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Some shows are inextricably linked with their settings, like Seinfeld and New York, or Cheers and Boston. But other TV families could have lived just about anywhere. Do you remember where these 15 sitcoms called home?
Take the Quiz: Sitcom Settings
Eau Claire WI was an option for the first question?!??! SWEET!!
posted by Em on 6-30-2008 at 12:53 pm
Are you an Eau Claire resident? Or just a fan?
I’d originally put Milwaukee, but that city came up again in two other questions. I figured I had to expand into other parts of the Badger State.
posted by Jason English on 6-30-2008 at 12:57 pm
YAY Eau Claire!!! My hometown!! How bizarre.
I always like to point out on sitcoms- people from WI are so often portrayed as stupid, naive, fat. Pick any two.
posted by mrs.djs on 6-30-2008 at 1:37 pm
14/15 — I wonder if that means I have an exceptionally good memory for the arcane, or if I simply watch too much tv?
posted by Lindsey on 6-30-2008 at 2:22 pm
I missed Charles In Charge, and Hogan Family, but I think I might be able to forgive myself. :)
I’ve never seen Freaks And Geeks, nor Sports Night.
posted by Tdave on 7-1-2008 at 2:21 am
Not only was Sports Night from Manhattan, CSC was located in one of the World Trade Center buildings.
posted by Joe on 9-21-2009 at 6:59 pm