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

There are no confirmed accounts of people attempting to bring weapons into the studio, but based on the frequency of the tapings of the show, there must have been at least one instance. Just like when you’re in airport security and you realize you have something you probably shouldn’t have, just tell someone, give that object up, and you’ll most likely be fine.  

Problems in the Past

People really like to express their energy on their way into Ellen. After all, the producers are constantly searching for the most camera-friendly audience members to showcase when the time comes. 

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The More You Know

  • Married... With Children (and Modern Family): Ed O'Neill's characters on both shows can be seen reading the same newspaper.
  • The fan-favorite "Soup Nazi" character from Seinfeld was based on Al Yeganeh, a NYC chef. After the Soup Nazi episode aired (which Yeganeh reportedly hates), his business increased wildly.
  • Monica’s apartment from the hit TV show Friends is estimated to be worth $3.5 million.
  • 99% of American homes own at least one television set, and 66% has at least three.
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