John Stamos on "Full House," fame and friends

The actor whose looks and charm earned him a devoted following as Uncle Jesse in the sitcom "Full House" talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about the impact of the death of his friend Bob Saget, and how the future looks today. (An earlier version of this story aired on October 2, 2022.)
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[@melissam7067]

Loved that he was willing to be vulnerable on camera. Would like to see more of this interview.

[@trulyjeannette]

I know. right? He's transparent.

[@kenoconnell1]

I met John in the 80's at a hotel in Buffalo where he was staying with The Beach Boys. I was there seeing some fellow musicians playing at the hotel. He was the nicest, friendliest guy, totally down to earth! My friend who was the girl singer in the band, totally lost it when she met him and he was a cool as can be...John is actually more handsome in person than in all the media you see him in!!

[@trulyjeannette]

I love his honesty and charisma.

[@djdollase]

Always liked Stamos. His easy breezy style of acting belies a real depth which somehow shines through all that. And a good guy, it seems.

[@MrsParksIsInTheHouse]

Just when you think you can’t love John Stamos anymore than you already do. He says, “Today is my new favorite day…” and then he credits Winnie the Pooh!? ❤️

[@steveconn]

So did Stone Brian Jones, who bought A A Milne's house, and look what happened to him?

[@rubytuesdayphoenix]

@@steveconn stretch

[@tracyparker550]

​@@steveconnWHO???

[@tracyparker550]

Thanks, I couldn't say it better. Winnie the Pooh is an all time favorite. Like uncle Jesse. MAY GOD BLESS US ALL!

[@kellyparker9655]

Right???

[@tedadams1324]

At 60 years of age, his good looks are simply beyond description. He'll always be "Uncle Jesse" to me! It was so awesome to discover that his best friend was Bob Saget. For some reason, that really warms my heart.

[@deannamadrigal7503]

Love it! "Today is my new favorite day" which means that you're always living in the present moment the way we all meant to live 🦋

[@johnmossey]

Absolute true American legend. The world is a much better place with John Stamos around.

[@derekllewellyn6663]

Full house 35th anniversary celebration party years

[@lindamoore6163]

60 NEVER looked so good! 😊 Seems like a really awesome guy.

[@tommyriam8320]

0:44 _had been_ 'looking good' until he finally "hit the wall" but still better than most his age with the crop of hair atop the old noggin'

[@lindamoore6163]

@@tommyriam8320 Nope 👎 sorry the wall hasn’t came yet for John that would be Leif Garrett… That mega watt smile too …not just the gorgeous hair

[@tommyriam8320]

"Garrett" ?! ha ha 🤣 That clown didn't just ' _hit_ the wall' , he went barreling into it at 100mph and that was before he'd even reached 25 yrs of age. Again, Stamos? Sorry, to say ..decrepitude has, indeed, set in but he held up nicely there for quite a while(for an extended period' one well past that of the overwhelming majority his age) but even he would admits and strongly hints in this rather superficial interview that he only overcame his "Peter Pan" syndrome when he realized the looks wouldn't last forever and were clearly fading. The aging process appears only to "accelerate" as one gets on in years@@lindamoore6163

[@haleyanne86]

He'll always be Uncle Jesse! I grew up watching Full House!❤

[@robertquant1122]

Who hasent it was really popular in the 1990s I got the dvd 📀 collection I’m surprise at first John didn’t believe in the show at first but as the seasons got better and all of them starting growing up the show got even better and funnier. I think John and the rest of the cast got payed more on full house than the newer one fuller house

[@cellpat7392]

John has aged so well it is remarkable. I like that he seems like a good humble guy.

[@spokentruth5909]

Loooks old now

[@cindiqq2292]

@@spokentruth5909 very few people are this handsome like John Stamos. He looks great at 60. We can’t look young forever.

[@VanessaSouza-rz8uo]

​@@spokentruth5909Of course,cause everyone ages,smart4ss. He looks great for his age.

[@brookecollins558]

He truly will stop and take a pic. He was so sweet - he even took my daughters phone and took several pics. FYI, he looks better in Person and he smells great too.

[@aprilmiles3561]

He still Uncle Jesse after all these years!

[@bloofan06]

I've loved him since I first saw his picture in Tiger Beat magazine back in 1982. I immediately started watching General Hospital Hospital every day to catch a glimpse of him

[@shttc900]

I have this vague memory of ABC releasing a show with him in the 2000's called 'Jake in Progress' and I remember it deserving more of a chance. He has so much charisma!

[@detrapayne61]

John Stamos, I fell in love with him as Blacky on General Hospital, I remember when he arrived on that show that's when I became a fan of the show and always watched to see him. Saw him play baseball at Hollywood High when they had a soap opera stars baseball game way back in the 80s. He has one of the best smiles in the biz and is ridiculously good looking, and definitely his talent is underrated. He is a good human and I'm a fan for life.

[@xiomaraortiz5158]

He is soooo handsome ❤

[@bhornannawindeedeigh5007]

I love John. I loved him on ER, and loved his Oikos commercials as well 😄. He seems to have a great sense of humor and seems to be very centered. Plus he's a drummer - a man after my own heart! Wish I had his kit! You throw in his stunning looks? All I can say is Hot Damn - 60 looks good on you, Mr Stamos. Be still my beating 💓. 🥰

[@vickioneal1401]

Tomorrow is never here and yesterday is gone forever so yes Today is my favorite day too, much love and respect for you John Stamos ❤

[@robertquant1122]

We lost a legend from from Full house 🙏🙏😭😭😢 Bob saget please god take care of him I’m heaven Let’s keep John stamos and David alive while there still here they were the best uncles in full house

[@tbone3972]

He’s living his life to the fullest.

[@debbie2721]

John let yourself go grey, you would look so distinguishing handsome!

[@janicelaurin7263]

I remember him playing the drums with the Beach Boys. Nice guy.

[@stephanieparido3790]

I talked to John (on the phone) When, I was 18 yrs old (I am 54) He was very nice, I told him how I loved him as Blackie on GH , he told me about Full House was coming out soon So Funny and Weird to have one of your first childhood crushes be 60 yrs old

[@kimberlyenglehardt5770]

It’s happening. We old. Who cares. We’re better. ❤

[@mitchlancaster566]

Classy gentleman

[@angela-ji1cg]

He will always be Uncle to Jesse to me. ❤

[@aguerra1381]

This is the man who SHOULD have played James West on "The Wild Wild West" along with Oliver Platt as Artemus Gordon. The PERFECT casting for that movie!

[@amandacrook9673]

So cute! Love him!

[@kman8749]

Nice job John! You were a major part of my childhood.

[@SpongeBobNumber1Fan2003]

John Stamos Is An Amazing Guy

[@1122madambutterfly]

Great guy with sweet personality and talent!Haooy birthday and many more!

[@JCNDCIII]

Love that he is a "Beach Boy." Very refreshing interview.

[@jaytrumpwins5739]

CBS MORNINGS IS THE GREATEST

[@Mclem2k24]

I do worry about the past and I'm not fearful of the future because the right response will come to me in every situation as it occurs

[@TheBohemianAngels]

Seek God sir, and all will fall into place.

[@steveconn]

The House getting emptier but John carries on (good Beach Boys keeper of the flame too). Carry on John Stamos!

[@mendesnelson]

GREAT interview!!!!!

[@mariedontknow2348]

Love you John. Still love your shows.

[@jeniferkenney2984]

I just love him! ❤

[@angela-ji1cg]

He practically looks the same. ❤

[@garotadagavea]

Good guy and easy on the eye. His wife got a keeper. May they have many favorite days still!

[@debradonato5659]

Adorable ♥️🌟💕

[@carolinehowell5362]

Really sweet … him and Bob!

[@leonard2880]

Have never been a "fan" of John or Bob, but his comments about Bob showed me the best intentions of both of them as men.

[@CamronWilliams-ii4tl]

Wow he is so awesome

[@cosettelaplante699]

"Today is my new favorite day."

[@cynthiasmith4130]

John, you are just so fine!!! Blackie was so cute.... I loved Full House!!! You are a strong man, John.. Bob loved you so much!!!! Now you have come full circle.... You have a beautiful wife, a beautiful boy, Billy... Oh, by the way you are playing with my favorite Band, The Beach Boys, you are a great man!!!! ❤️❤️❤️... 🌹🌹🌹....

[@pamelamays4186]

Uncle Jesse Blackie is 60? Have mercy!

[@martronix85]

Awesome

[@kellyparker9655]

What a guy!! Sigh❤️

[@maryprior9386]

LOVE THE BOY SCOUT UBIFORM OMG YOU ROCK BEAUTIFUL BLESSED MOM TO BE!!! LOVE CBS FROM ARGENTINA !!!!!

[@chuckzimmerman3711]

I always liked him in movies. Didn't know he is in his 80s...sorry for the loss of your wife...God bless you

[@chuckzimmerman3711]

F.murray

[@jaytrumpwins5739]

HOW RUDE ONE OF THE BEST SHOWS EVER FULL HOUSE

[@candacewebb120]

They we're so cute on there 😂😂❤❤

[@danielburubeltz8337]

I still always wonder what it would have been if john stamos would have taken the role to replace Charlie sheen on 2 and a half men

[@mberker30]

uncle jesse 😊

[@debbralehrman5957]

I like that.😃

[@Theantichryst]

❤

[@antoniaroennau684]

Pensei que seria uma entrevista nova 😢 .

[@jaytrumpwins5739]

💎💎💎TRAX N.Y.C 🤩😍💎💎💎

[@Seekthetruth3000]

Lucky dude.

[@lucasgarciajr.8242]

He was great on the HBO series "Entourage"

[@giselestrauch5146]

this is during catvchy marathon today

[@Stefanie2530]

He'll always be Blackie Parrish to me

[@giselestrauch5146]

liked him in my best friends wife

[@jaytrumpwins5739]

LONG LIVE BOB AMERICAS FUNNIEST

[@BISONDIESEL]

I want to see a comedy with Stamos, Efron and Tom Selleck in leading roles

[@jaytrumpwins5739]

ROYALWAYZ 👼🏿RW

[@user-cw7mq2wn8t]

Valentín elizalde me tiene las manos ahora ahora es millonario ahora hay😊 me tiene a mí a Laura Santana Hola

[@tommyriam8320]

0:44 The years _finally_ caught up with Stamos Still has a great hairline and good hair within it so that'll mitigate the ravages somewhat while also tending to make him look like a little old lady come his 70's and beyond if he lasts that long.

[@Kimlovesjesus101]

He still has issue’s it seems. Good luck hope you work them out.

[@caliduff]

I do not care how old he gets he is still sexy

[@thenightporter]

When you look at the first few episodes of Full House and you see him holding and playing with the baby (Olsen twins) and realize his current wife was the same age back then, it's cringey. 😖😖😖😖😖.

[@VanessaSouza-rz8uo]

Hottest 60 year old in the world,lol.

[@joshfactor1]

You know, if Brennan & dale were chicks, he’s the one guy they would sleep with

[@richard-cf8ce]

Yeah I don't think that's his real hair and he is creepy to say the least

[@tracyparker550]

What???? That is his real hair, and no, he is not creepy.

[@tommyriam8320]

It's his real hair, you fool but the years otherwise are finally really beginning to take their toll

[@chestyvulva]

Why all the re-run segments?

[@anaespinosa7703]

Strike