If you are a fan of talk show hosts like Conan O'Brien, David Letterman or Bonnie Hunt, and are planning a trip to New York City or Los Angeles, then you might want to consider getting tickets to one of your favorite talk shows. Acquiring tickets may be difficult depending on who the guests are and what time of year, but this how to guide will help get you started on finding tickets to a talk show.

• Do you love watching talk shows, both daytime shows featuring the likes of Ellen DeGeneres and nighttime fare starring Jay Leno or Jimmy Fallon? Are you planning a vacation anytime soon to Los Angeles or New York City? Have you considered attending a taping for one of your favorite talk show hosts? If so, this guide will help direct you on how to get tickets for a talk show.

Become a member of a talk show audience (Creative Commons photo by goodrob13)

• Acquiring tickets to talk shows is not as difficult as you might think. Here is some preliminary information to keep in mind before you start your quest for tickets:

1. Tickets to these shows are free, so don't get duped into paying money
2. You must be at least 18 years old to acquire tickets. Some shows such as The Daily Show will not allow minors in the audience at all, so make sure you inquire about such rules before getting tickets for minors.
3. Most national talk shows are filmed in L.A. or New York

• One popular place to obtain tickets is on the internet. Once you have decided what show or shows you would like to see you can go to the show's website for more information on when and where it is filmed and how to get tickets. Some shows may have a waiting list or require you to wait in line on the day of the show. There are also many websites whose sole purpose is to distribute talk show and other related tickets. These sites will have information on most every show.

• In cities like Los Angeles there are ticket services and kiosks in tourist areas around the city that you can visit and obtain tickets from. In many of these areas employees for the company will stand on the sidewalk and hand out ticket passes to tourists. Some of these places include:

1. Mann Chinese area in Hollywood
2. 3rd street promenade in Santa Monica

• Some talk shows will distribute additional tickets on the day of the show. This includes The Tonight Show, which shoots in Burbank, California, and The David Letterman Show in New York City. These shows will have already distributed priority tickets, but will let others in to occupy the remaining seats on a first come, first serve basis on the day of the show.

• If you are going to be in the L.A. or New York City area, don't let the opportunity pass you by to experience some American culture and become a member of a talk show audience. Who knows, you may have the time of your life and catch a glimpse of some A-list stars too!

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