How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Jaleel White

"A few years ago, Jaleel White got really into game shows. The actor, most widely known for his role as the nerdy, suspenders-pulling neighbor Steve Urkel on "Family Matters," began appearing as a celebrity guest on shows like "25 Words or Less," Anthony Anderson's "To Tell the Truth" and "Pictionary" with Jerry O'Connell. "I just enjoyed winning the money for the people," White says. "It's strangely equally gratifying.""

"White says that, in a way, hosting the show feels similar to being on a sitcom. "When I did sitcom, I really felt the audience," White says. "I really felt where the audience wanted to go emotionally in our storytelling, and I would play with it. I would consciously hear them and be like, 'Milk that or dial that down.'" He adds that he thrives off that "symbiotic" interaction, which is similar to engaging with contestants."

"White is also developing a TV show based on his memoir, "Growing Up Urkel," which was released last year. While the Pasadena native's Sundays during the NFL season are typically dedicated to Chargers games, he takes us along on his ideal day in L.A., which involves eating fluffy pancakes after church, checking out a show or game at the immersive venue Cosm and playing footgolf."

Jaleel White developed an interest in appearing on game shows and enjoyed winning money for contestants. He became the host of Flip Side, a survey-based competition where teams guess how a crowd voted for chances to win up to $10,000; its second season recently aired. White likens hosting to sitcom work, noting his habit of reading audience emotion and adjusting performance, and he values the symbiotic interaction with contestants. He is developing a television show adapted from his memoir Growing Up Urkel. His ideal Los Angeles Sunday includes church, fluffy pancakes, immersive events at Cosm, footgolf, and Chargers games.

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