Definitions by Oscar Madison

bums in seats 

(also "butts in seats" and "butts in the seats"): spectators who have been drawn into a theatre or other entertainment by a low-brow, mass-appeal production. A reference to the economic demand on entertainment business producers to attract paid attendance.

"We need a show that will put bums in seats."

bums in seats by Oscar Madison April 26, 2006

butts in seats 

(also "bums in seats" and "butts in the seats"): spectators who have been drawn into a theatre or other entertainment by a low-brow, mass-appeal production. A reference to the economic demand on entertainment business producers to attract paid attendance.

"We need a show that will put butts in seats."

butts in seats by Oscar Madison April 25, 2006