30 Seconds To Air

How can one of the world's most popular television personalities be shy, you ask? The answer is that many shy people overcompensate for their shyness by having their own talk shows. Johnny Carson was notoriously shy and stayed in a small room located under his desk until he would hear Doc Severinsen start up the band. Dick Cavett never spoke a word until he was 27-years old. Mike Douglas was so shy that he had a Mike Douglas impersonator host every single one of his shows.

Look at those bright blue eyes yearning to be your friend. Sometimes if you are quiet and don't make any quick movements, you can coax her out by making clicking sounds and she will host a show for you. I think it's a testament to her dedication and professionalism that she overcomes her fears day after day to entertain all of us. Shhhh. Ellen's show is about to start. Don't make any sudden movements and back up slowly. There's only ...30 Seconds To Air.

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Posted by apfdbvrh qbehsdmr | October 5, 2008 4:30 AM

I see you have a posting from a Jerri Ellen Wheeler. I thought I was the only Jerri-ellen in the world.

Any way. I love Ellen and I love the show.

You go girl!
Kidest Regards,
Jerri-ellen
www.shesells.org

Posted by Jerri-ellen | May 14, 2008 8:29 PM

Hi Ellen. You look like that cute girl next door who just wants another ice-cream!
You are full of energy and child-like youth!
Shame on all those people who say you're middle-aged when you turn fifty!
Why, here's Ellen, our testimony!!

Posted by Siva | April 14, 2008 2:28 AM

Oh thank goodness, I thought you were wiping your nose on the curtain! At least it's just that you're shy. Whew.

Posted by KKF | April 10, 2008 3:07 PM

We are so alike. But my daughter in law makes up for it. She is so funny!

Posted by Gayle Crawford | April 8, 2008 7:45 PM

oh elllen. your too cute! :)
i love youuuu soo muchm you are my idol

Posted by KATIE | March 8, 2008 7:57 PM

Posted by KATIE | March 8, 2008 7:51 PM

Ellen,

I wanted to write to tell you that I love your show. You really exhume a sincerity that is contagious.

I loved watching your show while I was in chemo and was really disappointed when one person in the room made a comment 'about those kinds of people'. It was upsetting. I have two gay cousins and I absolutely love them, and spending time with them. They are two of my funniest relatives and I look forward to getting to see them. I love the fact that they are both successful, but more importantly are comfortable in their own skin. In fact, I realized that when one of my cousin's friends was impressed that I would visit and not judge. His family did not accept him, and that made me realize that too many people still judge. I was prompted to write this note because I was angry with what happened to Larry. It's sad to think that he lost his life for just showing another human being that he cared for them. It's apparent that too many people react harshly about situations without thinking things through.

Well, keep up the good work girl.....my Mom loves watching you too! And keep dancing!

Another fan,
Theresa

Posted by Theresa | February 29, 2008 1:34 PM

Hi Ellen,

You are a very kind and lovely person. I saw your show today about the 15 year old young man bing murdered because he was gay. This is a tragedy and I wonder what are we teaching our children! All of us are different in some way so let's just accept each other as we are. (cause chances are we're not going to be any different) My thoughts and prayers go out to
both of the families involved.

Thank you for sharing this story.
Margie

Posted by Margie Roddy | February 29, 2008 1:27 PM

HELLO ELLEN,
I AM A FIFTEEN YEAR POLICE OFFICER IN THE STATE OF OHIO. I AM WRITTING TO LET YOU KNOW MY OPINION OF YOU AND YOUR TALKSHOW. I HAVE TO TELL YOU THAT I AM SO VERY IMPRESSED WITH YOUR VALUES AND THE PERSONALITY THAT YOU POSSESS AND IN YOUR LIFE AND YOUR TALKSHOW. YOU WHERE YOUR HEART ON YOUR SLEEVE AND ARE NOT AFRAID TO SHOW THAT YOU HURT SOMETIMES. FAME HAS NOT CHANGED YOU AND I THANK GOD THAT YOU HAVE THE STAGE TO SHARE YOUR LIFE AND VALUES. I WATCHED TODAY AND UNDERSTOOD YOUR STORY ABOUT THE HATE CRIME OF THE EIGHT YEAR OLD BOYS. I SEE THIS EVERYDAY AND IT IS VERY SAD AND TRAGIC. I SEE SHOWS LIKE OPRA AND TO BE HONEST I DON'T GET MUCH OUT OF IT. YOU AND YOUR WONDERFUL STAFF HAVE SO MUCH MORE LOVE AND "REAL" GUEST AND TOPICS THAT I AM A DEVOTED FAN FOR LIFE. THANK YOU SOOOOO VERY MUCH.....GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR STAFF.

TODD CARR
OHIO

Posted by TODD CARR | February 29, 2008 1:21 PM

Wow, I can't believe all the greedy people here. I don't want that Acadia or anything. I just wanted to say hi and let you know that its just fine to be shy. I'm shy too but I can let the jokes fly. Keep being gorgeous and cool Miss Ellen, and keep educating people about the importance of acceptance. Thank you!

Posted by Melinda | February 29, 2008 12:52 PM

I notice that Styker play The 1994 remix version of "December 1963 (Oh What a Night)" by Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons when you danced to the song yesterday.

Melissa.

Posted by Melissa A. Layton | February 29, 2008 10:23 AM

Hey Ellen,

I, for one in like a billion :), am forever grateful that you can rise above your shyness and continue to make my day!

You do so much, for so many...what can I do for you?

Because saying "Thanks" doesn't even begin to express my heartfelt gratitude to you for sharing your time and seemingly endless talent!

Warm hugs from Canada eh!

Carol - Ontario Canada

Posted by Carol | February 28, 2008 10:31 PM

Ellen! :)

I liked your dancers you had on today!!! That was sooo cool how they made wind and it was so believable that I looked for a wind machine and found that it was all the dancers!!!! They are AMAZING(underline and highlight this!)!!!!!

Its sad to hear about the senseless murder of an 8th grader. He was adorable/cute. What life laid before him was taken away. Life would have been better with him but we will never know what this young man could have contributed to society/life. His killer's life is forever changed true. This is also sad. Its sad that he did get the hate message. Love thy neighbor as yourself. We are all related and we all have feelings and all want to be loved and belong and need to be needed/loved/adored...etc. We all deserve respect and honor.

If you are different in anyway the human condition will find it and peck. (female,african american,gay,straight,) whatever someone doesn't like.. crooked teeth,crooked eyes..speech problems... some people just are mean. WHY???? Having some differences are worse and if the majority don't like you... its hell. no matter what. Why do we think its funny or acceptable?? to belittle people/pick on 'em... or kill? School is so much harder and more violent than when I was in school and I'm glad I'm not in school anymore... and feel for kids that are in school now. Its different... so different. Kids shouldn't have to stress about safety.. all kids should have to worry about is learning! Some teachers are afraid. I think we should teach compassion in school or at least respect. Parenting vs. school..dangerous rights issues here... but we have to do something.

Posted by tonya | February 28, 2008 8:31 PM

I'M GLAD THAT MRS MICHELE BROUN THINKS THE SAME WAY AS I DO...

I TO, AM FROM CANADA, WE ARE HUGE FAN OF YOURS AND WONDER WHY WE ARE LEFT OUT ON THOSE CONTEST.

WHY MISS ELLEN ??? CAN YOU PLEASE ANSWER THAT QUESTION FOR US ???

I FEEL LEFT OUT :(

ANEWAY....Who are you hiding from beind thow curtain ????? Come on down !!! let me present you Miss...Canadian Idol, American Idol, Oscar Winner and recently Miss Model !!!!

Dont ever change Miss Bleu eyes !!! YOU'RE THE BEST IN THE WEST !!

OUR FAMILY IS JUST IN LOVE WITH YOU !!!

PS. PLEASE ELLEN, GIVE ME AND CANADA CHANCE OF WINNING THE GMC ACADIA !

SELECT ME AND I WILL BRING YOU SOME NICE SNOW FROM DOWN HERE...IT'S ALL WHITE EVERYWERE YOU LOOK .....

WE HAVE SO MUCH SNOW...THAT I CAN SHARE SOME WITH YOU !!! SOON I'M GOING TO PUT AN ADD ON EBAY "SNOW FOR SALE" AND WILL EVEN DELIVER IT !!!FOR FREE !!!

WE LOVE YOU NO MATER WHAT !! CHANCE, NO CHANCE...YOU'LL ALWAYS BE MY KIND OF FRIEND !!!

Monique MoMo Gagnon from the Co..Co...Cold province of New Brunswick Canada

Posted by Monique MoMo Gagnon | February 28, 2008 6:47 PM

hi ellen, i love watching your show since you aired, i want to tell you i dont need this prize someone else may need it more than i, i just want to tell you keep up the good work you do, keep makin people laugh,you do have a purpose in this life. peace/love/light marie

Posted by marie sastram | February 28, 2008 6:41 PM

hi ellen, i love your show, i recently moved and cant find you on tv, so i turn to my computer and watch you, keep up the good work you do, you do have a purpose in this life. peace/love/light marie

Posted by marie | February 28, 2008 6:37 PM

I knew that about Johnny Carson, but none of the rest of them. I knew you were really shy. I think comedians are all shy. Just look at me. Writing to you. I'm so shy I can't believe I'm writing this. My 92 year old mother is shy too. Listen to this. I was on my way to work this morning and her picture fell off the Refri-a -grater. I thought, I better call her when I get to work to see how she is.So I called and said Mom, your picture fell off my refrigerator,so I thought I'd better call. So how are you Mom? She says Well I don't know I just fell off your refrigerator. I laughed so hard. I said Mom your so funny. I just love her.
So Have a good day Ellen. Stay shy and funny, we all love your humor. Your 1 of a kind. Kathy (5 cents) Nichols

Posted by kathy Nichols | February 28, 2008 4:56 PM

Hey ellen! I really love ur show and so does my son. When ur show comes on and ur music comes on, he starts to dance to the music. He's only 1 yr. 2 months old! We love you ellen!:-]

Posted by Monica chavez | February 28, 2008 4:49 PM

Me and my dog butterfly Love you!!!!!!!!

Posted by Debra | February 28, 2008 4:16 PM