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

Since there are so many high profile guests, and Ellen is practically fueled by popular music that’s hot on the radio, front-row guests are required to know exactly what’s going on in the pop world. For instance, if Ellen were to play “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X, individuals in the front row must be seen either dancing or singing along perfectly. If you don’t know the song, you will be moved to the back.

Dress Code is Strictly Enforced

Are you a goth? A house painter? Someone who likes to wear a lot of neutral colors? We have some bad news for you. 

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The More You Know

  • For a long time, TV producers were hesitant to kill off main characters. The drama/comedy show M*A*S*H, set during the Korean War, broke through that barrier in "Abyssinia/Henry," when Lieutenant Colonel Henry Blake's plane was shot down.
  • The Nielsen ratings monitor commercial viewership
  • Television is becoming more international with the advent of streaming services like Netflix and Hulu. The first German-language program produced by Netflix, Dark, is currently the highest-rated TV show in Germany
  • Mad Men: It was the first basic-cable show to be nominated for Best Drama, alongside Damages.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.