Four CBS television shows will resume production after pausing last week amid the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires. The network’s programs that are filmed in front of a studio audience are not returning yet.
The Wrap reports that the CBS shows NCIS, NCIS: Origins, Poppa’s House and The Neighborhood will resume production on Monday, Jan. 13. These four shows are filmed on closed sound stages according to an insider and will be “closely monitored by CBS’ security, health and safety teams throughout the day.” It is also being reported that any cast or crew impacted by the ongoing Los Angeles fires and unable to safely make it to the sets of the shows are being encouraged not to return to work and will still receive their regular pay.
While four CBS shows are resuming production, After Midnight and The Price is Right, both of which are filmed with live studio audiences, are not set to record new episodes on Monday. After Midnight will not resume on Tuesday either, but no comment was made regarding when The Price is Right may resume its filming.
The Wrap also reported that a larger effort from CBS’ parent company, Paramount Global, has seen some of the company’s catering teams preparing meals for first responders, while clothing from Paramount series has also been gathered to donate to families in need. CBS will also reportedly have cast from its resuming shows, like NCIS and NCIS: Origins, record PSAs for the Red Cross. These messages are expected to air on the network and its social media platforms. Paramount has already donated $1 million to Los Angeles fire relief.
L.A. Wildfires Halt Production on Numerous Network Shows
FilmLA, the company which issues permits for shoots in the Los Angeles area, released a statement about the ongoing wildfires last week when it was announced that several television series were forced to halt production. The suspended shows for NBC Universal included Hacks, Loot, Ted, Suits: LA and Happy’s Place, while Disney-20th shut down Doctor Odyssey, Grey’s Anatomy and Jimmy Kimmel Live. Amazon also halted production on Fallout, while Warner Bros.’ studio in Burbank was also closed, stopping filming of Abbott Elementary, All-American, The Pitt and Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage.
In an updated statement issued on Jan. 9, FilmLA warned that filming permits will not be issued until local authorities allow it. “If prior to the fires, you obtained permission from FilmLA to film in or near an evacuation zone, expect to have your permit canceled. New applications to film in or near these areas will be denied, until local permit authorities instruct us otherwise,” the statement said.
The Los Angeles wildfires have killed at least 24 people at the time of writing, and severe fire conditions are expected to last through Wednesday.