Hot Cuppa Pix of the Week: 'Rules of Engagement'

Today's cuppa: Yorkshire Gold tea

Last week, I headed over to Sony Studios in Culver City to visit the set of the CBS comedy "Rules of Engagement," which hasn't yet returned to the schedule with its third season. But the cast and crew are hard at work -- and this year, the cast includes Orlando Jones (a charming and fascinating guy, BTW) in a recurring role.

I won't be doing a syndicated feature on the show until it gets an airdate, but I'll try to get some quotes, maybe some audio, up here before then. In the meantime, here are some photos from the set and the lot. Click on images to see a larger version.

A trailer (yes, the famous trailer that actors are said to storm off to) and the water tower.

A random but cool set piece in a soundstage I passed on my way to the set.

On the diner set at the "Rules of Engagement" soundstage, fake TV food (OK, it's real, but I don't know how old it is).

Funky pictures in the diner.

The diner kitchen.

Making the set for a house look like a home.

Cast members get made up for a photo shoot.

Ben's Bench. Who's Ben? No idea.

Bikes, trailer, golf carts, pretty sunset -- all from the Sony parking garage.