Full House Creator Recalls Bob Saget’s Impact on the Cast

“Thirty-five years ago, we came together as a TV family, but we became a real family. And now we grieve as a family,” the cast shared. “Bob made us laugh until we cried. Now our tears flow in sadness, but also with gratitude for all the beautiful memories of our sweet, kind, hilarious, cherished Bob. He was a brother to us guys, a father to us girls and a friend to all of us. Bob, we love you dearly.” 

Though Saget’s standup was notoriously raunchy—pretty much the polar opposite of his Full House alter ego—according to Franklin, the actor was always positive and never used his comedy to put others down.

“He was just a really positive person who worked really hard, but really enjoyed life and wanted the best for everyone he loved,” he said. “I think people should know that he embodied the spirit of Full House and Danny Tanner, for sure, and of course throw in a really wicked sense of humor that wasn’t part of the show. But he’s a wonderful person. Of course now, he’s a saint.”