Then there are the evening talk shows to consider. Don't worry they really don't film those late at night. The shows in Los Angeles are actually taped no later than 5pm and you will need to be at the studios before the show start so that will be around 2pm. There are good and bad about a taping for evening talk shows. The good is you are going to see some serious superstars.
Consider day time talk shows when you think of live television show audiences. They have far more perks than evening shows. If you get tickets for Ellen (go, go go!) you are going to get a little gift basket for coming. This includes music from the artists who show up and any product she may be pitching at the time. Plus, you will find there are a lot of great opportunities for pictures and autographs. These are priceless mementos.
Another type of day talk shows is the game shows like the Price is Right. This is one of those live television shows that have audience participation opportunities. And you can win big if you get the chance to enjoy your prizes. But even if you don't get to the top to play, you will get the chance to win a few handed out gifts in the audience warming up.