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Ellen History | Tuesday, March 18, 2008 | 12:30 PM

Today in Ellen History

On March 18th 1970, Ellen attaches playing cards onto the fork of her bike with clothespins, leans back in her banana seat with the sissy bar, and pops one of the wickedest wheelies her street has ever seen.

On March 18th 1981, (during Ellen's "Circus Years") Ellen falls off of her 6-foot high unicycle while performing her juggling fire routine and just barely misses getting mauled by a lion and several midgets in a tiny car.

On March 18th 2004, Jim Carrey rides a bicycle around the Ellen stage, and falls off, creating one of the most memorable moments ever on the show.


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Ellen! I love your show! You are so amazingly funny and I appreciate the extra smiles you give your audience every day! Thank you!

Posted by Jocelyn F. | August 1, 2009 10:54 PM

Heyy Ellen! I love you soo much!
Im from Ottawa Ontario Canada. So i couldn't send you a suggestion =(
You should have Emma Watson on the show! That would be AWESOME!! she is my ALL time idol! i love her so much! and she is really funny, so it she would be prefect with you! (cause you know your funny and stuff...just in case you didn't get that, lol jk) (jk=just kidding,in case you didn't know that) So please have her on the show, i will do anything to have her on the show! It would mean the world if you do it. Oh and I'm 13

Lots of love from:Prairie Skye

Posted by Prairie Skye | July 20, 2009 2:33 PM


Hola Ellen,
I work at the life Crisis Center
Shelter here in Salisbury MD and your show really makes a difference, we are currently trying to raise money for a new television here in the shelter because the one we have is really really old, (and also to pamper the families that are going thru tuff times because of domestic violence) I have done a couple of yard sales but haven't gotten very far(I dont think I know how to advertise it), hope we get it soon to enjoy your show a whole lot better.

Thank you for making us laugh and some what forget!

Posted by Anonymous | June 23, 2009 12:02 PM

Hi Ellen my name is ismenia i worked at double tree hotel i never miss your show always watch you at worked when i am cleaning the rooms god bless all that you do. bye love

Posted by ismenia herradora | May 11, 2009 3:46 PM

Ellen you are the Best! I DVR your show daily and never miss it. I can't wait to get home everyday from work to watch your show. You are the bright spot of my day because you make me laugh and smile. And that's all I can ask for.

Posted by Holly | April 15, 2009 12:58 PM

I so can't wait for the oppotunity to suprise my wife with tickets to your show. She has been a fan forever (I mean that with out making us sound old) and I have just recently discovered your warmth and charm.
Looking forward to seeing you soon.

Posted by Bryan Stout | March 24, 2009 2:17 PM

heyy ellen i must say your show is amazing!!!!
ive watched it sence 2nd grade!!
im soo obsessed with your show one time my friend called me when your show was on and i told them i had to go and hung up!!you are awsome keep on rocking!!!

Posted by courtney!!! | March 16, 2009 8:13 PM

Ellen - You are absolutely the best! I don't miss a show or yours for over a year now, I rush in from College on M - Tu and Thurs. and turn off my phone and put a Do Not Disturb sign on my door and that doesn't get removed until your show is over with.
I really wish that you would do your show from here in Hawaii some day because I would be one of the first to get tickets to see you.
Take care and remember I'm your number 1 fan.

Aloha and God Bless

Robert Vernon
Aka: Rob

Posted by Robert Vernon | March 16, 2009 4:54 PM

Dear Ellen,
I am so pleased with the fact that I finally have local tv channels, so NOW I get to watch your show! (Hope I never have to go without locals again) I look forward to watching an having something to smile and someone to laugh with. Keep up your wonderful work and the much loved joy you bring to others! Best wishes to you and the lovely wife! I am looking for places to find your Halo pet foods. Is there one for cats also? I have a dog, cat, Cabut, I also have Canada geese, ducks, deer that I feed, fox and turkeys, yes I live in the country, only wish it were my property, :-)
Love ya! a former New Orlean resident

Posted by Debra | March 13, 2009 8:45 AM

Dear Ellen,
I only get to see your show two days a week and I don't have a DVR but when reruns start I hope the shows are mixed up enough that a show I haven't seen is on my day off ... I enjoy you so much!! I cry at practically every show whether it's because you are sooooo funny or because your kind old soul shows through with everything you do. I think we would be kindred spirits because I love all animals like you do... and actually kids and old people too... you're just one of the sweetest people alive. I hope you are on TV forever... or at least 'til I can get to LA to see your show in person! Keep up the good work and I hope you get everything you wish for, i.e. your marriage to Portia sanctified... you're the BEST!!!
love you!

Posted by emily | March 8, 2009 3:32 PM

Hey!

I gotta tell ya, I watch every clip possible of your show on youtube, but they don't air it here in the UK. I wish they did! Your show is the best chat/entertainment show I've ever seen. I've been sat here for 4 hours on my day off, watching clips of your show.......ok, I have no life.....but you crack me up!

Thank you!

Steven Moore (Sheffield, UK)
x

Posted by Stevie Moore | February 20, 2009 11:59 AM

Ellen,
I think you're show is very good. I just love that you can bring such joy and entertainment to so many without it being in any way offensive!! With all that is out there...you make us laugh while having class! Keep it up! A TN fan

Posted by Regina Maggart | February 3, 2009 10:01 AM

Ellen,

I can't tell you what inspiration you bring to life. I loved you when you were first getting into standup on the HBO special and have never stopped. I am so glad I have cable that I can record your show every day, my kids and I watch it every evening, sometimes I can't wait so I watch it live and again with them later that night, sometimes we even save the episodes as they are so funny. When Dustin Hoffman was on he was so cute and he said exactly the right things about you. You are a very special LADY and I am so happy that you are now happily married. LIVE, LOVE, DANCE and always LAUGH

Posted by Theresa | January 23, 2009 5:11 AM

Dear Ellen....
I think you are used to hear everyone that you are great and you have brought happiness into our life, but it is really hard to avoid to tell you all those words because that is what you provoque in our life, but sometimes the feelings you cause have no words, you may transport a person to another world, sorry if I am not clear, but I am from Nicaragua and maybe I don´t explain myself very well, but I feel as I born again when I woke up early in the morning and watch your program.
You are one of the most blesed woman in the world and THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR GIVE EVERYONE THE SECRET OF LIFE, BELIEVE IN LOVE AND NEVER LOSE HOPE.
SINCERELY WITH ALL MY HEART.
LUCILA SEQUEIRA
MANAGUA, NICARAGUA.

Posted by Lucila | January 20, 2009 6:36 AM

Wow, reading all the other comments I see I am just one more person that is crazy about you Ellen!
I learned some years ago that laughter is a precious gift. There was a time when there was only darkness in my life as I struggled with chemical addiction and laughter was one of the first gleams of hope I had that maybe I could feel human again. You were there then and I am so thrilled that you here still. Thank you for being kind, silly, funny and for the sparkle in you eyes. Thank Goodness for my DVR!

I know this is the year Mr. Clooney will have to sit on that red chair.....

I can't wait to wish you a happy birthday...so here it goes: HAPPY BIRTHDAY MA'LADY!!

Posted by Alba S. | January 17, 2009 6:32 AM

Greeting from Miami, Florida. You are a true inspiration to everyone who knows you!

My partner and I have been following your show for years. You always make us laugh. Especially, when things are not going well. You and your show manage to bring positive energy to all of us. You are a hard working individual and a true friend to many people. You’re rare bread, lady and that is why everyone loves you.

Loved your “Bora Bora” video. Your wife is a very lucky woman to have someone like you next to her. You seem so in love and happy. Is so beautiful to see two people in love, like you are with your wife. God bless you both!

My partner and I are planning to have our own ceremony (wedding), since we can’t get marry, as you know. Hopefully soon, when our financial status gets better and go to Bora Bora as our honeymoons; it’s been my dream since I was a child.

We have never been in your show and we made our New Year’s resolution in going to L.A and attend to your show in 2009. I hope it comes true. I really want to meet you in person.

We admired you and respect you so much! You have so much to give. You are a true inspiration and a hero to many people. You parents did a great job in raising a great lady. Thank you for been you.
Hector G. from Miami.


Posted by Hector G. | January 15, 2009 11:21 AM

I have been watching your show since you first came on the air and you haven't gotten a bit older, only better. The biggest question I have for you is this: How do you retain such innocence at 50? Yes, you're funny, pretty, energetic and all that, but you also seem to have an innocence that lends to the belief that all people are good. You genuinely seem to enjoy everyone on your show and never seem to lose your temper. That can't be an act, I have seen you for years, you're real. I really want you to know that watching you do your show has helped me deal with depression without meds! God Bless You, Ellen Gegeneres.

Posted by Janice | December 17, 2008 8:16 AM

Wosh I could have seen that show!

Posted by Julie Thompson | December 10, 2008 1:46 AM

Oh Ellen, your show is the BEST. My husband and I watch every day! You always make us laugh. You are such a talented person.
Merry Christmas!

Christine Watson

Posted by Chrstine Watson | December 8, 2008 7:41 PM

I love your show! You are real and make us laugh. I hope California comes around and rethinks the "same sex" marriage law. It's a basic human right. Love from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan CANADA

Posted by Loranna | December 8, 2008 4:04 PM

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