Can You Name These Iconic Sitcom Settings?

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Long-running sitcoms stay on the air because we fall in love with the cast and the script, but one of the underappreciated elements of a sitcom is the setting. We spend so much time in a sitcom's world, we need to be able to feel at home, in their home, in order to really fall in love with a show. These are little worlds that we escape to, the more we love the setting the more willing we'll be to go back each week. Well, because these are underappreciated, you might be surprised at how little you recognize when it comes to sets of a sitcom. Sure, you've spent countless hours in these places, but how well do you really know the worlds?

We wanted to find out if you've been paying attention to the background of your favorite shows. This exercise might not be as easy as you think. We've taken out the actors and eliminated as many hints as we possibly can. Do you still think you can name these iconic settings from TV's sitcoms? In most cases, we will try to capture the place that the show spent most of it's time, but, since some of those are dead giveaways, we selected other options to challenge you bit more.

Question 1

What sitcom is this setting from?

Though the name of this location has changed over the years, largely because the name was controversial, the location has remained the same. When the name was changed, there were a few background gags to highlight it, but it was done without much fanfare. Basically, the creators just wanted the name to go away without making a fuss about it. We spend more of our time here, though we don't often get long longs at the exterior of this building. Do you know the name of this show?

Question 2

What sitcom is this setting from?

Set in Boston, this show spent a lot of its time in this set. The actual set was at Paramount Studios in Hollywood, but the exterior of the location was from a place in Boston. Inside this actual Boston location, the arrangement is quite different from the sitcom set. There is an exact replica set somewhere in the Boston area if you need things to feel more show-like. This popular sitcom was almost cancelled in its first season after some disastrous ratings, but it eventually found its lane and gathered steam. You know the sitcom?

Question 3

What sitcom is this setting from?

Many episodes have been filmed inside this studio set. Though the show bounced around all over the place, this was often a place to settle down. Over the years, fans have come to realize that the exterior shots shown in the show don't match up with the interiors we see on TV. This is the magic of television. One of the show's famous landmarks, for example, at 112th St. and Broadway, was renamed for the show and the interior was completely changed. This tends to confuse tourists who come to see an exact replica. Can you name the show?

Question 4

What sitcom is this setting from?

This sitcom was born from a promotional skit for NBC's lineup. The skit was a play on Miami Vice and the producers at NBC loved it. For a while, the exterior of this set was part of Disney's Hollywood Studio's tour, a section of the famed "Residential Street." The exterior was also based on a real house located at 245 N. Saltair Avenue in Brentwood, California. The interior set, as shown above, is just another studio set, but do you recognize it?

Question 5

What sitcom is this setting from?

Though it's commonplace now and one of the more misleading claims on TV, this TV show was the first major American sitcom to be taped in front of a live studio audience. The use of tape gave the show a "live" type of feeling. In the final season, this show was recorded and then played to the audience to record their reactions. This allowed the creator to avoid the canned laughter which he so despised. Do you know the sitcom this set is from?

Question 6

What sitcom is this setting from?

Often set in this house called the Seawind unit, the setting of the show this location is from bounced around quite a bit. This home was located on 1 Lucille Lane and, over time, the construction of this home showed many flaws. Certain things in the home began to fall apart and there were considerable question marks about the house's structural integrity. Though it was set in a subdivision, there weren't many neighbors nearby. Do you know what show this from?

Question 7

What sitcom is this setting from?

Production for this show moved in the early going, but much of the series was filmed at the Kaufman Astoria Studios in Queens. The setting within the show was different, but the actual exterior of this home, as shown in the show, was located in Manhattan's Greenwich Village. In the show, the fictional address for this setting was 10 Stigwood Avenue. Early on, there were discussions about what careers the cast members would have, but they were settled based on what it cost to own this home. Do you know the show?

Question 8

What sitcom is this setting from?

Even though it's a fictional location, the inspiration or model setting for this show has long been a mystery that people have tried to solve. In truth, the name and location of this place was chosen so that many people from all over can relate to it. The geographical features don't even begin to make sense, so we're not sure why people would try to guess where it is anyways. It's been called "America's Crud Bucket" and "America's Worst City." Can you name the show it's from?

Question 9

What sitcom is this setting from?

Even though the exterior of this location always stayed the same, 641 Castlewood Lane, Deerfield, Illinois, USA, the actual filming set changed location three times in this show's run. The show started filming at the ABC Television Center. After that, shooting was moved to Columbia Studios. Then, to close out the show's run, the filming took place at Sony Pictures. You've definitely heard of this show, but do you recognize it by just looking at this picture of the set?

Question 10

What sitcom is this setting from?

This show was originally conceived as a short film. It was written and developed as such when the creators realized it might work better as a television show. The short film concept was then morphed into a pilot episode, shot on a digital camcorder and made with less than $200. Obviously, the fact the show made this list proves that it was successful. It turned that $200 into a cultural phenomenon. Do you recognize the show from just this set?

Question 11

What sitcom is this setting from?

When this TV show was first getting off the ground, the concept of a live studio was new and groundbreaking. Fire codes and costs made it seem impossible, but the show was lucky enough to find a studio that was desperate and willing to accommodate. Nearly all shows at the time used one camera, like the movies did, but this one used three. Because this live audience was so new, sometimes audience chatter could be heard and even the cast members laughter in scenes they weren't in. Do you know the show this set is from?

Question 12

What sitcom is this setting from?

This setting is a fictional town in the Rhode Island area. The main characters live on Spooner Street. Though there is a persistent myth that the town was founded by Miles "Chatterbox" Musket and a magical mollusc, this town was actually founded by an exiled Brit. This man was exiled when he beat the King at the time in a talent show. Although the exact location is unknown and confusing, it's clear in some shots that this place is west of Providence. Do you know the show?

Question 13

What sitcom is this setting from?

While the setting for this show was the fictional town of Lanford, Illinois, the actual home used for the exterior shots was in Evansville, Indiana. This location was used as the producer of the show in the beginning lived and went to school here. The main family's household was even based on a real home located in Evansville, located at 619 Runnymede Ave. While many other shows had sets that looked similar, do you recognize this one? Can you name the show?

Question 14

What sitcom is this setting from?

Though the setting for this show was always meant to be "Anytown, USA," there were several influences. First, many elements of the creators' hometowns were used, Huntington, Long Island and the White Oak section of Silver Spring, Maryland. There was also Culver City, California zip codes shown and California licence plates. The exterior shots of the homes also bore a very strong resemblance to Burbank, California. Still, the interior shots were a studio set. Does this look familiar to you?

Question 15

What sitcom is this setting from?

This open concept apartment was the envy of many TV show fans. While the terrace view was the centerpiece of this setting, there was actually no real place like this in the world. The actual view would only be visible from atop a cliff or maybe a ledge at Kerry Park. Still, the idea that one could have a view like this apartment had apparently led to a major spike in real estate purchases in the city this show took place in. Do you know the show?

Question 16

What sitcom is this setting from?

Even though the fictional location of this show's hospital was kept ambiguous throughout the show, the actual show was filmed on location at a hospital for most of their run. The real location was at the North Hollywood Medical Center, a hospital located at 12629 Riverside Drive in North Hollywood that had been decommissioned. Later in the show's run, a replica set was built at Culver Studios. Can you put a finger on this hospital? Do you know the show it's from?

Question 17

What sitcom is this setting from?

Most of the interiors in this show are filmed on soundstages, but the exteriors are almost all real locations. The concept was to have the main characters live in the Los Angeles area, so they set out to find properties that would fill that need. Filmed mainly in California, some homes are in the Cheviot Hills neighborhood and some in the Brentwood area. The interiors of these homes demonstrate some pretty intense wealth and decorating expertise. This place may look familiar to you, but can you name the show it is from?

Question 18

What sitcom is this setting from?

For this show, most of the filming took place on location in the Thirty Mile Zone around Los Angeles. The main house was a real place at 12334 Cantura Street in Toluca Lake, California. The house would be rented daily in order to film the show. In more recent years, the home has been rebuilt, so it doesn’t look familiar anymore. When it comes to tourist attractions, however, the home next door to the actual address looks identical to the original sitcom home, making it the place that most fans visit. Do you know the show?

Question 19

What sitcom is this setting from?

The house for this show is all imaginary. There is no location it's based on, no location shoots. Everything we see in the show is filmed at ABC studios. Even the outdoor patio is a set, full with fake trees and a large paper background of the backyard that creates the illusion of being outside. The house itself is decorated with fairly standard items. The show's creators want to give the image of a middle-class family in every respect, so all of the décor can be found in regular shops. What is the show?

Question 20

What sitcom is this setting from?

The house used to shoot the exterior shots for this show has been almost a secret. Many websites and tours identify the wrong house, as many houses in the area look similar. The actual location of the home used is at 251 N. Bristol Avenue in Brentwood, California. The rest of the show was filmed in studio at the Columbia/Sunset Gower Studios. The interior set of this show is very recognizable, so we will avoid that. Can you name the show from the outside of the house?

Question 21

What sitcom is this setting from?

Originally, this show was shot at Stage 5 at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, California. After the first season, the shoot was moved to a larger studio stage, Stage 24. Even though much of the show takes place in New York, the show was never shot there. Even when the episodes featured outside or on-location shots, the crew just set up the studios or one of the studio backlots as a New York setting. Are you familiar with the show?

Question 22

What sitcom is this setting from?

While the majority of this show is set on the Los Angeles-based Soundstage Studio 22, the inspiration for the set pieces are real places. The bar that plays a large role on this show, one which the characters visit frequently, for example, is based on four real New York places. Pieces from each of these were used to create the feel and the look of the place. The main apartment we see is said to be at 150 W. 85th Street on the Upper West Side. Can you name the show?

Question 23

What sitcom is this setting from?

The location that was told to viewers of this show was in Philadelphia. There was a strong Philly presence, but the weather didn't quite match up. Well, that's because the show was actually shot near The Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California. The house does have an east coast flavor to it, which helps the illusion. The rest of the show was shot in studio. The set is one that is familiar to many even if they didn't watch this show. Can you name it?

Question 24

What sitcom is this setting from?

Most of the shots for this show were interior and were on set in Warner Brothers Burbank Studios. There was a real house that was used for establishing shots. This house is located at 135 Margaret Blvd, Merrick, New York. Like many of the shows on this list, this one tried to avoid shooting on location as much as possible because the live audience was a major player in the show. On location, live audiences would have to be taped. Do you know this show?

Question 25

What sitcom is this setting from?

Though this show is set in Pasadena, the filming location is almost always on studio at the Warner Bros. lot in Burbank, California. The entire set is fabricated in the studio with an incredible amount of detail. Changes are made daily before every taping to make the place appear lived in, even though stairs go nowhere and rooms are purely aesthetics. There are some establishing shots from Pasadena, but the live audience requirement makes shooting on location difficult. What is this show?

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