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Free TV Tickets for NYC Shows

Daily Show with Jon Stewart

Taping Date: 
At Monday through Thursday.
Taping Time: 
Usually at 5:45 p.m., and guests need to arrive about an hour early.
Tickets: 

Online: Request Daily Show with Jon Stewart tickets online.

Stand-by Tickets: Call (212) 586-2477 to find out if there are any cancellations available for that week's tapings. The listing is updated on Fridays at 11:30 a.m.

About the Show: 

You must be at least 18 to be in the Daily Show with Jon Stewart audience.
Bring photo ID for security clearance.
Bring a sweater or jacket if you're attending a Daily Show with Jon Stewart Taping -- they keep the studios pumped full of refrigerated air.

Good Morning America

Taping Time: 
Airs from 7 - 9 a.m.
Tickets: 
In Advance: Request Good Morning America tickets online.
About the Show: 

All ages are welcome in Good Morning America audiences.
Wear comfortable shoes and avoid clothing that endorses a business or product.
Bring photo ID for security clearance.
You're welcome to bring signs, but they shouldn't have website addresses or product endorsements.
Bring a sweater or jacket if you're attending a Good Morning America Taping -- they keep the studios pumped full of refrigerated air.

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

Taping Date: 
Typically on Tuesday through Friday.
Taping Time: 
From 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., but plan to arrive an hour and a half early.
About the Show: 

You must be at least 16 to attend the Late Night with Conan O'Brien show
Bring a sweater or jacket if you're attending a Late Night with Conan O'Brien Taping -- they keep the studios pumped full of refrigerated air.

Late Show with David Letterman

Tickets: 

Online: Request Late Show with David Letterman tickets online. Those selected for tickets will receive a phone call and be asked to answer a Letterman-related trivia question in order to receive tickets.

In-Person: You can request tickets in person for shows up to one month in advance at the Ed Sullivan Theatre at 1697 Broadway (between 53rd & 54th Streets). Ticket requests will be accepted Monday-Friday from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Do not line up for tickets before 9 a.m.

Stand-by: Call (212) 247-6497 starting at 11:00 a.m. on the day of the show you would like to attend. You will be asked to answer a David Letterman trivia question, and if you answer it correctly, you'll be asked to arrive at the theater approximately an hour before taping. Stand-by tickets do not guarantee admission to the show.

About the Show: 

Late Show with David Letterman tapes at the Ed Sullivan Theatre 1697 Broadway (53rd/54th Sts).
Late Show with David Letterman doesn't offer tickets by mail or for groups.
You must be at least 18 to be in the audience.
Bring photo ID for security clearance.
You are eligible to attend the Late Show with David Letterman only once every six months.
Bring a sweater or jacket if you're attending a Late Show with David Letterman Taping -- they keep the studios pumped full of refrigerated air.

Live! With Regis and Kelly

Taping Date: 
Monday through Friday
Taping Time: 
9 a.m.
Tickets: 

1. Choose your method of acquisition: mail, phone or stand-by.
2. Mail? Send a postcard a full year in advance to Live! Tickets, Ansonia Station, P.O. Box 230777, New York, NY 10023.
3. Phone? Call 212/456-2410 or 212/456-3055 for last-minute tickets.
4. Stand-by? Arrive at the studio no later than 7 a.m.
5. Request a standby number.
6. Get ticket!

About the Show: 

Stand-by tickets are handed out first-come, first-served.
Tapings occur at the ABC Studios at 7 Lincoln Square (Columbus Ave. and West 67th Street) on the Upper West Side.
You must be 10 or older to attend.
Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Saturday Night Live Tickets

Tickets: 

In Advance: Every August, you can submit your request for Saturday Night Live Tickets via email. Those who are selected for tickets will recieve an email confirmation and two tickets to either a live taping or a dress rehearsal.

Standby: For stand-by tickets, arrive by 7 a.m. on the morning of the taping under the "NBC Studios" marquee on the 50th St. side of 30 Rockefeller Plaza. Standby tickets are available for either the 8 pm dress rehearsal or the 11:30 pm live show. Only one ticket will be issued per person. Please note that a stand-by ticket does not guarantee admission.

About the Show: 
You must be at least 16 to attend the Saturday Night Live show Check the Saturday Night Live website to be sure they're airing a new episode on a given date before you plan to wait for stand-by tickets. Bring a sweater or jacket if you're attending a Saturday Night Live Taping -- they keep the studios pumped full of refrigerated air. Be aware that the weather and the guest host on Saturday Night Live play a big role in the competitiveness for getting standby tickets.

The Oprah Winfrey Show

Taping Date: 
A specific list of days is given to those lucky enough to get through by phone to request tickets. Tapings occur only on weekdays
Taping Time: 
2 shows on taping days -- you'll need to arrive by 7:00 a.m. for the morning taping, and 11:00 a.m. for the afternoon taping.
Tickets: 

Oprah's season generally airs from August - November and January - May.

By phone: For the most part, you must request Oprah tickets by phone. The reservation line is available for only one day to call to request tickets for a taping in the following month. As you can imagine, you'll get as many busy signals as trying to win a radio contest, so block out some time and exercise your dialing finger. The phone number is 312-591-9222. Current reservation line availability dates can be found on Oprah's website.

Last minute: There is a small opportunity to get tickets at the last minute by filling in an online form request, but there's a catch -- the "Audience Department" is generally looking for someone that has a story to tell that matches that show's topic. The upside is that perhaps you'll get to be on television to tell your story or ask the guest a question. Current shows with possible last minute reservations can be found here.

About the Show: 

The Oprah Winfrey Show tapes at Harpo Studios, located at 1058 West Washington, Chicago. IL.
You must be 18 or older to attend.
A photo ID is required.
Everyone goes through security when entering the studio (i.e., your purse or bag will be checked)

The Rachael Ray Show

Taping Date: 
On Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays (two shows)..
Taping Time: 
Morning arrival time for audience members: 10 a.m. Afternoon arrival time: 2 p.m.
Tickets: 

1. Choose your method of acquisition: phone, online or standby.
2. Phone? Call Rachael’s ticket office at 917-332-3200.
3. Request up to four tickets.
4. Leave your name, phone number and desired dates.
5. Online? Complete the online ticket form at the show’s official site.
6. Submit online one request via phone or online form.
7. Wait for tickets to arrive (or call back).
8. Going standby? Arrive at the studio (address below) by allotted time.
9. Get ticket voucher.
10. Hope to get a seat!

About the Show: 

Tapes at 222 E. 44th St., New York City.
Tapings could last up to two hours.
You are asked to attend only one taping per season.
Must be 16 years old or older
Dress to impress. Dress code: business casual. No shorts, tanks, T-shirts, flip flops, hats, busy patterns

Today Show

Taping Time: 
Wake up extra early. If you think you can arrive at 7 a.m. and get a good spot, you're mistaken. The security guards say there are already people when they arrive at 6 a.m. Time Required: 4+ hours
About the Show: 

Want to say hi to your friends from out of town live on NBC?
Difficulty Level: Average
1. Get to the corner of 49th and Rockefeller Center before dawn.
2. Stay to the southeast corner -- that way you'll be behind where the anchors sit.
3. Bring the goofiest sign you can think of -- that way you'll be more likely to get attention.
4. Be smiley and enjoy yourself -- you want all your friends to see how much fun you're having in New York!

1. Wear comfortable shoes -- standing around for hours can get tiresome.
2. Come with your friends. Nothing better than people to have fun with while you wait.
3. Dress for the weather. You don't want to get up that early and have to leave because you're cold.

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