The Truth About Sam's Ladder, And Other Things You Didn't Know About Clarissa Explains It All

And while I’m sure that part of me knew at the time that Clarissa’s second floor bedroom was really just a ground-level set, I seriously haven’t thought about that in so long that it kind of did blow my mind when he brought up how short the ladder was and how actor Sean O’Neal had to crouch down every time.

Now I want to go back and watch that first episode to see the studio floor through the window.

Sam and his ladder were as much an iconic part of the Nickelodeon series as anything else, since having a friend come over via ladder-and-window inspired instant jealousy among younger viewers.