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Ellen History | Saturday, January 26, 2008 | 11:00 AM

This Day In Ellen History


On this day in 1958, at 1:38 PM, at the Ochsner Hospital in Metairie Louisiana, Ellen Lee DeGeneres was born. The clouds parted, birds could be heard singing and a rainbow was seen for miles.

On this day in 1967, Ellen got a bicycle for her birthday. She wanted a pony. Ellen ended up naming her bicycle Mr. Ed and could be seen pretending to feed it carrots in it's stall in the garage.

On this day in 2006, President William Jefferson Clinton made a surprise video appearance on Ellen's show and wished her a sincere happy birthday.

On this day in 2008, Ellen is celebrating a very happy 50th birthday. She was very touched and was seen yesterday thanking everyone for making it so special.

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SO HOW ARE WE FEELING TODAY? GOOD THING YOU AREN`T ON TODAY(BUT BET THAT WOULD BE A GREAT SHOW)YOU PROBABLY HAVE BEEN PARTYING SINCE FRIDAY,HUH. YOU DESERVE EVERYTHING YOU HAVE!!!!! ANYWAY HOPE YOU THANKED YOUR MOM FOR BRINGING UP SUCH A INCREDABLE PERSON.

Posted by Nancy l. Campbell | January 27, 2008 3:35 PM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY 2 YOU ELLEN 50 AARP WHAT N EXT MORE LOVE IN THE WORLD YOU ARE SO HOT ???

Posted by KENNETH LEE MEYERS | January 27, 2008 2:41 PM

Dear Ellen,
First i would like to wish a very Happy 50th Birthday Ellen. I would like to say that you make me happy when i watch your show. You make my day Ellen. When u start to dance i get up dance with you.I love your show. I sametimes cant wait for your show to start. You always make me laugh and have a good day. So I Thank You Ellen for what you do.

your biggest fan
Yvette Noriega

Posted by Yvette Noriega | January 27, 2008 2:13 PM

I loved reading all the great comments from your fans. I AM one of your fans, because I make sure I'm at home at 3 PM (chgo time)when your program comes on. Your 50th birthday party on TV was excellent. I enjoyed every minute of it. BUT
Please don't have so many rock bands on your show. I am an 81 yr. old, and really don't care for that type of music. Give us some mellow music for a change. Think about it, Ellen. There are a lot of us Srs. out here. Otherwise, I really, really, love watching you. Your friend, Gladys, is hysterical when she calls in. I love that.
My name is Blanche Wostratzky, a retired technical services librarian in my local library for 25 yrs. years. I got to start on the computer back 24 yrs. ago. My head librarian came up to my technical room, and said "Blanche, I'm going to send you to computer school". I told her "Mrs. Goodman, why would you decide to send a 60 yr old to school to learn computers". She replied to me "Blanche, that's the job that I have assigned you to" Golly I'm glad she thought enough of my knowledge, to be able to tackle computers. I retired 2 yrs. later but so grateful that Mrs. Goodman sent me back to school. Very Sincerely
B. Wostratzky

Posted by Blanche Wostratzky | January 27, 2008 2:07 PM

Happy Birthday Ellen. Your generosity and kindness know no boundaries. Thank you for giving average, everyday people the opportunity to enter a drawing to share in your generosity. You are a truly "good person and I love your show.

Posted by Linda | January 27, 2008 1:55 PM

Hey Ellen,
How is Gladis? I wondered if you still keep in touch with her. What a hoot! I rarely see the show anymore because I am at school full time and since the new on demand from Comcast was installed, the VCR won't record!
Isn't that...COMCASTIC?!
Anyway, I intend someday to write you about my life story and the amazing people I've had the priveledge to run across, that do what you do, and Gladis does; remind us that we are all much more alike than different, and the ability to laugh away the "small stuff" can really be a stepping stone towards moving closer together rather than apart!
Gosh I can't believe your 50! Well, actually to be really honest, the week you spent in bed with a bad back from ...
Was it jumping in the parking garage?
Kinda gave your age away....LOL
I'm 38 and I catch myself being a little more careful when I jump now. LMAO
I am glad you healed so quickly. I know how hard it is to follow doctors orders when there's places to go, people to see and the little voice in your head that's always yelling "Let's MOVE, MOVE, MOVE!"
Have a Blast at your super-bowl party! Wish I was there! Wish you were here! lol
God Bless you and your work ~ Love always,
Temple Phillips (Puyallup, Washington)


Posted by Temple | January 27, 2008 1:50 PM

hey ellen happy birthday

Posted by tammy childs | January 27, 2008 1:22 PM

Hey Ellen, hope you're still celebrating...enjoy every moment! Thanks for all of you that you give to us, your fans. You are an unselfish performer. Wishing you many more days of celebration, Chris

Posted by Chris | January 27, 2008 12:54 PM

Hi Ellen and Crew,

Its me Alexandra Appleton and Im 18 yrs old. You may if heard of me by e-mailing you. You may not. But I have. Im in this play called "Krazy 4 U", Its a George Gerswin musical. I was just woundering if you could come and see it with Mama, Vance, Portia & the crew and you. And maybe do your show here too. Canada, Ontario. At my school, Adam Scott C.V.I. Haha its funny, I have a school called adam scott and a doctor called Mike weir. HAHA. Sorry
Back on track,. Anyways, hope you get this or read it on your show!

Please e-mail me if you can.
harburn16@yahoo.ca

Heres the info!

PERFORMANCE DATES

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14TH - @ 7 PM (HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!)

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH - @ 7 PM

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH - MATINEE @ 2 PM

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH - @ 7 PM

TICKET PRICES

ADULTS.........................$12

STUDENTS.....................$6

Tickets will go on sale starting in January!

Tickets will be sold at the main office, in the foyer at lunch time,

at Bushel Basket (Brookdale Plaza) and at Titles Bookstore downtown!

Posted by Alexandra Appleton | January 27, 2008 12:41 PM

Happy Belated Birthday Ellen....I watched the show that day, I watch it just about everyday. You give me hope and inspiration...I am a single mother of a ten yr. old and stuck in a bad relationship because I have no money and no car and besides my son you are the only other person that keeps my hope of one day getting mine and my sons' happiness back. I tried to leave and was amazed at how many ppl there are out there that could give a rats a## about helping a person out. My son and I walked in the cold all day around Greenecastle, In. trying to find a way out of our situation and got no help....But anyway, sorry bout all that.Just wanted you to know how much you help me everyday.....I hope maybe someday I can make it to a show.Love always, Lindsy Cupps

Posted by Lindsy Cupps | January 27, 2008 12:32 PM

Hi Ellen,

I have sent several messages and don't know whether you have gotten them because I have not seen them posted. Hope your birthday was exciting and much fun and filled with many friends and family (loved ones) around you. I myself love to dance a lot and enjoy your show with it's positive influence. There is no bashing, bad gossip. And also your show has clean talk on it. Thanks again for being the kind of program I love to watch as a new retiree.

Linda

Posted by Linda Stalvey | January 27, 2008 12:25 PM

Happy Birthady Ellen... Many more wonderful days to come. I hope to meet in person someday again soon. Love Marylou (Geise)

Posted by Marylou Kittleson | January 27, 2008 12:08 PM

Dear Ellen, take my warmest and most sincere wishes for your 50th birthday!I am a big fan of yours writing from Bulgaria and I just wanna tell you that you are really cool,so funny,emotional,
energetic, full of life, good mood and optimism.
Don't ever change Girl!

Posted by Rosica | January 27, 2008 11:57 AM

Happy birthday! I am just a couple years younger than you, and I hope I can still make people laugh or at least smile everyday like you do when I turn the big 50 and many years after! I wish that for you too! I have no doubt that you will!

Posted by Joanne | January 27, 2008 11:53 AM

happy day

Posted by Anonymous | January 27, 2008 11:19 AM

After watching my TiVo'd Ellen shows for the week, I fell asleep on the futon on Friday evening, waking up at 1:30 a.m. early Saturday and saying, "Wowza. It's Ellen birthday!" Then I dragged myself off to bed. Happy Birthday Ellen.

Posted by Lynn | January 27, 2008 10:56 AM

HAPPY 50th Hope you have many more.Hope your
day is special,keep up the good work making us
laugh.We really enjoy all your shows and keep up
the dancing.HAVE A GREAAAT DAY.

Posted by DEIRDRE BRADFORD | January 27, 2008 10:51 AM

Hi Ellen,I know you had a GREAT birthday, but the future is even better. You have what I am always am searching for,and trying to keep. A HEART OF GOLD! I am always trying to make people happy and that is what deep down makes you happy.My favorite song is "Heart of Gold". Keep on being the way you are and you will always stay young.So enjoy life and people.
one of your fans.
Lin

Posted by Linda Richards | January 27, 2008 9:08 AM

HAPPY 50TH BIRTHDAY ELLEN!!! Thanks for keeping us laughing everyday, your a ball to watch. I will also be 50 this year in July, and it still feels great. We all love ya here in Menasha Wis.Hope you made your 50th the best. Linda

Posted by Linda Gosz | January 27, 2008 9:08 AM

Hi Ellen,

Belated birthday wishes for a down-to-earth and funny performer. You never fail to make me laugh and smile. Thanks for your talents. May your always continue in your endeavors. I admire your ongoing charity causes. You're very special. A bunch of sincere and warm wishes.
Love,
Your fan, Seen

Posted by Seen | January 27, 2008 9:01 AM

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