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Have you ever wondered where your favorite talk shows get their audiences? You might assume that getting to see Jimmy Fallon live or being part of a Rachael Ray gift giveaway costs a pretty penny, right?

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Wrong! These shows are filmed live in New York City and offer free public tickets to tapings. Check out how to get tickets to 10 of the hottest live-taped shows in town below. You might see your favorite daytime and late night hosts in person before you know it!

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Saturday Night Live (30 Rockefeller Plaza at 48th St)- Tickets are given away via lottery by sending your contact information to snltickets@nbcuni.com in August.

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But if you missed the cut off, don’t worry! Standby tickets for the 8pm dress rehearsal or 11:30pm live broadcast are given out Saturdays at 7am. Be prepared to camp out the night before!

2. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (1697 Broadway) – You can reserve a ticket online but get to the Ed Sullivan Theater early!

No one will be allowed to join the line past 3:15, and most fans arrive between 12-2p

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