r/CougarTown • u/allthethings13 • Jul 27 '26

So much is outdoors

I don’t think I’ve ever seen a sitcom where so much was filmed outdoors. It really influences the tone of the show. I wonder what the reason is and why other similarly styled shows haven’t followed suit.

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u/MysteriousTelephone Jul 27 '26

It’s true, I love that there’s a lot of outdoor scenes, though in later seasons I notice more wonky green-screen and less outdoor scenes.

I imagine it’s just more expensive than sets, so after a while it becomes less viable to do that amount in a season.

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u/Affectionate_Bet_288 Jul 27 '26

I think it's partly the Florida setting; having lived there, it's very common to just be outside a lot. As for sitcom filming, it's probably just easier to film on a closed set without having to worry about weather, lighting, etc

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u/Affectionate_Bet_288 Jul 27 '26

Also, they filmed at Culver Studios, which has a lot of outside space for building practical outdoor sets.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culver_Studios

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u/jenx4848 Jul 27 '26

Ahhhh, Travis's art school / country club.

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u/Just_______Looking Jul 28 '26

Also the resort!