‘Fuller House’ will make you laugh until you cry

“Fuller House” revives the 90s hit TV show “Full House,” which tells the story of a widowed dad, Danny Tanner (Bob Saget), trying to raise three young girls after his wife passes away unexpectedly. The series goes through the struggles of single parenthood. When Danny learns that he can’t possibly raise three girls on his own, (is it just me or is this starting to sound like the Brady Bunch?), he asks his brother-in-law Jesse Katsopolis (John Stamos) and his friend Joey Gladstone (Dave Coulier) to move in. Together, they help raise Danny’s three girls, DJ, Stephanie and Michelle. The eight-season run of “Full House” captured the heart of Americans in a way that only the 80s and 90s could. Many fans were devastated when the program ended with a shocking two-part episode and really no proper goodbye to the show.

Now, 21 years later, we are given a chance to revisit the lives of the classic cast, this time telling the story of grownup DJ Tanner, now Fuller, played by Candace Cameron-Bure, who works as a veterinarian, determined to raise her three boys on her own after her husband passes away. Her sister Stephanie (Jodie Sweetin) offers to move in to help take care of DJ’s three boys, along with DJ’s childhood best friend Kimmy Gibbler, played by Andrea Barber. Kimmy also has a daughter of her own. Together, they live in the classic San Francisco house that “Full House” was originally set in. Almost the entire cast has returned, including Lori Loughlin, who plays Jesse’s beautiful wife Rebecca Donaldson, also known as Aunt Becky. Their twins Nicky and Alex are all grown up, played by Blake and Dylan Tuomy-Wilhoit, also make an appearance.

Okay, so it’s not the classic “Full House” 90s babies grew up with. There are quite a few noticeable differences, like the absence of Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen, who played Michelle, the youngest of the Tanner girls. The adults from “Full House” are now guest stars on the show instead of the main cast members. Let’s not forget the theme song that has been revamped slightly, with the exact same words, and updated pictures that flash across the screen.

But a few things still remain the same, and for that we are grateful. The classic catch phrases are still present in almost every episode. The inside jokes that only “Full House” lovers can understand make their way into the script. The classic family that we grew to love is still present, with group hugs and cheesy violin music to bring home that classic family feel. And of course, the loyal support from fans who have been here since the project was announced last summer.

If you haven’t had a chance to watch “Fuller House” on Netflix just yet, go watch it. Or, if you’re skeptical about starting a brand new series, at least watch the first episode. It brings back all the classic memories from our childhood days, and of course some tender moments – like when Uncle Jesse starts singing, and the whole gang is back together again.

Or in my case, you’ll laugh until you cry and fall off the couch because of classic Kimmy Gibbler.