Jaleel White says ‘Family Matters’ found unexpected success in syndication

Jaleel White says he was surprised by Family Matters’ success, which he credits to syndication and its after-school popularity among millennials. He recalled that The Drew Carey Show was expected to be Warner Bros.’ major property at the time.

The Drew Carey Show has largely been absent from syndication because of expensive music rights, though it is available to stream, as is Family Matters.