Being a Good Host

Last week, Cuddles and I attended a taping of "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon", where we saw the Roots (so excellent), Jimmy Fallon (funny, but not as funny as Conan), Paul Giamatti (very personable), Faith Hill (beautiful, but kind of vapid), Cake (okay, but would have preferred Neon Trees, who were scheduled for the next night) and Jenna and Frank from "30 Rock."  Well, I saw Jenna and Frank - they were standing and talking right next to me outside of the studio, and I subtly but unsuccessfully tried to get Cuddles' attention by jerking my head spastically towards them.  Smooth.

As it turned out, Cuddles and I had a long wait time before the show.  Here are some tips for those of you who might want to view a live taping next time you're in NYC - for Jimmy Fallon's show, you can call a month in advance and make reservations for up to 4 people.  Then, on the day of the taping, you and any of the 3 other people who want to attend need to show up at the studio before 3:30, where you get an assigned place in the line-up into the studio.  But then you can leave.  With me so far?  Then, at 4:30, you come back and get into line in alphabetical/numerical order.  Also, once you're in the theatre, try to sit either on the aisles (so Jimmy Fallon will give you a high five when he runs past you) or in the three rows at the back (because then you get moved on stage when the musical guest plays).

Anyway.  That's what we learned at the Jimmy Fallon show.  Oh, also that there are a lot of cameras.

While we spent an hour wandering around the NBC Experience store, we found all kinds of paraphernalia for shows that we had totally forgotten about.  Like this - Saved by the Bell t-shirts.  How hilarious is Zach Morris' phone?  And Cuddles and I agree that we don't remember Kelly Kapowski looking so hot.  I guess everything's fair in love and defunct television show mementos.

Rockefeller Plaza.  On Canon Powershot.