The legendary Bob Boyett created and produced all of your favorite sitcoms from back in the day like Happy Days, Full House, Laverne and Shirley, Bosom Buddies, Step by Step...and a million more. But his best work (in our humble opinion) was Family Matters! 

On this special episode, Bob gives us an insider's look at creating the show and why he wanted to center a Black family, especially Black women, on primetime TV.

Leave us a voicemail at thefamilymatterspod.com! Let us know what you think of the podcast and share your own memories of "Family Matters." And if you have any questions, issues, or "family matters" of your own that you need advice on, Telma and Kellie will do their best to help!

Follow us on Instagram @welcometothefamilypod. And follow Telma @telma_hopkins and Kellie @kellieswilliams.

"Welcome to the Family with Telma and Kellie" is an Audiation and iHeartRadio production.

The legendary Bob Boyett created and produced all of your favorite sitcoms from back in the day like Happy Days, Full House, Laverne and Shirley, Bosom Buddies, Step by Step...and a million more. But his best work (in our humble opinion) was Family Matters!&nbsp;
On this special episode, Bob gives us an insider's look at creating the show and why he wanted to center a Black family, especially Black women, on primetime TV.
Leave us a voicemail at <a href="http://thefamilymatterspod.com/">thefamilymatterspod.com</a>! Let us know what you think of the podcast and share your own memories of "Family Matters." And if you have any questions, issues, or "family matters" of your own that you need advice on, Telma and Kellie will do their best to help! Follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/welcometothefamilypod/?hl=en">@welcometothefamilypod</a>. And follow Telma <a href="https://www.instagram.com/telma_hopkins/?hl=en">@telma_hopkins</a> and Kellie <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kellieswilliams/?hl=en">@kellieswilliams</a>. "Welcome to the Family with Telma and Kellie" is an <a href="http://audiation.fm/">Audiation</a> and <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-welcome-to-the-family-wit-303353348/">iHeartRadio</a> production.

“Welcome to the Family with Telma and Kellie” is the ultimate insider’s look at the hit 90s sitcom “Family Matters,” told through the words of show stars Telma Hopkins (Aunt Rachel) and Kellie Williams (Laura Winslow) - castmates who have become like family over the years.The duo will recount every episode from the series in order, taking you behind the scenes to reveal never-before-heard stories, recount hilarious blunders and share their personal experiences as the show grew into one of the longest-running and most-watched series featuring an African-American cast. In addition to guest appearances from across the cast and production team, Telma and Kellie will answer your questions about the show. In the 90s it seemed like much of America was ‘raised’ by “Family Matters” - and now it’s time to revisit your favorite relatives on “Welcome to the Family with Telma and Kellie.”

&ldquo;Welcome to the Family with Telma and Kellie&rdquo; is the ultimate insider&rsquo;s look at the hit 90s sitcom &ldquo;Family Matters,&rdquo; told through the words of show stars Telma Hopkins (Aunt Rachel) and Kellie Williams (Laura Winslow) - castmates who have become like family over the years.The duo will recount every episode from the series in order, taking you behind the scenes to reveal never-before-heard stories, recount hilarious blunders and share their personal experiences as the show grew into one of the longest-running and most-watched series featuring an African-American cast. In addition to guest appearances from across the cast and production team, Telma and Kellie will answer your questions about the show. In the 90s it seemed like much of America was &lsquo;raised&rsquo; by &ldquo;Family Matters&rdquo; - and now it&rsquo;s time to revisit your favorite relatives on &ldquo;Welcome to the Family with Telma and Kellie.&rdquo;

Welcome to the Family with Telma and Kellie

Bob Boyett's in the Family!

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