I didn’t grow up with the show but I became aware of the changing cast dynamics recently and I’m wondering why Ben Savage is still distant even after his multiple failed political campaigns.
One of people’s working theories was that perhaps he wanted to distance himself from his castmates in order to project a more serious and mature public image. But his recent ventures outside the entertainment industry have failed.
I understand people change, but his castmates were his friends and coworkers for over 25 years and then one day in his 40s he decides to cut all contact with them with no explanation? I know some child actors go through phases of not loving their work but come on. At least the Olsen twins distanced themselves from Full House when they were 18 and not 40. And hell even *they* still talk about Full House occasionally, eg. When Bob Saget died and they issued two statements including a joint one with the rest of their cast. And normally they avoid talking about their show. But at least they gave a reason LOL.
It’s possible I’m just extra-sensitive to his castmates’ feelings due to oddly similar situations with my own former friends but that’s beside the point. He clearly enjoyed the show, to the point that he reprised the role on a continuation for 3 seasons as a settled adult in his mid-30s.
And then the rest of the main cast went to a party a year or two ago thrown by William Daniels and Ben didn’t show. Yeah they’re not peers in age but supposedly Ben was still close with Daniels and his wife until he cut contact. Like, wow, dude, you’re really going to leave a near-centenarian in the dark too, of all people? He’s 99!
Savage’s behavior is bizarre. I could expect this from a young man of 20 but not a man of 45. You “ghost” someone after 30 days, not 30 years.
Either the rest of the cast screwed up massively or he’s just a terrible friend.