Adam Carolla Show Kelly Rizzo Talks Bob Saget’s Legacy & His Late Embrace of Danny Tanner
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Apr 7, 2026 
Kelly Rizzo, podcast host and TV personality known for Comfort Food, reflects on Bob Saget’s warmth and how his comedy evolved into embracing the Danny Tanner image. She shares stories about grief, family life as a stepmother and new step-grandmother, and how comfort food ties into personal memories. Lighthearted cooking talk and candid life moments mix with reflections on loss.
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Why Kelly Kept Her Maiden Name
- Kelly Rizzo explains she kept her maiden name after marrying Bob Saget to avoid the hassle and IRS confusion from prior name changes.
- She recounts changing names during a previous marriage and refusing to redo passports and frequent-traveler accounts again.
How Nostalgia Recast Bob Saget's Career
- Kelly Rizzo and Adam Carolla note Bob Saget struggled with being typecast as Danny Tanner but later embraced the role.
- They trace his career from stand-up to family TV and say nostalgia helped him accept Full House's impact near the end of his life.
Kelly On The Unclear Circumstances Of Bob's Death
- Kelly Rizzo describes the uncertainty around Bob Saget's death: investigators found he fell and hit his head but exact details remain unknown.
- She shares her process of reaching peace despite never learning the full sequence of events.