Set in San Francisco, family-friendly sitcom Full House centers around the adventures of a widowed father, his three children, and his two best friends. Danny (Bob Saget of America's Funniest Home Videos) is a straight-laced sportscaster, Joey (David Coulier) is a fun-loving stand-up comedian, and brother-in-law Jesse (John Stamos) is an Elvis-obsessed rocker. Danny's children include 11-year-old D.J. (Candace Cameron), five-year-old Stephanie (Jodie Sweetin), and baby Michelle (big-eyed future superstars Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen). Created by Jeff Franklin (Laverne and Shirley), the show ran on ABC for eight seasons.
In the pilot, "Our Very First Show," Joey and Jesse, who are both looking for a place to live, move into Danny's townhouse after the death of his wife (who was killed by a drunk driver). The deal is that they'll have to help look after the kids. It's a task for which both men are ill equipped. The fun comes from the trouble the girls get into each week and the many messes Joey and Jesse create in their attempts to set things right--particularly when it comes to cooking, cleaning, and diaper-changing--but also from the cheesy 1980s styles on display, like Jesse's big hair, spandex pants, and string ties.
Cast and Characters
Bob Saget as Danny Tanner
Candace Cameron as D.J. Tanner
Jodie Sweetin as Stephanie Tanner
Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen as Michelle Tanner
John Stamos as Jesse Katsopolis
Dave Coulier as Joey Gladstone
Lori Louglin as Rebecca Donaldson
Andrea Barber as Kimmy Gibbler
Scott Weinger as Steve Hale
Broadcast History First Telecast: Septemeber 22, 1987 Last Telecast: May 23, 1995 Number of Episodes: 192
Number of Seasons: 8
Original Network: ABC
September 1987 , ABC, Tuesday 8:30-9:00pm
September 1987 - February 1988, ABC, Friday 8:00-8:30pm
March 1988 - July 1989, ABC, Friday 8:30-9:00pm
July 1988 - September 1988, ABC, Tuesday 8:30-9:00pm
August 1989 - August 1991, ABC, Friday 8:00-8:30pm
August 1991 - May 1995, ABC, Tuesday 8:00-8:30pm
Theme Song Lyrics and Opening Credits
"Everywhere You Look" by Jesse Frederick.
What ever happened to predictibility?
The milkman, the paperboy, evening TV.
Everywhere you look , everywhere you go (there's a heart).
There's a heart
A hand to hold onto.
Everywhere you look , everywhere you go.
There's a face
Of somebody who needs you.
Eveywhere you look,
When you're lost out there and you're all alone,
A light is waiting to carry you home,
Everywhere you look.
Everywhere you look.