October 29, 2008 (Tuesday)

My brother in law had phoned in days ago to the studio, the tickets are for free only trouble is that if it’s available.  And around noon, we were informed that we will be able to take part in the live show that very day.  Arriving at NBC, there was already a short queue.  We were there at 2:30 pm.  Was able to get in around 4 or so just in time to have a live telecast of the show in other parts of the states.  Jay was really funny while he prompt the audience on the do’s and dont’s.  There was no taped applause nor a laugh track that’s why when they tell a joke we really have to literally laugh out loud or clap so that the mic above us can pick it up. If the joke bombs it really would be awkward for the comedian.  That day, they had Sarah Silverman, Australian TV host Rove McManus and special live music from The Kooks who came all the way from Britain.  Dinner was at Big Boy.  On weekends, the customers bring in their vintage cars and just hang out in the diner.  One of their famous customer is Jay Leno who loves collecting vintage automobiles.