He initially had some issues with it, but got over it (particularly when they decided to pair him with Urkel as the Hardy to his Laurel).
JoMarie Payton, however, threatened to quit like every other season, holding the producers hostage for more money, and trying in vain to get Jaleel White's part written down. She finally left in 1997 after the show moved to CBS (she'd intended nto to follow the show from ABC to CBS, but they begged her to stay for just a few eps to make the transition easier)