Tickets for popular shows go fast and it may take months to get a ticket. Tickets to "Live with Regis and Kelly" must be requested six months to a year in advance, according to nytix.com.
Nytix.com has lists of shows available and how long the wait is for tickets. Nycgo.com lists the requirements particular shows have for audience members, such as dress code, age limits and no large bags.
Discoverlosangeles.com recommends applying for tickets through tvtickets.com or hollywoodtickets.com. Tickets for "Ellen" (the Ellen DeGeneres show) are available at ellen.warnerbros.com/tickets/.
Tickets are not needed for some shows, such as "Today" on NBC and "The Early Show" on CBS, where audience members are outside on the plazas. You just need to show up at 7 a.m.
Some TV shows, such as "Hannah Montana," are so popular that the shows have a long waiting list or lottery drawings for tickets.