What I wouldn't give to have grown up in a sitcom ... sure, things weren't always perfect (remember the episode of "The Cosby Show" where Theo's friend got into drugs? Or when Bobby lied and told his friends he knew Joe Namath on "The Brady Bunch?") but at the end of the day, lessons were always learned and laughs were always had.
The closest one can get to living in a classic sitcom is checking out the houses where some of America's most beloved families — and friends — lived. But since these places are private property, it's best to admire from the sidewalk or simply by looking them up via Google Maps.
Here are a few iconic sitcom houses and where they can be found in real life.
"Full House"
Where to see it: San Francisco, California
The door may not be red anymore, but this famous Painted Lady was the home of the entire Tanner family. If a dose of sass is in order with the visit, Kimmie Gibbler should live nearby.
"Roseanne"
Where to see it: Evansville, Indiana
Of course, the show was filmed in Los Angeles, but the establishing shots of Roseanne and Dan Conner's home were of a real-life house in Evansville, Indiana. Seriously, it doesn't get any more middle-America authentic than that. It was recently on the market but was snatched up — perhaps by a fan of the show.
"Everybody Loves Raymond"
Where to see it: Merrick, New York
Ray and Debra's home! And you know what that means — Frank and Marie's house is right nearby.
"The Brady Bunch"
Where to see it: North Hollywood, California
The good news: the house is real, and still standing. The bad news: it wasn't actually designed by architect Mike Brady. And I don't think the yard is actually made of Astro-Turf.
To see the full list of sitcom houses and apartment locations, including "Friends" and "Modern Family," click to Roadtrippers.com. (All photos via Google Maps)
