Jeff Franklin

Jeffrey Steven Franklin (born January 21, 1955) 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. 2Early life Franklin was raised in Inglewood, California. He worked as a substitute teacher in his hometown before becoming a writer. 2Career 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 Curr