Dark Secrets The Cast Of Family Matters Tried To Hide

Debuting in 1989, Family Matters was one of the definitive sitcoms of the nineties. But all the pressures of making a hit show weighed on the actors, many of whom have experienced some major personal and professional problems. Here's a look at the scandalous side of Family Matters. Family Matters' most famous and valuable asset was, surprisingly enough, not originally part of the series. Jaleel White's uber-nerd Steve Urkel didn't make his first appearance until halfway through season one. He was just some dork who lived next door to the Winslows and came over to bug Laura, whom he had a big crush on. But he was a big hit with audiences and network honchos alike. ABC execs decided that they liked Urkel so much that they were going to make all future episodes about him. The non-Urkel cast members went along with the plan, though the shift caused some tension. White was aware that the situation got a bit dicey. As he told Vanity Fair in 2011, "Things were definitely strained in the early going. There's no sense in hiding that. There was a division between myself and the rest of the cast, but over nine years and 215 episodes, obviously relationships get better." Watch the video for more Dark Secrets The Cast Of Family Matters Tried To Hide! #FamilyMatters #Urkel Resenting Urkel | 0:17 Judy Winslow disappears | 1:15 Darius McCrary's restraining order | 2:10 Messy divorce | 3:11 Jaleel White's domestic disputes | 4:08