John Stamos, known for his iconic role as Uncle Jesse in the family-friendly sitcom “Full House,” recently opened up about his initial feelings towards the show, surprising many fans. During an episode of the hot wing interview show “Hot Ones,” Stamos revealed that he initially “hated that show” and even contemplated quitting.
Recalling the show’s pitch, Stamos mentioned that it was presented to him as being similar to “Bosom Buddies,” a short-lived 80s sitcom starring Peter Scolari and Tom Hanks, but with the addition of a couple of kids in the background. In the early stages of production, he felt like he was the star and had a big-shot attitude. However, his ego took a hit when his co-star Jodie Sweetin, who was just a child at the time, outshone him during the first table read.
Stamos vividly remembered the moment when the audience couldn’t stop laughing at Sweetin’s lines, and he found himself slinking down in his seat, unable to hear his own lines. Feeling overwhelmed, he rushed out to the lobby to call his agent, expressing his desire to leave the show.
Thankfully, with the support of his late co-star Bob Saget and encouragement from his agent, Stamos decided to give “Full House” a chance. He eventually realized that the show was built on themes of sweetness and kindness, centered around the concept of love. Stamos acknowledged that they were portraying a loving family, which was a representation of the “new normal.”
“Full House,” which aired on ABC from 1987 to 1995, followed the story of Danny Tanner, played by Bob Saget, a widower raising his three daughters with the help of Uncle Jesse (Stamos) and Joey Gladstone (Dave Coulier). The show also featured Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, who Stamos humorously admitted he initially tried to get fired from the show, alongside Jodie Sweetin and Candace Cameron Bure as the three Tanner daughters. Lori Loughlin played Stamos’ on-screen wife, Becky.
The show’s success led to a Netflix revival titled “Fuller House,” which premiered in 2016 and ran for five seasons. Despite his initial reservations, John Stamos became an integral part of the beloved sitcom that has left a lasting impact on audiences worldwide.