Twin Casting for Michelle
Twin Casting for Michelle: Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen were credited as “Mary-Kate Ashley Olsen” to hide the fact that two actresses were sharing the role of Michelle, which was done to comply with child labor laws.
Jesse Katsopolis' Name Change
Jesse Katsopolis’ Name Change: Uncle Jesse’s name was originally going to be Adam Cochran, but John Stamos suggested changing it to Jesse as a nod to Elvis’ twin brother, Jesse Garon Presley.
Original Title
Original Title: The show was initially titled “House of Comics” as it was meant to focus on three comedians living together before it became “Full House.”
Uncle Jesse's First Name
Uncle Jesse’s First Name: Jesse’s original name was supposed to be Hermes, a name he was teased about in kindergarten.
Only One Episode Filmed in San Francisco
Only One Episode Filmed in San Francisco: Despite the show’s San Francisco setting, only one episode, “Comet’s Excellent Adventure,” was filmed on location in the city.
Catchphrase Origins
Catchphrase Origins: Joey’s catchphrase “Cut. It. Out.” was taken from a friend, while Jesse’s “Have mercy!” was inspired by a line from Roy Orbison’s song “Pretty Woman.”
Different Actors for Danny Tanner
Different Actors for Danny Tanner: Bob Saget was not the original Danny Tanner; John Posey played the role in the unaired pilot before Saget became available.
Replacement of Jesse and Becky's Twins
Replacement of Jesse and Becky’s Twins: The original actors who played Jesse and Becky’s twin sons were replaced after 12 episodes to allow them to live normal lives.
Kimmy Gibbler's Role Expansion
Kimmy Gibbler’s Role Expansion: Kimmy Gibbler was only supposed to appear in one episode, but her character was so popular that she became a mainstay on the show.
Iconic House Sale
Iconic House Sale: The house featured in the opening credits sold for $4 million in 2016, although it is not the actual filming location for the interiors.
Stamos' Attempted Remakes
Stamos’ Attempted Remakes: John Stamos suggested a “semi-remake” of “Full House” in 2008 and a movie idea in 2009, but neither project materialized.
Only One Catchphrase Planned
Only One Catchphrase Planned: DJ’s catchphrase was originally intended to be “Oh my God!” but was changed to “Oh Mylanta!” at the request of Candace Cameron Bure.
Olsen Twins' Audition Success
Olsen Twins’ Audition Success: The Olsen twins landed the role of Michelle because they were the only twins who didn’t cry during their audition when they were just six months old.
Limited Filming Locations
Limited Filming Locations: Most episodes were filmed at Warner Bros. Studios, with only a few exceptions, including three episodes filmed in Hawaii and Walt Disney World.
Catchphrase Development
Catchphrase Development: Not all catchphrases were planned; for example, Joey’s was adapted from a friend’s routine, while Jesse’s was inspired by personal experiences.