Full House: Filmed in Frisco? More Like Faked in Burbank, Dude!
Ah, Full House. The show that taught us tater tots are a valid breakfast option, that washing your hands with Comet cleanser is probably not a good idea, and that somehow, a widowed dad, his rocker brother-in-law, and a goofy comedian could raise three girls in a San Francisco Victorian on a single income. Let's hold up on that last fantasy for a sec, because there's a whopper of a secret hiding in the painted ladies of the opening credits.
So, how many episodes were actually filmed in San Francisco?
Brace yourselves for this shocker, my friends: Out of 192 episodes, only ONE was shot in the city by the bay. That's right, folks. All those heartwarming (and sometimes hair-pulling) Tanner family moments were filmed on a soundstage in, wait for it... Burbank, California! Can you imagine Uncle Jesse rocking out with his hairspray in the muggy San Fernando Valley heat? Just doesn't have the same ring to it, does it?
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But why, Hollywood, why?
Filming on location is expensive, yo! Plus, it's way easier to control lighting, pesky pigeons (let's be real, San Francisco has a pigeon problem), and Joey Gladstone's uncontrollable laughter on a closed set. So, the producers opted for the Hollywood fake-it-till-you-make-it approach. And hey, it worked! We all believed they were living it up in that iconic Victorian, overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge (which, by the way, you only see in the opening credits, never in an actual episode).
Hold on, wasn't there an episode where they were searching for Comet all over San Francisco?
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Ding ding ding! You get a gold star for Full House trivia. There actually was one episode, cleverly titled "Comet's Excellent Adventure" (Season 8, Episode 1), where the Tanner family dog gets loose and they chase him through the real San Francisco. This was a special treat for fans and a way to finally showcase the city that the show was supposedly set in.
Full House Fun Facts: Fake But Still Fabulous
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- Despite the filming location switcheroo, the show did a pretty good job capturing the essence of San Francisco. Those establishing shots in the opening credits are pretty darn iconic.
- The house used for exterior shots is a real Victorian located at 1709 Broderick Street in San Francisco's Lower Pacific Heights neighborhood. Fun fact: Tourists still flock there to take pictures, even though none of the interior scenes were filmed there!
How to Get Your Full House Fix (Without Booking a Flight to San Francisco)
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- The entire series is available for streaming on [insert streaming service].
- There's a spin-off series called Fuller House, also available for streaming, that takes place in the same house (because apparently sets are cheaper than real estate in San Francisco).
- You can visit the real Full House house and snap a selfie (just don't expect Danny Tanner to answer the door).
Full House: Frequently Asked Fakes
Q: How to get my hair as big as Uncle Jesse's? A: A combination of serious hairspray, regular teasing, and questionable 80s styling techniques.
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Q: How to convince my family to let me live with a rockstar and a comedian? A: This one might be a tougher sell. Maybe start with a responsible roommate first.
Q: How to find a Victorian mansion in San Francisco for the price Danny Tanner supposedly paid? A: Unfortunately, time travel is still in the works. But hey, you never know!
Q: How to make a convincing fake San Francisco for a sitcom? A: Just ask the Full House producers. They seem to have nailed it.
Q: How to love Full House for what it is: a cheesy but heartwarming sitcom, regardless of filming location? A: Now you're getting it!
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