Car Rental NYC and TV Shows in NYC

Are you looking for something fun (and free!) to do during your upcoming car rental NYC vacation? Then grab a friend and get ready to watch some of your favorite television personalities in action. Attending free tapings of popular television shows is a fun way to spend an afternoon in the Big Apple, provided you enjoy standing in line for a few hours. From news shows to music countdowns, New York City is sure to have a live taping that interests everyone in your car rental NYC group. Some restrictions apply when it comes to attending a free taping in New York City, but all in all it's quite straightforward. Simply show up at the venue a few hours before taping, stand in line until the doors open, and enjoy the show. From stand-up comedy to current issues, you'll find it all in NYC but don't wait - tickets always go fast at all the best shows.

Laugh it Up: Late Night Comedy Shows in New York City

If you've ever stayed up late chances are good you seen a few late night talk shows. Whether you're a fan of David Letterman or John Stewart, the laughs are unstoppable here in New York City. All of the hottest late night acts tape their shows in New York City during the week so why not stop in to watch a monologue or two live? All late night television is taped during weekday afternoons at studios throughout the city. Popular car rental NYC late night television show tapings include:

  • The Daily Show With John Stewart - This show, which parodies politics, pop culture and entertainment, airs every night at 11pm on Comedy Central. Shows are taped every Monday through Thursday at the Daily Show Studios on West 54th Street. Audience members must be 18 years or older to attend.
  • The Late Show with David Letterman - The Late Show is the original late night talk show. Each taping includes a musical guest and a number of celebrity interviews. The Late show tapes one show Monday through Wednesday at 5:30pm and two on Thursday at 4:30pm and 7pm. For ticket information visit www.lateshowaudience.com. Tapings are done inside the historic Ed Sullivan Theater on Broadway.
  • Late Night with Conan O'Brien - This popular late night talk show is taped Tuesday through Friday at 5:30pm. Car rental NYC clients can pick up stand by tickets under the NBC Studios marquee on 49th Street no later than 9am. Stand by tickets do not necessarily guarantee admission. To request tickets in advance call 1-212-664-3056.

Braving the Elements: Watch you Favorite Show from Outside the Studio

Several shows taped in the Big Apple encourage onlookers to be a part of the backdrop. So if you can't manage to wrangle a ticket to a coveted late night show, don't worry; there's still a chance you can wave hi to your friends at home outside one of these shows. If you're planning on taking in a taping outside a studio All Car Rent-A-Car highly recommends wearing comfortable shoes and arriving early. Show tapings that welcome outdoor viewers include:

  • The Early Show - Car rental NYC customers can watch news CBS news anchors in action thanks to a ground-level set. The show is taped in the General Motors Building at Trump International Plaza. Look for the big glass window beside FAO Schwarz.
  • Good Morning America - Car rental NYC travelers can stop by Times Square at 44th Street for a glimpse of Diane Sawyer and Charles Gibson. The show tapes every weekday morning between 7am and 9am.
  • The Today Show - The morning show is extremely popular with the outdoor viewing crowd. If you would like to catch a glimpse of Matt Lauer it is recommended that you head to the southeast corner of Rockefeller Plaza pre-dawn. This will earn you a spot right behind the anchor desk. The show is taped and airs Monday - Friday from 7am - 10am.
  • Total Request Live - Young car rental NYC travelers will definitely want to check out the popular MTV show. Although the studio faces the street, it's on the second floor, so seeing in can often become difficult. If you would like to be in the studio audience call 1-212-398-8549.

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