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So You Wanna Virtually Live in San Fran? Your Guide to Shows Set in the City by the Bay
Ah, San Francisco. Home of cable cars, foggy mornings, and enough hills to make your Fitbit cry. But for us TV addicts, San Francisco is also a hotbed of fictional fun! From heartwarming sitcoms to gritty crime dramas, there's a show set in this city for pretty much every mood.
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Golden Gate Gri chuckles: Comedy gold from the Bay Area
- Full House (1987-1995): This classic sitcom may have relied on tired old tropes, but there's something undeniably charming about watching Danny Tanner navigate single fatherhood in a painted Victorian with his three daughters, a goofy brother-in-law, and a sassy best friend. Plus, who can forget Michelle's obsession with squirrels?
- Tales of the City (1993 & 2019): This show, based on novels by Armistead Maupin, tackles love, loss, and LGBTQ+ life in San Francisco with a healthy dose of humor and heart. Whether you're watching the original miniseries or the 2019 reboot, prepare yourself for some serious house envy – those apartments are to die for (if only rent wasn't!).
Foggy Bottom Thrills: Mysteries and mayhem in the Bay
- Full House (Just kidding... mostly): Yes, we know we already mentioned it, but listen, when Michelle inexplicably ends up on a milk carton, that's some serious mystery-solving right there.
- Murder, She Wrote (1984-1996): Okay, Jessica Fletcher wasn't exactly a San Francisco local, but those Cabot Cove excursions felt a lot like weekend trips to the Bay, didn't they? Plus, there's something undeniably thrilling about solving murders while surrounded by breathtaking scenery.
- Vertigo (1958 – technically a movie, but a darn good one): This Hitchcock masterpiece isn't a TV show, but it's a San Francisco must-see. Just be prepared for some serious acrophobia after watching Jimmy Stewart teeter around those rooftops!
Important Note: While some shows take place in San Francisco, filming often happens elsewhere due to the high cost of location shoots. So, don't be surprised if you don't recognize every street corner.
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How to Virtually Live in San Francisco (the TV Show Edition):
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- How to find a quirky group of friends like in Full House? Friends don't let friends wear socks with sandals. That might be a good place to start.
- How to solve a murder like Jessica Fletcher? Unfortunately, there's no guarantee you'll have a knack for stumbling upon dead bodies in picturesque locations. But brushing up on your detective skills can't hurt!
- How to avoid getting vertigo like Jimmy Stewart in Vertigo? Maybe avoid tightrope walking across rooftops altogether? Just a suggestion.
- How to find a rent-controlled apartment like in Tales of the City? This one might be the trickiest. Maybe try winning the lottery?
- How to experience the real San Francisco? Book a trip! But after you've virtually explored the city through these shows, of course.
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