After all these years, Dave Coulier says that he has never watched a single episode of Full House all the way through. Playing Danny's college friend who moved in with the Tanners to help raise the kids, Joey was the only non-blood-related core cast member in the family sitcom. Despite that, he had been an integral part of the clan's story, particularly when raising DJ, Stephanie, and Michelle.
When the cast of Full House reunited at '90s Con in Connecticut, Coulier made a shocking revelation that he hasn't seen a single episode of the series completely. Per Parade, the actor explains that this decision has something to do with how his kids view that family comedy. Read his full quote below:
"We used to call it 'Daddy's show,.' He would say, 'Can I watch Daddy's show?'" The actor then remembered that his son would laugh at the episodes, apparently noting at the time, "Dad, you just did the stupidest thing!"
Why Full House Became So Popular Despite Being Critically Panned
When Full House first premiered, it had poor ratings and even worse critical reviews. As it went on, the show found its footing and audience that appreciated its grounded storytelling that focused on the highs and lows of parenting but from the point of view of both the parents and children. Despite the initial critical result, the show grew in popularity over time that remains, as can be witnessed by appearances at different conventions.
Coulier returned for Full House's spinoff, Fuller House, not as a series regular, but as a guest star like Bob Saget and John Stamos. Despite criticisms about the Netflix prequel, it was actually able to preserve continuity when it came to Joey's kookiness which was embraced by viewers of the original show.
Coulier is proposing another Full House spinoff. One that aims to honor Bob Saget and Danny Tanner's legacy. Some of his former cast mates are open to doing it, but at this point, there's just no concrete indication that it's going to happen. Even if it actually pushes through, it may be a while before it actually comes to fruition.
Source: Parade