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Mar 11, 2025 4:50 PM

  Full House American television series Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/Full-House-American-television-series Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/Full-House-American-television-series Written by Laura Payne Laura Payne is a freelance writer whose work covers many topics. She is a former Wayne State University linguistics instructor. Laura Payne Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Jul 29, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents Full House, American television situation drama-comedy series about a widower raising his three daughters with the help of his brother-in-law and childhood best friend. Although considered mediocre by critics, Full House was a hit with viewers and ranked among the top 20 or 30 prime-time shows for most of its eight-season run (1987–95). In the series Danny Tanner (played by Bob Saget), a sportscaster who later becomes a television host, is the father of three young girls and has recently lost his wife in a tragic car accident. His brother-in-law Jesse Katsopolis (John Stamos), a struggling musician, and his childhood ...(100 of 568 words)

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