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One of the character sets that the set decoration team really was able to tap into local resources with was David's Basement. It was to be based in Morro Bay, CA, and was a small set built in an open space of a location where we were shooting. Assistant set decorator Dan Fox found some unique pieces to layer in for David's music experimentation and engineering passions. Michael McKean, who plays David St. Hubbins, also had reference images and special requests for items he wanted dressed into the set, including hip-hop artist posters of a group his character managed called 'Adequit' and a 1980s computer whose screen was infinitely stuck on "Loading." Derek Smalls, the band's bassist, is revealed to be the sole proprietor of a museum dedicated to glue in South London. This required quite a bit of research into the fascinating history of glue, the plants and animals they were processed from and its many uses past and present. The production used the existing Pharmacy Museum in the French Quarter which had a rich wood interior, perfect for displaying the many different vessels and graphics needed to fill the shelves and cases. Graphic Artist Alexa Holland and other Art Department office crew came up with some hilarious ideas for the merchandise for the gift shop, which were all in high demand by the crew at wrap. Harry Shearer, a local New Orleanian who plays Derek's character, also had input about the glues to be featured and a specific gag he wanted to do which involved a prop glue bottle (glue made from the endangered Galapagos Island turtle) getting stuck in his nose when he sniffed it. This was G E F H I