Do guests on shows like 'The Tonight Show' get paid for their appearance?

Question

Im not just talking about movie/tv stars, what about the random character or a band/comedian?

Answer 1

Yes, but it is a flat union scale.

The real "pay" for being "The Tonight Show" is exposure to several million people on the television audience. That's why stars of all magnitutes want to poke their heads in.

Answer 2

I think they get a package deal, like air fare, free hotel, a couple meals, transportation to the show, and something for the appearance. It works best for the show if they can control things. Otherwise people would always be late, lost, out of money, and full of excuses.

Answer 3

Not sure if they do, but I have seen mostly celebrities with an upcoming movie and/or album who do these talk shows. For example, Jennifer Aniston was on the nightly talk shows before he latest movie "The Break Up" was released.

Answer 4

No, they don't get paid. They are usually on the show to promote their stuff so why would they get paid. Most shows have a policy on not paying their guests.

Answer 5

Yes, but they get paid scale. They usually are on that show to promote something therefore taking the least amount of money.

Answer 6

Dont think so..thats free publicity sitting with Jay Leno and promoting your new film/albumn to a huge audience

Answer 7

Of course they do. Scale perhaps but they get paid

Answer 8

I think Tori Spelling gets paid more cos' she likes to giggle and show her boobs and claim that she's not wearing any panties.

Answer 9

NO . The usually come to "plug " thier upcomming films and what not

Answer 10

yes