During its eight-year run, has some intriguing behind-the-scenes stories that change how the family sitcom is perceived. The ABC cult classic introduced the Tanner clan and their extended family led by Bob Saget's Danny Tanner. was never a critical darling, but it was a commercial success thanks to its realistic portrayal of the joys and difficulties of parenting.

Half of 's main cast members are kids.

Candace Cameron-Bure, Jodie Sweetin, and twins, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen play the Tanner kids, DJ, Stephanie, and Michelle. They join Saget's Danny, John Stamos' Uncle Jesse Katsopolis, and Dave Coulier's Joey Gladstone. Over the years, the ensemble expanded with the addition of Lori Loughlin's Becky Donaldson and Andrea Barber's Kimmy Gibbler. With a big cast, doesn't have any shortage of curious behind-the-scenes stories.

10 Jodie Sweetin Didn’t Have To Audition As Stephanie

All four young actors brilliantly portrayed their respective roles. It's arguably one of the primary reasons why was so successful. However, while Cameron-Bure and the Olsens auditioned, creator Jeff Franklin was set on Sweetin playing Stephanie.

This means that she is the only character from the whole cast who didn't need to audition. Sweetin’s appearance on when she was just four years old convinced Franklin that she would be perfect as the middle Tanner daughter

9 John Stamos Had The Olsen Twins Fired

Stamos was known for being great with kids, which was why he had such great scenes with the younger cast of

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