Studio 8H facts for kids
Studio 8H is a very large television studio in New York City, United States. It is part of NBC Studios, which is where the NBC television network is located at 30 Rockefeller Plaza. Studio 8H is famous for being the place where the live show Saturday Night Live has been filmed since it started in 1975.
Building Studio 8H
Studio 8H was built in 1933. It was first designed to be a space for big orchestras and radio shows that had large audiences. When it was built, Studio 8H was the biggest radio studio in the world!
It was about 132 feet long and 78 feet wide. It was also three stories tall, which meant a full orchestra could fit inside easily. In 1950, the studio started being used for television shows. One of the main shows filmed there was Kraft Television Theatre, which was shown live.
Studio 8H's Famous History
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Today, Studio 8H is most famous for being the home of the NBC sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live. This popular show is recorded live from the studio every week.
Two special episodes of the NBC TV show 30 Rock were also filmed live from Studio 8H. These episodes were called "Live Show" and "Live from Studio 6H".
