Television City
Area Television production complex in Los Angeles
A mid-century studio complex in Los Angeles, CBS Television City hosts live tapings and soundstage tours; audiences attend game shows, talk-show recordings and occasional studio visits.
Television City is a television studio complex in the Fairfax district of Los Angeles, opened in 1952 as production facilities for a major broadcast network.
The complex contains multiple soundstages, production offices and technical facilities used for filmed and live television programming; it is known as the long-term production home for several nationally broadcast shows.
Built in the early 1950s, the studios were designed and constructed to serve large-scale television production and have remained an active production site since opening.
The campus is located in central Los Angeles’ Fairfax area, between Hollywood and West Los Angeles and within the greater Los Angeles media district.
- Opened: Opened in 1952 as purpose-built television production facilities for a major US network.
- Notable productions: Long-running television productions have been produced on site, including game shows that have used the studios for decades.
How to Get to Television City #
Television City is in the Fairfax District of Los Angeles, near the intersection of Beverly Boulevard and S. La Cienega. It is accessible by car and rideshare; public transit options include bus routes along Beverly Blvd.
Tips for Visiting Television City #
- Public tours are rare; if interested in studio history, seek tickets to live-audience shows recorded there.
- Check for show taping schedules and audience ticket procedures - many productions require advance registration through production websites.
- Respect security protocols on-site; the complex is an active production environment.
Best Time to Visit Television City #
Studio activity is year-round; check specific show schedules for live-audience tapings.
Weather & Climate near Television City #
Television City's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 8°C to 28°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).
Comfort
Weather
February
February is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with 80 mm of rain.
Comfort
Weather
March
March is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm).
Comfort
Weather
April
April is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall.
Comfort
Weather
May
May is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Almost no rain.
Comfort
Weather
June
June is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Almost no rain.
Comfort
Weather
July
July is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. The driest month with just 0 mm.
Comfort
Weather
August
August is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Almost no rain.
Comfort
Weather
September
September is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Almost no rain.
Comfort
Weather
October
October is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain.
Comfort
Weather
November
November is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).
Comfort
Weather
December
December is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm).
