The Unauthorized Full House Story | |
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Written by | Ron McGee |
Directed by | Brian K. Roberts |
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Composers | Brent Belke Craig Northey |
Country of origin | United States Canada |
Original language | English |
Production | |
Producer | Harvey Kahn |
Cinematography | C. Kim Miles |
Editor | James Ilecic |
Running time | 88 minutes |
Production companies | Bay Road Productions Front Street Pictures |
Original release | |
Network | Lifetime |
Release | August 22, 2015 |
The Unauthorized Full House Story is a 2015 American television drama film directed by Brian K. Roberts and written by Ron McGee. It follows the behind-the-scenes making of the sitcom Full House . It stars Garrett Brawith, Justin Mader, Justin Gaston, Stephanie Bennett, Shelby Armstrong, Brittney Wilson, and Dakota Guppy. It premiered on Lifetime on August 22, 2015, [1] [2] drawing 1.6 million viewers. [3]
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The behind the scenes story of the TV show Full House. It begins in 1985, with Bob Saget and Dave Coulier as struggling comedians, with John Stamos as a former heartthrob having recently played Blackie Parrish on General Hospital , all eventually accepting roles for Jeff Franklin's new family sitcom. As the show progresses, Bob becomes disillusioned with the show not reflecting his raunchier style of comedy, but he also accepts a role as the host of America's Funniest Home Videos, which puts a strain on his home life. The mother of the Olsen Twins is concerned with her twins being in show business, especially when they become the breakout stars of the show. Both Bob and Dave lose a sister, and Jeff eventually leaves the show to focus on his new show Hanging with Mr. Cooper , and the show comes to an end in 1995, after eight seasons. The film ends with the cast reuniting at the wedding of Candace Cameron-Bure.
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The Misadventures of the Wholesome Twins is a musical with book and lyrics by Jason Vitteri-Lewis and music by Vitteri-Lewis and Walter Frasier. It premiered as a showcase at The Duplex in New York's West Village in July 2005, followed by a full-length two-month run the same year. The show opened at Don't Tell Mama, the Theater District's best known cabaret on October 24, 2005. The formal run cast included Liza Marie Johnston, Heather Michele Lawler, TJ Besler, Robyn Kay Pilarski, Joel Peterson, Drew Tessier, Anthony Aloise, Julie Marcus and Alanna Wilson. The show closed on December 19, 2005, after four previews and 22 regular performances. The show was produced by Stacy Lerman/Creative Stage.
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