19 April 2026 - Occasionally I’ll go watch a TV show taping. Big-name shows are sold out, with long lines and eager viewers turned away at the door. But the new shows starring unknowns face empty seats and limited demand.

The companies arranging these tapings offer a tool in order to even out attendance: priority access. If you go along to one of the less popular events, you’ll be prioritised later on for a more popular event. This reward helps the undersubscribed shows gain a live audience.

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