TCA17: Hulu Acquires Streaming Rights To 'TGIF' Shows ‘Full House,’ ‘Family Matters’

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Beverly Hills, Calif. — Hulu has acquired the streaming rights to 1990s comedy seriesFull House, Family MattersandHangin’ With Mr. Cooperthat were featured as part of ABC’s famed TGIF programming lineup. 

As part of a deal with Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution, the streaming service will launch the full libraries of the three series -- along withStep by StepandPerfect Strangers-- on Sept. 29, company officials said. All five shows were part of ABC’s “TGIF” Friday night lineup of programming that aired during the 1990s.

“These shows are more than just beloved hits, they were part of a cultural tradition to tune in every Friday night,” said Craig Erwich, Hulu’s senior vice president of content in a statement. “Now, it can be Friday any day of the week on Hulu.”

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R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.