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| − | Kaufman Astoria Studios, located in Astoria Queens, is where ''[[Sesame Street]]'' has been taped since [[1992]]. The show is taped on Stage G. Not only do they tape the series at KAS, but they also tape all of their home videos from there as well. ''Sesame Street'' is contratced with them currently for season 38. KAS Music and Sound studio is also located here, which records all of audio needs for the show. Other shows, such as ''[[Law and Order]]'', are also filmed here. ''[[The Cosby Show]]'' and ''Spin City'' also used the facilities. |
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| + | '''Kaufman Astoria Studios''', located in the Astoria section of Queens, is where ''[[Sesame Street]]'' has been taped since [[1993]].<ref>Dunlap, David W., "[http://www.nytimes.com/1993/03/28/realestate/tv-industry-scrambles-for-studio-space.html?pagewanted=all TV Industry Scrambles for Studio Space]", ''[[The New York Times]]'', March 28, 1993.</ref> The show was taped on the studio's ground floor on Stage G until [[Season 39 (2008)|Season 39]], when production moved three floors up to Stage J.<ref>{{40book|212}}</ref> The series and most of the home video releases are taped at the studio. |
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| + | KAS Music and Sound studio is also located there, which records all of the audio needed for the show. According to a press release, "NEP Broadcasting created and maintains the Sony-based HD system for Kaufman Astoria Studios."<ref name="sony">"Sesame Street Converts to High-Definition Production with Sony Cameras and Switchers", ''Sony Electronics News and Information'', April 13, 2008.</ref> |
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| + | Originally opened in the 1920s as part of Paramount Pictures, the studio's current incarnation has been in business since 1977, when it was reopened to film Sidney Lumet's film version of ''[[The Wiz]]'' (1978). Other shows, such as ''[[Law & Order]]'' and ''[[Projects with Muppet crew connections|Johnny and the Sprites]]''<ref>"Kaufman Astoria’s Neighborhood Studios", ''Markee Magazine'', July 2007.</ref> are also filmed here. ''[[The Cosby Show]]'' and ''[[Spin City]]'' also used the facilities. |
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| + | [[Elmo]] and [[Kevin Clash]] spoke at a ceremony announcing the expansion of the facilities; a letter [[K]] was given to the company, as the space will be "Studio K."<ref>Hayley Lerner, "Bloomberg touts film, TV impact on economy", ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'', 20 October 2008.</ref> Kaufmann Organization Chairman George S. Kaufmann cites Elmo as his favorite ''Sesame Street'' character.<ref>[http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/06/realestate/06sqft.html?_r=1&src=twrhp New York Times Interview]</ref> |
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Revision as of 22:26, 3 June 2020
Entrance to the Sesame stage at Kaufman Astoria Studios in the Astoria section of Queens, one of New York City's five boroughs.
Stage J, Sesame Street's current filming location, 2012.
Kaufman Astoria Studios, located in the Astoria section of Queens, is where Sesame Street has been taped since 1993.[1] The show was taped on the studio's ground floor on Stage G until Season 39, when production moved three floors up to Stage J.[2] The series and most of the home video releases are taped at the studio.
KAS Music and Sound studio is also located there, which records all of the audio needed for the show. According to a press release, "NEP Broadcasting created and maintains the Sony-based HD system for Kaufman Astoria Studios."[3]
Originally opened in the 1920s as part of Paramount Pictures, the studio's current incarnation has been in business since 1977, when it was reopened to film Sidney Lumet's film version of The Wiz (1978). Other shows, such as Law & Order and Johnny and the Sprites[4] are also filmed here. The Cosby Show and Spin City also used the facilities.
Elmo and Kevin Clash spoke at a ceremony announcing the expansion of the facilities; a letter K was given to the company, as the space will be "Studio K."[5] Kaufmann Organization Chairman George S. Kaufmann cites Elmo as his favorite Sesame Street character.[6]
Sources
- ↑ Dunlap, David W., "TV Industry Scrambles for Studio Space", The New York Times, March 28, 1993.
- ↑ Sesame Street: A Celebration - 40 Years of Life on the Street, page 212
- ↑ "Sesame Street Converts to High-Definition Production with Sony Cameras and Switchers", Sony Electronics News and Information, April 13, 2008.
- ↑ "Kaufman Astoria’s Neighborhood Studios", Markee Magazine, July 2007.
- ↑ Hayley Lerner, "Bloomberg touts film, TV impact on economy", The Hollywood Reporter, 20 October 2008.
- ↑ New York Times Interview