The Chicago Traveler

As I reported a couple weeks ago, Ellen DeGeneres will be taping a special one-time-only episode here in Chicago on Saturday, May 3. I tried to get tickets via the show’s website, but I’m assuming that since I haven’t heard anything by now, I won’t be receiving any. Oh well.
The taping will take place at the Pioneer Court near the NBC Tower on Michigan Avenue. Word has it that guests will include Chicago native Robin Williams. The Chicago episode will air at 3:00 p.m. (CST) Tuesday, May 6, on WMAQ (Channel 5).
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Chicago, get your dancing shoes on. Ellen DeGeneres is coming to town!
“The Ellen DeGeneres Show” is taping a special one-time-only episode here on May 3. The show’s website has ticket information as well as a forum where thousands of fans have left tips on what Ellen should do while she’s here.
There’s no word yet on who the guests will be or even where the taping will take place. Rumor has it that it will be somewhere along Michigan Avenue and/or near the Chicago River. Hmm… the show airs weekdays on WMAQ-TV (Ch 5 NBC), and the NBC tower isn’t too …read more

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