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jonesalana · 05-17-2001, 06:36 PM

Is it just me or in the first few episodes did they refer to Jesse as Jesse "Cochrane" we all of course no it is now refered to ass Jesse Catsopolis

jordojockey · 05-21-2001, 02:14 AM

Jesse's name in the earlier seasons was Cochrane but John Stamos insisted that the producers change the character's last name to Katsopolis to reflect his Greek heritage. I think that was stupid, but that's what happened.

TJ · 05-21-2001, 08:49 AM

What is so stupid about honoring one's heritage? Shows change character's names all the time for silly reasons, and I think the fact it was changed to reflect his history is actually pretty cool!

Madness · 05-21-2001, 03:22 PM

I think Katsopolis was a better last name than Cochrane. It sounded better.

[This message has been edited by Madness (edited 05-21-2001).]

jordojockey · 05-24-2001, 03:41 PM

I didn't mean to say it was stupid to honor one's heritage. It is very honorable that he changed his name to recognize his Greek heritage. I just meant that it was stupid to confuse everybody by changing his name right in the middle of the show. I think Katsopolis was a better name, but they should've thought of that from the beginning.

Schmoopie · 07-30-2008, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by jordojockey

I didn't mean to say it was stupid to honor one's heritage. It is very honorable that he changed his name to recognize his Greek heritage. I just meant that it was stupid to confuse everybody by changing his name right in the middle of the show. I think Katsopolis was a better name, but they should've thought of that from the beginning.

That's true, but maybe they figured no one would notice if they changed the last name. They don't know their fans very well, do they?

05-17-2001, 06:36 PM	#1
jonesalana Member Occasional Poster Join Date: May 17, 2001 Location: Canada Posts: 32	Jesse's last name Is it just me or in the first few episodes did they refer to Jesse as Jesse "Cochrane" we all of course no it is now refered to ass Jesse Catsopolis

05-21-2001, 02:14 AM	#2
jordojockey Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 30, 2000 Location: Aberdeen, SD, 57401 Posts: 123	Jesse's name in the earlier seasons was Cochrane but John Stamos insisted that the producers change the character's last name to Katsopolis to reflect his Greek heritage. I think that was stupid, but that's what happened.

05-21-2001, 08:49 AM	#3
TJ Site Owner Administrator Forum Star Join Date: Feb 03, 2000 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 10,676	What is so stupid about honoring one's heritage? Shows change character's names all the time for silly reasons, and I think the fact it was changed to reflect his history is actually pretty cool!

05-21-2001, 03:22 PM	#4
Madness I call it the rocket Senior Member Join Date: May 03, 2000 Posts: 2,047	I think Katsopolis was a better last name than Cochrane. It sounded better. [This message has been edited by Madness (edited 05-21-2001).]

05-24-2001, 03:41 PM	#5
jordojockey Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 30, 2000 Location: Aberdeen, SD, 57401 Posts: 123	I didn't mean to say it was stupid to honor one's heritage. It is very honorable that he changed his name to recognize his Greek heritage. I just meant that it was stupid to confuse everybody by changing his name right in the middle of the show. I think Katsopolis was a better name, but they should've thought of that from the beginning.