History of Bob Saget in Timeline

Robert Lane Saget (1956-2022) was a multifaceted American entertainer, known for his stand-up comedy, acting, directing, and television hosting. He achieved widespread recognition as Danny Tanner in the family sitcom "Full House" and its sequel, "Fuller House." Saget also hosted "America's Funniest Home Videos" during its early years and provided the narration for "How I Met Your Mother." While known for his family-friendly roles, Saget cultivated a contrasting reputation with his adult-oriented stand-up comedy. His comedy album, "That's What I'm Talkin' About," earned a Grammy nomination, showcasing his talent in the comedic arts.

May 17, 1956: Bob Saget's Birth

On May 17, 1956, Robert Lane Saget, known as Bob Saget, was born.

1978: Temple University Graduation

In 1978, Bob Saget graduated from Temple University with a BA.

1982: Marriage to Sherri Kramer

In 1982, Bob Saget married Sherri Kramer.

1987: Birth of Aubrey Saget

In 1987, Bob Saget and Sherri Kramer had their first daughter, Aubrey.

1987: Full House Debut

In 1987, Bob Saget began portraying Danny Tanner on the sitcom Full House.

1987: Joining Full House

In early 1987, after a short time with CBS's "The Morning Program," Bob Saget was cast as Danny Tanner in "Full House".

1989: Birth of Lara Melanie Saget

In 1989, Bob Saget and Sherri Kramer had their second daughter, Lara Melanie.

1989: Hosting America's Funniest Home Videos

In 1989, Bob Saget began his role as the host of "America's Funniest Home Videos", a position he would hold until 1997.

1989: America's Funniest Home Videos Hosting

In 1989, Bob Saget began hosting America's Funniest Home Videos.

1992: Birth of Jennifer Belle Saget

In 1992, Bob Saget and Sherri Kramer had their third daughter, Jennifer Belle.

1995: Full House Finale

In 1995, Bob Saget finished portraying Danny Tanner on the sitcom Full House.

1996: Directing 'For Hope'

In 1996, Bob Saget directed the ABC television film "For Hope," which was inspired by the life story of his sister, Gay Saget.

1997: Divorce from Sherri Kramer

In 1997, Bob Saget and Sherri Kramer divorced.

1997: End of America's Funniest Home Videos Hosting

In 1997, Bob Saget stopped hosting America's Funniest Home Videos.

1997: Departure from America's Funniest Home Videos

In 1997, Bob Saget's tenure as the host of "America's Funniest Home Videos" came to an end.

1998: Directing 'Dirty Work'

In 1998, Bob Saget directed his first feature film, "Dirty Work," starring Norm Macdonald and Artie Lange.

October 5, 2001: Raising Dad Premiere

On October 5, 2001, "Raising Dad," starring Bob Saget, premiered on The WB.

May 10, 2002: Raising Dad Finale

On May 10, 2002, "Raising Dad," starring Bob Saget, concluded after one season on The WB.

2003: Saget Joins Scleroderma Research Foundation Board

In 2003, Bob Saget joined the board of directors for the Scleroderma Research Foundation (SRF).

September 19, 2005: How I Met Your Mother Premiere

On September 19, 2005, Bob Saget started as the narrator of How I Met Your Mother.

2005: How I Met Your Mother Narration

In 2005, Bob Saget began narrating the sitcom How I Met Your Mother as the voice of Ted Mosby.

2005: Parody of March of the Penguins

In 2005, Bob Saget wrote, directed, and starred in Farce of the Penguins, a parody of March of the Penguins.

2006: Hosting 1 vs. 100

In 2006, Bob Saget began hosting the NBC game show 1 vs. 100.

January 2007: Farce of the Penguins Release

In January 2007, "Farce of the Penguins", written, directed by, and starring Bob Saget, was released direct-to-DVD.

January 30, 2007: Death of Ben Saget

On January 30, 2007, Bob Saget's father, Ben Saget, passed away at the age of 89.

August 28, 2007: Release of That Ain't Right

On August 28, 2007, Bob Saget's HBO comedy special, That Ain't Right, was released on DVD and dedicated to his father.

January 4, 2008: Saget's Caricature Unveiled at Sardi's Restaurant

On January 4, 2008, Bob Saget's caricature was unveiled at Sardi's Restaurant.

2008: End of 1 vs. 100 Hosting

In 2008, Bob Saget ended his role as host of the NBC game show 1 vs. 100.

April 2009: Surviving Suburbia Debut

In April 2009, Bob Saget debuted in a new sitcom called Surviving Suburbia.

2009: Return to AFV Anniversary Special

In 2009, Bob Saget returned to "America's Funniest Home Videos" to co-host the 20th-anniversary one-hour special with Tom Bergeron.

2010: Entourage Recurring Role

From 2005 to 2010, Bob Saget had a recurring role in four episodes of the HBO TV series Entourage, playing a parody version of himself.

2010: Strange Days Series

In 2010, Bob Saget starred in the A&E series Strange Days, documenting unusual lifestyles.

March 31, 2014: How I Met Your Mother Finale

On March 31, 2014, How I Met Your Mother concluded, ending Bob Saget's role as narrator.

2014: Grammy Nomination

In 2014, Bob Saget's album "That's What I'm Talkin' About" was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album.

2014: Publication of "Dirty Daddy: The Chronicles of a Family Man Turned Filthy Comedian"

In 2014, Bob Saget's book, "Dirty Daddy: The Chronicles of a Family Man Turned Filthy Comedian" was published.

2014: Release of Dirty Daddy

In 2014, Bob Saget's book, Dirty Daddy, was released, and he embarked on a tour to support it, including an appearance at the Pemberton Music Festival.

2015: Entourage Movie Appearance

In 2015, Bob Saget appeared in the feature film based on the series Entourage.

2015: Guest Starring in Grandfathered

In 2015, Bob Saget guest-starred in an episode of Grandfathered.

2016: Fuller House Debut

In 2016, Bob Saget began portraying Danny Tanner on the sitcom Fuller House.

2016: Guest Starring in Grandfathered and Fuller House Debut

In 2016, Bob Saget guest-starred in Grandfathered and reprised his role as Danny Tanner in Fuller House.

2017: Release of Bob Saget: Zero to Sixty

In 2017, Bob Saget released another stand-up special, Bob Saget: Zero to Sixty.

2018: Marriage to Kelly Rizzo

In 2018, Bob Saget married television presenter Kelly Rizzo.

2019: Hosting Videos After Dark

In 2019, Bob Saget was announced as the host of ABC's Videos After Dark.

2020: Fuller House Finale

In 2020, Bob Saget finished portraying Danny Tanner on the sitcom Fuller House.

2020: The Masked Singer

In 2020, Saget competed in season four of The Masked Singer as "Squiggly Monster".

January 9, 2022: Bob Saget's Death

On January 9, 2022, Bob Saget passed away.

January 13, 2022: Scleroderma Research Foundation Donations

On January 13, 2022, the Scleroderma Research Foundation reported receiving over $90,000 in donations from more than 1,500 donors worldwide, following Bob Saget's death. Additionally, a board member awarded the charity a $1.5 million grant to match donations made in Saget's memory.

January 31, 2022: Bob Saget's Here for You Final Episode

On January 31, 2022, the 130th and final episode of Bob Saget's podcast Here for You, with Dane Cook, was released posthumously.

June 5, 2022: Welcome Home Nikki Glaser? Appearance

On June 5, 2022, Bob Saget appeared on Nikki Glaser's E! series Welcome Home Nikki Glaser?

June 10, 2022: Release of "Dirty Daddy: The Bob Saget Tribute" on Netflix

On June 10, 2022, "Dirty Daddy: The Bob Saget Tribute," filmed at The Comedy Store by Mike Binder and featuring footage from a private memorial, was released on Netflix.