It's been nearly 20 years since the Steve Martin-Bonnie Hunt comedy "Cheaper by the Dozen" hit theaters, but who could forget the gorgeous old house where the Baker family lived? Although the movie takes place in Evanston, Illinois, the ... Keep Reading
The House from “Father of the Bride” and “Guess Who” For Sale
Recognize this classic 1925 Colonial for sale in Alhambra, California? It not only appeared in the Father of the Bride movies -- it was also one of the highlights of the Bernie Mac-Ashton Kutcher comedy Guess Who. I featured it when it ... Keep Reading
The Houses in Steve Martin’s “Cheaper by the Dozen”
The 2003 Steve Martin-Bonnie Hunt family comedy "Cheaper by the Dozen" was a (very loose) remake of the 1950s classic. It's about a harried couple juggling work and a busy household with 12 children. This is a great "house movie" for ... Keep Reading
The House from the Movie “Planes, Trains and Automobiles”
This classic red-brick house is the one that Steve Martin's character Neal owned in the 1987 John Hughes comedy Planes, Trains and Automobiles. He spent most of the movie trying to get back to it in time for Thanksgiving. The house where ... Keep Reading
The “Father of the Bride” House Is For Sale…Sorta
Imagine my excitement when I saw a real estate listing declaring, "The Father of the Bride house is for sale!" I love that house and have written about it several times over the years. But then I saw this photo of the exterior below ... Keep Reading