Jeff Franklin

Jeff Franklin (born January 21, 1955) is an American screenwriter, director and producer. He is best known for being the creator of the ABC sitcom Full House and its Netflix sequel Fuller House.

Early life and education Franklin was born in Inglewood, California. He worked as a substitute teacher in his hometown, before becoming a writer.

Career Franklin began his television career as a writer and producer for Laverne & Shirley and Bosom Buddies. Franklin created a sitcom called "House of Comics" which featured three comics living together. ABC was looking for a family sitcom, so Franklin added children and the idea evolved into the show Full House, which ran on the ABC network from 1987 to 1995.

During Full House, Franklin created Hangin' with Mr. Cooper, starring comedian Mark Curry. Franklin departed for Hanging with Mr. Cooper in September 1992. on shows such as, It's Garry Shandling's Show, and Malcolm & Eddie. He also co-wrote, produced and directed the first Olsen twins movie, To Grandmother's House We Go. By 1991, Franklin had received a deal with Lorimar, but the pact was mutually terminated in 1993. In 1997, he had signed a deal with Columbia TriStar Television.

Franklin's most notable film writing credits include the teen comedies Just One of the Guys (1985) and Summer School (1987), starring Mark Harmon.

Fuller House Serving as a sequel to the 1987–1995 ABC series Full House, Fuller House was developed after years of speculation and fan demand for a revival. Franklin, who created the original series, returned to develop the new show, reuniting much of the original cast while introducing a new generation of characters. Netflix officially ordered the series in 2015, with production beginning later that year. "Everywhere You Look" (originally performed by Jesse Frederick, who co-wrote the song with Bennett Salvay, and Jeff Franklin), for the series as its opening theme which has won 8 BMI Film & TV Awards.

In February 2018, Franklin's deal was not renewed by Warner Bros. Television Studios for the series Fuller House.

In June 2019, The Hollywood Reporter revealed details of a probe made by Warner Bros. that included interviews with eight Fuller House staffers who commented on Franklin's alleged conduct.

Franklin sued the showrunner, blaming the co-executive producer Bryan Behar for orchestrating a conspiracy aiming to get him kicked out of the show, to discredit Franklin and replace him. Franklin denied all the allegations of misconduct. The suit was dismissed with prejudice.

Personal life Franklin built an Andalusian-style mansion in Beverly Hills designed by architect Richard Landry. In 2014, he listed for sale another house designed by Landry in the Hollywood Hills for US$30 million.

Filmography Film

Television Year Title Director Writer Producer Creator 1979 The Bad News Bears 1979–1981 Laverne & Shirley 1982 Bosom Buddiesrowspan=2 1987 It's Garry Shandling's Show 1987–1992 Full House 1997 Head Over Heels 1992–1997 Hangin' with Mr. Cooper 1996–1999 Malcolm & Eddierowspan=2 2010 Love That Girl! 2016–2018 Fuller House

TV movies Year Title Director Writer ExecutiveProducer 1992 To Grandmother's House We Go