Family Matters star Jaleel White shares the story behind Steve Urkel's famous catchphrase, “Did I do that?” Family Matters, which debuted in 1989 as a spin-off from Perfect Strangers, focused on the Winslow family and their interactions with their nerdy neighbor, Steve Urkel, played by White. The saying, which became one of the most iconic catchphrases of the 1990s, wasn't the first attempt for the show.

In an interview with Pod Meets World, White explains that the catchphrase was born out of Urkel's natural clumsiness and earnestness. The actor recalls how the phrase wasn’t planned, but came about after a few test catchphrases like "Excuse me" and even "I've fallen, and I can't get up!" were tossed around. White’s portrayal of Urkel resonated with viewers, and the phrase quickly caught on. The line was not just a simple exclamation—it became an integral part of the show’s identity.