The End of an Era: Why Full House Cancelled Following Season 8
For eight seasons, the acclaimed sitcom Full House won over audiences; nevertheless, its cancelation in 1995 left viewers wondering why. Recently, Dave Coulier—who portrayed the charming Uncle Joey—shed light on the behind-the-scenes causes of the early show Cancellation. Although the show had popularity and a loyal following, a number of elements finally resulted in its cancellation.
Coulier said that creating Full House started to be a major obstacle in terms of expenses. The popularity of the show resulted in pay raises for the cast; as with every great series, expenses rose with every season. Besides, Full House had grown more costly to create and ABC, the network, was searching for ways to save expenses. Coulier also observed that the actors and crew were approaching a point when they thought they had told most of the stories they could. The creators of the show admitted that running the broadcast continuously could harm its quality.
Full House's WB Move: An Opportunity for a Fresh Start?
Full House might have stayed on the new network for two more seasons when The Wb network first started. With this possible relocation, the show would have had a fresh beginning and would have been exposed to a new audience maybe generating a tsunami of new viewers. The cast and crew finally agreed, though, that it would be better to wrap the program on a positive note than risk erasing its legacy.
A big component in Full House's cancellation is the cost of production.
One cannot ignore the financial factor behind the cancelation of the show. The pay of the cast had increased noticeably, and the production expenses of the program were regularly high. The network was trying to save money, and Full House didn't meet their means. The network concluded it was not financially feasible to keep running the show, notwithstanding its popularity. Although tough, this choice finally preserved the history of the show and guaranteed its ongoing attraction.
The Timeless Classic Legacy of Full House
Although it would have been interesting to see Full House running beyond its eighth season, the show's cancelation turned out to be a smart move. Stopping the concert at its best helped to avoid any quality problems that long-running shows sometimes bring about. The termination also made room for Fuller House, a spin-off that let the cherished characters carry on their tales into a next generation. Still a timeless classic, Full House's legacy is evidence of the show's great script, charming characters, and touching humor.
