Summary
Actor John Stamos reveals his initial skepticism of co-star Bob Saget's talent and their early feud on the set of Full House.
Stamos characterizes Saget as a "modest egocentric" and recognizes the difficulties of collaborating while appreciating each other's artistic approaches.
As time passed, Stamos's sentiments towards Saget and Full House have mellowed, and he presently regards his co-stars as "siblings" and fondly reminisces about their shared experiences.
Actor John Stamos reveals the shocking feud he had with his Full House co-star Bob Saget. Stamos, who played Jesse Katsopolis, and Saget, who portrayed Danny Tanner, were connected by marriage in the show. Full House originally aired from 1987 to 1995 and was later revived as Fuller House on Netflix. Both Saget and Stamos made appearances on the spinoff series before Saget's passing in 2022.
In a passage from his new memoir titled If You Would Have Told Me, Stamos opens up about his early feud with Saget. Initially, Stamos was doubtful of Saget's acting abilities as he primarily came from a comedy background. Furthermore, it was rumored that Saget was envious of Stamos' close relationship with Dave Coulier, who played Joey Gladstone on Full House. Stamos characterizes Saget as "the humblest egomaniac" he has ever known, but eventually grew to appreciate his comedic talent. Here is the full quote from Stamos:
"Bob Saget, the humblest egomaniac I've ever known, was not an easy co-star to work with at first. I had my doubts about his acting skills, given his comedy background. Additionally, he seemed to be envious of my bond with Dave Coulier. However, over time, I learned to appreciate Bob's talent and eventually developed a mutual understanding and respect for each other."
Bob is an extraordinary paradox - the most humble egomaniac I've encountered. However, his endearing nature counterbalances his narcissistic tendencies. In his own contradictory way, Bob compensates for his self-imposed insecurities by inflating his own image. Without a doubt, I recognize Bob's exceptional talent, but I refrain from showering him with praise directly. Nonetheless, if I desire to delve into the realm of comedy, studying Bob is imperative. Bob and I coexist, accepting each other's presence and endeavoring to avoid encroaching on one another's creative processes, although it undoubtedly poses challenges.
Bob, Dave, and I have evolved beyond mere colleagues on the same show; we are bound together as brothers, united in our concern for remarkable women slipping away from us. The unfathomable fears, intense fights for our loved ones, and relentless frustration of experiencing loss have eroded the petty disagreements that once plagued us on the set. We have come to realize not only the significance of our individual relationships, but also the profound impact we have on the fans out there who grapple with life and death.
John Stamos Has A Complicated Relationship With Full House
Fortunately, Stamos and Saget eventually developed a fondness for each other while working on the set of Full House. This undoubtedly contributed to a more harmonious dynamic on screen, especially as Jesse and Danny's bond grew stronger throughout the series, particularly during their moments of nostalgia for Pamela. As Stamos reflects, the success of Full House helped dissolve some of their petty disagreements behind the scenes. However, Stamos faced other challenges off-screen, one being his role in nearly getting the Olsen twins (Michelle Tanner) fired from Full House due to their frequent crying.
Stamos' clash with Saget was not the sole hurdle he encountered on the set of Full House. In his memoir, Stamos shares that he doubted the show's success after the pilot episode and even contemplated quitting, believing it would inevitably fail. However, to his surprise, Full House found a dedicated audience and emerged as one of the summer's top ten shows.
Stamos' feud with Saget and his overall sentiments towards Full House have mellowed over the years. He not only considers Coulier and Saget as "brothers," but now looks back on his time in Full House with fondness. The actor who played Jesse has stated that he now truly understands and appreciates the show, realizing that it is more than just a television series - it is a family. This sentiment echoes the feelings of dedicated Full House viewers who have been there since the beginning.