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Star Search
Season 3, episode 6
Star search
Air date November 3, 1989
Writer(s) Kim Weiskopf
Director Bill Foster
Previous Granny Tanny
Next And They Call It Puppy Love

Star Search is episode six in season three of Full House. It originally aired on November 3, 1989.

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Joey Gladstone Star Search

Opening Teaser[]

D.J. and Stephanie surprise Michelle with a tutu and tiara (see #Quotes).

Summary[]

As Jesse and Joey try to work on a new commercial for running shoes, the family watches a videotape from when Danny and Joey were in college, and on the tape, in addition to Danny showing off a photo of a much younger D.J. (which Stephanie thinks looks like her), Joey gave himself a deadline of one decade to be a successful comedian. The end of the ten-year deadline is now two weeks away. Danny surprises Joey with a chance to appear on Star Search, hosted by Ed McMahon.

To prepare for the big event, he practices starting outside, and slowly comes inside. When he finishes, Danny promises everyone to keep the "Star Search" surprise for Joey exactly a surprise. And in turn, everyone else promises Danny to keep it as such, including Stephanie. So much so, once Danny's words leave his lips, they all turn to Stephanie, who thinks they can't count on her to do that (taking a cue from "The Big Three-O").

The next day, Stephanie brings in the mail, and the first piece she sees is the one with Ed McMahon's picture on it. But it's not the "Star Search" surprise, however; it's another one of Ed's endorsements: The $10 million grand prize sweepstakes from American Family Publishers.

That aside, Kimmy stops by with a piece of mail that was mistakenly delivered to her house, the surprise of all surprises, and that is that Joey is accepted as a contestant on the show, and he competes against defending champion Steve Oedekerk, who has already won a lot of times. Oedekerk wins yet again, leaving Joey feeling depressed about not being able to honor the ten-year deadline he set for himself, but Michelle lifts his spirits. Make another deadline, if he is not in Carson or playing Vegas in 60 years he will hang it up.

Quotes[]

The opening teaser:

[In D.J. and Stephanie's bedroom:]
D.J.: Okay, Michelle, open your eyes.
Michelle: [sees herself in the mirror wearing new things] Wow! What is it?
D.J.: It's a tutu and a tiara. They were mine, and then I gave them to Stephanie.
Stephanie: And I'm passing them on to you. Now you're a ballerina.
Michelle: Wow! What is a ballerina?
D.J.: A ballerina is a girl that does beautiful dancing. Watch us.
[All 3 pirouette as the music box appropriately plays "Music Box Dancer".]
Kimmy: [As she watches] I'm glad I took bowling lessons.

Everyone watches Danny's videotape of when he was much younger.

D.J.: Dad, that mustache. It's gross!
Danny (on TV): This is Danny Tanner reminding you that disco will never die.
Kimmy: Mr. Tanner, don't take this the wrong way, but... what a geek!
Danny (on TV): Welcome to Campus Rap, the show that takes a hard-hitting look at whatever the heck I want because this is my show. [holds up a picture of a very young D.J.] Here is a hard-hitting look at a brand-new picture of my very own little girl. Could you zoom in there?
Stephanie: I was adorable!
D.J.: No, Steph, that's me.
Stephanie: It is? My, how you've aged.
Danny (on TV): Well, today my guest is my very best friend. He's my fraternity brother and this guy is a party animal. Here's Joey Gladstone.
Joey (on TV): [comes in riding on a skateboard] Four years of college. Look what I learned.
Jesse: You were the big man on campus.
Danny (on TV): Do something from your act. Do your Jetsons routine.
Joey (on TV): All right. 'Now, Spacely, you and that oddball, Jetson.' 'Ooh, Cogswell.' 'Don't worry, Mr. Specely. Everything will work out just great.' 'Ooh, Jetson, you're fired!' 'I love you. George.' Oh, come on now. [does the hand motions for his catchphrase] Cut it out. Thanks.
Danny (on TV): Very funny, You are one talented guy, Joey.
Joey (on TV): You're right. Danny, In fact. I guarantee you that in 10 years, you'll be seeing this face sitting between Ed McMahon and Johnny Carson. We're talking Vegas, concert tours and of course, my own TV series, Laverne & Joey (see Trivia).

Trivia[]

  • Joey saying "Laverne & Joey" is a take on Laverne & Shirley.
  • The song that Stephanie, Michelle, and D.J. sing is "Tomorrow" from the musical Annie.
  • Kristian Alfonso, who played Robin Winslow in "Half a Love Story" (1.14), makes an uncredited cameo appearance as the second judge.
  • Despite the female announcer mentioning Star Search '90, this episode actually aired in 1989.
  • Goof: At one point, Joey is incorrectly called Jesse by the actual Jesse.
Full House Episodes
Season 1
Our Very First ShowOur Very First NightThe First Day of SchoolThe Return of GrandmaSea CruiseDaddy's HomeKnock Yourself OutJesse's GirlThe Miracle of ThanksgivingJoey's PlaceThe Big Three-OOur Very First PromoSisterly LoveHalf a Love StoryA Pox in Our HouseBut Seriously, FolksDanny's Very First DateJust One of the GuysThe Seven-Month Itch (Part 1)The Seven-Month Itch (Part 2)Mad MoneyD.J. Tanner's Day Off
Season 2
Cutting It CloseTanner vs. GibblerIt's Not My JobD.J.'s Very First HorseJingle HellBeach Boy BingoJoey Gets ToughTriple DateOur Very First Christmas ShowMiddle Age CrazyA Little RomanceFogged InWorking MothersLittle Shop of SweatersPal JoeyBaby LoveEl Problema Grande de D.J.Goodbye Mr. BearBlast From the PastI'm There for You, BabeLuck Be a Lady (Part 1)Luck Be a Lady (Part 2)
Season 3
Tanner's IslandBack to School BluesBreaking Up is Hard to Do (in 22 Minutes)Nerd for a DayGranny TannyStar SearchAnd They Call It Puppy LoveDivorce CourtDr. Dare Rides AgainThe Greatest Birthday on EarthAftershocksJoey & Stacey and... Oh, Yeah, JesseNo More Mr. Dumb GuyMisadventures in BabysittingLust in the DustBye, Bye Birdie13 CandlesMr. EggheadThose Better Not Be the DaysHoney, I Broke the HouseJust Say No WayThree Men and Another BabyFraternity ReunionOur First Telethon
Season 4
Greek WeekCrimes and Michelle's DemeanorThe I.Q. ManSlumber PartyGood News, Bad NewsA Pinch for a PinchViva Las JoeyShape UpOne Last KissTerror in Tanner TownSecret AdmirerDanny in ChargeHappy New Year BabyWorking GirlOld Brown EyesStephanie Gets FramedA Fish Called MartinThe Wedding (Part 1)The Wedding (Part 2)Fuller House (episode)The Hole-in-the-Wall GangStephanie Plays the FieldJoey Goes HollywoodGirls Just Wanna Have FunThe GraduatesRock the Cradle
Season 5
Double TroubleMatchmaker MichelleTake My Sister, PleaseOh Where, Oh Where Has My Little Girl Gone?The King and IThe Legend of Ranger JoeThe Legend of Ranger JoeThe VolunteerGotta DanceHappy Birthday, Babies (Part 1)Happy Birthday, Babies (Part 2)Nicky and/or AlexanderCrushedSpellboundToo Much Monkey BusinessThe Devil Made Me Do ItDriving Miss D.J.Yours, Mine and OursThe Trouble with DannyFive's a CrowdGirls Will Be BoysCaptain Video (Part 1)Captain Video (Part 2)
Season 6
Come Fly With MeThe Long GoodbyeRoad to TokyoRadio DaysLovers and Other TannersEducating JesseTrouble in Twin TownThe Play's the ThingNice Guys Finish FirstI'm Not D.J.Designing MothersA Very Tanner ChristmasThe Dating GameBirthday BluesBe True to Your PreschoolThe Heartbreak KidSilence is Not GoldenPlease Don't Touch the DinosaurSubterranean Graduation BluesGrand Gift AutoRoom for One MoreProm NightThe House Meets the Mouse (Part 1)The House Meets the Mouse (Part 2)
Season 7
It Was a Dark and Stormy NightThe ApartmentWrong-Way TannerTough LoveFast FriendsSmash Club: The Next GenerationHigh AnxietyAnother Opening, Another No ShowThe Day of the RhinoThe Prying GameThe Bicycle ThiefSupport Your Local ParentsThe Perfect CoupleIs It True About Stephanie?The TestJoey's Funny ValentineThe Last DanceKissing CousinsLove on the RocksMichelle a la CarteBe Your Own Best FriendA Date with FateToo Little Richard Too LateA House Divided
Season 8
Comet's Excellent AdventureBreaking AwayMaking Out is Hard to DoI've Got a SecretTo Joey, With LoveYou Pet It, You Bought ItOn the Road AgainClaire and Present DangerStephanie's Wild RideUnder the InfluenceArrest Ye Merry GentlemenD.J.'s ChoiceThe ProducerSuper Bowl Fun DayMy Left and Right FootAir JesseDateless in San FranciscoWe Got the BeatTaking the PlungeUp on the RoofLeap of FaithAll Stood UpMichelle Rides Again (Part 1)Michelle Rides Again (Part 2)
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