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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Bob Saget to stand up Friday

Daddy’s home — at least in Iowa City.

Bob Saget of “Full House,” “How I Met Your Mother,” and “America’s Funniest Home Videos,” will perform at 10 p.m. Friday in the IMU. 

Since rising to fame as Danny Tanner, Saget has furthered his standup comedy career by distorting his fatherly image, using raunchy humor and capitalizing on the shock value. 

His 2013 comedy special, “That’s What I’m Talkin’ About,” was nominated for a Grammy. He even released a book, Dirty Daddy: The Chronicle of a Family Man Turned Filthy Comedian. 

His Twitter page — @bobsaget — boasts more evidence of Saget’s transformation from family-friendly to off-color. His Iowa City performance promises insight into Saget’s life, tales of his television work, and slightly horrified surprise at some of his jokes. 

Tickets for the performance are $5 for students and $7 for the general public. If purchased the day of the event, the price boosts to $7 and $10. Patrons must be 18 or older.

— by Justus Flair

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