Lisa Kudrow Urges Preservation of Warner Bros. Lot

Lisa Kudrow, known for her role as Phoebe Buffay on the sitcom Friends, has made a public appeal to the future owners of Warner Bros. Discovery to preserve the historic studio lot in Burbank, California, where much of the series was filmed. The actress, who spent a decade working on the site, expressed concerns about potential changes amid ongoing corporate acquisition efforts, emphasizing the lot's cultural and professional significance.

In a recent interview, Kudrow toured the Warner Bros. grounds and reflected on their enduring value. "It's hard for me to tell whether Warner Bros. is just special to me, or if it's special to the whole city or industry. I think it is," she said. She urged whoever acquires the company to leave the facility unchanged, noting its continued functionality. "I think most people really hope whatever happens next is that this studio lot is preserved as is. It works. I mean, we just shot here. Whoever buys it, you don't need to change anything! It works. It works great! So congratulations, whoever's next, please don't change a thing. Please, please don't remove Jack Warner's roses."

The Burbank lot, established in 1928, has served as the production...