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Full House’s Mr. Woodchuck Cost $25,000, Stars Reveal

The announcement underscores the premium craftsmanship from the Henson Muppet Monster Workshop behind Joey Gladstone’s famous sidekick.

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Overview

  • On the Aug. 5 episode of their rewatch podcast, Jodie Sweetin and Andrea Barber disclosed that the original Mr. Woodchuck puppet carried a $25,000 price tag.
  • Sweetin explained that the puppet was custom-built by the Henson Muppet Monster Workshop using specialized Muppet fleecing.
  • Dave Coulier confirmed that his dog, Ranger, destroyed the original prop by eating its face.
  • The puppet featured in Fuller House was not the original but a gift from Jimmy Fallon.
  • Mr. Woodchuck first debuted in Full House’s 100th episode, “The Legend of Ranger Joe,” during Joey Gladstone’s stint as a children’s TV host.