Was the TV Show Cheers Filmed in Boston or Los Angeles?

Discover where the hit TV show Cheers was actually filmed and learn about the iconic Boston pub that inspired the series.

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Most of Cheers was filmed on a sound stage in Los Angeles, not in Boston. However, exterior shots of the iconic bar were of the Bull & Finch Pub in Boston, which inspired the setting of the show and was later renamed Cheers Boston due to the show's popularity. While the interior scenes were Hollywood creations, the show did occasionally incorporate location shots from Boston for authenticity.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Was the interior of Cheers filmed in Boston? No, the interior scenes of Cheers were filmed on a sound stage in Los Angeles, not in Boston.
  2. Which pub inspired the Cheers TV show? The Bull & Finch Pub in Boston inspired the setting of Cheers and was later renamed Cheers Boston after the show's popularity.
  3. Did the Cheers TV show include actual Boston locations? Yes, while most filming was in Los Angeles, the show occasionally used exterior Boston shots for authenticity.