Bob Saget (May 17, 1956 - January 09, 2022) appeared in Season 4 of Quantum Leap as comic Mack MacKay in the episode titled "Stand Up". A veteran TV series actor, comedian, and television host, he is well known for his role as Danny Tanner on the ABC series, Full House, and hosting ABC-TV's America's Funniest Home Videos from 1989 to 1997. He was also the voice of the future Ted Mosby on the CBS comedy series, How I Met Your Mother.
Career[]
Bob started performing stand-up comedy and has done a number of national tours. In 1987, Bob became the co-host of the CBS short-lived morning television show, "The Morning Program." The show received negative reviews and was canceled after a month. After that, Bob left to star on "Full House."
During his time on "Full House," Bob was the host of ABC's "America's Most Funniest Home Videos" He hosted the show from 1989 to 1997. He made a guest appearance on the show in 2009. After "Full House" ended, Bob continued to do various projects, including directing the 1996 ABC television movie, "For Hope" which was inspired by the real-life story about Bob's sister, Gay Saget, who passed away from scleroderma. He has also directed his first feature film, "Dirty Work" in 1998. During that same year, Bob portrayed the role of a cocaine addict in the movie, "Half Baked."
In 2001, Bob starred on the short-lived WB series, "Raising Dad" where he portrayed the role of a widowed dad raising two daughters on his own. The show only lasted one season before being canceled. Bob has guest-starred on TV shows such as "Huff," "Listen Up," "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," and "Law & Order: LA."
In April 2009, Bob starred on another short-lived television series, "Surviving Suburbia" on ABC. The show was canceled by August of that same year due to low ratings. Bob was also the director, writer, producer, and voice on the 2007 direct-to-video movie, "Farce of the Penguins."
Personal life[]
Bob was married to Sherri Kramer from May 1982 to November 1997. Together, they have three daughters: twins Aubrey and Lara (born October 16, 1989) & Jennifer (born November 18, 1992).
Bob is the son of Dolly and Benjamin M. Saget (who died in 2007). He had two other siblings who died in childbirth. His sister, Andrea died of an aneurysm at the age of 34. His sister, Gay died of scleroderma at the age of 47. Bob is a board member of the Scleroderma Research Foundation.
Saget died on January 9, 2022 in his sleep in his hotel room at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando. His death was deemed to be blunt force trauma, likely from a fall.
Filmography[]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Outer Touch | Voice of Wurlitzer | Voice\Writer |
| 1980 | Devices | Therapy Patient | |
| 1981 | Full High Moon | Sportscaster | |
| Bosom Buddies | Bob the Comic | Episode: "The Show Must Go On" | |
| 1983 | The Greatest American Hero | Cook | Episode: "Wizards and Warlocks" |
| 1985 | New Love, American Style | Comedy Vignettes | unknown episodes |
| 1986 | It's a Living | Dr. Bartlett | Episode: "The Doctor Danny Show" |
| 1987 | Critical Condition | Dr. Joffe | |
| 1987-1995 | Full House | Danny Tanner | 192 episodes |
| 1989-1997; 2009 | America's Funniest Home Videos | Himself (host) | |
| 1989 | MMC | Himself | Episode: Guest Day" |
| 1992 | Quantum Leap | Macklyn 'Mack' MacKay | Episode: "Stand Up - April 30, 1959" |
| To Grandmother's House We Go | Win-O-Lotto Lottery Host | TV film (uncredited role) | |
| 1993 | For Goodness Sake | Surgeon | |
| 1994 | Father and Scout | Spencer Paley | TV film\Executive Producer |
| 1997 | Meet Wally Sparks | Reporter #4 | |
| 1998 | Half Baked | Cocaine Addict | uncredited role |
| 1999 | Sorority | Dean Tinker | TV film\uncredited role |
| 2000 | Becoming Dick | Bob | TV film\director\uncredited role |
| The Norm Show | Mr. Atkitson | Episode: "Norm vs. Schoolin'" Also director | |
| 2001-2002 | Raising Dad | Matt Stewart | 17 episodes |
| 2003 | Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd | Jessica's Dad | |
| 2004 | Huff | Butch | Episode: "Flashpants" |
| 2005 | Listen Up | Mitch | Coach Potato |
| Madagascar | Zoo Animal | Voice | |
| The Aristocrats | Himself | Documentary | |
| 2005-current | How I Met Your Mother | Ted Mosby (2030) (voice-over only) | TV series |
| 2006 | |||
| 1 vs. 100 | Himself (host) | Hosted from 2006-2008 on NBC | |
| Casper's Scare School | Dash | Voice TV film | |
| 2006 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Glenn Cheales | Episode: "Choreographed" |
| 2007 | Farce of the Penguins | Carl |
Voice |
| Howard Stern on Demand | Himself | Episode: "Brad Garrett" | |
| The Tuttles: Madcap Misadventures | Barry Tuttle | Video game | |
| 2008 | The Life & Times of Tim | Tim's Cincinnati Partner | Voice Episode: "Mugger/Cin City" |
| 2009 | Surviving Suburbia | Steve Patterson | 13 episodes |
| 2010 | Conan | Himself | Episode: "One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Dead Fish" |
| Strange Days with Bob Saget | Himself (host) | 6 episodes | |
| 2011 | Law & Order: LA | Adam Brennan | Episode: "Van Nuys" |
Gallery[]
Trivia[]
- In 2006, comedian Jamie Kennedy released a rap song called "Rollin' with Saget." Bob appeared in the music video as himself.
- Attended Temple University and performed in a sketch comedy group there.
- Was the winning bachelor when he made his appearance on "The Dating Game" in 1979.
- Bob won a "Student Academy Award" in 1977 for his documentary, "Through Adam's Eyes."
- Is a graduate of Abington Senior High School in Abington, Pennsylvania
- Bob is one of the few comedians to be named the "worst comedian ever" and the "best comedian ever."
- Frequently parodies his "Danny Tanner" character in movies and his stand-up routine
- Bob originally wanted to be a doctor, but his honors English high school teacher saw his creative potential and urged Bob to seek a career in performing.
- Bob was overweight when he was 22 until a gangrenous appendix was taken out.
- At times, Bob tours with his "Full House" co-star, Dave Coulier.
- Bob has always been known for his very vulgar sense of humor. While filming "Full House", he would often say inappropriate things on set in front of Candace Cameron, Jodie Sweetin, and the Olsen twins, who played his young daughters on the show. Some of the parents got angry with him about this, and there came a point where Bob had to be more careful about what he said, especially in front of the kids. Still, his TV daughters have often stated in interviews that they vividly remember his wild sense of humor.
External links[]
Bob Saget at the Internet Movie Database- "Regina Hall Interview". Ability Magazine. "Regina Hall Issue", April/May 2010
