Old City Studio Producing Documentary on Comedian Bob Saget's Tragic Life

The film will explore the complex life, devastating losses, and enduring kindness behind the laughter of the "Full House" star.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Old City-based 9.14 Pictures is working on an untitled documentary about the late comedian Bob Saget, who rose to fame in the 1980s as the affable Danny Tanner on the ABC sitcom "Full House." The documentary will reveal Saget's complex life, devastating personal losses, and the darkness that crept into his comedy before his untimely death in 2022 at the age of 65.

Why it matters

The documentary aims to provide insight into how Saget's personal tragedies and struggles shaped his comedic persona, which became increasingly dark and raunchy over time. It also highlights the continued interest in exploring the lives of beloved entertainers who have passed away, especially those whose public personas differed from their private realities.

The details

Directed by Don Argott and Sheena M. Joyce of 9.14 Pictures, the documentary will feature rare home videos and never-before-seen footage of Saget. The filmmakers were given access to delve into the complexities of Saget's life, including the devastating losses of his two sisters, which the comedian said helped shape his maudlin sense of humor.

  • Bob Saget was found dead in a hotel room in Orlando, Florida on January 9, 2022 at the age of 65.
  • Saget was born in Mount Airy, Pennsylvania and later moved to Virginia before returning to the area as a teenager, graduating from Abington Senior High School.
  • Saget attended Temple University in Philadelphia, where he won a student Oscar in 1978 for his documentary "Through Adam's Eyes."

The players

Bob Saget

An actor and comedian who rose to fame in the 1980s as the affable Danny Tanner on the sitcom "Full House." Saget's comedy later became increasingly dark and raunchy, which the documentary aims to explore in the context of his personal tragedies and struggles.

9.14 Pictures

An Old City-based production company that is working on the untitled documentary about Bob Saget's life and career.

Don Argott and Sheena M. Joyce

The directors of the Bob Saget documentary, who have previously worked on successful projects centered on celebrities with local ties, including Disney+'s "Taylor Swift: The End of an Era" and Prime Video's "Kelce."

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The takeaway

This documentary aims to provide a deeper understanding of the life and career of beloved comedian Bob Saget, exploring how his personal tragedies and struggles shaped the evolution of his comedic persona over time. The project highlights the continued fascination with exploring the complex lives of public figures, especially those whose public personas differed from their private realities.