"Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show" (2003) TV series 2003-????

User Rating:

7.9/10   

Director:

Michael Dimich

Writers:

Danny Breen (writer)
Greg Fitzsimmons (writer)

Seasons:

4 | 5 | 7 | unknown

Release Date:

8 September 2003 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Talk-Show

Plot:

A mix of celebrity interviews, musical performers, audience participation games, and segments spotlighting real people with extraordinary stories and talents, hosted by comedienne Ellen DeGeneres.

Plot Keywords:

Audience Participation | Dancing | Chat | Non Fiction | Character Name In Title

Awards:

32 wins & 33 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Wed. Nov. 11	4:00 PM	NBC
Thur. Nov. 12	4:00 PM	NBC

Cast

Ellen DeGeneres

...

Herself - Host / ... (881 episodes, 2003-2009)

Also Known As:

The Ellen Show (Australia)

Runtime:

USA:60 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

Australia:PG | Canada:E | USA:TV-G

Filming Locations:

Bob Hope Park - 400 Bob Hope Drive, Burbank, California, USA

Company:

Time Telepictures Television

Quotes:

Ellen: [During her stand-up routine] You know how you always expect someone to think the same as you and then your like, really shocked when they don't? Like when it's a cold day and you turn to the person next to you and say, 'Its so cold, aren't you cold?' and then they say 'no.' It's kinda like, 'what, are you a communist?'

Movie Connections:

Featured in The 33rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards (2006) (TV)

Surprisingly great

I really liked Ellen's sitcom and her HBO special ("The Beginning"), but in recent years it seemed like Ellen might be losing her comedic touch. NOT SO, I'm glad to say. Ellen fits perfectly into her new environment, because interacting with people of all kinds is exactly what she does best. Ellen is quick-witted, amiable, and often laugh-out-loud funny. She has a very distinctive style that I feared may get old after all these years, but it still feels fresh because it's authentic. Ellen deserved another chance to conquer television, and I believe she just may pull it off this time. Wayne Brady should enjoy those Emmy's while they last -- there's some fierce competition in town, and it's not Sharon Osbourne.