By Alleigh Keyes ’16

A fifty-something year-old who, as his character, Jimmy Martino, says in the show, “dyes his hair and uses botox, but not on his face” is back on television. John Stamos (“Full House”) has made his long-awaited return to primetime television.

Stamos co-stars alongside Josh Peck (“Drake and Josh”) in “Grandfathered,” the FOX comedy that premiered on September 29. In the show, a bachelor discovers that he is a parent and grandparent in the same conversation. Both of these actors now play father figures as Peck plays Gerald Kingsley, a young dad who happens to be Martino’s newly discovered son. After years without major projects, this show has potential to be the comeback for both Stamos and Peck. The two actors may be swoon-worthy as individuals, but together they have the ability for a bona fide hit.

Last February, the pilot was picked up by FOX, and based on the start of this season, “Grandfathered” was well worth the wait. By effectively combining humor with the concepts of family versus socialite living, it lives up to all of the publicity put into this show. Notably, the family scenes are adorable and heartwarming—qualities that are often hard to find in today’s world of tasteless reality shows and vulgar crime shows.

“Full House” and “Drake & Josh” fans, prepare to fall in love. Certainly, Stamos and Peck are much older and play different characters from their respective roles that initially made them famous. However, it is refreshing to see Stamos and Peck with new personas, conveying their versatility as actors. Although Peck has acquired a notable following on social media, including 8.8 million followers on Vine, “Grandfathered” proves that he is more than a child-star turned Vine star.

This dynamic duo combines on-screen bromance with comedic appeal. If you happen to love these particular actors or a good comedy, look no further. “Grandfathered” has arrived in a big way, and Peck and Stamos are here to stay.