Kaufman Astoria Studios, located in the Astoria section of Queens, is where Sesame Street has been taped since 1992.^[1] Originally opened in the 1920s as part of Paramount Pictures, its current incarnation has been in business since 1977, when it was reopened to film Sidney Lumet's film version of The Wiz (1978). 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] Both 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 needs for the show. According to a press release, "NEP Broadcasting created and maintains the Sony-based HD system for Kaufman Astoria Studios."^[1]

Other shows, such as Law and Order and Johnny and the Sprites^[3] 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."^[4] Kaufmann Organization Chairman George S. Kaufmann cites Elmo as his favorite Sesame Street character.^[5]

SourcesEdit

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} "SESAME STREET CONVERTS TO HIGH-DEFINITION PRODUCTION WITH SONY CAMERAS AND SWITCHERS", Sony Electronics News and Information, April 13, 2008.
2. ↑ Sesame Street: A Celebration - 40 Years of Life on the Street, page 212
3. ↑ "Kaufman Astoria’s Neighborhood Studios", Markee Magazine, July 2007.
4. ↑ Hayley Lerner, "Bloomberg touts film, TV impact on economy", The Hollywood Review, 20 October 2008.
5. ↑ New York Times Interview

External linksEdit

• Official Site