07/19/2025
The Reason Why Full House Recast Danny Tanner After The Pilot Episode Will Shock You!
The beloved sitcom Full House almost looked very different when it first began filming. In the original unaired pilot, the role of Danny Tanner—the loving but overwhelmed father of three daughters—was played by actor John Posey. However, after reviewing the pilot, producers felt that the chemistry wasn’t quite right, and the tone needed a stronger comedic presence. Enter Bob Saget, a rising comedian and actor at the time. Though Saget was initially unavailable due to a commitment with CBS’s The Morning Program, once he became free, the producers didn’t hesitate to recast the role, even going so far as to reshoot the entire pilot episode with him as Danny.
What shocked many was not just the decision to recast after a full pilot was already filmed, but the drastic change it brought to the show’s dynamic. Bob Saget brought a warm yet sarcastic humor that perfectly balanced the emotional and comedic moments of Full House, which ultimately became a key ingredient in the show's massive success. His portrayal helped shape Danny Tanner into a more relatable and multidimensional character, contributing to the show's long-lasting appeal. Fans who later learned about the switch were surprised to find out just how close they were to seeing a completely different version of the Tanner household.
