Family Matters co-star Jaleel White shares a birthday with the late martial arts legend Bruce Lee. That, more than anything, might've been a reason why Steve Urkel (White) adopts the persona of Bruce Lee Urkel in the season 6 episode, "The Substitute Son". While the title refers to Eddie's dimwitted BFF, Waldo, Urkel, of course, stole the show.
After being roughed up trying to protect Laura from some thugs, Urkel uses his transformation machine, and... let the butt-whuppin' begin.
White does most of his own stunts, save for some flips. Mix in a little Jackie Chan and the Three Stooges, and this became a fan favorite in a hurry. One wonders why he didn't take on any more serious roles after Matters ended. Could've been an action hero.....
Supposedly, Jackie Chan had been considered for a guest role, but that was nixed because he would've likely overshadowed Urkel and the concept behind this homage. Jackie as a technical adviser, though? That would've been gold.
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