ELP Communications

ELP Communications (formerly known as T.A.T. Communications Company, Embassy Television, Embassy Telecommunications, and Embassy Communications) was an American television production company founded in 1974 by Norman Lear and Jerry Perenchio.

History

Beginning

ELP Communications was originally formed in 1974 as T.A.T. Communications Company[1] when Norman Lear joined up with former talent agent Jerry Perenchio, a year before Bud Yorkin ended his partnership with Lear. "T.A.T." stood for the Yiddish phrase "Tuchus Affen Tisch" (תּחת אויפֿן טיש), which meant "Putting one's ass on the table."[2]

The first sitcom to be produced by T.A.T. Communications was The Jeffersons, which was spun off from the sitcom All in the Family in 1975. The company made its syndicated project with Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman through Rhodes Productions

Studios and tapings by ELP Communications

The Jeffersons at CBS Television City (1975), Metromedia Square (1975–1982) and Universal Studios by Compact Video (1982–1985)

Hot l Baltimore at ABC Television Center (1975)

One Day at a Time at CBS Television City (1975), Metromedia Square (1975–1982) and Universal Studios by Compact Video (1982–1984)

The Dumplings at The Burbank Studios (1976)

All's Fair at Metromedia Square (1976–1977)

Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman at Metromedia Square (1976) and Golden West Videotape Division Studios (1976–1977)

The Nancy Walker Show at Metromedia Square (1976)

All That Glitters at Metromedia Square (1977)

Stick Around at Metromedia Square for pilot (1977)

A Year at the Top (1977)

Fernwood 2 Night at Metromedia Square (1977)

Forever Fernwood at Golden West Videotape Division Studios (1977–1978)

America 2-Night at Metromedia Square (1978)

In the Beginning at Metromedia Square (1978)

Hello, Larry at Metromedia Square (1979–1980)

Highcliffe Manor at Metromedia Square (1979)

McGurk: A Dog's Life (Pilot) (1979)

Hanging In (1979)

The Baxters at Metromedia Square (1979–1980)

The Facts of Life at Metromedia Square (1979–1982), Universal Studios by Compact Video (1982–1985) and Sunset Gower Studios (1985–1988)

Joe's World at Metromedia Square (1979–1980)

Palmerstown, U.S.A. at Metromedia Square (1980–1981)

Checking In at Metromedia Square (1981)

Kids' Writes (1981–1983)

Silver Spoons at Metromedia Square for pilot (1982), Universal Studios by Compact Video (1982–1985) and Sunset Gower Studios (1985–1987)

Square Pegs episode 1 at Universal Studios, remainder of run on location (1982–1983)

Who's the Boss? at Universal Studios by Compact Video (1983–1985), ABC Television Center in Hollywood (1985–1988), and Sunset Gower Studios (1988–1992)

a.k.a. Pablo at Universal Studios by Compact Video (1984)

Double Trouble at Universal Studios by Compact Video Season 1, C.C.R. Video Corporation, Sun Television, Compact Video Season 2 (1984–1985)

E/R at Universal Studios by Compact Video for Pilot, by One Pass Film and Video (1984–1985) by Sun Television (1985) Quality Video (1985)

It's Your Move at Universal Studios by Compact Video (1984–1985)

Diff'rent Strokes at ABC Television Center (1985–1986, final season only)

227 at Metromedia Square (1985–1986), Fox Television Center (1986–1987), and Sunset Gower Studios (1987–1990)

The Charmings at Sunset Gower Studios (1987–1988)

Married... with Children at ABC Television Center (1987–1988), Sunset Gower Studios (1988–1994) and Sony Pictures Studios (1994–1997)

Sweet Surrender at Sunset Gower Studios (1987)

Everything's Relative at Unitel Video Inc. New York (1987)

Trial and Error (1988)

Live-In (1989)

One of the Boys at Sunset Gower Studios (1989)

The Famous Teddy Z at Sunset Gower Studios (1989)

Free Spirit at ABC Television Center (1989–1990)

Living Dolls at Sunset Gower Studios (1989)

Sugar and Spice (1990)

Married People at Sunset Gower Studios (1990–1991)

Top of the Heap at Sunset Gower Studios (1991)

The Powers That Be at Sunset Gower Studios (1992–1993)

Beakman's World at Sunset Gower Studios (1992–1997)

Vinnie & Bobby at Sunset Gower Studios (1992)

Phenom at Sony Pictures Studios (1993–1994)

George (1993–1994)

704 Hauser at Sunset Gower Studios (1994)

Muddling Through at Sunset Gower Studios (1994)

My Wildest Dreams (1995)

former name	T.A.T. Communications Company (1974–1982) Embassy Television (1982–1986) Embassy Telecommunications (1982–1986) Embassy Communications (1986–1988)
type	In-name-only unit of Sony Pictures Television
industry	Television production Broadcast syndication
founded	1974
defunct	1998
fate	Folded into Columbia TriStar Television
founders	Norman Lear Jerry Perenchio
hq location	10202 West Washington Boulevard
hq location city	Culver City, California
hq location country	United States
parent	Embassy Communications, Inc. (1982–1985) The Coca-Cola Company (1985–1987) Sony Pictures Entertainment (1987–1998)
subsid	Tandem Productions

History

Beginning

Acquisition of Avco Embassy and rename

Coca-Cola era

Columbia Pictures Entertainment and Sony Pictures Entertainment eras

Studios and tapings by ELP Communications

Theatrical release

External links

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