Bob Saget's Life: A Journey from Philly to Hollywood

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA,Fri Feb 13 2026
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Bob Saget, the comedian known for his wholesome TV roles, had a life full of ups and downs. A documentary about him is in the making, focusing on his complex life and career. The project is being handled by 9. 14 Pictures, a studio based in Philadelphia's Old City. This isn't the first time the studio has worked on documentaries about famous people from the area. They've already made successful ones about Taylor Swift and Jason Kelce. The directors, Don Argott and Sheena M. Joyce, will also be directing this one. They have access to rare home videos and never-before-seen footage of Saget. The documentary aims to show the real Saget, behind the laughter and the TV persona. It will explore his life, his losses, and why his comedy became darker over time.
Saget was born in Mount Airy, moved around, and eventually settled back in the area as a teenager. He went to Abington Senior High and then Temple University, where he studied film. While at Temple, he made a short documentary that won a student Oscar. It was about an 11-year-old boy who had to go through a lot of medical stuff. After Temple, he moved to the West Coast and started doing stand-up comedy. He worked at the Comedy Store with big names like David Letterman and Robin Williams. He also warmed up the crowd for a show called "Bosom Buddies, " which starred Tom Hanks. Later, he got his big break as Danny Tanner on "Full House. " Saget's life wasn't easy. He lost two sisters to different illnesses before he was 38. These losses changed him and influenced his comedy. The documentary will explore how these events shaped his life and career. The documentary is being produced by Story Syndicate, Revue Studios, and 9. 14 Pictures. It's not just about the funny guy on TV. It's about a man who went through a lot and used comedy to cope.
https://localnews.ai/article/bob-sagets-life-a-journey-from-philly-to-hollywood-12b41585

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