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How To See A Live TV Show Taping In LA: "Ellen," "Jeopardy!" And More

(credit: On Camera Audiences) (credit: On Camera Audiences)Have you ever wanted to attend a live studio taping of your favorite TV show? Dozens of TV's most popular shows are filmed live in LA, so if you're in town you're in luck. Even better: these tapings are typically free.

Free, popular events tend to generate enormous demand, and TV show tapings are no exception. Popular shows sell out almost as soon as tickets become available, so it is important to act quickly.

These popular TV shows offer tickets through their own website:

For a wider array of options, check out these ticketing websites.

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TVTix.com
(818) 985-8811
www.tvtix.comA great resource for non-LA natives, this site hopes to give you the full Hollywood experience on your vacation by offering TV tickets, Hollywood tour info, and tips for visiting the area. A few of their most popular shows include "Jeopardy," "Let's Make A Deal," and "Wheel of Fortune."

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1iota
www.1iota.comAs one of the nation's premiere free ticketing services, 1iota offers tickets to exciting, exclusive televised events. Whether you're looking to attend a great late night comedy show like Jimmy Kimmel Live, sports events such as the NFL Draft, NFL Combine or Spring Training Camps, amazing musical performances like the MTV VMAs, Hollywood Boulevard concerts, or the number one musical competition show in America, The Voice, 1iota has the tickets you need!

The Big Bang Theory
Audiences Unlimited
801 S Main St
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 260-0041
www.tvtickets.comOne of the best sources for audience tickets in the LA area, Audiences Unlimited has exclusive access to more than 30 shows filmed in and around Los Angeles. Current hits include "The Big Bang Theory," "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" "Dr. Phil," "Hot in Cleveland," and "Jim Rome On Showtime."
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On Camera Audiences
(818) 295-2700
www.on-camera-audiences.comThis nationwide ticket servicing company features an all-star lineup of LA-based shows including "America's Got Talent," "American Idol," " "Dancing with the Stars," "So You Think You Can Dance?," "The Price is Right," "Tosh.O," and many more.

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OnSet Productions
(323) 559-6702
onsetproductions.comFind rare and hard-to-find tickets at OnSet Productions. Individual event tapings are often found at this site, as well as popular tapings like MTV's "Teen Mom," "Extreme Makeover Weight Loss Edition," "The People's Court," and Comedy Central Stand Up Specials.

Katie Bodell is the Blog Editor for Trekaroo, the largest family travel website in the U.S. She is also a freelance writer, a happy wife to her best friend, and a mom to three sweet California girls. See more on: Trekaroo | CheapOair | Google+ | Twitter.
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