Family Matters writers Pam Eells and Sally Lapiduss tell us how to write a sitcom, and share their stories of breaking into the biz as female writers in the '80s. Plus, we learn how Jaleel White got signed in the middle of his first read-through as Urkel!

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, on Facebook, and subscribe on YouTube @welcometothefamilypodcast. And follow Telma @telma_hopkins and Kellie @kellieswilliams.

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

Family Matters writers Pam Eells and Sally Lapiduss tell us how to write a sitcom, and share their stories of breaking into the biz as female writers in the '80s. Plus, we learn how Jaleel White got signed in the middle of his first read-through as Urkel! Leave us a voicemail at&nbsp;<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>, on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587427642333">Facebook</a>, and subscribe on YouTube <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@welcometothefamilypodcast">@welcometothefamilypodcast</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;