Ellen DeGeneres Reveals the Weird Rules That Can Get You Kicked Off the Show

You must pass through a metal detector and a body scan. No bags, including purses, backpacks, fanny packs, or shopping bags, are allowed in the studio.

Contra-Banned

If you find yourself in line possessing any items that could be considered as weapons, make sure you declare them to the nearest security guard. 

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The More You Know

  • Jerry Seinfeld refused to do a 10th season of his incredibly popular sitcom, turning down an offered $5 million per episode. He wanted the show to go out on a high note.
  • Family Matters: The infamous theme song "As Days Go By" wasn't always the theme song. "What A Wonderful World" was used in the pilot (though it has been replaced with "As Days Go By" in syndicated versions of the show).
  • NBC's live comedy show Saturday Night Live has won more Emmys than any other show.
  • The TV Parental Guidelines were established in 1996
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