Ever since I migrated to the US, I'm so lucky to choose Burbank as my permanent residence. I truly…read morelove it here. Known as the Media Capital of the World, Burbank is where all the studios are located, Disney, Warner Bros, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, NBC, ABC, etc. It's no surprise if you bump into movie personalities in the mall, movies, bank and other business establishments. My neighbors are pretty much in the entertainment industry. You would think considering my location and business connections, you would think I'd been to all the tapings available. On the contrary, I don't. Yes, I've been to Jay Leno once as a VIP guest so I didn't have to line up and I even had a souvenir photo with him. But that was it. Until I got an invite to see Big Bang Theory on 8/21/18. Although my ticket stated to show up at 5pm, I was actually in line at 3:30 although show starts at 6:30. I didn't want to miss my spot because I had a guest who lives out of town. Too late for me to find out that I actually had priority tickets which is basically a guaranteed spot. Oh well! My guest and I had seats 5 and 6 so which were in the second row just behind the staff guests. Our seats were right in front of the famous staircase, on its left is Penny's apartment and in the right is Sheldon's. We were so near that we see the stars up close. On the day of our visit, the entire cast was there along with Kathy Bates and Tyler. It's a pretty cool experience and I'm glad to have attended especially when they announced the next day that BBT is finally ending. The taping we saw is actually going to be the first episode for their final season.

I love the Big Bang Theory; I think it's the greatest show on earth!!…read more However the process though of getting a ticket to the Big Bang Theory is the biggest pain; it's not worth it unless you really really like the show. Tickets are obtained at Audiences Unlimited which does most sitcoms in Hollywood. Their site is easy and quick until you want to get tickets for this show which usually come out Mondays. The problem is that their website sucks on this day. It constantly times out and has web errors assuming from so many people overloading it with requests for this show. It reminds me of trying to call a radio station when they are doing a giveaway or a casting director at Central Casting when they've put a job on their recorded line. You would think Audiences Unlimited would invest in more bandwidth but I assume since it's the only show that does this they don't see the need. So if you want a ticket to this show you really have to be very patient and have nothing to do for a few hours Monday morning. I've been lucky enough to get through twice and both times I've literally spent 2 hours trying to get tickets and these weren't even real tickets but standby tickets. I've never ever seen a regular ticket, I don't know if they even exist. Also you can only request 1 ticket at a time. They say this has something to do with the studio so if you want to go with your friend it's best that both of you do it separately. It's possible to request 1 ticket then go back to do another but you also run the risk of space being gone by the time you are finally able to get through again If you are lucky enough to have snagged a standby ticket pat yourself on the back. It doesn't end here though because there is still a very likely chance you won't get in. It really just depends on how many family and friends VIP tickets they have given out who don't show up. That is what the standby audience is for. The first time I went with a standby ticket I didn't get in and I got there early. The next time I got there really, really early and I was still like the 10th person in line. Though this is all annoying to do this for a ticket you can see really it reflected in the audiences that shows up. The audience at the Big Bang Theory are true, true, loyal, loving fans who are willing to come early and wait a whole day to see the show just like the old days where people would camp out somewhere to get tickets to a rock concert. Most of them are wearing Big Bang Theory shirts, hats, sweatshirts, etc and it's like a little community when you are waiting, kind of like the parking lot at a Grateful Dead concert without all the tie dye and drugs. I'm naturally a little shy in big groups of people but I felt very comfortable and outgoing here. It was easy to mingle with people I guess since everyone shared a common interest. I met 2 girls that said they went every week, I met some foreign tourists that just adored the show and were giddy that they got to go to a 'real Hollywood TV taping', I met a pilot from back East who was attending the taping during a layover between flights. For the taping I would prepare to make it a day production. Bring a book, magazines, snacks,-lots of them, a lawn chair or somewhere to sit comfortably because bench space is limited, bring cards or other games to play with the new friends you'll make. Bring sunscreen, a hat, better yet a small umbrella because part of the parking lot (yes, you are actually in a parking lot waiting) doesn't have shade. It's actually pretty fun as long as you treat it as a day- long event and come prepared. As for the show I was lucky enough to get a seat in the front row which made the experience so much better, I think it would be different if I was in the back rows because you can't see as much. You can tell that this cast and crew of this show were very special. At the end of the taping Kaley and Kunal gave out autographs. They thanked everyone and said that they were happy to be there and were happy to be able to be working in something that they loved. I wish Jim Parsons would have come out but he probably would have gotten mobbed due to Sheldon's popularity. I love this show and felt it was a great experience; I would definitely go again however the whole process would have been the biggest pain in the ass had I not absolutely adored the show.

This was hands down the best self tape experience I've ever had. Matt went above and BEYOND to help…read moreme get the best performance possible. Visually, I was so pleased as well, with the takes turning out well lit, flattering and with a clean back drop. We ran my scenes many times as he was incredibly generous with coaching. I did my first session in the evening and he even went as far as to allow me to come back the morning afterward when I wanted to make a few minor tweaks to my work. By the time I sent in my tapes, I felt so peacefully proud of the work I did and the quality of the shots. I will most definitely be calling Self Tape Studio again and am recommending to all my fellow actors.

Matt is THE BEST, super warm friendly. I had a specific prop I wanted for the audition and he went…read moreout of his way to get it for me. He edited my tape and submitted it for me in studio so I didn't have to worry about it. Great coaching, great notes, and overall just a comfortable environment. WILL be using him consistently in the new year!

I LOVE JIMMY and his team!!…read more Show was spectacular!! The way they organize the line up and pre-check was flawless!!! They kept you informed EVERY step of the way! One possible improvement could be done - the security check. It is almost like TSA BUT you have to go backwards to gather your belongings. Seems like there is a lot of room for mishaps/errors with that process. Otherwise.... All else was spectacular!! Would I go back? Most Definitely!!!!

I'm giving this experience a 4 due to the waiting time. Waiting over two hours to watch a show is a…read morebit much. My husband and I decided to attempt to go to a live taping of Jimmy Kimmel. He signed us up online to try for tickets. Just because you sign up for tickets they are not guaranteed. About a week before we were going to Los Angeles he got an email confirming that we got tickets. On the day of the show we showed up about 2 hours before the show. There was a line beginning to form on Hollywood Blvd. My husband and I stood out there along with a ton of other people waiting to be let in. After waiting for about an hour the line started moving. Next someone checked our tickets which were on my husband's phone and then they waved us into another section outside where we had to wait again. We stood out there for over an hour. It was brutal but at least the weather was nice. After waiting for what seemed like forever someone told us that we would have to put our phones away in pouches for the show so no one was able to take out their phone during the taping. They slowly handed them out to everyone. After locking our phones up we were finally shuffled through a security section and on our way to the theater. In the building it was really cold. Luckily I had a light jacket with me and was fine. As we walked in they told us where to sit. Once everyone was seated someone came out to explain what would be happening. He was friendly and funny. He announced that they would let people use the bathroom prior to the show and release people in groups by sections. It seemed like everyone in every section got up to go use the bathrooms. Once everyone was done and seated the show began. The show went really fast. Jimmy Kimmel came out on the stage and gave his monologue. After being done he sat behind his desk getting ready for the guests. The guests were Martin Short and Jackson White. It was really cool to experience watching a live taping with celebrities. The interviews went really fast and the actual taping only lasted about 30-45 minutes. Overall this experience was interesting and entertaining. The wait prior to entry is way too long. Waiting over 2 hours for entry is a little extreme. The monologue Jimmy Kimmel gave was interesting and the interviews with the guests were entertaining. Despite the wait time prior to the show I am glad that I got to attend the show. It was an experience I've never done and am glad I got to go. An extra note. The pictures that I post from the show I took from my TV screen as it aired. Because our phones were locked away in pouches nothing was from the actual taping. I recorded the show to watch and see if I could catch myself and my husband in the audience and to get pictures of Jimmy Kimmel and his guests.

It was great to work on a production at CBS this week. This was my first time at this particular…read morestudio. Such an easy studio to get to right off the 101, and very large easy parking garage. Such nice folks work here at the gate, and they fed us well on the production. But if you don't have breakfast or lunch just outside the gate on Ventura Blvd is Trader Joe's and a TON of other great restaurants--I can't imagine you not finding something you like within a few blocks. There are streets at this studio named for the classic shows filmed here like: Gilligan's Island, Mary Tyler Moore, and Gunsmoke. Very historic lot.

I've worked on this lot for over 20 years doing props and set dressing…read more It is a good lot. Trust me. I hope to one day have my own show on this lot. Mostly because I know where all of the secret bathrooms are. Watch out for danger

This place rocks! Great vibe, tapes look and sound awesome…read more And MOST IMPORTANTLY, he brings the absolute best out of me. So thankful for his knowledge, energy and experience. I honestly have a higher success rate than usual when i can tape here.

Best self-tape studio in LA! Brick is an amazing acting coach as well as camera man. His eye is…read moreimpeccable and I have booked countless roles with him at the help of my self-tapes. Including national commercial and a lead in a new television series. The atmosphere he is warm, welcoming, and conducive to the artistic process. Highly recommend Brick and his studio, especially if you want to book.

My husband and I had a great time! There was a lot of really positive, uplifting energy. I'm going…read moreback! =D

We were thrilled to win a "Luxury Ski Trip to Jackson Hole, Wyoming" on Let's Make a Deal,…read moreannounced on national television as being valued at $4,298.00. However, the applause faded quickly. I filled out all the paperwork for the trip within 24 hours of our show airing on November 11, 2024, and then spent the next six months begging and pleading for someone to respond. We were told we had six months to use the trip, but that we could not go the week before or after a holiday weekend. Considering the only months we could choose from were December, January, and February, this was... challenging. The LMAD email stated that it takes "two to six months from when you submit your travel dates (sometimes longer depending on the property and the dates you submitted)" to receive confirmation. Are you kidding me? It takes six months to respond? I'm glad vacations aren't seasonal. Oh wait... Trying to get the trip we were awarded involved over 45 emails, most of them unanswered. While waiting, I asked what I felt was a reasonable question about how the prize value could possibly be $4,298.00. There is no math where this works. I tried. The hotel room averages under $125 per night. No food was included. No skiing was included. Our flights (I have the receipt) were $800. How exactly did they arrive at that number? The response I received was: "You are always welcome to forfeit any prize you win on the show as well!" Nothing says congratulations quite like being told you may opt out of the prize after paying taxes on it. Also, we were required to pay $300.86 in taxes via PayPal to "Erin's" individual email address, which felt really sketchy. Why exactly does Erin get my money instead of a business? After 6 months, I was then told the trip had expired, and it was too late to go. We had missed our chance. Running entirely on rage and caffeine, I went searching deep into the dark web and found an underground game show thread where someone had posted the phone number of an assistant producer. I called it. Someone actually answered. That person, either out of fear or pity, said he would reach out to AmTrav on my behalf. This worked. I finally heard back, only to be told again that the trip had expired. After some frazzled and slightly unhinged emails, they decided to allow us to use the trip on December 6, 2025. I should be all set now, right? Our six-night "luxury hotel" stay was at the Rockwell Inn Jackson Hole. Our room was located in the basement of an apartment-style building. We had a small window with a view of... a fence. Because we were underground. That's it. Directly across the hall was the maintenance room, with a door that remained open at all times, giving us a constant view of old mattresses and tools. There was also no sidewalk or walkway to our building, so we had to trek through a snow-covered parking lot every time we entered or exited. Sadly, every listed amenity was a disappointment. I'd genuinely love to know if my expectations were unreasonable. For example, the "free shuttle to the ski hill." When we asked about it, the hotel receptionist told us the shuttle wasn't ready and that her boss had told her to drive us herself, but she really didn't want to and asked if we would mind taking the bus instead. So... we took the public bus. Jackson Hole is insanely expensive. Walk down Main Street. Sweaters are $900. Gloves are $200. It's wild. Since we couldn't afford to eat out, we bought groceries instead. Unfortunately, the microwave in our room was broken, so that plan didn't work either. Yes, the "deluxe" breakfast was included. But both the coffee and oatmeal were served cold. Not room temperature. The "pool" was technically present, but only in the legal sense of the word. Shaquille O'Neal could probably touch both ends at the same time. It felt more like a large hot tub filled with cold water. This "luxury hotel" had no restaurant, no bar, no drink vending machine, and most hurtful of all, none of the advertised warm chocolate chip cookies. This was the final blow. When we won the trip, the image blazing across the screen was a skier zooming down a mountain with a big caption that said "Luxury Ski Trip to Jackson Hole!" It's hard to understand how this was advertised when no skiing was included. Lift tickets in Jackson Hole cost $250 per person per day. Skiing would have cost us over $2,500, plus rentals. And, of course, bus fare. I did, however, touch Wayne Brady's hand while on the show. That part was magical. The rest of the Let's Make a Deal / Amtrav experience was a masterclass in how not to run a business. We came home in debt, with nothing to show for it.

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We shot here and because it was a little slow during the holidays, they gave a little bit of a…read morediscount. I'm pretty happy with the outcome of our video shoot and they gave us many options of private jets to pick from. They provided props and the video was a success as it hit over 100,000 views we will be back and next time film in the larger plane instead of private chat. Thank you so much!

We were here for work. I love this place. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. It was fun…read moreto look through all the options they had visible to create airplane footage. They have gone out of their way to adhere to the COVID restrictions. The location was very clean. The owner and manager were compliant in creating the different zones needed on film sets. The first day we were there the wifi wasn't working quite right. The manager got on it and didn't stop until it was 100%. If you need an airplane for your film or television show, definitely call these guys.

once inside it's a fabulous experience. check in and waiting ahead is antiquated. Waiting in a…read moredisorganized group in the parking garage for an extended time before all being funneled through a single metal detector after emptying pockets and purse search. Could be more streamlined.

You guys made a mistake tonight. The video of the jets doing a roll. The contestant called it a…read morebarrel role and was said to be correct. Those were aileron rolls, barrel rolls are quite different. Love the show and Ken is great!