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Lisa Kudrow Pleads With New Warner Bros. Owner To Preserve Historic Lot
The 'Friends' and 'The Comeback' star gets emotional about filming on the iconic Burbank studio lot.
Published on Feb. 5, 2026
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As Warner Bros. faces an imminent sale, actress Lisa Kudrow recently took a stroll down Memory Lane on the Burbank studio lot where she filmed the hit sitcom 'Friends' and the HBO series 'The Comeback'. Kudrow urged the new owners to keep the historic lot 'preserved as is', getting emotional about the lot's significance to her and the industry.
Why it matters
The Warner Bros. studio lot in Burbank has been a Hollywood landmark for decades, serving as the production home for countless iconic TV shows and films. Kudrow's emotional plea highlights the sentimental value the lot holds for many industry veterans, raising concerns about how a new owner may choose to handle the property.
The details
In an interview with Architectural Digest, Kudrow expressed her hope that '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.' She also specifically asked the new owners not to 'remove Jack Warner's roses', referring to the iconic landscaping on the lot.
- Kudrow recently took a stroll down Memory Lane on the Burbank studio lot.
The players
Lisa Kudrow
An Emmy-winning actress known for her roles in the hit sitcom 'Friends' and the HBO series 'The Comeback', both of which were filmed on the Warner Bros. studio lot in Burbank.
Warner Bros.
The iconic Hollywood studio lot in Burbank, California that has served as the production home for countless TV shows and films over the decades.
What they’re saying
“It's hard for me to tell if Warner Bros. is just special to me, or if it's special to the whole city or industry. I think it is.”
— Lisa Kudrow, Actress (Architectural Digest)
“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.”
— Lisa Kudrow, Actress (Architectural Digest)
What’s next
The future of the Warner Bros. studio lot remains uncertain as the company faces a potential sale amid a merger between Netflix and Warner Bros.
The takeaway
Lisa Kudrow's emotional plea to preserve the historic Warner Bros. studio lot in Burbank underscores the sentimental value the property holds for many in the entertainment industry. As the lot faces an uncertain future, Kudrow's words serve as a reminder of the importance of protecting such iconic Hollywood landmarks.
