Full House facts for kids

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Full House is an American comedy television series. It was set in San Francisco and aired from 1987 to 1995. The story is about Danny Tanner (Bob Saget), a dad whose wife passed away. He is left to raise his three daughters: D.J. (Candace Cameron), Stephanie (Jodie Sweetin), and Michelle (Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen).

To help out, Danny asks his best friend, Joey Gladstone (Dave Coulier), and his brother-in-law, Jesse Katsopolis (John Stamos), to move in. Together, these three men raise the girls in one big, busy house! Some people thought the show was a bit too sweet or had silly jokes. But many families loved it because parents and kids could watch it together.

Years later, in 2014, it was announced that a new show called Fuller House would be made. This new series would bring back most of the original actors.

Main Characters

Jesse Katsopolis

John Posey as Danny Tanner in the pilot (shown with Sweetin and Cameron as Stephanie and D.J.)

Jesse Katsopolis is Danny's brother-in-law and the uncle to D.J., Stephanie, and Michelle. He later marries Rebecca "Becky" Donaldson and they have twin sons, Nicky and Alex. Jesse loves his hair very much and often talks about it. He is also a big fan of Elvis Presley.

Jesse is a musician and singer in a band. He also works with Joey to create jingles for commercials. Sometimes, Jesse makes quick decisions or acts a bit carelessly. But over time, he becomes more responsible. When he gets excited, he often says, "Have Mercy!"

Daniel "Danny" Ernest Tanner

Danny Tanner is the father of D.J., Stephanie, and Michelle. His wife died in a car accident, so he raises his daughters with help from Jesse and Joey. Danny is a very caring father. He always tries to help his daughters and friends solve their problems.

Danny loves to clean his house and keep everything spotless. He is very enthusiastic about spring-cleaning, which his daughters and friends don't always share! Danny also tends to talk a lot and sometimes goes off-topic. He works as a TV host for a morning show called "Wake Up, San Francisco." During the show, he meets Rebecca Donaldson, who later marries Jesse.

Joseph "Joey" Alvin Gladstone

Joey Gladstone is Danny Tanner's best friend since childhood. When Danny's wife dies, Joey moves in to help raise the girls. Joey is a stand-up comedian and loves to imitate cartoon characters like Popeye.

At first, Joey doesn't have his own room, but Danny turns the garage into a bedroom for him. Joey helps a lot with the girls, like making breakfast, helping with homework, and taking them to school. He especially takes care of Michelle when she is a baby. Joey feels like a true member of the family by helping out.

Besides comedy, Joey also creates jingles with Jesse. He becomes a host for a children's TV show and acts in a daily soap opera. Later, he hosts a radio show with Jesse.

Rebecca „Becky“ Donaldson-Katsopolis

Rebecca Donaldson-Katsopolis is Danny's co-host on "Wake Up, San Francisco." She later marries Jesse Katsopolis. Becky grew up on a farm in Nebraska. She becomes a mother figure to the Tanner girls.

Becky and Jesse fall in love and get engaged. They marry on Valentine's Day in the fourth season. After they marry, Becky and Jesse move into the attic of the Tanner house, which is turned into an apartment for them. In the fifth season, Becky becomes a mother to twin boys, Nicky and Alex.

Donna Jo "D.J." Margaret Tanner

D.J. Tanner is the oldest daughter of Danny and Pam Tanner. She is the older sister of Stephanie and Michelle. At the start of the show, she is ten years old. D.J. is often shown as a good example for her younger sisters. Even though they argue, she cares deeply about them.

D.J. is a great student, and her dad, Danny, is very proud of her. In the first seasons, she sometimes argues with her dad, Jesse, or Joey. But she always learns from her mistakes and apologizes. D.J.'s best friend is Kimmy Gibbler, who is very different from her. As D.J. grows up, she deals with topics like puberty and boys. Her first serious boyfriend is Steve Hale.

Stephanie "Steph" Judith Tanner

Stephanie Tanner is the middle daughter of Danny and Pam Tanner. She is the younger sister of D.J. and the older sister of Michelle. Her mother died when Stephanie was five years old. When she feels upset, she often says, "How rude!"

Stephanie sometimes tries to spy on D.J., like reading her diary or listening to her phone calls. But she always gets caught! Stephanie is the most athletic and curious of the Tanner sisters. She forms a girl band with her friends, but it breaks up because of school. Stephanie is the sister who deals with more serious topics like peer pressure. Her favorite toy is Mr. Bear, a teddy bear that was a gift from her mother.

Michelle Elizabeth Tanner

Michelle Tanner is the youngest daughter of Danny and Pam Tanner. She is the younger sister of D.J. and Stephanie. Michelle was a baby when her mother died, so she doesn't remember her. At the beginning of the series, Jesse and Joey are new to taking care of a baby, which leads to many funny moments.

As Michelle grows up, she becomes a central part of the show. Her best friends are Teddy and Denise. Michelle has a very close relationship with her uncle Jesse, who often lets her get away with things. Michelle is known for her sassy sayings like "Aw nuts," "You got it dude," and "You're in big trouble, mister."

Main Cast

See also

In Spanish: Full House para niños