where do they film deal or no deal
The original U.S. version of Deal or No Deal was filmed at several studio locations in the United States over its run, and the new spinoff Deal or No Deal Island is filmed on location in Panama.
Main filming locations (U.S. show)
For the Howie Mandel U.S. network and syndicated versions, filming took place at multiple studios in California and the East Coast.
- Early episodes: CBS Television City, Los Angeles, California.
- Season 1: Sunset Gower Studios, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California.
- Seasons 2–4: Culver Studios, Culver City, California.
- Syndicated seasons: Sonalyst Studios, Waterford, Connecticut.
- 2018 revival: Universal Orlando Resort, Orlando, Florida.
Deal or No Deal Island (revamped version)
The newer adventure-style series Deal or No Deal Island moves the game from a studio to a real tropical setting.
- Filmed in Bocas del Toro , a coastal province in northwest Panama.
- The island location doubles as the “Banker’s private island,” with challenges and games staged around beaches, docks, and geodomes in the area.
Quick reference table
| Version | Primary filming locations | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Original U.S. network show | CBS Television City & Sunset Gower Studios, Los Angeles, CA. | [7][1]Early and Season 1 episodes taped in Los Angeles studios. |
| Seasons 2–4 (U.S.) | Culver Studios, Culver City, CA. | [1][7]Most classic episodes with the familiar studio look. |
| Syndicated U.S. version | Sonalyst Studios, Waterford, Connecticut. | [7][1]Show moved to the East Coast for syndicated run. |
| 2018 U.S. revival | Universal Orlando Resort, Orlando, Florida. | [1][7]Filmed inside the Universal Orlando complex. |
| Deal or No Deal Island | Bocas del Toro, Panama. | [5][3]Outdoor island-based format on a real Panamanian island. |
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