Why Jaleel White's Father Had to Intervene With The 'Family Matters' Cast | UNCENSORED

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When you watch Family Matters reruns and realize how much work he had to do, it's crazy. He played multiple characters, had to wear uncomfortable clothing, and do that voice from teenager to adulthood. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[alyciacooper]

This is why I get pissed when anyone tries to downplay the importance of a great dad. Thank you Poppa White. Poppa White is a successful dentist and a bomb ass Dad! Give him his flowers while he's here.

[kylemartin]

It's nice to hear a story out of Hollywood about a parent standing up for their kid and doing what's right.

[PokemonHell]

Jaleel White as Urkel is one of the all-time great performances from a child actor. Dude was flexing like Jim Carrey or Eddie Murphy in that role, just off the charts inhabiting the character, so much dedication to craft and incredible screen presence.

[sonyastephens]

He should’ve been awarded so many Emmys for his work. What a genius Jaleel was for creating all those timeless characters. He’s actually a legend who needs to be uplifted and celebrated. I still watch Family Matters like it’s a new show. 🥰

[MsMaxinejoy]

THIS is why fathers are important!!
EDIT: WOW! Glad many see the value of FATHERS in families!
THANK YOU!❤💥

[Angela-cdbj]

Glad his Dad spoke up for him. That’s important in a child’s life.

[groovelife]

The show was failing and destined to be cancelled until Jaleel's one-off appearance as Urkel. The Urkel character becoming not only permanent, but a primary focus, saved the show. There's plenty of documented interviews and writings about the other cast member's jealousy. They considered themselves the stars. Well, they were. They were the stars of a failing show that would have never been renewed. It took a real star coming on board, one that committed himself to his performances at that level, to save the whole ship from sinking.

[rui]

Point is, when he needed protection, his dad protected him and said he wouldn’t play that character again until it’s on Jaleel’s terms. When he played the character again, it was his choice.

[Contessa_Savannah]

I dont remember Jaleel for playing a girl. I remember him for playing tv first black super genius nerd. Who loved cheese & polka and most importantly helped pushing out stereotypes of black men & people. 90s black sitcoms really were one of the best moment for us in pop culture.

[no-bozos]

My father was an alcoholic, but there were plenty of times when he took on the world on my behalf. He wasn't perfect but I always felt like I had someone behind me. Jaleel was fortunate to have such a father. The world sure could use more good men like that.

[joker]

"Do you crumble, do you wilt under pressure? Or do you rise and surprise?"
That is a great quote!
I lived this show so much growing up!
Still do.

[kevinberger]

Dad was absolutely right. It’s one thing to have that conversation with another adult performer, but that responsibility should not be put on a child. If Jaleel’s cast mates had an issue, they should’ve talked to his parents.

[Dhawkman]

Met Jaleel at the airport in Phoenix while I was in college . One of the coolest guys ever we had about a 15 minute conversation and it made me an even bigger fan of his. He definitely didn’t have to be that cool and accessible.

[ZZGE]

Urkel was the only character as a child when I used to watch this show that I used to care about and was excited to watch. That performance of him turning Bruce Lee against bullies was one of the most memorable performances in the comedy echelon and never forgot even after 30+ years

[maryharvey]

If you are an adult cast member, and you have a problem with a part that a child actor is GIVEN, go to the writers and directors. You don’t go to the child and basically tell him about your feelings. You don’t put the honor of his entire race on his shoulders versus getting fired, while you keep your job. if what he is saying happened this way, I am so disappointed in them.

[aneesackbarali]

Clearly Jaleel's father was an exceptional dad who stood by his son . Thats when " family matters" most ! 💯🙏

[MsShay]

Props to your Dad. We need more people like him in the industry.

[goosey]

I've been watching Family Matters reruns lately (big fan when I was a kid) and as an adult, it really strikes me how talented Jaleel White actually was, and how amazing of a job he did on the show. He was (/is) deserving of much more recognition than he ever got, and fully deserved Emmys/Golden Globes for his performances.

[TightyWhiteyTrash]

I remember seeing interviews with Jo Marie and Reginald saying Jaleel was hard to work with. After seeing this, I realize Jaleel was doing more work than anyone in that cast.