Jeff Franklin

Jeffrey Steven Franklin (born January 21, 1955)[1][2] is an American producer, screenwriter, and director. He is known for being the creator of the television series Full House, as well as other sitcoms, such as the spin-off Fuller House, Hangin' with Mr. Cooper and also Malcolm & Eddie.[3]

Early life
Franklin was raised in Inglewood, California.[4] He worked as a substitute teacher in his hometown before becoming a writer.[4]

Career
Franklin began his television career as a writer and producer for Laverne & Shirley and Bosom Buddies. Franklin pitched his own show to ABC 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.

After Full House, Franklin created Hangin' with Mr. Cooper, starring comedian Mark Curry.[5] Franklin departed Hanging with Mr. Cooper in September 1992.[5] His other TV credits include both writing and production on shows such as, It's Garry Shandling's Show, and Malcolm & Eddie. He also wrote, produced and directed the first Olsen twins movie, To Grandmother's House We Go.

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

On April 20, 2015, Netflix announced the streaming service would pick-up thirteen episodes of Fuller House, a sequel to Full House.[6] Netflix also announced Franklin would oversee the production along with Robert L. Boyett and Thomas L. Miller.[6] All 13 episodes of the first season premiered on February 26, 2016.[7][8] The series, which has been a major hit for Netflix has been subsequently picked up for three additional seasons since.

In February 2018, Franklin was fired from Fuller House after complaints about verbally abusive and vulgar language in the writers' room and on the set of the series.[9]

Personal life
In 1994, Franklin bought 10050 Cielo Drive, site of the Tate murders in 1969. The French country-style home was eventually demolished and replaced by a mansion designed by architect Richard Landry.[10] In 2014, he listed for sale another house designed by Landry in the Hollywood Hills for US$30 million.[11]

Film

 * 1985: Just One of the Guys (co-writer [with Dennis Feldman])
 * 1987: Summer School (screenwriter)
 * 1995: Casper (co-producer)
 * 1997: Kull the Conqueror (executive producer)
 * 1999: Love Stinks (writer, director)
 * 1999: Stuart Little (executive producer)
 * 2002: Stuart Little 2 (executive producer)
 * 2006: Funny Money (executive producer)
 * 2006: Lightspeed (TV Movie) (executive producer, producer)
 * 2007: Harpies (TV Movie) (producer)