OK, so you just looked at your calendar and it’s packed with both private and public parties, but you’ve got Saturday night free and think “Hmmmm, I wonder if I can score some FREE tickets to see a taping of Saturday Night Live?” Well, unfortunately, SNL doesn’t tape in August (they take the summer off), but there are a LOT of shows that do tape year round.
This list includes shows that may or may not be taping while BlogHer is going on, but I know that many of us will be there early (or staying a few days after the conference to decompress before heading home).
When
Show times: 10:15 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Arrival time for the morning show: No later than 8:15 a.m.
Arrival time for the afternoon show: No later than 1:00 p.m.
Dr. Oz tapes 2 shows a day, 3 days a week (Mon – Fri)
Where
NBC Studios
30 Rockefeller Plaza, Studio 6A
New York, NY 10112
Notes
Dress your best! Unlike other TV shows, you will likely be on-camera when you come to The Dr. Oz Show
Tickets
Call the NBC Ticket Line at 212-664-3056, Option 4, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
When
4:30-5:30pm (some days two shows are taped)
Expect to get their EARLY to stand in line!
Where
Ed Sullivan Theater
53rd Street & Broadway
Notes: Check out the stage door right after the show, you may be able to see a guest or two making their exit (get your camera READY).
Tickets
Request tickets ONLINE
Stand-by tickets are available by calling (212) 247-6497 starting at 11:00 a.m. on the day of the taping you wish to attend
When
Monday -Thursday from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon.
Where
320 West 66th Street
Tickets:
Request tickets ONLINE – you must be an abc member to request (easy sign up)
Where
NBC Studios
30 Rockefeller Plaza, Studio 6A
New York, NY 10112
Tickets
Call the NBC Ticket Line at 212-664-3056 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
For Band Bench tickets GO HERE
When
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
Show times: 12:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Arrival time for the morning show: 10:15 a.m.
Arrival time for the afternoon show: 2:15 p.m.
Where
222 E. 44th Street
between 2nd and 3rd Avenues
Tickets
Request tickets ONLINE
While there is no studio audience you can WATCH the show from outside of the studio (and don’t forget the Summer Concert Series out on the Plaza
When
Mon-Fri, 7 a.m.-10 a.m.
Where
NBC Studio 1A, Rockefeller Plaza, 48th St. between Fifth and Sixth Aves
Summer Concert Series while at BlogHer
Friday August 6 – Train
This is just a small sampling of the FREE TV shows with available tickets in the NYC area.
Enjoy and I’ll see you at BlogHer in August!
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