the LGBTQ+ community and its allies, with JoJo Siwa resurfacing her past issues with Bure in order to criticize the cable network’s limited programming scope, followed by Sweetin showing her own support for Siwa.

None of that back and forth was ever resolved, really, though the D.J. and Stephanie portrayers did sweep any friction under the rug so that they could reunite on stage for multiple appearances at ‘90s Con in 2023. So if they’re still technically cool enough to make that happen, was John Stamos referring to another underlying issue that fans aren’t privy to just yet?

Is everybody finally mad at Dave Coulier for farting in people’s faces while filming Full House all those years ago? Probably not. Perhaps Stamos was referring to the mostly silent-and-invisible Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, whom the General Hospital vet had previously discussed being angry with over their refusal to appear in Fuller House. But he still seems to be cool with them, having congratulated Ashley Olsen on having her first child nearly a year ago.

Whatever the case may be, it’s definitely a bummer that Bob Saget isn’t around to bring his NSFW wisdom to his former co-stars during their time of need. In the meantime, all episodes of Full House and Fuller House are available to stream in full with a Max subscription.

There are some TV series that just strike a chord with their audience, maintaining relevance and a loyal fanbase for decades after they go off the air. Full House has proven to be one of those, and even over 35 years later, fans can’t seem to get enough of widower Danny Tanner and his family. The Full House actors seem happy to give them what they want, too, as not one but two rewatch podcasts just launched within days of each other. Dave Coulier debuted Full House Rewind on July 21, which was followed by Jodie Sweetin and Andrea Barber’s How Rude, Tanneritos! on July 24. 

While it remains to be seen how the two pods distinguish themselves as they each go through all 193 episodes of the classic ABC sitcom, one thing is for sure: You can’t have this much Full House talk without mentioning the late Bob Saget, and the premiere episodes had fans feeling the love for our favorite TV dad. 

Dave Coulier Dedicates Podcast Premiere To Bob Saget 

The first episode of Full House Rewind featured Dave Coulier’s interview with series creator Jeff Franklin, who talked about how the cast came together, the “bizarre” audition process for Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen and how Bob Saget was a late addition to the Tanner family. At the end of the episode, the actor who played Joey Gladstone — Danny Tanner’s best friend — seemed to fight back tears as he paid tribute to Saget, who died of a head trauma in January 2022. He shared the episode’s final moments on Instagram: 

Dave Coulier not only dedicated the premiere to the late comedian, but he said he will end each episode with a “Full House hug,” as Bob Saget was known for his hugs. The post (and the podcast itself) caught the attention of Kelly Rizzo, Saget’s widow, who reposted his video to her own social media with a sweet message: 

It sounds like Kelly Rizzo might be tuning in for that weekly Full House hug, and when it comes to Tanner love, it turns out she’s got options. 

Jodie Sweetin And Andrea Barber Explain How Bob Saget’s Death Inspired Their Podcast 

Jodie Sweetin, who played middle child Stephanie Tanner, and Andrea Barber, the omnipresent neighbor Kimmy Gibler, kicked off their own rewatch pod, and even got support from fellow ‘90s child actor Danielle Fishel of Boy Meets World. Their show is called How Rude, Tanneritos!, which fans will recognize as the combination of two of their characters’ catchphrases. Sweetin and Barber both expressed excitement to relive their childhood memories and document them, since the loss of Bob Saget last year was a sobering reminder that tomorrow isn’t promised. Barber explained: 

Jodie Sweetin has spoken about how much she misses Bob Saget many times over the past year and a half, and there’s no doubt the Tanner patriarch’s presence will continue to be felt as both of these podcasts continue. If you want to watch along as they go through the series, you can stream all episodes of Full House with a Hulu subscription or a Max subscription. 

The loving family portrayed on Full House translated to off-screen as John Stamos formed a lifelong friendship with co-stars Bob Saget and Dave Coulier. Although, the trio’s bond was cemented early in the ABC sitcom’s run by a surprising shared experience, as the Big Shots star recalled the time he took his Full House co-stars to a strip club, which led to the trio being humorously called out.

The Fuller House alum recalled the surprising moment while scarfing down some wings on Hot Ones. The story became known after Stamos first suggested the host change the setting to a pool before pivoting to a strip club. The suggestion led to the beloved TV icon spilling about the time he, Saget, and Coulier tried sneaking into an exotic dance club during Full House’s early days. He said:

Unfortunately, the trio’s cover got blown. They just wanted to be regular strip club patrons, not the father figures from a family comedy. Saget’s earlier trepidation was called for in retrospect. The moment would’ve been less embarrassing if the co-stars were known from a raunchy buddy comedy or a gritty drama.

However, Bob Saget was seen as one of America’s top sitcom dads while John Stamos and Dave Coulier were the lovable live-in uncles. While the time was fuzzy, the strip club excursion might’ve taken place after Season 1. Going incognito would’ve worked before the sitcom aired, but, after the show became a hit, they were too recognizable to sneak into a club.

The strip club trip sounded vastly different from the final day Stamos spent with Saget at Disneyland before the stand-up comedian's death. Like fans and his Full House co-stars, the ER alum has continued celebrating the late comedian’s legacy. His heartfelt and slightly raunchy eulogy was a testament to the duo’s decades-long friendship, which was difficult in the early days. The TV icon and his co-stars even showed Bob Saget love as they celebrated the ABC sitcom’s 35th anniversary.

Despite Saget's absence, John Stamos and Dave Coulier have kept the friendship going. The two actors have reunited at many conventions and fan meetings since Saget’s passing. They even teamed up for a fun dance video ahead of Coulier’s rewatch podcast Full House Rewind launching. So, the trio’s lifelong bond continues to live on.

If you want to relive the bond between John Stamos, Bob Saget, and Dave Coulier, just get a Max subscription to watch every season of Full House. Following the wholesome nostalgia trip, stream Fuller House through a Netflix subscription for more Danny-Jesse-Joey fun. 

During Full House’s eight-year run on ABC, Candace Cameron Bure was 11 to 19 years old. Those are pretty formative years, so it’s pretty easy to imagine how spending that time with her TV family could form a bond that’s persisted over the decades. However, it’s still pretty surprising just how close Bure was to the sitcom’s patriarch Bob Saget, with his filthy sense of humor a seemingly stark contrast to her strong Christian values. The love was there, however, and it was strong, and a year and a half after Saget’s death, Bure opened up about how a song reminded her of her friend.

Bob Saget — who was the epitome of a sitcom dad on Full House but as raunchy as they come on the stand-up stage — came up on Candace Cameron Bure’s podcast, as the actress talked with Christian music songwriter Katy Nichole about her song “Things I Wish I Would Have Said.” While it’s all too common that people miss opportunities to share their love for one another, that’s not an issue the Great American Family actress had with her TV dad. Bure explained: 

Having  had Bob Saget in her life continues to remind Candace Cameron Bure to not hesitate to share kind words with her loved ones, she said, because the comedian demonstrated that in his life by always telling his Full House co-stars that he loved them. He also showed how much he cared by doling out the hugs. Bure remembered how there were “always hugs” from Saget, and she even memorialized him by selling sweatshirts to benefit the Scleroderma Research Foundation that read “Love Like Jesus, Hug Like Bob Saget.”

The actress has said that many people don’t understand how they could have been friends, given Bob Saget’s brand of humor, and she’s explained that she was able to separate the man telling the dirty jokes from the real heart she knew in her friend. But that doesn’t mean she approved of his crude sets, and Saget apparently knew where to draw the line. Candace Camerone Bure said the comedian would invite her to his shows but also warn her not to go. In her words: 

You have to appreciate that kind of honesty, with Bob Saget apparently knowing not to put his TV daughter in situations that would be uncomfortable for her. 

Nobody can doubt the strength of Candace Cameron Bure’s relationship with Bob Saget, and it’s special that she still is reminded of the love he showed his TV family and how her memory of him reminds her to always share her own love with others.

Bob Saget may be gone, but you can relive the Tanner family’s adventures, with all eight seasons of Full House available to stream with an HBO Max subscription (now just called Max) or a Hulu subscription. Their spinoff Fuller House can be streamed with a Netflix subscription. 

Despite being one of the most exceedingly family-friendly sitcoms appealing to both parents and kids, Full House could definitely tap into some less-than-savory subject matter behind the scenes, thanks to the ribald sense of humor shared by adult stars Bob Saget, Dave Coulier and John Stamos. But as professional as they tried to keep it on the set, potentially offensive elements would sometimes just pop up out of nowhere, such as — [refers to notes] — the erection of a donkey who displayed more than a passing attraction to Stamos. 

Full House fanatics probably remember the Season 8 episode, “You Pet It, You Bought It,” in which Michelle spends hundreds of dollars on a take-home donkey from a petting zoo that ends up making everybody grumpy and miserable, and ol’ Shorty was never heard from again after the episode. (Fans can stream it with an HBO Max subscription or a Hulu subscription.) But that particular beast of burden factored into a more notorious set of memories for the TGIF sitcom’s stars thanks to the animal’s penchant for sporting an erection directly inspired by resident hottie John Stamos. 

Speaking for the Full House panel at ‘90s Con in March, cast members Dave Coulier, Jodie Sweetin, Candace Cameron Bure and Andrea Barber were asked about favorite and/or memorable guest stars from the O.G. comedy’s eight-season run. Someone brought up “Pepper Mill,” which was the nickname that Bob Saget gave the donkey for size-comparison purposes, and the former co-stars had to drop some zoological knowledge on the crowd of amused fans. 

• Jodie Sweetin: We had...was it a donkey?
• Dave Coulier: In the living room, which most American families have. 
• Jodie Sweetin: And let's just say that the donkey also found John Stamos to be highly attractive. He would let us all know whenever John walked into the room, yeah. I'm not kidding! It was, for some reason - maybe it was John's pheromones, I don't know what it was.

I know they can’t speak for how horny all the donkeys in the world get regarding John Stamos, but it appears as if ol’ Shorty/Pepper Mill wanted to show the General Hospital actor that he was, like, a big fan. Though not necessarily a modest one. In fact, Andrea Barber shared that there was a specific response the animal trainer would employ to try and discourage such arousal. In her words and arm motions:

Just when you thought it was safe to think that no animals were harmed or horny AF during the making of the show, we’re all finding out that wasn’t the case at all, at least for one week of filming. John Stamos’ appeal knows no bounds.

But for all that Sweetin, Coulier and Barber were readily joking about it, Candace Cameron Bure admitted she was riding blind where these particular memories were concerned. As she put it:

In some ways, I can totally understand a teenage girl wanting to repress the memory of witnessing an animal getting horny for a co-star. But then in other ways, I’m like, “How can somebody possibly forget that, intentionally or not?” I have to assume no one invited ol' Pepper Mill to Jodie Sweetin's wedding last year.

Bob Saget shared his take on the Pepper Mill saga in his book Dirty Daddy, and also spoke about the animal’s genitals while appearing on Conan back in 2013. Check that video out below.

Speaking of Bob Saget, Dave Coulier told a pretty great story about the late comedian dishing out the best possible "Cut it out" reference, and shared a story about farting on one of the Olsen twins that doesn't involve Saget, but is probably something he thought was funny.

Of all the reasons why sitcoms from the TGIF era are worth celebrating, catchphrases tend to be pretty high on the list for fans, and Full House was like a factory in that sense, with nearly every character earning at least one familiar phrasing that has lived on throughout the years. From Uncle Jesse’s “Have mercy” to Michelle’s “You got it, dude” to D.J.’s “Oh Mylanta,” there are plenty of worthy examples to choose from, and you can be sure that the ensemble cast has heard those quotes shouted at them by viewers a time or two (million). But I think we can all agree that Bob Saget landed the most perfect use of Dave Coulier and Joey Gladstone’s signature line, “Cut it out.”

Beyond catchphrases, Full House was obviously also well-known for having tons of character-specific props, costumes and more callback-friendly elements that gave Fuller House an added layer of nostalgia-embracing fun. During the TGIF hit’s panel for ‘90s Con — featuring Coulier, Jodie Sweetin, Andrea Barber, and Candace Cameron Bure — the cast members were asked about instances where they’ve potentially used their characters’ famed catchphrases in real life. And after Jodie Sweetin offered up her answer (as seen below), Dave Coulier shared this fried gold memory about Bob Saget’s ability to spin referential hilarity out of making his co-star and BFF slightly miserable. In his words: 

That story easily earned one of the biggest laughs of any panel at '90s Con, and was also one of the most perfect stories to offer for that particular question. Bob Saget's comedy skills are clearly as timeless as they come, even if they sometimes involve getting his saliva-covered gum stuck in another person's hair. No one ever said making people laugh doesn't require sacrifices. Also, it seems like there was always some peanut butter handy inside the Tanners' kitchen to use in a quick pinch. Not sure how old that peanut butter would have been, but I already mentioned sacrifices. 

As many fans already know, the phrase and accompanying hand motions for "Cut it out" didn't originate with Full House, but rather Dave Coulier's prior Nickelodeon series Out of Control. I can only hope that if '80s Con ever comes to be, that we'll get an Out of Control panel that can dive into such facts in a decade-proper fashion.

As far as Jodie Sweetin's answer went on that particular matter, she of course talked about Stephanie Tanner's key catchphrase "How rude," and how she's come to embrace it in full. In her words:

Fan who want to peep out all the Full House catchphrases with a big rewatching sesh need only secure an HBO Max subscription, and such quotas can be fulfilled. 

During the panel, the cast also talked about the iconic Full House props that they took home from the set, while also sharing other stories about Bob Saget and their shared memories from the set.

Those who are familiar with the Full House franchise are likely aware that the cast of the TV property are incredibly close. Over the years, John Stamos, Candace Cameron Bure, Jodie Sweetin, Lori Loughlin and their co-stars have fostered tight bonds both on and off camera. However, from the outside looking in, it would seem that the tight-knit group has been rattled by a few elements, including Cameron Bure’s traditional marriage comments. The actors themselves haven’t spoken out on the state of their relationships, but a source now claims is allegedly “devastated” that his found family is seemingly falling apart. 

This rumor allegedly comes from one of the actor’s friends, who spoke with RadarOnline.com. The unnamed source referred to his purported pal as “a get-along kind of guy” and claims that the Jesse Katsopolis actor “really believed” in the themes conveyed by he and his co-stars’ two sitcoms. With that, it apparently pains him to see his family in disarray at this time:

The first conflict to truly cause strife amongst the group was Lori Loughlin’s college admissions scandal, which saw her serve two months in federal prison. John Stamos has since defended Loughlin but, as the source mentioned to RadarOnline, he “caught a lot of crap for defending Lori” and that’s purportedly why he’s opted not to speak on Candace Cameron Bure’s situation. In November 2022, Cameron Bure stirred up controversy after she stated that Great American Family would heavily feature traditional marriage, likely meaning that LGBTQ+ relationships would not be featured.

This stance apparently brought the actress into conflict with her on-screen sister, Jodie Sweetin. After JoJo Siwa spoke out against Candace Cameron Bure’s comments, Sweetin supported the pop star and has since spoken out about being an LGBTQ+ ally. One of the latest updates on their reported squabble alleges that Cameron Bure was upset with Sweetin for publicly taking a stance on the matter as opposed to speaking with her one-on-one first. 

These controversies apparently aren’t the only situations that are said to be weighing on John Stamos, as he’s also still processing the death of Bob Saget – his longtime friend and co-star. The beloved actor and comedian died in January after experiencing blunt head trauma. Stamos, who sentimentally eulogized Saget, got real about mourning his friend at the funeral, which contributed to what he called “the hardest day” of his life. His alleged friend also said: 

It’s fair to say that the cast has been through a lot over the past few years. However, there may be reason to believe that the tension is cooling off. Some Full House stars are getting ready to reunite, as Candace Cameron Bure, Jodie Sweetin, Andrea Barber and Dave Coulier will all appear at ‘90s Con in March. Only time will tell whether Cameron Bure and Sweetin will address any differences they have and whether they, John Stamos and their colleagues can re-establish the tight bond they once had.

Anyone who wants to watch the stars at their best can stream Full House using an HBO Max subscription, while the sequel series, Fuller House, is available to Netflix subscription holders.

It’s been a full year since comedian Bob Saget passed away at age 65. The Full House father was found dead in his hotel room at the Ritz-Carlton in Orlando, Florida, following a show, with the cause of death later determined to be head trauma. His friends, family, and fellow entertainers have spent the past year sharing memories of the actor, in hopes of allowing his spirit to carry on. On the anniversary of his death, his wife Kelly Rizzo made a plea to Twitter CEO Elon Musk to help in that endeavor by reinstating the blue check mark on his account.

Kelly Rizzo shared a number of touching posts with fans in the months following his death, including stories of their vacations together and even the last words they shared with each other on the night he died. She continued to fight for her late husband’s memory, as she tweeted a plea for Bob Saget’s Twitter account to be re-verified, writing: 

Kelly Rizzo called on her friends and Bob’s Saget’s fans to lend their support, and the post racked up thousands of likes. She said she imagined the actor and comedian would be disappointed that it might be harder for fans to find his old jokes without the blue check mark verification. In another tweet, she continued: 

Elon Musk has been experimenting with different changes to the social media platform since taking ownership in October (which was one of the biggest pop culture moments of 2022). In December, Musk announced plans to delete up to 1.5 billion inactive Twitter accounts, but it does seem like there should be some kind of caveat for notable users who have passed away, as Kelly Rizzo noted. Some fans in the comments suggested the site adapt a memorial feature of some sort or legacy check mark of a different color. 

As of this writing, the billionaire had yet to respond to Bob Saget’s widow with a solution or an explanation as to why the blue check mark was removed. It’s hard to believe a year has passed since Bob Saget’s tragic death. His Full House family mourned his loss as they celebrated the show’s 35th anniversary — honoring him with lots of throwback pics — and Candace Cameron Bure joined Kelly Rizzo in celebrating his birthday in May. 

Hopefully the family gets some answers from Elon Musk. For anyone looking to revisit the comedian’s work, you can check out these movies and shows to watch to remember Bob Saget. Our hearts go out to the actor’s loved ones as they mark one year without him. 

The Full House family marked a pretty big milestone back in September, celebrating the 35th anniversary of the ABC sitcom’s premiere. But as the actors who portrayed the beloved Tanner family reflected on three and a half decades, they did so without a pretty integral member. Bob Saget died in January of a head trauma at the age of 65, and if it wasn’t well-known before how close the TV family remained over the years, it is now. Jodie Sweetin has been among the cast members sharing stories and memories of her TV dad, and she recently opened up about what it was like to mark such a big anniversary without him.

Jodie Sweetin was just 5 years old when she began playing middle sister Stephanie Tanner on the family comedy in 1987, which ran for eight seasons. Given how much growing up she did on the Full House set, it’s easy to see how she came to see her co-stars as family, making this milestone 35th anniversary bittersweet without their patriarch. Sweetin told ET:   

It sounds like even though Bob Saget — who became affectionately known as “America’s dad” for his role as widower Danny Tanner — wasn’t there in body, his spirit was felt by his loved ones. Jodie Sweetin said as much when she marked the big day with some throwback photos on Instagram, noting that they wouldn’t be the family that they are without Saget: 

That wasn’t the first time Bob Saget made his presence known on one of Jodie Sweetin’s big days. John Stamos (a.k.a. Uncle Jesse) shared a sweet story about Sweetin’s wedding day, in July, when he grabbed a random shirt from his closet as he ran out the door to her wedding to Mescal Wasilewski. Stamos said:  

John Stamos has been vocal in how much his TV brother-in-law meant to him, even taking part in the post-funeral “punk rock shiva,” a tribute that was released on Netflix as Dirty Daddy: The Bob Saget Tribute. Stamos joined Jodie Sweetin, Candace Cameron Bure, Dave Coulier, Scott Weinger and others who showed Bob Saget some love on the Full House anniversary.

While Dave Coulier (Uncle Joey) has expressed interest in doing another Full House spinoff, John Stamos said it wouldn’t be the same without Bob Saget, and they’ll continue to honor the actor in other ways. There may not be another spinoff planned, but there is plenty to watch if you want to remember Bob Saget, including the entire Fuller House series, available with a Netflix subscription. Full House is available streaming with an HBO Max subscription.

Since the conclusion of Fuller House, fans have been clamoring for another sequel series to the original Full House. That speaks volumes to the series’ legacy, especially with the classic sitcom celebrating its 35th anniversary. While most of the cast still gets bombarded with questions, one of the sequel series' executive producers and stars John Stamos might have more insight into the possibility. The only major hitch in another Full House return would be the absence of Bob Saget aka Danny Tanner. Devoted fans might get their hopes dashed as Stamos got honest about whether he’d do another spinoff series without the late Saget.

Losing the comedian early this year put talks of another Full House reboot into limbo. That didn’t stop fans from asking the cast if they’d do it without Saget though. While other cast members might be open to the idea, Stamos was more on the fence about doing another sequel series. The Big Shots star opened up to E! News about why moving on without Saget isn’t an option for him right now.

Doing another Full House spinoff without the TV dad would leave a hole in the Tanner family. Saget did serve as Stamos’ biggest champion when the latter wanted to make the spinoff series. So, creating another sequel series may not sit well with the Uncle Jesse actor. Like most of the cast, Stamos had been paying tribute to his late friend since his death, including his gig at a Beach Boys concert. His sweet mix-up at TV niece Jodie Sweetin’s wedding was a notable example of Saget still being a part of the Full House family.

Another sequel series could be a possibility as the Full House and Fuller House casts have remained close since the Netflix series ended. It would be nice to see how the Tanners and Fullers come together again. Maybe they could pay tribute to him in some way or acknowledge his passing. Only time will tell if a Fuller House spinoff could happen.

If you want to see Bob Saget’s best Full House moments, you can watch the ABC sitcom with an HBO Max subscription. Once you’re done with the original series, get a Netflix subscription to watch granddad Danny Tanner on Fuller House.  

On September 22, 1987, Full House made its premiere on ABC, introducing the world to the Tanner family. Bob Saget starred as widower Danny, who enlisted the help of brother-in-law Jesse Katsopolis and best friend Joey Gladstone to help him raise his three young girls after his wife’s death. America fell in love with the wholesome family hijinks, and a lot of that is likely due to the actual affection the actors developed for each other over the eight seasons. The cast proved again how strong that TV family dynamic remains, as they celebrated Full House’s 35th anniversary with sweet messages and throwback photos.

The TV Tanners stayed close following the end of the series in 1995, even reuniting in 2016 for the spinoff Fuller House (available to stream with a Netflix subscription). The full strength of the actors’ relationships, though, wasn’t known by many until we saw them rally together following Bob Saget’s death in January. As the Full House cast looked back at the show that changed their lives three and a half decades ago, you can bet the Tanner patriarch was present in pics and stories and spirit. Dave Coulier, who played Danny’s BFF Joey, said on Instagram that he’s been blessed: 

John Stamos, aka Uncle Jesse, shared some home video footage from 1994 that appeared to be from an outdoor photo shoot on a very windy day — with he and Lori Loughlin doing a commendable job of keeping Dylan and Blake Tuomy-Wilhoit (who played their toddlers Nicky and Alex) entertained. Check out Stamos’ Instagram post: 

Candace Cameron Bure — the eldest Tanner sister DJ — said she remembered that day, and as per usual, there was a story about Bob Saget and his infinite kindness not far behind. She commented on John Stamos’ post: 

Candace Cameron Bure shared her own sweet photos to mark the 35th anniversary of Full House’s premiere, as she noted that her life had changed for the better, and her TV sister Jodie Sweetin was equally grateful in her own post, as she thanked fans for welcoming them into our homes for so many years: 

The Stephanie Tanner actress noted in the caption that it was a bittersweet anniversary, as it was their first without Bob Saget. Saget’s wife, however, appeared in the comments to ensure his TV daughters were showered with love. Kelly Rizzo commented: 

Even Scott Weinger got in on the Instagram fun with a hilarious image of his character Steve with DJ in period attire, as he joked about how long 35 years actually is.  

There’s nothing like a good Tanner love fest to raise the spirits, am I right? It may be 35 years since the sitcom premiered, but these memories live on for those of us who grew up with the San Francisco-based family. You can revisit any of your favorite heartwarming moments by streaming all eight seasons of Full House with an HBO Max subscription, and the five seasons of Fuller House are available on Netflix.  

Jodie Sweetin’s wedding became a mini-Full House reunion, based on the wedding pics featuring Candace Cameron Bure and Andrea Barber. Another castmate was seemingly there in spirit, though. John Stamos ended up wearing the late Bob Saget’s shirt due to a switch-up and, as a result, the stars could feel Saget's presence. Now, Stamos himself has shared his account of the unexpected, but sweet, development that occurred on Sweetin's big day.

The heartwarming moment sounded like something straight out of an episode of Full House (or Fuller House). The Big Shot star was promoting that basketball dramedy series and more at Disney's D23 Expo when Sweetin’s wedding story came up. Stamos spoke with ET about how the whole thing played out, saying that it all started when his wife Caitlin McHugh said he should change his shirt:

It's definitely a moment that can make one tear up, as it shows just how much Bob Saget is missed by his TV family. The shirt was just one of the sweet gifts Saget’s wife shared with him, and one can only imagine what the odds are that his particular shirt would be the one that John Stamos grabbed out of the bunch.

The 59-year-old star is proud that the show has remained a pop culture staple and that he and his co-stars have remained so close. The Uncle Jesse actor recalled his castmates being there for each other through personal difficulties over the years. He also pointed out just how important his TV brother-in-law was to that family-like dynamic:

It seems like Bob Saget was the glue on and off screen for the Full House cast. But that spirit of togetherness clearly didn’t end with Saget’s passing, as made clear by the stars' consistent gatherings and online shout-outs. The stars are also still teaming up for entertainment projects as well. Candace Cameron Bure and Andrea Barber are reuniting with Lori Loughlin as part of GAC Family’s Christmas movie lineup. While not much is known about what they have in the works, it will be nice to see them working in proximity of each other once more.

Bob Saget would surely be pleased to see his TV family sticking together like this. I'd also like to think that somewhere, the late comedian cracked a joke or two about John Stamos trying to rock his shirt at the wedding.  

Check out the entire Full House series by getting an HBO Max subscription. And once you’re done, get a Netflix subscription to watch Danny Tanner as a granddad on Fuller House.

John Stamos hit up D23 this weekend to talk about the return of his Disney+ show Big Shot (back on October 12th). After he got out all the pertinent details, alongside David E Kelley, Dean Lorey and Brad Garrett, however, he changed course and reflected on the passing of his longtime friend Bob Saget, who died back in January. Apparently the two went to Disneyland together before he died, and the memory is something he still cherishes.

Speaking to the live crowd, Stamos showed pictures of the two hanging out and talked about how ‘bombastic’ his longtime Full House co-star was with his love. Here’s a portion of his quote, per Deadline…

Bob Saget unexpectedly passed away inside a hotel room back in January at the age of 65 from a head injury that was likely the result of a fall. His shocking death generated an outpouring of emotion from both fans and other celebrities who knew him in real life. Because of his time on Full House, America’s Funniest Home Videos and How I Met Your Mother, as well as his years as a particularly raunchy touring comedian, he was able to make connections with a wide network of famous people, as well as viewers at home with a wide range of interests and preferences.

John Stamos went on to tell the crowd to “be present” with their loved ones and to take the Disney magic and try to keep it in their everyday lives because there is “such goodness possible.” The moment was very well received by those in attendance, and it clearly meant a lot to Stamos, who was very close to Saget. In addition to their time as co-stars, the two were photographed hanging out often, and Stamos even served as as the Roast Master at the Comedy Central Roast of Bob Saget back in 2008. One of the stars of that Roast, by the way, was Norm Macdonald, who told exclusively G-rated jokes. After his passing last year, Saget talked about what happened at the Roast and how emotional he was to lose his friend. It's heartbreaking to think they're both now gone.

In addition to his work on Big Shot, which earned pretty strong reviews when it premiered back in 2021, Stamos also voices Tony Stark in the Marvel kids show Spidey And His Amazing Friends. He’s also recently appeared in other Disney projects like Muppets Haunted Mansion and Mickey Mouse Funhouse. 

John Stamos’ relationship with The Beach Boys goes back to the 1980s, when the actor was still on General Hospital, but many fans became aware of the musical connection when the “Kokomo” singers appeared as Uncle Jesse’s friends in multiple episodes of Full House. That’s also how far back Stamos' friendship went with his co-star on the sitcom, Bob Saget, and he’s been honoring “America’s dad” every chance he gets since Saget died in January at the age of 65. Most recently, the Beach Boys helped their longtime friend pay tribute to the late comedian at the “Sixty Years of the Sounds of Summer” concert on August 7. 

Jesse Katsopolis may have been singing to his wife Becky (Lori Loughlin) at their wedding when he first performed the Beach Boys song “Forever” on Full House in 1991, but the lyrics sure struck a sob-worthy chord when John Stamos sang them as a tribute to Bob Saget. Check out one concertgoer’s video from the performance:

Bob Saget, the man who was as famous for playing saccharine-sweet Danny Tanner on Full House as he was for his raunchy stand-up comedy, passed away unexpectedly on January 9 after suffering a head trauma. Which made it all the more heartbreaking to see clips from his and John Stamos’ time together on the ABC sitcom playing on the screen during the performance at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles.

John Stamos has been keeping his on-screen brother-in-law’s memory alive through stories and tributes, with a slightly vulgar eulogy at Bob Saget’s funeral, and by co-hosting a star-studded memorial, which became Dirty Daddy: The Bob Saget Tribute (available to Netflix subscribers). He and the rest of the Full House family have been vocal about the love their former co-star had for his friends and his life and his family, which really just makes the Beach Boys song about doing anything possible to make someone laugh and fill their heart with joy all the more heart-wrenching.

The Big Shot actor shared a re-post from a concert attendee to his own Instagram that showed him playing drums and singing on stage with The Beach Boys, as the crowd danced and sang along to their hits. Check out John Stamos’ post:

Playing music was a passion that John Stamos and Bob Saget shared, so much so that as Saget’s widow Kelly Rizzo prepared to move out of the home she’d shared with her husband, she gifted the Uncle Jesse actor with a special memento — Rizzo gave Bob Saget’s guitar to Stamos, paying homage to all the times they had played music together. 

It’s so sweet that so much love still exists for the comedian, and how Bob Saget’s loved ones continue to honor his memory. Candace Cameron Bure and John Mayer each even created sweatshirts in his honor, with proceeds going to the Scleroderma Research Foundation, which was a cause close to Saget’s heart.

As well as the Netflix memorial special, there are so many other movies and TV shows available to stream if you want to remember Bob Saget, including the spinoff Fuller House on Netflix or all eight seasons of Full House with an HBO Max subscription. 

Bob Saget’s wife Kelly Rizzo has been among the many loved ones keeping her husband’s memory alive since his tragic death in January through wonderful stories and memories of the comedian. She reminisced about celebrating their birthdays in Mexico, other fun vacations she and Saget took together, and how the Full House actor lived life to the fullest when spending time with family and friends. The couple’s obvious love for each other motivated fans to ask Rizzo for advice on their own relationships, and she obliged, in part by insisting that nobody ever “settle for less than a Bob.”

Kelly Rizzo posted a video to Instagram, admitting that she hadn’t expected to be asked for relationship advice, but given the fact that she’d found such a great love with Bob Saget – whom she married in 2018 – she figured she could give a decent perspective. Check out her sage advice below: 

There’s been no doubt left in the actor’s absence about the mutual love he shared with his friends and family. His Full House daughter Candace Cameron Bure got emotional remembering how Bob Saget always brought the hugs. She even went on to create a sweatshirt design that read “Love Like Jesus, Hug Like Bob Saget” to support his legacy. The point was that nobody was ever left wondering how “America’s Dad” felt about them, and that’s the point his widow made when advising others how to know whether or not they’d found “the one.” She said in the video:

Those thoughts — of being absolutely sure and confident about where you stand with your partner — were the same that Kelly Rizzo expressed in the days following her husband’s death. At that point, she was trying to hang on to the love they had shared and the sweet final conversation Rizzo had with him, and trying not to feel as though she’d been robbed of time with Bob Saget. She said then:

Authorities found Bob Saget dead at the age of 65 in his hotel room on January 9, following a comedy show he’d done in Orlando, Florida. Bob Saget’s cause of death was determined to be a head trauma, with his family saying authorities “have concluded that he accidentally hit the back of his head on something, thought nothing of it and went to sleep.” It was determined early on — prior to the results of the investigation — that there was no foul play suspected, nor abuse of any drugs or alcohol.

If you want to pay tribute to the sometimes sweet, sometimes raunchy comedian, here are some movies and shows to watch to remember Bob Saget, or you can stream his star-studded memorial special Dirty Daddy: The Bob Saget Tribute with a Netflix subscription.

Betty White and Bob Saget both touched several generations of fans thanks to their comedy work, the former notably in Golden Girls  and The Mary Tyler Moore Show and the latter in Full House. So, of course, when both comedy icons passed away earlier this year there was much mourning from the fans, who have then expected to see these icons during In Memoriam tributes. Only both Betty White and Bob Saget have already been passed over at awards ceremonies this year. So why has this happened?

If you’ve been keeping tabs, you may already know Betty White was noticeably missing during the In Memoriam segment at the 2022 BAFTA Awards. She wasn’t alone. Peaky Blinders and Harry Potter actress Helen McCrory, who passed away in 2021, was also missing from the segment. Then, during the Oscars In Memoriam segment, Bob Saget was totally missing, as well, and that wasn’t even the end of the snubs for the actors. 

Let’s start with the BAFTAS. Betty White was in many movies and is famous for a role she portrayed in a comedy opposite Ryan Reynolds a decade ago. That comedy would be none other than The Proposal, a comedy that led to plenty of back-and-forth exchanges between the two stars over the years, including a pandemic era viral video. Yet she didn’t make the remembrance segment, though the BAFTA site, in this case, may give us a clue as to why:

So, apparently The Proposal star did not make that cut after the committee combed through such a large number of possibilities. Interestingly, Betty White did rank highly enough to make the In Memoriam segment during the 2022 Academy Awards tribute. In this case, however, a notable snub included Bob Saget.

Bob Saget is probably most known for his stand-up and work on Full House, but he is also famous for one movie in particular, though he appeared in others. He’s famous for helming the cult class Dirty Work, which starred and was written by another late comedic great: Norm MacDonald. So, even if he never landed an Oscars nod himself, one would think he might rank highly and be beloved enough to get his five seconds of airtime, but assumedly, the Oscars had a slew of names to think through as well. 

I bring Saget up also because more recently, the Full House actor was seemingly snubbed a second time at the 2022 Tony Awards. In the Tonys case, his pal and TV co-star John Stamos actually spoke out about the Bob Saget In Memoriam snub, particularly calling out some of the notable theatrical work his pal had done.

The Emmys are likely the prime space to pay tribute to TV icons. Those don’t air until September 12th of this year, yet given Betty White’s iconic role as Rose Nylund on Golden Girls and Bob Saget bringing Danny Tanner to life onscreen in both Full House and Fuller House, one would expect the fans to get to see “In Memorium” tributes for the two wonderful comedians then. The 74th Annual Emmy Awards will air on NBC a few days after the Creative Emmy Awards air on September 3rd and 4th. Nominations are coming up even sooner -- with a This is Us star already stirring up a plea for a co-star -- and will be announced on July 12. 

The death of Bob Saget came as a shock to many around the world, and news spread quickly about the comedian and television actor’s death. Unfortunately, the news might’ve spread a little more quickly than intended, thanks to the actions of two police officers who shared details before the department had a chance to notify his family. The results of an internal investigation now revealed those two officers were disciplined for their actions of breaking protocol and for sharing news of the actor’s death prematurely. 

An Orange County Sheriff’s Department report stated that two deputies received disciplinary actions for leaking the news of Bob Saget’s death via text message to those outside the know. CNN reported that both deputies gave testimony on their involvement and were punished. The exact nature of the punishment is not known at this time. 

Deputy Emiliano Silva was one of the officers called to the Ritz Carlton hotel in Orlando, where Bob Saget passed. According to the report, Silva sent a text message to his brother and told him about the death. Silva’s brother then tweeted “RIP Bob Saget” on social media but later deleted the tweet. Even so, the tweet resulted in a bunch of media inquiries into the matter, which helped spread word about the actor’s passing. Silva mentioned he had no malice in sharing the news and wasn’t thinking when he shared the news with his brother. 

Another deputy, Steven Reed, was also linked in with the leak. Reed’s involvement was discovered in a reply to the original tweet by Emiliano Silva’s brother, in which another account holder mentioned knowing someone in the department who confirmed the news. Reed later testified that he was off-duty when officers arrived at the scene of Bob Saget’s death but texted a couple of neighbors when he learned of the news. Reed admitted that, in hindsight, he shouldn’t have sent the messages as it violated the department’s policy.

Authorities found Bob Saget dead in his hotel room on January 9th. The cause of death was ruled as head trauma, but no foul play or drug use was suspected. Saget was on tour at the time of his death and tweeted a seemingly normal message thanking fans at a recent show just hours before news broke of his death:

The news of the discipline is just the latest in the aftermath of Bob Saget’s passing. In other recent news, Netflix subscribers recently enjoyed a tribute to the actor John Stamos and had some words for the Tony Awards for excluding Saget from the Memoriam segment. Hopefully, with this update that the deputies who leaked the news of his death were punished for their actions, the family and friends of the actor can further heal and continue to celebrate his life. 

Bob Saget is no longer with us, but his work lives on via Netflix and other streaming services. There’s never a bad time to revisit Full House, after all, or even the Fuller House reboot, even if it is a little different than the original. 

The Full House family lost its patriarch early in 2022 with the unexpected death of Bob Saget, who played Danny Tanner both on the original sitcom and the Fuller House spinoff on Netflix. In the wake of his passing, his former co-stars were among the many to pay tribute to him, and continue to do so even months later. Now, John Stamos – who played Saget’s on-screen brother-in-law on both shows and has called him his “biggest cheerleader” – has shared a fun throwback pic featuring not only him and Saget, but also Ashley Olsen. 

Ashley Olsen of course played youngest Tanner daughter Michelle (along with twin sister Mary-Kate Olsen) on Full House, but Stamos’ photo proves that these stars could have plenty of fun and bonding time off of the set as well as working as the extended Tanner family. Take a look at his Instagram post: 

What better choice for a throwback photo to share in June than one featuring John Stamos and his friends/co-stars experiencing “unfiltered joy” when he needed some cheering up back in the summer of 2004? It’s sweet that he mentioned his friends coming through for him when he needed them, and good for Stamos that he can reflect on his luck and happiness after losing Bob Saget as his longtime friend. 

It’s also nice to see Ashley Olsen featured, since neither she nor her sister returned as Michelle for Fuller House, and the spinoff got creative to explain the character’s absence. They did issue a rare public statement in honor of their TV dad after his death in January, and Stamos recently posted an adorable throwback photo of Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen after his son dropped the iconic Michelle Tanner line, so the ties are still there. 

Another star who is known for delivering the laughs as part of the Tanner family commented on Stamos’ post, revealing that she too paid a visit to her on-screen uncle at his beach house. Jodie Sweetin (a.k.a. Stephanie Tanner) wrote:

Part of the photo that I would say makes it even sweeter is the date of 2004. Full House ended back in 1995, with Fuller House not premiering until 2016. This group of people didn’t need to be together for work; they were together for fun, and it certainly looks like they were having plenty of it. This also isn’t the only time recently that Stamos went the extra mile to showcase his late friend, as he reunited with Bob Saget’s wife Kelly Rizzo when Saget was posthumously awarded the IMPACT Award from the Critics’ Choice Real TV Awards.

Sadly, Bob Saget was left out of the “In Memorium” segment at the Tony Awards on June 12, and John Stamos wasted no time in calling the Tonys out for the snub. Even if Saget doesn’t always get the official tributes that his loved ones feel that he deserves after his long and prosperous career, Stamos clearly is willing to go to bat for him. 

If you want to revisit the extended Tanner family and their lovable shenanigans, you can find the full run of Full House (including the Olsen twins as Michelle) streaming with an HBO Max subscription, while the full run of Fuller House is available with a Netflix subscription.

Bob Saget’s memory is certainly being kept alive. His widow, Kelly Rizzo, has been doing so in a number of ways, like sharing personal moments and celebrating his birthday. In the time since her husband's passing, Rizzo has been especially close with Saget’s Full House co-star, John Stamos, even gifting him a guitar. They recently reunited for the first time publicly since the late comedian’s funeral to pay tribute to him at an awards ceremony. And when Saget's TV daughter, Candace Cameron Bure, caught wind of it, she had a sweet response for the duo.

Bob Saget’s widow and former co-star came together to honor the star when he was posthumously awarded the IMPACT Award from the Critics’ Choice Real TV Awards. The honor was bestowed upon the beloved performer for his contributions to television. After Kelly Rizzo accepted the honor on her hubby's behalf, she took to her Instagram to shout out John Stamos for his involvement in the momentous occasion:

The honor was definitely well deserved given the years, the performer dedicated to making Full House and America’s Funniest Home Video bonafide hits. And given their history, the Uncle Jesse actor was the perfect person to present the award. He's been very protective of his friend's legacy, as was the case when he called out the Tony Awards for omitting the late actor from its “In Memoriam” segment. 

But on a brighter note, upon seeing the sweet interaction between the Big Shot actor and the travel expert, Candace Cameron Bure showed some love. And in the process, she further proved that the Full House bond is still strong:

Her comment really does symbolize the love between the AFHV host’s real-life and TV families. I think most can agree that the comedian would’ve loved the moment, not because of the award but because two people he cared about a great deal were involved. You can check out Kelly Rizzo's sentimental post, which includes photos from the event, down below:

Fun times were had by all! Given that love and laughter were part of the late actor's mantra, it's only fitting that those who knew him best engage in those very things following his passing. His death may still be a hard pill to swallow, but you can't help but love the fact that his loved ones are sticking together and paying tribute to him during this time.

Those who are looking for ways to honor Bob Saget themselves can check out the the tribute special Dirty Daddy, which is now available to stream with a Netflix subscription alongside Fuller House. You can also grab an HBO Max subscription and watch all eight seasons of Full House.

John Stamos has spent the months since Bob Saget died singing the praises of his friend and making sure his Full House co-star’s memory lives on. Just days after Netflix released Dirty Daddy: The Bob Saget Tribute — in which Stamos joined comedians and musicians including John Mayer, Jeff Ross, Jim Carrey and Chris Rock to memorialize Saget after his January death — the actor called out the Tony Awards for failing to include the comedian in the ceremony's In Memoriam tribute.

Bob Saget passed away suddenly on January 9 at the age of 65 from a head trauma following a show in Florida. His memory has been kept alive through stories and jokes from people in the comedy world, his Full House family and his wife Kelly Rizzo. And even though his TV work always overshadows his stage performances, it doesn't mean they didn't happen. So when John Stamos caught wind ahead of the telecast that the comedian wasn’t going to be included in the Tony Awards’ In Memoriam segment, he went to Twitter to voice his opinion about the snub:

Any time there’s an In Memoriam segment during an awards show, there are inevitably important people who get left out. Bob Saget was known mostly for his work in stand-up, movies and TV; however, he did appear in two Broadway shows. He was Man in Chair in 2006’s The Drowsy Chaperone, and he filled in for Marc Kudisch as Pastor Greg in Hand to God in 2015. Despite his disappointment, the Uncle Jesse actor tweeted his support to Tony Awards hosts Ariana DeBose, Julianne Hough and Darren Criss, the latter of whom appeared on the Netflix tribute. According to Stamos: 

Dirty Daddy: The Bob Saget Tribute featured emotional speeches from its hosts, as well as musical tributes from John Mayer and Jackson Browne, dedicated to the man who was known as much for playing wholesome widower Danny Tanner on Full House as he was for his raunchy standup comedy. Some friends like Jon Lovitz and Michael Keaton sent irreverent, pre-recorded bits, and there was a big group singalong of Bob Saget’s infamous tune “My Dog Licked My Balls,” as led by his wife and daughters.

Unfortunately for Bob Saget’s loved ones, the Tony Awards ceremony wasn’t the first time the actor was left out of an In Memoriam. Back in March he was also omitted from the Academy Awards’ tribute, along with other actors who were possibly better known for television roles, including Ed Asner. As if his cameo in Half Baked wasn't Oscar-worthy, amirite?

Regardless of the snubs, there are plenty of movies and shows available for fans to remember Bob Saget. Dirty Daddy: The Bob Saget Tribute, as well, is available for streaming with a Netflix subscription. You can also check out our 2022 TV Schedule to see what new and returning shows are premiering soon on television and streaming. 

Bob Saget’s death was a shocking and sad moment for his fans and those who knew him intimately. Given the sudden nature of his passing, it wouldn't be hard to imagine that the development subsequently made some consider their own mortality. That was a subject that Saget actually came to terms with before he passed on, as the actor explained, in an nterview, what inspired his change in perspective on death and aging.

The late Full and Fuller House staple gave his take on mortality while appearing on the Til This Day podcast, which turned out to be one of his final interviews. The beloved '90s TV dad was candid about where his mindset and perspective were on death and aging. During the chat, he explained that several key factors altered his views, one of which is therapy:

Life is all about constant change and evolution, and the late star seemed to have embraced that in his later years, even though he had learned to cope with these life changes from an early age. The entertainment veteran went on to discuss his family, even making jokes about his parents’ professions before mentioning that he acquired much of his humor from his dad. And going back into the subject of mortality, he explained how his father experienced so much death during the course of his own life:

Sadly enough, Bob Saget would have an experience that was similar to his dad's. He apparently lost multiple family members at an early age, including his two sisters. But amid the tragedy, Saget would eventually find a way to cope:

The late actor was able to take his pain and channel it into a creative outlet. Additionally, shooting those short films allowed Bob Saget to make personal connections with others. This could be a major reason why he continued to capture special moments into his later years and why his family continues to share footage of him to this day. 

His widow, Kelly Rizzo, has kept his memory alive through funny vacation clips. She also has a giving spirit like her husband, as she gifted his Full House co-star John Stamos his guitar. His TV family paid homage to him in their way and recounted their last moments with him. While he's gone now, the star will certainly never be forgotten and, truth be told, we could probably learn a thing or two from his views on life and death.

If you're pining to check out some of Bob Saget's work, you can subscribe to Netflix and stream Fuller House. You can also watch all eight seasons of Full House by getting an HBO Max subscription.

It’s been over four months since the world lost Bob Saget, who died at the age of 65 while in the midst of a stand-up comedy tour. In the aftermath of his sudden passing, many have paid tribute to the beloved former host and TV dad. None have been more affected by his death, however, than his family and Full House co-stars. Today would’ve been Saget’s 66th birthday, and his widow, Kelly Rizzo, and former co-star Candace Cameron Bure marked the occasion by penning sweet tributes to him. 

Since Bob Saget’s passing, Candace Cameron Bure has honored her father figure in a number of loving ways. In one instance, she shared a series of images (which are sure to get anyone emotional). She also dropped in a snapshot of their Full House family, a post that was met with support from her Hallmark colleagues. For his birthday, Cameron Bure posted a black and white photo of the comedian to Instagram and, in the caption, she got honest about the void that he’s left in her life:

Many people probably understand what it’s like to commemorate the birth date of someone who’s since passed on. Despite it being difficult  for the veteran actress, it’s heartwarming to see that she’s choosing to celebrate her co-star in his absence. And the tribute from the late star’s wife is also incredibly moving. 

Kelly Rizzo signified the day by posting a series of photos and videos from a trip she and Bob Saget took to Mexico in 2021. In her caption, Rizzo explained that since her and her hubby’s birthdays are only two days apart, they’d celebrate by taking an annual trip. She later reflected on her late husband and spoke to the impact he continues to have: 

Kelly Rizzo previously said that she wasn’t trying to feel “robbed of time” following the comedian’s death, and her post seems to indicate that she’s holding onto that mindset. The two certainly lived an exciting life together, as Rizzo has reflected on their fun vacations together. All the while, she’s also shared “incredibly grateful” messages with the fans. You can check out her birthday tribute down below:

Kelly Rizzo, Candace Cameron Bure and the rest of Bob Saget’s family and friends are certainly doing a wonderful job of keeping his memory alive. While his death is far from easy for them, their various experiences with him appear to provide them comfort. On that note, let’s raise our glasses to the comedian who endeared himself to so many with his hilariously raunchy jokes and incredibly warm presence. 

Fans should also know that there’s plenty of Bob Saget content that you can watch to remember him.

The just-concluded Netflix Is a Joke stand-up comedy festival seemed to be a rousing success for the streaming service, despite the biggest headlines of the two-weekend event coming from Dave Chappelle's set being interrupted when he was tackled on-stage. It featured performances from some of the biggest comedy icons out there, while also promoting up-and-coming comics that will no doubt headline their own festival specials in years to come. Now that it's over, the platform has unveiled premiere dates for ten different specials that Netflix subscribers will get to watch in the coming months, and that includes the star-studded and highly anticipated Bob Saget tribute special, as well as a show honoring other late comedy icons such as Robin Williams and George Carlin.

In the aftermath of Bob Saget's death on January 9, a large group of his friends and family gathered together at The Comedy Store in West Hollywood for what was then dubbed a “punk rock shiva,” with comedians such as Jim Carrey, Dave Chappelle and more on hand to share stories in celebration of Saget’s life and career. It was later revealed that Netflix would be releasing the filmed event as a tribute special, and now we know it’ll make its big debut on Friday, June 10. Thankfully, fans won’t have to wait very long before it arrives, potentially with appearances from Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, though no guarantees.

Elsewhere on the tribute side of things is the special The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up, which was an evening of reflection that paid homage to four all-out legends in the world of comedy. This special is set to premiere on Thursday, May 19, and will feature current-day stars sharing their love for the trailblazers who paved the way, with John Mulany honoring Robin Williams, Dave Chappelle honoring Richard Pryor, Chelsea Handler honoring Joan Rivers, and Jon Stewart paying respects to George Carlin. (To note, Carlin will also get a more full-blown tribute via Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio’s two-part HBO documentary George Carlin’s American Dream.)

Considering this year also featured the unpexected deaths of fellow stand-up stars Louie Anderson and Gilbert Gottfried, with SNL vet Norm Macdonald having only passed away in September 2021. Here’s hoping we’ll be able to see some tributes to that iconic trio in the near future as well. 

Beyond those retrospective specials, Netflix has a slew of more traditional stand-up programming for its loyal fanbase, with arguably the most unique release being David Letterman’s That’s My Time, a six-episode miniseries featuring episodes that welcome different comics to perform short stand-up sets ahead of sit-down conversations with the former talk show king. (And yeah, Letterman was one of many comedians that joked about Dave Chappelle’s initially scary tackling.) 

As well, comedy fans can look forward to curated stand-up specials hosted by The Mandalorian fave Bill Burr, Life After Beth’s Amy Schumer, Grace & Frankie stars Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda, SNL’s Pete Davidson, and Snoop Dogg, whose special will feature sets from Black comedians who performed the festival. And for those seeking other more diversity-driven sets, the Stand Out special marks the biggest ever gathering of LGBTQ+ comedians. 

Check out all the premiere dates below!

• May 19 - The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up
• June 6 - Bill Burr Presents: Friends Who Kill
• June 7 and 12 - That's My Time with David Letterman (Six Episodes)
•  June 9 - Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration
• June 10 - A Tribute to Bob Saget
• June 11 - Amy Schumer's Parental Advisory
• June 13 - Pete Davidson Presents: The Best Friends
• June 14 - Jane Fonda & Lily Tomplin: Ladies Night LIve
• June 16 - Snoop Dogg's F*cn Around Comedy Special
• June 23 - Best of the Festival

With this year’s Netflix Is a Joke Festival now concluded, one can only assume the streaming service is gearing up for how to make the 2023 version even bigger and better. Until then, though, don’t forget to check out the Bob Saget tribute and more when they arrive in June! 

For Full House and Fuller House vet Dave Coulier, the past year or so has been one full of heartbreak and tragedy, as he experienced what he has jokingly referred to as the “sorrow hat trick.” His brother Dan took his own life in 2021, his former co-star and lifelong BFF Bob Saget died in January of a head trauma, and then Coulier’s father passed away month or so later. Thankfully, the actor has been able to cope with such grief by maintaining his hard-earned sobriety, and he seems as optimistic as can be that the Full House crew could potentially get back together for another Tanner-focused project that would be a direct tribute to Saget himself.

In the months since Bob Saget’s untimely death, his former co-stars and TV family have reunited a variety of times, for dinners, for funeral-related reasons, for mini-vacations and more. To be expected, the idea of another Full House-centric project has come up during this time, and Dave Coulier expanded on that idea during his appearance on The Tamron Hall Show, explaining how the next follow-up could indeed keep Saget’s Danny Tanner in focus. In his words:

First and foremost, I think there’s always something more altogether wholesome about the world of TV and streaming whenever there’s a Full House project currently airing. As more and more series push the envelope and up the ante by way of excessive crime, violence and explicit language, it’s a comforting thought to know that there’s at least one show out there that can turn the world on with a smile. Wait, no, that’s The Mary Tyler Moore Show. On Full House and Fuller House, the most blatant four-letter word was “love.”

So in that sense, I’d happily join millions of other fans in supporting the process of bringing the jokingly titled Fullest House into existence in one way or another. I have to imagine the project would be on par with This Is Us in the sense of each episode requiring its own tissue dispenser, too. And not just for viewers, but for Candace Cameron Bure, Dave Coulier, Jodie Sweetin, Andrea Barber, John Stamos and anybody else who would sign on to pay season-long homage to Bob Saget’s magnificence as a TV dad. 

To play the devil’s advocate, though, I can’t help but think it would be strange for a TV show to just have a family sitting around reminiscing about a character who’d passed away. Obviously, Full House’s central narrative kicked off with the Tanner matriarch Pam dying, which sparked Dave Coulier’s Joey to move into the house as a surrogate-esque uncle. So the whole idea of death leading to togetherness is definitely right up this mini-franchise’s alley.

Of course, that’s assuming we’re talking about a full season of 10-20 episodes. If that’s not the case, I could more easily see and embrace a feature-length holiday special or something of that sort, with the family coming together for their first Christmas or someone’s birthday after Danny’s death, giving all of the characters a chance to reflect and honor Saget’s memory and impact. 

Plus, if they went for more of a limited-scope project, it might even convince Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen to legitimately contemplate a return to television as the long-absent Michelle Tanner. I mean, that probably won’t happen, but considering they actually went public following Saget’s death, it’s dangling from a thread of possibility.

During the same interview with Tamron Hall, Dave Coulier discussed having spoken with Bob Saget for the last time on the same day he died, hours ahead of the stand-up comedian’s final on-stage performance. The conversation certainly wasn’t indicative of the wave of mourning to come, as Coulier said they were texting each other and laughing. As they say, it’s always the best way to leave them.

With any luck, Coulier and his other former co-stars can find a long-lasting and meaningful way to pay tribute to Bob Saget through the Full House-verse. While waiting to see where things go, all five seasons of Fuller House are available to stream with a Netflix subscription. 

Full House was such a beloved show by so many people, whether they became fans when the sitcom originally aired on ABC in the 1980s and ‘90s, found it through reruns in syndication, or jumped on the bandwagon with the Netflix spinoff Fuller House. What fans may not have known until recently, however, was how much the TV family meant to the cast as well. So many stories have been shared since “America’s Dad” Bob Saget passed away January 9 from a head trauma, and Full House actor Dave Coulier recalled the last time he spoke with Saget before he died.

Full House may have gone off the air in 1995, but the Tanners and those closest to them had formed a family. If that show taught us anything, it’s that families are forever, so in the years before and since John Stamos got the band back together for Fuller House, the cast kept in touch. In fact, Dave Coulier said he spoke to Bob Saget on the day his friend died, and he reflected on that conversation on the Tamron Hall Show:

As tragic as it most certainly was to lose Bob Saget so suddenly, that’s a pretty wonderful memory that Dave Coulier can hold onto. He was able to have a final conversation with his friend, and it was one filled with laughter. Appreciation for the moment might come later, though, as Coulier talked about the incredible pain and sorrow he’s been through. The actor has experienced tremendous loss recently. In addition to losing Saget, Coulier’s brother died by suicide, and he said he also lost his father a couple of months ago. 

Earlier this year Dave Coulier celebrated two years since he quit drinking, marking the anniversary by sharing a scary photo of his bloodied face after taking a fall on some steps while drunk. He told Tamron Hall that being sober has allowed him to fully grieve his losses. 

Details about Bob Saget’s final days have come to light in the past few months — not just about the events surrounding his tragic death, but about the kindness he showed to those around him and the love he consistently expressed to his friends and family. A hotel employee recalled how he made time for Full House fans in the lobby, and he apparently struck up a conversation and took a photo with his car valet the night of his death.

Bob Saget’s widow Kelly Rizzo recalled her own final conversation with her husband the night he died, after what would be his final show, with him telling her, “I love you so much, and can't wait to see you tomorrow.”

The world lost a good one on January 9, and the memories that Bob Saget’s loved ones continue to share just keep proving that. Check out these movies and shows to watch if you want to remember Bob Saget, and also take a peek at our 2022 TV Schedule to see what new and returning shows are premiering soon.

Candace Cameron Bure went viral a few months ago when she channeled her inner Ross and tried to “PIVOT!” a familiar blue couch down a staircase. While we all laughed at the reference to the famous Friends quote, the Fuller House actress was likely more focused on her ulterior motives. It turns out she was stealing the Full House couch that John Stamos famously kept for himself following the end of the iconic ABC sitcom. So why did the Uncle Jesse actor decide to “have mercy” on his TV niece? Apparently it was all for a good cause close to his wife’s heart. 

Caitlin McHugh Stamos started a podcast in March called How Can I Help?, in which she interviews people who are making a positive impact in the world and informs listeners how they, too, can contribute to the cause. Furthermore, all proceeds from the show are donated to the nonprofits chosen by the people she talks to. When Candace Cameron Bure heard about the premise of the podcast, she said she wanted to be involved. Apparently her appearance came at a price though — a pretty special piece of Full House memorabilia. John Stamos didn’t seem too upset at the couch-napping, though, when he promoted the episode on Instagram:

John Stamos joked that Candace Cameron Bure’s interest in Caitlin McHugh Stamos’ podcast was clearly just an excuse to get in his house to steal the couch. What goes around comes around, Katsopolis! 

He said losing the couch was worth it, though, because the Hallmark movie actress and her friend Shelene Bryan were “great” guests on How Can I Help? Bryan founded the organization Skip 1, which encourages people to sacrifice one thing — big or small — in the name of helping to save children’s lives around the world. Candace Cameron Bure serves on the board of Skip 1 and was excited to introduce Bryan and McHugh Stamos.

In fact, in promotion of the podcast episode, the actress posted another Instagram pic from the day of the couch-napping, revealing that her accomplice was none other than Caitlin McHugh Stamos (wearing that lovely “Love Like Jesus, Hug Like Bob Saget” sweatshirt that Candace Cameron Bure designed after the comedian’s January death):

Candace Cameron Bure and John Stamos have both been outspoken in the months following Bob Saget’s tragic death about how much they loved their former co-star. Saget’s widow Kelly Rizzo revealed that as she packed up their belongings to sell their house, she gave Stamos her husband’s guitar, since they used to play music together. Perhaps that sweet gift made the sting of losing the couch hurt a little less. 

That blue plaid couch might look familiar not just to Full House fans, but to those who watched the Netflix spinoff Fuller House as well. On the Season 1 episode “Secrets, Lies & Firetrucks,” Stephanie (Jodie Sweetin) gave her dad (Bob Saget) a shirt made of the couch’s fabric, and upon seeing Candace Cameron Bure’s video of the couch back in February, Kelly Rizzo confirmed that Saget still had the “Sofa Blazer.”

The famous couch is still with someone in the Full House family, even if it’s not John Stamos. And apparently he’s okay with Candace Cameron Bure taking ownership, especially because it was helpful to his wife’s cause. (That’s assuming they were able to get the couch down the stairs at all, because it looked like no amount of yelling “PIVOT!” was going to work!)

Fuller House is available streaming with a Netflix subscription, and check out these movies and shows to watch if you want to remember Bob Saget. You can also stay up to date with all of the latest upcoming premieres with our 2022 TV Schedule.

The comedy community and public at large continues to mourn the loss of Gilbert Gottfried, who died this past week at age 67. The comic’s death was confirmed by his family and, since then, fans and celebrities like Jon Stewart and Seth MacFarlane have paid loving tribute to the late performer. Comedian Jeff Ross is one of the stars who has been particularly vocal about Gottfried’s legacy and was one of the many to attend his funeral. With this, he opened up about the “heartwarming” moments from the service, including the fact that Bob Saget’s family attended. 

Gilbert Gottfried’s funeral was held on Thursday in Westchester, New York and was followed by a “star-studded” shiva attended by Sarah Silverman and others. Jeff Ross opened up to People about how emotional the day was. Aside from reflecting on the eulogy he gave, he also couldn’t help but point out that Bob Saget’s widow, Kelly Rizzo, and three daughters were also there, alongside some other very close friends: 

While it’s nice to hear that so many people attended the funeral, it’s especially sweet to hear that Bob Saget’s family were there to show support. Saget, who sadly passed away at 65 back in January, was good friends with the SNL alum. As a matter of fact, following Gilbert Gottfried’s death, fans began revisiting a photo that he previously posted, which shows him alongside Saget and Louie Anderson, who also died in January. 

Kelly Rizzo, who’s been reflecting on her time with her husband as of late, was one of the many to take to social media to pay tribute to the shrill-voiced comedian. She made note of her husband’s friendship with him and shared a screenshot of a photo once posted by the Aladdin star. Check it out for yourself down below:

Gilbert Gottfried, like many of his colleagues, was certainly generous when it came to showing compassion to the Saget family following his death. So it’s nice to see that the love is being returned during this time. The comedy world has seen some major losses in the last few months alone, though the support that’s been shown whenever a loss happens has been truly amazing to see. 

Given how influential they were in the comedy sphere, it goes without saying that both Bob Gilbert Gottfried and Bob Saget will be truly missed. And we here at CinemaBlend wish both families the best as they continue through these periods of transition.