Ellen in Chicago

I just watched the first Ellen show taped in Chicago (from May 5, 2008). I don't know who was the production manager for the show but they needed to rethink the set. Couldn't they have chosen a better background than my former workplace; 111 E. Wacker and its parking garage entrance? Besides that, there were deflated balloons dangling from a tree right behind the guest's chair. It sure didn't paint a pretty picture for Chicago. Hopefully tomorrow's episode will be better - and with sunny blue skies.