Does Ellen read this blog?

So, Ellen DeGeneres is challenging her viewers to convince her to visit and broadcast live from their town.

What's she calling the program?

Wish You Were Here.

Hmmm. Sounds familiar...

Anyway, here's how it works. Viewers go online at http://ellen.aol.com to share stories, photos and videos from their hometown that they think would entice Ellen to come.

To help prompt viewers' thinking, the Ellen folks have created categories such as: Local Heroes, Claim to Fame, Fascinating Characters, Most Talented Pets, Best Local Commercial, Famous Firsts, Hollywood Connection, Most Fanatical Fans and Spookiest Halloween Celebrations.

Search for your town on the banner at the top of the site to see what people have already submitted under each category. Then, submit your pitch before the 10-week program wraps up in December with the visit to one town.