Full House in a Nutshell

Show Name: Full House (1987-1995)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family, Romance
Run: 8 seasons (192 episodes)
Running Time: 22 minutes
Network: ABC

Set in San Francisco, news reporter Danny Tanner calls on his brother-in-law Jesse Katsopolis and best friend Joey Gladstone to help him raise his three daughters after the death of his wife, Pam, in a car accident. Danny, Jesse, and Joey work together to parent D.J., Stephanie, and Michelle as these girls face problems that come with growing up that customarily only a mother could understand. Over the years, the three men solidify their bonds as life-long friends as well creating a different kind of family with their three girls, making for a full house of love and joy.

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Full House is a classic that I started watching when I was just a kid, watching re-runs on ABC Family in the afternoon. I can't describe how much I loved this show, but it was FABULOUSLY AMAZING!!! I get all nostalgic when I think back about it or when I catch a re-run at 3 when I come home from school. All the people in this show are relatable and likable in some way. Everyone has they're own saying; like how can you ever forget Michelle's:

Or Stephanie saying:

Or Uncle Jesse going:

HAHAHAHA!!! Don't be thrown off by Uncle Jesse's nasty mullet! He cuts it off later. Thank god!! But doesn't it remind you of Billy Ray Cyrus's mullet?

'Cause business in the front, party in the back!!

Anyway, let's get back to the show! Everyone is just so cute!! The storyline is normal family drama and it's pretty funny at times. Like musing-to-yourself funny more than laugh-out-loud funny, but funny nonetheless. And they have to sitcom fake laughter in the background, so it laughs along with you or cues you to know when to laugh. Funsies!!

Full House is a great show to watch to relax in order to relax after a long day. Every episode has a lesson or so and it has homey feel to it, which makes it all the better. I grew to become super invested in their lives and always wanted things to go their way and know and so on. You grow to love everybody. Even if they drive up the wall at times. But, what are you going to do it about? It's family and you can't pick who you're related to.

As you can tell, this show has a great feel to and that's why people love it so much. And if you're like Milla, you're probably like, "Ewww!! I can't watch this show! It's so old!! Like pre-2000's!! The pixels, man!!" But, ya know, it has a charm to it this old-time show!! It has 8 seasons so watch, watch, watch this summer!! It should be a definite contender for summer series binging. Also, there's a spin-off called Fuller House coming out on Netflix next year about a widowed D.J. who calls in Kimmy and Stephanie to help raise her boys. So, if you fall in love with Full House, their journey is not over; most of the cast is returning for a cameo at least except for the Olsen Twins who play Michelle. Nonetheless, enjoy!!

Characters:

Danny Tanner: Danny Tanner is the father of D.J., Stephanie and Michelle and a newscaster. He is a neat freak, very OCD about making sure everything is always spotless. He loves his daughters a lot and is strict on them because he cares. He's a little awkward and has a matching sense a humor to accompany his personality; he often embarrasses his daughters.

Jesse Katsopolis: Jesse Katsopolis is Pam's, Danny's deceased wife, brother and is the cool uncle to the girls. He really loves Elvis Presley, music, women, and riding on his motorcycle. Also, he's absolutely obsessed with his hair! An aspiring musician, being an exterminator is his in-between job.

Joey Gladstone: Joey Gladstone is Danny's childhood best friend and is the fun uncle. He likes to crack jokes and to make the girls laugh. He works as a stand-up comedian and is good at impersonating Pop Eye, among other voices. He is often seen with his marionette puppet Mr. Woodchuck whom he has a show with.

D.J. Tanner: D.J. Tanner is the eldest daughter and her initials stand for Donna Jo. She is very authoritative over her little sisters and also argues with them often. However, she loves them a lot and gives them sisterly advice when needed.

Stephanie Tanner: Stephanie Tanner is the middle sister in the Tanner family and is a very cute, sarcastic kid. She always has a lot to say and one of her catchphrases is "How rude!!" When Stephanie was young, she was very attached to her stuffed bear, Mr. Bear, and would tote him around everywhere. Stephanie really looks up to D.J. and can be often found snooping through D.J.'s stuff when she feels like she's being ignored or is just plain curious.

Michelle Tanner: Michelle Tanner is the baby of the family and takes advantage of that fact. She likes to have a lot of fun and likes stir up some trouble. A very mischievous girl she is. Being the youngest, Michelle often escapes being punished by batting her pretty little eyes. Her most famous catchphrase is "You got it, dude!"

Kimmy Gibbler: Kimmy Gibbler is D.J.'s best friend and is a constant presence around the Tanner household, even when unwelcomed. Kimmy is an oddball and likes to eat a lot, mostly out of the Tanners' refrigerator. She is not as intelligent as D.J. and has many weird tendencies along with having the worst smelling feet. Her presence bothers many in the house as well.

Rebecca Donaldson: Rebecca Donaldson is a strong, independent woman who co-hosts with Danny on Wake Up, San Francisco. She grew up in Nebraska and has some spunk. She is headstrong, sarcastic, and witty. When she is introduced to the Tanners, she becomes a mother figure to the girls since Danny has not dated or remarried.

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