Sunset Las Palmas Studios, Los Angeles
Sunset Las Palmas Studios, previously known as Hollywood Center Studios, is an established production facility that offers sound stages and associated services to various entertainment production companies, encompassing television, film, and commercial productions. It was established in 1919 by John Jasper, who had previously worked alongside Charlie Chaplin. This studio ranks among the oldest production facilities in Hollywood and has been a notable location for numerous well-known productions. These include iconic television series such as The Burns and Allen Show, I Love Lucy, The Addams Family, seasons 2-10 of Jeopardy! (1985-1994), The Rockford Files, The Keenen Ivory Wayans Show, MADtv, The Suite Life on Deck, RuPaul's Drag Race, and Raven's Home. It has also hosted notable movie productions like When Harry Met Sally... and The Player.
Sunset Las Palmas Studios remains a vital resource for television productions, catering to shows produced by major networks such as Disney, NBC, Comedy Central, and MTV. The studio boasts 12 sound stages, with sizes ranging from 4,400 square feet to 19,000 square feet. Several of these stages are equipped to accommodate live audiences, and there is also a virtual set stage designed for webcasts.
Sunset Las Palmas Studios remains a vital resource for television productions, catering to shows produced by major networks such as Disney, NBC, Comedy Central, and MTV. The studio boasts 12 sound stages, with sizes ranging from 4,400 square feet to 19,000 square feet. Several of these stages are equipped to accommodate live audiences, and there is also a virtual set stage designed for webcasts.
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Sight Name: Sunset Las Palmas Studios
Sight Location: Los Angeles, USA (See walking tours in Los Angeles)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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