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Full House: The Complete Series
This House is Full of Love and Laughter
Full House is a show that SHOULD be really irritating. But it’s not. Ok, sometimes it’s a little irritating, but for the most part, it’s funny and charming and wholesome, and you find yourself watching, even though it doesn’t feel like the cool thing to do.
Set in San Francisco, the series, which aired from 1987-1995, follows the adventures of the Tanners, a mismatched family that muddles through whatever comes their way. The patriarch is Danny (Bob Saget), a sports-broadcaster-turned-morning-talk-show-host whose wife was killed by a drunk driver before the series began. He’s left to raise their three little girls – D.J. (Candace Cameron), Stephanie (Jodie Sweetin), and the baby of the family, Michelle (Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen).
Danny could really use some help, so he asks his rock musician brother-in-law Jesse (John Stamos), and best friend Joey (Dave Coulier), to move in with them. As the show evolves, so does the family. Jesse marries Rebecca (Lori Loughlin), Danny’s co-host on the talk show, and they have twin boys of their own, Alex and Nicky (Blake and Dylan Tuomy-Wilhoit).
The Complete Series contains all eight seasons—192 episodes—on a whopping 32 DVDs. Not only that, it’s housed in a very cool box that looks just like the house in the series. A totally fun addition to your DVD shelf.
We get to watch the kids (and adults) grow up and face ever-evolving problems—like Stephanie falling in with the wrong crowd and D.J. finding herself alone with boyfriend Steve (Scott Weinger) at his new apartment. For a time, Danny finds love with Vicky (Gail Edwards).
Though it’s geared for ages 7 to 12, all ages will identify with someone on the show. You’ve got the doting dad, cool rocker uncle, loveable comedian best friend, and brood of kids with assorted personalities. I also love this show because it shows that parents don’t always know the best path to take, and we see the grown-ups working together to raise the kids as best they can. It’s very cool. There, I’ve said it. This show is cool. As a bonus, it’s a great way to bond with your tween daughter.
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