Life & Beth is a heartfelt Hulu dramedy created by and starring Amy Schumer, who also serves as executive producer. The series follows Beth, a Manhattan wine distributor whose life unravels following a personal crisis that forces her to reconnect with her Long Island roots. The show reportedly draws heavily on Schumer’s own childhood experiences.
A key connection to Long Island is Amy Schumer’s own upbringing. Raised in Rockville Centre, Schumer attended South Side High School before moving on to her comedy career. She also lived for a time in Long Beach, another quintessential Nassau County town. These real-life ties are captured on-screen; Beth returns to Rockville Centre in the pilot, revisiting the small-town dynamics Schumer herself once navigated.
The series brings places from Beth’s past to life with on-location filming across Long Island. Several pivotal scenes were shot on-site in Rockville Centre in May 2021, adding emotional authenticity to Beth’s journey. The crew also shot in nearby Island Park at the well-known Peter’s Clam Bar on Long Beach Road in June 2021. Additionally, Angelo’s Pizzeria in Malverne on Hempstead Avenue served as another filming site during that same timeframe. The second season of the series also did filming at the 15 Monroe building in Long Beach.
Rockville Centre native Dave Attell appears in an episode of the series as a Long Island-based rabbi. Actor Michael Cera confirmed recognition of Long Beach within a recent Paltrocast interview.
Researched by Darren Paltrowitz on June 26, 2025.
