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Former Full House star is UNRECOGNIZABLE as he reflects on child fame during rare sit-down with costars
A former Full House child star looked unrecognizable as he reflected on his time in the show during a rare sit-down with his former costars. Blake McIver Ewing, now 40, was only seven years old when he began starring as Michelle Tanner's best friend Derek S. Boyd in the beloved show Full House. He is best known for the episode in which he adorably performed Yankee Doodle Boy with Mary Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen 's character during a school talent show. Now, more than two decades after he was cast in the popular sitcom, he made an appearance on Jodie Sweeten and Andrea Barber's Full House-themed podcast How Rude, Tanneritos. Blake certainly looked very different from the little boy who captured millions of hearts on the show. He's all grown up now, and fans couldn't believe how much he had changed over the years. During the interview, Blake opened up about what it was like to be thrust into the spotlight at such a young age. He noted that while he doesn't look at child stardom as a 'negative thing,' he feels like he is in a 'constant process of recovery' from his early years in the spotlight even now, so many years later. 'I feel like we're all in recovery always. It's an annoying process,' he said. 'People ask me about it all the time, and I'm like, "No. It's not a negative thing. It's just like there's a constant process of recovery." 'But it's so funny because you become a teenager, you become an adolescent, and it doesn't matter. 'There is still a life learning curve. And it's really more about that. It's like we recover in our own way.' Jodie, now 43, who played middle Tanner daughter Stephanie in Full House, said she experienced something similar. She pointed out that all teens go through a phase of 'figuring out who they are' but being in the spotlight makes it even harder. 'There's a whole extra layer of getting through that thing of being known as something [as] a child. Most people don't have to shake off a career at 13 and be like, 'Who am I now?'' she said. During the interview, Blake opened up about what it was like to be thrust into the spotlight at such a young age After Full House, Blake went on to star in The Little Rascals, Tom and Huck, and NBC sitcom Minor Adjustments. In recent years he switched his focus to music Blake responded, 'It is an identity crisis of a sort. And I always try to explain to people... you have your mid-career crisis at 18.' After Full House, Blake went on to star in The Little Rascals, Tom and Huck, and NBC sitcom Minor Adjustments. He also famously voiced Eugene Horowitz on Hey Arnold! and briefly reprised his role as Derek in Fuller House. In recent years he switched his focus to music, releasing his debut album The Time Manipulator in 2014. In addition, he spent time working as a go-go dancer and was a host for AfterBuzz TV over the years. Blake also revealed during his appearance on the podcast that fans still bring up his role in Full House, adding that people sometimes request the Yankee Doodle Boy song at his concerts. 'It is an honor, and I'm glad that it still brings people joy,' he concluded.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
'Full House' Star Has Strong Message for New Kids on the Block After Concert
'Full House' Star Has Strong Message for New Kids on the Block After Concert originally appeared on Parade. Full House star Andrea Barber has been a die-hard New Kids on the Block fan from the jump—she even portrayed New Kid on the Block-obsessed Kimmy Gibbler on the show. However, the actress didn't need to fake her love for the boy band. Barber proved that after seeing the guys as they kicked off their Las Vegas Residency over the used Instagram to share a glimpse of her weekend and share a message to the band about the concert. The social media post included several photos of Barber with friends being Blockheads. 'The best weekend with the best boyband and the bestest of friends. 💖🌟🎰 People, do not sleep on @nkotb's The Right Stuff Las Vegas Residency! I've been a ride or die Blockhead since the very beginning,' she began her caption. The sitcom star went on to gush over Donnie Wahlberg, Jonathan Knight, Jordan Knight, Joey McIntyre, and Danny Wood and their killer concert. 'I thought I'd seen it all…but this show blew me away! I lost my voice, my chill, and a piece of my heart (somewhere between 'Single' and 'Give It To You'). You can feel every ounce of heart, energy, detail, and hard work they put into this one-of-a-kind show. @nkotb, you truly outdid yourselves! 😍,' Barber ended her message. Full House fans will recall that New Kids on the Block appeared on the show more than once. The guys also returned for a guest appearance in Fuller House, as Kimmy's actions revealed she had grown more obsessed with the boy band over the years. The New Kids on the Block Las Vegas Residency will feature 24 shows and will wrap in February 2026. Due to the band's busy schedule, the shows will be spaced out over the summer, fall, and winter. 'Full House' Star Has Strong Message for New Kids on the Block After Concert first appeared on Parade on Jun 23, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 23, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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'Full House' Star Says Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen Not Returning for 'Fuller House' was a 'Missed Opportunity'
'Full House' Star Says Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen Not Returning for 'Fuller House' was a 'Missed Opportunity' originally appeared on Parade. 'Full House' star Andrea Barber is wishing the world could have seen a grown up Michelle Tanner. Speaking on the most recent episode of her podcast, "How Rude, Tanneritos!", Barber who played fan-favorite neighbor Kimmy Gibbler along with her co-host Jodie Sweetin, who played Stephanie Tanner, were talking with Blake McIver Ewing who starred as Michelle Tanner's friend Derek S. Boyd on the original version of the show. Sharing memories of working together, McIver Ewing mused that his character would still be in the show's filming location of San Francisco, and hopefully teaching musical theater. "This is such a missed opportunity not having Michelle come back for 'Fuller [House]'," Barber said of the Olsen twins' decision not to return for the Netflix reboot of the show. "We could have had so may back stories with Derek and Teddy (Taj Mowry) and all of them, it would have been great to see where are they now."And Sweetin then joked that there will have to be a spin-off series entitled 'House Full of Michelle's Friends without Michelle.''The 'Full House' aired from 1987 to 1995 and 'Fuller House,' which McIver Ewing returned for, came to Netflix in 2016 and ran until 2020. The actor also starred in 1994's "The Little Rascals," along with the Olsen twins, is still acting today. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 'Full House' Star Says Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen Not Returning for 'Fuller House' was a 'Missed Opportunity' first appeared on Parade on Jun 30, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
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Beloved '90s Sitcom Stars Reunite 3 Years After Sudden Death of Costar
Beloved '90s Sitcom Stars Reunite 3 Years After Sudden Death of Costar originally appeared on Parade. Several members of the cast reunited at the iHeartRadio Theater in Los Angeles on June 5 for iHeartRadio's "How Rude, Tanneritos!" Wedding Special live event. According to a press release sent to Parade, cast members Andrea Barber and Jodie Sweetin cohosted the event where actors John Stamos and Lori Loughlin talked about their on-screen romance. During the event, cast and crew members, including series creator Jeff Franklin, Scott Weinger (Steve) and Marla Sokoloff (Gia) shared some behind-the-scenes stories with fans. Moreover, Stamos got up and sang Forever and Kokomo with Beach Boys tribute band Surf City. Missing from the reunion was Candace Cameron Bure, Dave Coulier and Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen. iHeartRadio's "How Rude, Tanneritos!" Wedding Special live event marked one of the handful of times the cast members have reunited since the death of costar Bob Saget. Saget, who played Danny Tanner on the popular television series, died in 2022 after suffering blunt head trauma. Saget had been on a comedy tour at the time of his death, and was found inside a hotel room in Orlando, Florida at the time. He was just 65 years old. After hearing the news, the Full House cast released a joint statement. "Thirty-five years ago, we came together as a TV family, but we became a real family. And now we grieve as a family," they said in a post shared on Stamos' Instagram account. "Bob made us laugh until we cried. Now our tears flow in sadness, but also with gratitude for all the beautiful memories of our sweet, kind, hilarious, cherished Bob. He was a brother to us guys, a father to us girls and a friend to all of us. Bob, we love you dearly. We ask in Bob's honor, hug the people you love. No one gave better hugs than Bob." 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 Full House fans can stream iHeartRadio's "How Rude, Tanneritos!" Wedding Special live event beginning on June 9 here. Beloved '90s Sitcom Stars Reunite 3 Years After Sudden Death of Costar first appeared on Parade on Jun 6, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
