Where was Government Cheese filmed? Filming Locations Guide
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Set in 1969 in Chatsworth, in California's San Fernando Valley, Government Cheese was filmed in and around Los Angeles.
The show follows Hampton Chambers (David Oyelowo), a recently released convict who returns home to reunite with his unconventional family.
The title Government Cheese refers to the government-issued cheese provided to welfare recipients, symbolizing resourcefulness and resilience.
Here is our spoiler-free guide to all the filming locations of Government Cheese, listed in order of their first appearance.
The show follows Hampton Chambers (David Oyelowo), a recently released convict who returns home to reunite with his unconventional family.
The title Government Cheese refers to the government-issued cheese provided to welfare recipients, symbolizing resourcefulness and resilience.
Here is our spoiler-free guide to all the filming locations of Government Cheese, listed in order of their first appearance.
Government Cheese locations
After serving time at Chino State Prison, Hampton returns to his home in Chatsworth, California.
The bus stops near Stoney Point Park, known for its striking sandstone rock formations and scenic hiking trails.
This rugged landscape has made it a frequent filming location for movies and TV shows.
It appears that Bootsy lives in the Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park area, located near Stoney Point Park.
Scenes for the Western movie, Long Road Home, were likely filmed here as well.
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The Los Angeles Police Department scene in the second episode, "Trial and Error", was filmed in the old Administration Building at San Fernando Valley State College.
This building is now part of the California State University in Northridge.
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Hampton decides to pawn the toasters at a fictional business called Charlie Pawn Emporium, which was actually filmed at the Savon Appliance store on Burbank Boulevard.
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The Martini cocktail bar in the third episode, "Two Doors", is the private bar at the Van Nuys-Reseda Elks Lodge No. 2790, located at 14440 Friar Street in Van Nuys.
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As seen in the series, the Elk Hall is located on the top floor, serving as a community hub that hosts regular meetings and social events.
Dillon's Burger Joint in the fourth episode, "A Long Road Home", seems to be inspired by the beloved fast-food spot Jimmy's Burger's in North Hollywood.
Known for its retro A-frame architecture, this eatery isn't that old—it opened in 1986.
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