The movie “Baseketball” from 1998 is the main focus here. The film is about two friends who play an intriguing sport that combines baseball and basketball. It was directed by David Zucker and starred Trey Parker, Matt Stone, and Dian Bachar. The film was shot at several distinct venues in Los Angeles, California. This article aims to explain where and when the film was shot, the stars involved, and other fascinating backstage details.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of “Baseketball” took place at various locations in Los Angeles, California. The Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena, located at 3939 S. Figueroa Street was one of the key locations. Filming was also done at 1100 Wilshire Boulevard as well as the Olympic Auditorium located at 1801 S. Grand Avenue. Downtown Los Angeles and the wider area of Los Angeles itself were also used for filming. The filming spanned over a few months, starting from January 13, 1998, and ending on March 28, 1998.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Trey Parker | Joe Cooper |
| Matt Stone | Doug Remer |
| Dian Bachar | Squeak Scolari |
| Yasmine Bleeth | Jenna Reed |
| Ernest Borgnine | Ted Denslow |
| Robert Vaughn | Baxter Cain |
| Trevor Einhorn | Joey Thomas |
| Bob Costas | Bob Costas |
| Al Michaels | Al Michaels |
| Robert Stack | Robert Stack – Unsolved Mysteries Host |
| Reggie Jackson | Reggie Jackson |
| Dan Patrick | Dan Patrick |
| Kenny Mayne | Kenny Mayne |
| Tim McCarver | Tim McCarver |
| Pat O’Brien | Pat O’Brien |
| Jim Lampley | Jim Lampley |
| Dale Earnhardt | Dale Earnhardt |
| Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar |
| Victoria Silvstedt | Victoria Silvstedt |
| Reel Big Fish | Themselves |
| Curt Gowdy | World Series Announcer (voice) |
| Justin Chapman | Little Coop |
| Mark Goodson | Dirk Jansen |
| Matt Sloan | Darcy |
| Peter Navy Tuiasosopo | Ed Tuttle |
| Robert E. Lee | New Jersey Informant |
| Greg Grunberg | Wilke – New Jersey Informant |
| Michael Garvey | San Antonio Defender |
| Paul Michael Robinson | Mime Psych-Out |
| Kevin Michael Richardson | Peripatetic Player |
| Micah McCain | Heather Kaiser |
| Cory Oliver | Brittany Kaiser |
| Keith Gibbs | Davis |
| Jayme Gallante | Redmond |
| Francis X. McCarthy | Dr. Kaiser |
| Blair Besten | Stephanie |
| Stanley G. Sawicki | Skidmark Steve |
| Bret Lewis | News Anchor |
| Richard Johnson | Referee |
| Michael Matthys | Referee |
| Jill Gascoine | Hospital Nurse |
| Charlotte Zucker | Surgery Nurse |
| John Fink | Surgeon |
| Kato Kaelin | Driveway Announcer |
| Iqbal Theba | Factory Manager |
| Susan Breslau | Denslow’s Niece Susan |
| Danielle Zucker | Inheritor |
| Maureen Ardolino | Inheritor |
| Andrew Herman | Cabbie |
| Jeff Wright | Fireman |
| Ray Xifo | Riverdance Referee |
| Stephen McHattie | Narrator (voice) |
| Julie Dolan | Beer Barrel |
| Janeane Ardolino | Fan |
| Jeremy Breslau | Fan |
| Adam Lilling | Fan |
| Phoebe Lipkis | Fan |
| Alma Avery | Beers Cheerleader |
| Nancy Bates | Beers Cheerleader |
| Kelli Camarena | Beers Cheerleader |
| Heidi Schweizer | Beers Cheerleader |
| Andrea Wenzel | Beers Cheerleader |
| Michelle Boehle | Felons Cheerleader |
| Tani Kristiansen | Felons Cheerleader |
| Rebecca Lin | Felons Cheerleader |
| Jeanine Orci | Felons Cheerleader |
| Jessica Page | Felons Cheerleader |
| Raydeen Revilla | Felons Cheerleader |
| Chanel Ryan | Felons Cheerleader |
| Jeffrey J. Ayers | Fan (uncredited) |
| Grant Baciocco | Fan Cam Blocking Fan (uncredited) |
| Joanna Bloem | Woman in Hospital (uncredited) |
| Greg Bronson | Surgeon (uncredited) |
| Aaron Brooks | Fan (uncredited) |
| Mike Butters | Baseketball Referee (uncredited) |
| Krystal Cantrell | Fan (uncredited) |
| Cathy Carlson | Slacker (uncredited) |
| Troy Christian | Riverdancing Football Player #55 (uncredited) |
| Dave Cox | Denslow’s Assistant (uncredited) |
| Mia Crowe | Mimi Lee (uncredited) |
| Alan Doshna | Fan (uncredited) |
| Alexandra Ella | Horrified Fan (uncredited) |
| CB Ferrari | Beers Ballgirl (uncredited) |
| Courtney Ford | Scoreboard Girl (uncredited) |
| John Forker | Fan (uncredited) |
| Maria Celeste Genitempo | Fan (uncredited) |
| Cameron Glenar | Fan (uncredited) |
| Lloyd Gordon | Umpire / Dancer (uncredited) |
| Casey Hendershot | Foul Shooter |
| San Francisco Team (uncredited) | |
| Charles Hough | LA World Series Pithcer (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| James Huffman | Fan Who Gets Hit in Face (uncredited) |
| Spencer Kayden | Outraged Fan (uncredited) |
| Brian Kirchoff | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Jessica Lee | Cheerleader (uncredited) |
| Shannon Malone | Cheerleader (uncredited) |
| Patrick McCracken | Watson (uncredited) |
| Robert McGowen | Child Who Needs Help (uncredited) |
| Paul McMichael | Popcorn vendor (uncredited) |
| Karolyna Medina | Fan (uncredited) |
| Kelly Monaco | Pole-Dancing Cheerleader Sharon (uncredited) |
| Tom Muzila | Security guard (uncredited) |
| Hiromi Nishiyama | Messeuse (uncredited) |
| Deirdre O’Brien | Fan (uncredited) |
| Linda O’Neil | Middle Pole-Dancing Cheerleader (uncredited) |
| Bridget Oberlin | Roswell Alien (uncredited) |
| Michael Satterfield | Game Attendee (uncredited) |
| Raphael Sbarge | Minnesota Spokesman (uncredited) |
| Michael Schmidt | Grumsky (uncredited) |
| Rick Solis | BASEketball Fan (uncredited) |
| Dylan Tarason | BASEketball Player (Maxwell) (uncredited) |
| Jeffrey Weissman | Hospital Orderly (uncredited) |
| David Zucker | Man with Shooting Hot Dog (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- “Barton Fink”, a 1991 film, also used the lobby of the Wiltern Theater, 3790 Wilshire Boulevard, midtown Los Angeles as a filming location, similar to ‘Baseketball’.
- The Director of “Barton Fink” was Joel Coen, and the film starred John Turturro, John Goodman, Judy Davis, Steve Buscemi, John Mahoney, Michael Lerner, Tony Shalhoub, Frances McDormand, and Jon Polito.
- The Queen Mary, located at 1126 Queen’s Highway, Long Beach, was used as a filming location, representing a fashionable restaurant and bar where Fink received a call to the West Coast.
- “Baseketball” received 2 award nominations.
- Despite its comedic tone, “Baseketball” also tackled themes of corporate greed through the sub-plot of a business tycoon plotting against the protagonists’ team.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena – 3939 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0136647
- Longitude: -118.2878355
- Place ID: ChIJ-2dO1wfIwoARNj2U1XAKz1Q
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 3911 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90037, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: 1100 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0521526
- Longitude: -118.2638542
- Place ID: ChIJ15mxBbDHwoARyX7qJRj-SEM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1100 Wilshire, 1100 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90017, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Olympic Auditorium – 1801 S. Grand Avenue, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0340589
- Longitude: -118.267904
- Place ID: ChIJcW1KX8THwoARWq9n5pmBal0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1801 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90015, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.055691
- Longitude: -118.2487702
- Place ID: ChIJAf09JTTGwoARIKmlGd9S_iY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0549076
- Longitude: -118.242643
- Place ID: ChIJE9on3F3HwoAR9AhGJW_fL-I
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
