When travelers come to New York City, many visitors are drawn by the lights and glamour of TV tapings, whether it’s the sight of Robin Roberts at Good Morning America or a late night television show with David Letterman.
Getting tickets for these spectacles is no easy feat, however. Many shows have wait lists of up to six months so it’s smart to reserve your tickets far in advance. Visit the website of a favorite TV show (make sure they don’t tape in Los Angeles) to request seats and be sure to provide all the correct information or else the producers won’t contact you about the show.
Even if travelers on North American vacations don’t show up to New York with tickets, it’s still possible to see a show. Since there can’t be any empty seats in the house, a standby line will hand out tickets a few hours before the show starts. These lines get long fast, so make sure to line up early in the morning.
While many late night shows and sitcoms require tickets, a lot of morning news programs do not. Good Morning America and the Today show allow viewers to stand outside.
