"Wake up San Francisco!" The cast and creators of "Full House" are in serious talks to remake the show in a contemporary setting.
TV Guide has confirmed that Warner Bros.Television is speaking to John Stamos (Uncle Jesse), Bob Saget (Danny Tanner), Dave Coulier (Joey Gladstone), Bob Boyett, the show's original executive producer, and series creator James Franklin to get the ball rolling on bringing the show back for today's audience. Other original cast members are expected to be invovled somehow including Candace Cameron Bure (D.J. Tanner), Jodie Sweetin (Stephanie Tanner), and Andrea Barber (Kimmy Gibbler). Although there is obviously interest to include the dynamic duo, nothing has been confirmed for Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen (Michelle Tanner).
Former cast members have been throwing hints at a potential remake for years including multiple appearances together in commercials and late night television, the most popular of which occurring on "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon."
This past winter, Stamos told Bravo's "Watch What Happens Live" to expect "a twist on a sequel." The revival had not been confirmed yet and we still don't know what that twist could be, but it's certain to be something fans of the original show will be stoked about after years of false starts to revive the show.
It's likely no coincidence that Warner Bros. Television has decided to begin serious discussions to bring back "Full House" shortly after the Disney Channel announced plans for a second season of "Girl Meets World," a new take on the revered "Boy Meets World." The numbers don't lie: viewers crave new versions of their favorite shows. But fans shouldn't get their hopes too high. Stamos hasn't responded to the rumors directly but he did tweet out what seems to be a tale of caution for fans.
“Believe none of what you hear, and only half of what you see.” ― Benjamin Franklin --- Bill Stamos
— John Stamos (@JohnStamos) August 27, 2014
"Full House" has captivated audiences since the late 80s, remaining in syndication since its cancellation in 1995. The classic family sitcom ran from September 22, 1987 to May 23, 1995 for eight seasons and 192 episodes.
Just in case Warner Bros. Television is looking for more series to revive, how about floating rumors of "Hangin' with Mr. Cooper" and "Family Matters" to gauge interest? The Internet would collapse onto itself.
