Filming, CBS TV studio--Burbank, California c. 1955 - 1956

This photograph, "Filming, CBS TV studio--Burbank, California," is a candid snapshot of a television studio taken by American photographer Robert Frank in the mid-1950s. Captured during Frank's iconic road trip across America, the image is a quintessential example of his "The Americans" project, which documented the everyday life of Americans. The photograph’s gritty realism and raw aesthetic captures the behind-the-scenes world of television production. The image portrays the studio as a chaotic and busy space, filled with crew members, equipment, and wires. Frank’s keen eye for detail and composition highlights the contrast between the polished world of television and the messy reality of its production.