Jeff Franklin

 ( 1955 Births ) 

During Full House, Franklin created Hangin' with Mr. Cooper, starring comedian Mark Curry. Franklin departed for Hanging with Mr. Cooper in September 1992. His other television credits include writing, directing and executive producing on shows such as, It's Garry Shandling's Show, and Malcolm & Eddie. He also co-wrote, produced and directed the first Olsen twins movie, To Grandmother's House We Go. By 1991, Franklin had received a deal with Lorimar, but the pact was mutually terminated in 1993. In 1997, he had signed a deal with Columbia TriStar Television.

Franklin's most notable film writing credits include the teen comedies Just One of the Guys (1985) and Summer School (1987), starring Mark Harmon.

Canadian pop singer Carly Rae Jepsen revealed she and Butch Walker recreated the Full House theme song, "Everywhere You Look" (originally performed by Jesse Frederick, who co-wrote the song with Bennett Salvay, and Jeff Franklin), for the series as its opening theme which as won 8 BMI Film & TV Awards.

In February 2018, Franklin's deal was not renewed by Warner Bros. Television Studios for the series Fuller House.

In June 2019, The Hollywood Reporter revealed details of a probe made by Warner Bros. that included interviews with eight Fuller House staffers who commented on Franklin's alleged conduct.

Franklin sued the showrunner, blaming the co-executive producer Bryan Behar for orchestrating a conspiracy aiming to get him kicked out of the show, to discredit Franklin and replace him. Franklin denied all the allegations of misconduct. The suit was dismissed with prejudice.