CIF: How many auditions did you go on before the first job? BC: Kirk booked his first commercial after about the 6th audition. I don’t think it was more than a dozen before Candace booked her first commercial.

On Making it in Show Biz

CIF: What was your first big break? BC: Though there was a progression of "big breaks" everyday, because small roles led to bigger roles, I guess Kirk’s would be "Growing Pains". It was during the years of Growing Pains that Kirk became one of America’s teen stars and through this show, he became very popular. Candace’s break came from her role on a feature film, "Punchline" with Sally Field, John Goodman and Tom Hanks. It was during this film that the audition came in for "Full House".

CIF: Any funny/interesting stories from when you were first getting started? BC: One story that I can remember was an event at the Disney Studios. We were invited to attend and Kirk brought along a girl friend of his. They found a bicycle and rode tandem. There were paparazzi taking pictures of all the celebrities that attended. They spotted Kirk and followed him trying to capture a photo. Kirk was very good at dodging the media and did his best to find refuge. But the photographers were insistent and so his dad had an idea! They were able to find an abandoned building on the lot. It was there that they exchanged clothes, coat, and hat and "Kirk" (really his dad) rode off on the bicycle with Kirks friend. The paparazzi saw the two of them and yelled, "There he is!" Robert, disguised as Kirk, rode off, paparazzi’s chasing them, leaving Kirk free to escape into the crowd. It was a fun idea for awhile, but the photographers eventually got smart and realized that they were "had".

On Education

CIF: How did you school your children? BC: During Kirk’s high school years, we were able to have him attend his school for a class or two before filming (on set he had a studio teacher). This would give him the opportunity to stay connected with his classmates at his regular school. He graduated with his class with high honors. Candace was tutored on the set for a number of years and when she entered high school, we enrolled her in a private school so that she could develop a social life outside the studio. She missed being among her peers and there were a few kids at her regular school that were making it difficult for her to attend there on a regular basis. Being able to attend this school was wonderful, and helped her connect with friends that she still has today!

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