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How Foul Language Landed Bob Saget Full House
3 Sep
Summary
- Saget lost a hosting job for saying 'anus' on live TV.
- His firing from another show made him available for Full House.
- Creator Jeff Franklin called Saget the perfect Danny Tanner.
Full House creator Jeff Franklin shared how Bob Saget's path to playing Danny Tanner was unexpectedly cleared by a profanity. Saget was initially Franklin's top choice for the role but was under contract with CBS's The Morning Program. He lost that job swiftly after uttering the word 'anus' during a live broadcast, an event that ironically opened the door for him.
Franklin met Saget years earlier when Saget worked as an audience warm-up guy. Franklin recognized Saget's talent and likability, hoping he would one day star in one of his shows. The chance finally came with Full House, though contractual obligations initially prevented Saget from auditioning. John Posey even filmed the pilot before Saget became available.
After Saget's dismissal from CBS, Franklin quickly recast the role. This decision proved monumental, shaping both their careers and leading to a lifelong friendship. Saget portrayed the beloved widowed father from 1987 to 1995 and later reprised his role in the Netflix spinoff Fuller House from 2016 to 2020. Saget passed away in January 2022 at the age of 65.
