Full House

“Cut it out” was the catch phrase popularized by Dave Coulier as Joseph “ Joey” Alvin Gladstone on the series Full House.  He was known as the best friend of Danny Tanner, played by Bob Saget (1 vs. 100), who helped raised his three young daughters in the Tanner household.  He made a living primarily as a comedian and was noted for his imitations of cartoon characters, such as Popeye and Bullwinkle.  He also ventured in several other businesses, including an agency with housemate Jesse, played by John Stamos (ER), a children's television show and a radio where he worked as a DJ.  Moreover, he developed a unique bond with Jesse despite their different personalities.  Joey, being six years older than Jesse, was perceived as the immature little brother, while Jesse was considered as the rocker rebel older brother.  This unique brother-like relationship was one of the things that stood out on the show, besides Joey's comic relief.

At present, the former Full House actor remains associated with comedy in spite of his diminished exposure onscreen.  He has launched a kid-friendly comedy website called Clean Guys TV, which features videos created by Coulier and submitted by fans.  He is also engaged in the upcoming tours of Duck's Breath Mystery Theater as a member of the comedy troupe.

Dave Coulier struggled to find prominent roles after his career reached its peak during the 1990s.  He gradually acquired hosting duties for several family-oriented shows and made several appearances on various programs as well.  An opportunity to rejuvenate his career came with his role on the reality show The Surreal Life.  This was followed by more projects, providing his voice in Robot Chicken, Felix the Cat Saves Christmas, and Farce of the Penguins.  His most recent projects included Shredderman Rules, Skating with Celebrities and My RV Life, in which he served as a host.


-Kris De Leon, BuddyTV Staff Columnist
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