The 90’s were a great time. It was a time where Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen practically ruled the world and TGIF on the ABC network, Jonathan Taylor Thomas was every girl’s dream guy, scrunchies and Bonne Bell Lip Smackers were all the rage and Justin Timberlake was still the lead singer in the boy band, *NSYNC. How could life get any better?
But, more importantly, the 90’s were a great time for television. We had shows like “Full House,” a show about the Tanner family who pulled together after Danny’s wife is killed by a drunk driver, including Danny’s best friend from college and his late wife’s brother, Jesse.
If you were anything like me, I’m sure you, too, wished that you could live in a house in San Francisco just like theirs, own a dog named Comet, and you would have a cool Uncle Jesse, played by John Stamos, who rode a Harley, but also gave the perfect advice when Michelle, DJ or Stephanie needed it.
And, of course, there was “Boy Meets World,” which is another one of my all-time favorites. It was a “coming-of-age” show that dealt with the awkward years, first kisses, graduating high school, falling in love and all of the little everyday moments in between. Following the love story of Cory and Topanga, we found what it really meant to grow up and while there were going to be some obstacles along the way, but as long as you found great friends to keep you sane, it didn’t seem so bad.
These are the kinds of shows that this generation need — life advice from Mr. Feeny and to be reminded of the idea of families coming together when tragedy strikes. Well, it looks like after many years and stations playing reruns, our wish has come true.
Last year, “Girl Meets World” premiered, which is the sequel to “Boy Meets World,” a show focusing on Cory and Topanga’s daughter as she deals with issues that are affecting kids of today. Ben Savage and Danielle Fishel reprised their roles as the beloved couple, and other cast members have joined in, visiting from time to time.
“The reaction online has been just incredible and makes us all feel really good. I don’t think any of us had any idea how much people have loved “Boy Meets World” and how excited they would be for this kind of a show. I think it says a lot about where we are in society and the kind of shows people are anxious to see back,” said Fishel in an interview with Entertainment Weekly.
Just recently, John Stamos announced on Jimmy Kimmel that the “Full House” gang will be reuniting for a 13-episode deal with Netflix, entitled “Fuller House.” So far, Candace Cameron Bure, Jodie Sweetin, Andrea Barber and Stamos have signed. The others are still in talks with the producers.
“We’ve literally been trying for so many years to do it right and I think we finally got it perfect,” said Stamos on the late night talk show.
Just when you thought they didn’t make them like that anymore…Apparently they do. All the kids of the 90s can now rejoice and introduce them to a new crowd!
