Jodie Sweetin, known for her role as Stephanie Tanner on Full House, recently opened up about how her onscreen father, Bob Saget, played a significant role in influencing her stand-up comedy career. Speaking on the Full House Rewind podcast with Dave Coulier on June 28, Sweetin revealed that she began her journey into stand-up comedy around the time of Saget’s passing in January 2021.
Sweetin credited Saget and Coulier for giving her the freedom to embrace comedy fully. She expressed gratitude for their encouragement to be funny, silly, and use humor as a coping mechanism during difficult times. Their support, she noted, eased her transition into the world of stand-up comedy.
Before Saget’s passing, Sweetin reunited with Coulier and other Full House cast members for Netflix’s spinoff series, Fuller House, which aired from 2016 to 2020. In the podcast episode, Sweetin reminisced about how Saget and Coulier honored her comedic talents, which bolstered her confidence within the stand-up community.
Reflecting on the two-year anniversary of Saget’s death earlier this year, Sweetin took to Instagram to share her emotional tribute. She described Saget as their beloved TV dad and expressed disbelief that his absence still felt unreal. Sweetin fondly recalled waiting for his texts in their group chat, emphasizing how Saget’s presence continues to be deeply missed.
The journey of Jodie Sweetin in stand-up comedy serves as a testament to Bob Saget’s enduring influence and legacy, inspiring those who knew him both on and off the screen.
