The film takes place in Detroit. Real Detroit television station WJBK (FOX 2) covered the secretary strike, and Kenny is shown reading real Detroit newspaper the Detroit Free Press.
Some of the movie was shot in Novi, Michigan. This includes the scenes at the bowling alley (Novi Bowl) and the softball game (Powers Park). The bowling alley included a scene of characters returning their shoes to the past owner and GM of Novi Bowl, named Jerry (RIP).