Grumpy's Bar - "Joe Somebody" Filming Location - Minneapolis, MN

There are reports online that the karaoke scene in the film "Joe Somebody" was filmed at the Grumpy's Northeast location in Minneapolis. I visited that location and found it to be a false statement. With the help of the amazing Grumpy's staff, they directed me to the downtown location, which is located at 1111 Washington Avenue South. Above is a still from the film and below is the same location in October of 2014. The stage in the corner is very small, but it is there.

The above still from the film was taken from Joe's perspective from the stage. Below is the same spot standing on the stage in 2014.

The Grumpy's staff at both locations treated my like royalty. In fact, an employee working at the downtown location was an extra in the film during this scene and showed me how everything was set up for the film, including the room used as Tim Allen's dressing room. He said it was a 14-hour shoot for a scene that took up approximately three minutes in the finished film. Also, be careful when you park downtown. I managed to get a $42 parking ticket while visiting this location.

Scarett's Martial Arts - "Joe Somebody" Filming Location - Richfield, MN

In the above still, the character of Joe (Tim Allen) from 2001 film "Joe Somebody," speeds down the street to Scarett's Martial Arts for some training. His car in the above still is traveling southbound in front of 6627 Penn Avenue South in Richfield, Minnesota. This is directly across the street from the Scarett's location. Below is the same spot in August of 2014.

Tim Allen's character is standing in front of the location used as the ficticious Scarett's Martial Arts, located at 6621 Penn Avenue South. Below is the same spot in 2014. I spoke to the owner of this location and he said the hand-painted Scarett's logo was still on the door up until the first part of 2014. He also said the weathered-looking blinds used for the film are still hanging today, as you can see below.

In the above still, Tim Allen's character peers through the Scarett's window; below in 2014.

Above is a wide shot from the film taken from the median in the middle of the street. It's a busy street and I was not about to go stand out there for a photo but I did the best I could in the image below (2014).

The above image is a still showing the interior of Scarett's Martial Arts. The owner of the location told me all interiors were shot on a sound stage and not at this location. He also mentioned he was invited for a visit of the sound stage set and explained how surreal it was to see his shop and not physically be at his shop.

Thank you Homestead Pickin' Parlor for your hospitality! 

L.A. Rockler Fur Co. - "Joe Somebody" Filming Location - Minneapolis, MN

Located at 16 North 4th Street in downtown Minneapolis, L.A. Rockler Fur Company was used as the backdrop of a scene between Joe and his son in the 2001 film "Joe Somebody." Above is a still from the film. Below is the same location in August of 2014. The characters above would have been walking from left to right in the photo below. The exact position of the still above would have put the two characters behind that police vehicle in the image below.

Waterford Towers (Part 3) - "Joe Somebody" Filming Location - Plymouth, MN

The infamous scene where Joe gets beat up by Mark happened in the parking lot of the 505 building of Waterford Towers. In the above still, Joe passes through security to enter the parking lot. As you can see in the below image from August of 2014, the security gate doesn't actually exist.

 In the above still, Joe heads up the ramp into the parking lot; below in 2014.

Once you get up the ramp, make a sharp left. That is where the slap took place. In the above still, Mark is getting his bag out of his truck as Joe approaches him; below in 2014. The 605 building is in the background.

In the still above, Mark slaps Joe. Below is the same spot in 2014. If you are looking for this spot, I will try to make it easy for you. See the cars below? If you were to push them forward, they would fall onto the ramp I showed you above.

The Theater (Exterior) - "Joe Somebody" Filming Location - Minneapolis, MN

Located at 113 North 1st Street in Minneapolis, this location was used as the exterior of the theater Joe's ex-wife is performing at in the 2001 film "Joe Somebody." As you can see in the above still from the film, the exterior was made up to look like a theater, but it truly is not. Below is the same location in August of 2014.

Waterford Towers (Part 2) - "Joe Somebody" Filming Location - Plymouth, MN

This beautiful pond area is located directly behind Waterford Towers (605 Highway 169) in Plymouth, Minnesota. It was used for a few shots in the film "Joe Somebody." Above is a still from the film; below is the same location in August of 2014.

In the still above, Meg and Jeremy are discussing Joe's future as they powerwalk around the pond. Below is the same spot in 2014.

Waterford Towers (Part 1) - "Joe Somebody" Filming Location - Plymouth, MN

Waterford Towers (505 and 605 Highway 169 in Plymouth, Minnesota) are made of two buildings. The office shots for the 2001 film "Joe Somebody" were shot at the 605 building. Above is a still from the film's opening credits. Below is the same spot in August of 2014.

 The above still is a shot of the 605 building looking north; below in 2014.

Above is a still from the film showing the interior/lobby of the 605 buiulding. The shot was taken from a balcony down into the lobby. Below is the same spot in 2014.

The above still is the scene in the film when Joe gets his new parking spot. This spot is at the top of the ramp going to the 505 building. At the top of the ramp, this spot is immediately on the right. Below is the spot in 2014.

Target - "Joe Somebody" Filming Location - Plymouth, MN

Located at 4175 Vinewood Lane North in Plymouth, Minnesota, this Target store was used as a filming location in the 2001 film "Joe Somebody." Above is a still from the film; below in August of 2014.

Above is a still from the film; below in 2014.

Central Lutheran School - "Joe Somebody" Filming Location - St. Paul, MN

Located at 775 Lexington Parkway North in St. Paul, Minnesota is the school playground at Central Lutheran School. This is the spot that was used for the final fight scene between characters Joe and Mark in the 2001 film "Joe Somebody." Above is a still from the film; below in August of 2014.

In the still above, Tim Allen's character walks across the hill on his way to the fight. Below is the same spot in 2014.

Saint Agnes School - "Joe Somebody" Filming Location - St. Paul, MN

Saint Agnes School, located at 530 Lafond Avenue in St. Paul, Minnesota, was the location used for the basketball scene in the 2001 film "Joe Somebody." During my visit, this spot was referred to as "the old gym." Above is a still from the film; below is the same spot in August of 2014.

Above is a still from the film, which was a scene between Tim Allen and Julie Bowen. You can see the gym hasn't changed much in the 2014 photo below. The day I was there, they were doing some moving around of equipment due to construction in another part of the school.

The staff at the school told me the walls were painted yellow for the production of "Joe Somebody" and the school decided to keep it after filming was complete. The two logos above the basketball hoop were also put there by the film crew. I must say, this gym did have a certain kind of charm to it.

I'd like to thank the staff at Saint Agnes for sharing their stories from the film with me and letting me take photos of the gym. I really appreciate it!