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Edwards, Saget, Olsen and Sweetin in "Full House."

Producers: Tom Miller • Bob Boyett • Jeff Franklin • Marc Warren • Dennis Rinsler • Don Van Atta
Writers: Ellen Guylas • Bob Sand • Jim O'Keefe • Tom Amundsen • Bonnie Bogard • Tom Burkhard
Director: Joel Zwick

Hollywood — In a town where actresses complain there aren't enough roles to go around, Gail Edwards finds herself co-starring in 2 weekly sitcoms at 2 studios for 2 different networks. Edwards with Bob Saget.Edwards plays Bob Saget's heartthrob in “Full House” and Ted Wass' romantic interest in “Blossom.” This is Edwards' 3rd season in both sitcoms, following 6 years of steady employment in a 3rd show, “It's a Living,” in which she played waitress Dot Higgins. Caught at Warner Bros. on a rare day in which she was not working on “Full House” (which she tapes in Burbank) or Edwards and Bob Saget, on location with director, Joel Zwick.“Blossom” (which she tapes in Hollywood), Edwards was having lunch with her husband. They had just returned from their annual weekend in Disneyland. "NBC and ABC are accommodating my schedule and so are the producers of both shows," Edwards said. "It's up to me to make the 20-minute drive between Warner Bros. and the Sunset-Gower Studios when it's necessary to work in both shows on the same days." Edwards has dressing rooms at both studios, separate wardrobes and, of course, different attitudes toward her characters. In “Full House,” she plays Vicky Larson, a sophisticated TV personality who dresses conservatively. In “Blossom,” she plays Sharon Lemure, an extroverted, off-the-wall mother of a teen-ager, whose wardrobe borders on glitzy. Fortunately, “Blossom” tapes on Tuesday before a live audience, and “Full House” tapes on Fridays, thus avoiding a conflict that would make her double duty impossible. "I can't say which of the characters is closer to me. I have a lot of energy like Sharon, but I think I'm a bit smarter than she is, more like Vicky." Vernon Scott, UPI



Click here to hear Gail talk about “Full House” from “The Sandy Kenyon Show”



The number one question I get asked regarding “Full House” is why didn't Danny and Vicky get married. When asked in person, my usual answer is that the producers wanted to take the show in a different direction.  I'd like to elaborate...

When I came onboard, FH was a top-20 show with no signs of letting up, consequently, my character was little more than icing on the cake. When I read for the part, I thought it was for four episodes only, so the fact that it became a recurring role for several years was quite a blessing. At the time, the writers had to accommodate 10 series regulars per episode — that's a lot of character juggling for a 22-minute show. Since the relationship between Saget and I was far from driving the series, it was probably a strategic move to cut me loose and throw some of that much-needed time back to the other actors and future guest stars.

In addition, I'm not sure that the writers wanted to marry off Bob’s character as it would destroy his image of a bachelor trying to raise a house full of kids. Can’t say I blame them as shows like this—where they finally find their “other half”—usually don't last.


Thank you all for being a part of it all!

I really liked your role as Vicky in "Full House"! You were in so many good and funny episodes, and your scenes with Danny were interesting and funny. Which one was your favorite? Were you a fan of the series before and/or after your time on the show? Also, are the rumors true that there is a "Full House" reunion being planned? Thanks. :) ---Kathryn, NC

Hi Kathryn,

Much of my acting in “Full House” was filler so the scenes I enjoyed the most were early on opposite Bob when I was portraying the new anchorwoman.

Was I a fan of the show beforehand? I didn't even know it existed. In fact, after a few weeks on the set, John [Stamos] asked me, “What are you doing here?” — implying that there must be better roles to pick from. I answered, “It's brutal out there and the choices are slim.” Bottom line, actors need to act regardless of the roles. I remember Saget coming up to me one afternoon and saying, “Do you remember when I guest-starred on your show with Danny Thomas?” I replied, “Sorry, no.” Kinda funny how it all crisscrosses.

As for a reunion, I only hope that if there is one, they’ll think of me.

Thanks for your note Kathryn,

Was Full House produced inside of a real house or all on stage? And it was all produced in SF, California right? Here's my other question. When the Tanners went out for dinner at a restaurant, Disneyworld and Hawaii, were the people in the background already there or were they a part of the Full House production? — Thanks, Gerry

Hi Gerry,

Except for the opening/closing credits, FH was taped in a sound stage at Sony Studios then Warner Bros.—both located in Los Angeles.


The people in the background are called “extras.” They are made available by talent agencies in the area the series is being taped at. On occasion, friends or people from the production may sit in with the extras just for the fun of it. My husband [pictured below] was standing right behind me while Bob proposed to me at Disneyworld. He did it for the fun of it, as it was that or sitting in the director’s tent.

Thanks for your question...


Edwards with the cast of Full House.


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