Television City facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Television City
Television City in Los Angeles
Alternative names	CBS Television City Television City Studios
General information
Type	Television studios
Location	Fairfax District, Los Angeles
Address	7800 Beverly Boulevard Los Angeles, California 90036
Coordinates	34°04′28″N 118°21′36″W / 34.074444°N 118.36°W / 34.074444; -118.36
Inaugurated	November 16, 1952; 72 years ago (1952-11-16)
Owner	Hackman Capital Partners
Design and construction
Architect	Pereira & Luckman

Television City, also known as CBS Television City, is a famous place in Los Angeles, California. It's a big building complex where many TV shows are made. You can find it at 7800 Beverly Boulevard.

This special place opened in 1952. It was designed by architects William Pereira and Charles Luckman. Television City was built just for making TV shows using video cameras. It was the second big TV production spot for CBS in Southern California. Another CBS studio, Radford Studio Center, made shows using film.

Since 1961, Television City has also helped keep the CBS TV network running smoothly. In 2018, CBS sold Television City to a company called Hackman Capital Partners. However, CBS still uses the studios to make its shows.

Many TV shows, special events, and even some movies have been made here. You might have heard the phrase "from Television City in Hollywood" at the start of some shows. The complex has eight different studios where all the magic happens.

What is Television City?

Television City is a large group of buildings in Los Angeles. It's a hub for creating and recording television programs. It has been a key location for TV production for over 70 years.

A Look Back: How it Started

In 1950, CBS wanted to move most of its entertainment work to Los Angeles. They needed more space than their old Columbia Square building. So, CBS bought the land where Television City now stands. This land used to be home to sports stadiums like Gilmore Stadium and Gilmore Field.

CBS spent about $7 million to build the studio. This was a lot of money back then! The goal was to create a modern place just for TV.

Building for TV: Early Days

When Television City first opened, it had four main studios. These studios used special RCA cameras that recorded in black and white. Later, in 1954, one studio got color cameras. By 1956, another studio also had color cameras.

However, CBS didn't use color TV much until the mid-1960s. Then, new color cameras were installed. This allowed many more shows to be broadcast in vibrant color.

New Owners and Future Plans

In 2017, CBS thought about selling Television City. The area around it was growing fast. The city of Los Angeles even considered making the facility a historic landmark. This would help protect its unique design.

On December 10, 2018, CBS sold Television City. The new owner is Hackman Capital Partners. They paid $750 million for the property. The new owners kept the name "Television City." Some CBS shows, like The Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful, still film there.

The Cool Design of Television City

The buildings at Television City have a very modern look. They feature sharp corners and a mix of black and white colors. There are also bright red accents. This design was created by architects William Pereira and Charles Luckman.

The black and white colors were not just for looks. They also showed which parts of the building could be changed. Black walls meant a "temporary" section that could be removed for expansion. White areas were considered "permanent."

More Studios for More Shows

The building started with four studios. These were Studios 31, 33, 41, and 43. In the late 1980s, two more studios were added. These were Studios 36 and 46. Later, two more studios, 56 and 58, were created from old rehearsal rooms.

In 1998, Studio 33 was named the "Bob Barker Studio." This honored the 5,000th episode of The Price Is Right. That famous game show had been filmed in that studio since 1972.

Redevelopment and Changes

In 2021, the new owner, Hackman Capital Partners, announced big plans. They planned a $1.25 billion project to make Television City even bigger. The goal was to have at least 15 soundstages. They also planned to add more office space.

Some parking lots were converted into multi-story parking garages. The original four studios and their unique architecture were preserved. Because of these changes, some shows moved to other locations. For example, The Price Is Right moved to Glendale in 2023. It had filmed at Television City for 51 years! The Bold and the Beautiful also announced a move to another studio in 2025.

The City Council approved these plans in early 2025. Construction details are expected soon.

Shows Made Here

Many popular TV shows have been filmed or broadcast live from Television City. Here is a list of some of them:

See also

In Spanish: CBS Television City para niños