EllenRules
01-02-2005, 01:04 AM
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
• Next: 1/3 , 5:30PM;
NBC Studios
3000 W Alameda Ave
Burbank, CA 91523
818-840-4444
Although a slew of talented entertainers have failed to match Oprah or Jay Leno in the lucrative talk-show market, the buzz continues to be strong for 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show.' The always affable Ellen hosts an hour-long talk and variety show featuring the circuit's familiar slate of celebs, musical guests and "regular people" with interesting tales to tell. Of course, the real star is the quirky Ellen, who having moved past the coming-out controversies now can focus on her slightly skewed but insightful comic voice. Whether the show's the next 'Rosie' or merely destined for the junkyard of star vehicles driven by the likes of Martin Short and Chevy Chase, the venture at least brings the beloved DeGeneres back to network TV.
Taping Season: This fall the show tapes most Mondays through Thursdays. Arrival times: Mon.-Wed. 4:30PM; Thu. 3PM, 6PM. All show dates are subject to change, so call to make sure the date you're interested in is a tape date.
Ticket Info: The easiest way to nab tickets is to go through Hollywood Tickets and to fill out the online form, which will walk you through the process, including reminding you to call afterwards to confirm. You also can request tickets via the show's official Web site. Note that tickets are given out in excess of capacity.
Audience Info: Audience members must be at the studio at the specified time or they will likely be sent away. Tapings last between three and four hours. The producers like to have the "best dressed" people closest to the cameras: So if you want to up your chances of appearing on air, dress to impress. No cameras, video equipment, cell phones, beepers, bags, backpacks, radios or recording equipment are allowed. All guests must be 18 and over, with photo ID.
NBC offers a 70-minute walking tour of the stages and facilities at its broadcasting complex in Burbank. It gives the visitor an unstaged look at whatever's happening at the studio that particular day. Subject to availability, you can step behind the scenes at 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno' and see the Salem Place set for 'Days of Our Lives.' There are also special effects demonstrations (you may get to fly Superman-style over LA), a sound effects set (where you play the tour's own Trivia Time game show), a stop in the wardrobe department and a video demonstration on makeup. You may witness set construction and a production in progress, and may even see a celebrity or two in their natural environment.
Studio Tours: The guided tour departs at regular intervals Mon.-Fri. 9AM-3PM. It's open on weekends and with extended weekday hours during the summer and holiday seasons; your best bet is to call for the current schedule. Tour tickets are sold first come, first serve and sell out fast during peak vacation seasons (groups of 18 or more can make reservations). There are no tours Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. -- Mae Woods and Ross M. Levine
• Next: 1/3 , 5:30PM;
NBC Studios
3000 W Alameda Ave
Burbank, CA 91523
818-840-4444
Although a slew of talented entertainers have failed to match Oprah or Jay Leno in the lucrative talk-show market, the buzz continues to be strong for 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show.' The always affable Ellen hosts an hour-long talk and variety show featuring the circuit's familiar slate of celebs, musical guests and "regular people" with interesting tales to tell. Of course, the real star is the quirky Ellen, who having moved past the coming-out controversies now can focus on her slightly skewed but insightful comic voice. Whether the show's the next 'Rosie' or merely destined for the junkyard of star vehicles driven by the likes of Martin Short and Chevy Chase, the venture at least brings the beloved DeGeneres back to network TV.
Taping Season: This fall the show tapes most Mondays through Thursdays. Arrival times: Mon.-Wed. 4:30PM; Thu. 3PM, 6PM. All show dates are subject to change, so call to make sure the date you're interested in is a tape date.
Ticket Info: The easiest way to nab tickets is to go through Hollywood Tickets and to fill out the online form, which will walk you through the process, including reminding you to call afterwards to confirm. You also can request tickets via the show's official Web site. Note that tickets are given out in excess of capacity.
Audience Info: Audience members must be at the studio at the specified time or they will likely be sent away. Tapings last between three and four hours. The producers like to have the "best dressed" people closest to the cameras: So if you want to up your chances of appearing on air, dress to impress. No cameras, video equipment, cell phones, beepers, bags, backpacks, radios or recording equipment are allowed. All guests must be 18 and over, with photo ID.
NBC offers a 70-minute walking tour of the stages and facilities at its broadcasting complex in Burbank. It gives the visitor an unstaged look at whatever's happening at the studio that particular day. Subject to availability, you can step behind the scenes at 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno' and see the Salem Place set for 'Days of Our Lives.' There are also special effects demonstrations (you may get to fly Superman-style over LA), a sound effects set (where you play the tour's own Trivia Time game show), a stop in the wardrobe department and a video demonstration on makeup. You may witness set construction and a production in progress, and may even see a celebrity or two in their natural environment.
Studio Tours: The guided tour departs at regular intervals Mon.-Fri. 9AM-3PM. It's open on weekends and with extended weekday hours during the summer and holiday seasons; your best bet is to call for the current schedule. Tour tickets are sold first come, first serve and sell out fast during peak vacation seasons (groups of 18 or more can make reservations). There are no tours Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. -- Mae Woods and Ross M. Levine