Inside Dr. Phil’s Son’s Incredibly Bizarre $5.75M House
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When news broke that Phil McGraw, more commonly known as Dr. Phil, was selling a bizarre $5.75 million home in California, Twitter erupted. The thought that the straight-laced personality (he’s not a doctor and has not been a licensed therapist for a long time) from daytime television could live in a house that looked custom-made for a Tim Burton character was just too much.
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Jordan McGraw
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While it’s true that Dr. Phil does own the house via his family trust, no, it isn’t where the man resides (If you’re wondering, he lives in a $30 million house that looks like the Alamo). It’s the residence of his son, Jordan McGraw.
This is Jordan McGraw, looking rather disappointed to be at “The Simpsons” movie premiere with his dad in 2007. He’s a pop musician in his early 30s who plays happy, upbeat music and has opened for the Jonas Brothers. He lives in a carnival fever dream that’s even more peculiar than Gwen Stefani’s house. Come take a tour and see how Twitter reacted to this oddball listing.
The Drive Up
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It starts with a drive up this pleasant little private driveway. The house is in Beverly Hills — things are nice in Beverly Hills.
The Gate
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Your first clue that things might be getting weird is the gate, which looks like the entrance to the Queen of Hearts’ kingdom.
The Outside
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But hey, things look pretty normal from the outside. The house is a two-story Mediterranean-style home with a large motor court and three-car garage.
The Outside, Continued
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The house has five bedrooms, six bathrooms, is 6,170 square feet and sits on a half-acre lot.
The Outside, Continued
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There’s even an outdoor fireplace and places to lounge. Seems normal.
The Outside, Continued
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The grounds are better manicured than Dr. Phil’s mustache.
The Foyer
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And here’s where it all goes to hell. In lieu of a designer, McGraw summoned Beetlejuice and put him to work. Where to begin? There’s a twisting vine banister, tree stump bar stools (who puts a bar in a foyer?), the checkered black-and-white ceiling, an evil-looking chandelier and a big pair of lips. The house was built in 1960, but you’d never know it. McGraw had the house redesigned with heavy Tim Burton influences.
Talking to The Daily Mail, the younger McGraw says that the black-and-white ceiling is designed to look like the rabbit hole that Alice from Tim Burton’s “Alice In Wonderland” crawls through. McGraw was probably not thinking about resale value.
People on Twitter had a field day with it.
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The Anti-Gun Gun Room
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Adjacent to the foyer/Tim Burton bar, there’s a living area that has been outfitted with large plastic bears and rabbits. And guns. Except, they’re not actual guns. A spokesman for the “Dr. Phil” show told CNN that the guns “are actually an anti-gun art installation where the useless guns are melted.”
Not everyone knew that at the time, though.
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The Living Room
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Enjoy the fireplace and watch Mickey Mouse as he screams for dear life in the corner. More toy bears — called Bearbricks — can be found on the mantle.
The Living Room, Continued
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The “Hello There” sign appears to be a “Star Wars” prequel meme turned into an art installation. There’s some more “Star Wars” art on the wall as well, and even more toy bears throughout the room.
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The Theater
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The movie theater is pretty tame compared to some of the other rooms, although the purple backlight from the built-in shelving and the purple sectional sofa are a bit eclectic. But did you notice the bunny?
The Dr. Phil Bunny
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We’re pretty sure that’s Dr. Phil if he were turned into a large, plastic bunny. Should this be in the DSM-5?
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The Game Room
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The main staircase leads to this upstairs gaming room with wine storage, pool table and fireplace. The floor around the pool table’s feet have been colored to match. Or maybe it’s something else…
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The Bedroom
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This bedroom is almost normal, but still Tim Burton-esque in its colors. Notice the custom-made dresser in the corner, which looks like it could be a Burton movie prop.
The Front Door and Its Egg
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After escaping, you can head out this door. It has a purple hanging egg chair.
At least that can be removed with relative ease.
The Pool
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Aside from the black umbrellas and shaded furniture (with a Bearbrick), the pool is pretty normal.
The Outdoor Barbecue Area
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So, too, is the outdoor barbecue area. McGraw seems to keep his eccentric designs for the inside.
The Outdoor Barbecue Area, Continued
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This dining area is tiled and partially walled off, and includes a row of cabinets.
The Outdoor Barbecue Area, Continued
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While the brick fireplace and cabinets are colored a Tim Burton-esque black, they don’t look out of place at all.
The Taxes
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According to The Daily Mail, Dr. Phil makes it a point to call ahead before he comes over. The home is held in the McGraw Family Trust; he and his wife, Robin, purchased the home for an undisclosed amount in 2007. Taxes are about $71,000 a year.