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

Baby, You’re a Star

The correspondent will contact you about the specifics of the taping. If you need accommodation, you need to speak up immediately. If you don’t submit a form regarding disability at least two weeks in advance, you may not receive that accommodation. Other than that, it’s just a matter of time before you need to show up at the studio and follow the producer’s directions. From there, it usually gets a little weirder...  

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The More You Know

  • The Brady Bunch: Uh, you might have noticed that the kids' bathroom didn't have a toilet. Allegedly, network censors at the time didn't want a toilet shown on TV.
  • The Office: Phyllis Smith, who plays Phyllis Vance, was initially an assistant casting director for the show.
  • Seinfeld: The show's composer slightly tweaked the opening theme music for every new episode.
  • Arrested Development: Tobias's mustache was almost a no-go on the show because apparently FOX has a "no facial hair, no ball caps, no puffy sleeves" motto for men.
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