April 25, 2008 | Posted at 11:00 AM

What's 30 Times 800?


It's Ellen's 800th show! It's the 800th time Ellen has stood backstage before her show started. The 800th last-minute check to see if her hairpiece is in place. The 800th time she's discovered a "Kick Me" sign on her back and pulled it off at the last minute. The 800th time Ellen has practiced her "She sells sea shells by the sea shore" enunciation warm-ups. The 800th chugged gin and tonic, the 800th peek to see if she knows anyone in the audience. The 800th quick cry, then laugh, then cry. The 800th time she's wiped the barbecue sauce off her hands with the curtain. It's the 800th time someone has whispered, "Ms. Degeneres, there's only... 30 seconds to air."

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I was there to celebrate the 800th show and i loved it so much. It was so very fun watching you be so funny. You remind me so much of Lucy Ricardo.Ellen i love you like so many people do all over the world.keep on doing all the fun, funny things you do. i just wished i was there to work with you as the other ellen(but latina).Both of us together can make it so very funny(you already are).Oh, Ellen maybe i can be your partner like Kimmel has his spanish partner.Let me know what you think? The company where I work are fixing to lay off people and i don;t want to go work for dull people or a dull company. HELP ELLEN! SAVE ME! BYE

Posted by Rebecca Ruiz | April 29, 2008 4:41 PM

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hello ellen, please sign me up for the hawaii trip giveaway. love you & your show. gives me that good feeling and lots of laughs. todays show was great.

Posted by chris t | April 28, 2008 12:56 PM

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congrads, to one of the funniest, most humble person I have had the honour of watching. keep it up and guess what - todays my birthday!!!!

Posted by Chris | April 28, 2008 12:06 PM

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Hola Ellen!!
I'm a mexican fan that only mondays and tuesdays watch your show 'cause are my days off, and a din't miss it for anything in the world, You're the BEST person I've never seen before, for the charities you made, you make us laugh, dance and over all makes our day, Thank you for having your show and i love the way you are.
I almost forgot, say hi to your girlfriend Portia I used to watch in Mexico Ally Mcbeal too, I hated her but at the same time I loved her rolling her character at the show.
Thank you for podting my comment and I wish you more years on air with the ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW!!!
Kisses and Hugs

From Everett, Wa.

Posted by Zaira Arana | April 28, 2008 11:52 AM

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30 times 800 is 24000... Congratulations on your 800th show hope many more to come. I look forward to your show every weekday and so do my 2 boys and pets!!!
I've been off on maternity for 17 months now had my first then got pregnant again and had a second only 13 months after my first.. so let me tell ya that my days are very busy... But thank goodness for your show!!! My oldest dances with you everytime, and I find myself laughing you are sooo funny!

I've tried entering your contest but I believe that its onoly for us residents? Anyhow i'll keep on watching you you and your crew do a great job at entertaining us!!!
thanks again
lots a love
Valerie St-Jacques
from Perkins (Quebec, Canada)

Posted by Valerie | April 28, 2008 11:23 AM

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Ellen, you have provided 800 million laughs; tears for pets and people of need; issues in the forefront of news; happiness to youths, seniors, people in dire straits and lifted our spirits daily with your dances and commentary. Congratulations and I believe the phrase is: "Go girl go!" Fondly, John

Posted by John A Burton | April 28, 2008 10:48 AM

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Congratulations we need more people like you for great entertainment.
You have a Heart as BIG AS GOLD.

Posted by Patty Wellcome | April 28, 2008 10:21 AM

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HELLO AND HOW ARE YOU DOING...HOPE ALL CONTINUES TO GO WELL FOR YOU. CONGRATS TO YOU AND KEEP DOING WHAT YOU ARE DOING!!!!I LOVE TO LAUGH....THANKS!!!

Posted by Valerie | April 28, 2008 9:56 AM

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Hey Ellen,
Love your show, you are a HOOT. Takes a very special person to do what you do, and the wonderful things you do for people. Congrats on your show, and may you continue to make us laugh, inform us on issues at hand, and just for being you.

Lori

Posted by Lori Provins | April 28, 2008 8:47 AM

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Ellen is only at 800? Just kidding, here is wishing you another 24000 seconds and many more. Thanks for all you do, 800 times over.

Posted by Lynne Albright | April 28, 2008 8:19 AM

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HERE`S TO ANOTHER 800 SHOWS,CUZ I KNOW YOU`LL BE HERE FOR US...... JUST WISH THEY SHOWED RERUNS OF YOUR SHOW ON WEEKENDS SO I WOULD NOT GO THRU WITHDRAWALS THOSE TWO DAYS.lol as GLADYLS would say"keep on keeping on ELLEN" &company....

Posted by nancy l. campbell | April 28, 2008 8:16 AM

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Hello Ellen,

I just wanted to tell you how much I LOVE your show. I like how no one goes home a loser when the games are played. I have only recently started watching your show as I am normally at work when it's on, but have been on a medical leave all year and you have kept me laughing throughout. I have always been a fan of yours though. You are a wonderful, giving, caring and funny person. Take care and I wish you many more years of success.

Posted by Leslie Lang | April 28, 2008 8:04 AM

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I'm putting 24000 thankyou's into one big one. THANK YOU ELLEN! You spark the bonfire of laughter in me. Keep it flaming, love Melissa in PA

Posted by melissa swinger | April 28, 2008 7:54 AM

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24,000 pats on your back for the great shows you have given us.

at least 24,000 good laughs ,wiggles,and dances

and is someone gonna win some cash maybe some of the 24,000?

would be a blessing to hear that my worries are not so heavy

but always remember if there is a will there will be a way somehow

have a fun week ya hear! yo all come back now ya hear! lol

Posted by Karen in Almost Heaven West Virginia | April 28, 2008 6:35 AM

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i congratulate you from the bottom of my heart for your 800th show and your 800th time of bringin' happiness to mankind and i will always wish that this number 800 is added with numerous number of zeroes in front of it.i totally love your show although i am from india where many people dont seem to know you

Posted by sunil dhanuka | April 28, 2008 2:26 AM

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I hope you have another 800 shows!! This Stryker clan just loves watching your show. It is something me and my three daughters love to do. I think the only thign that we agree on. We are trying to think of a fund raiser for our local UMC youth to do to raise money to send any kid in our small town that wants to, to go to summer camp at no cost to their family. Out town is small but we have our very own Summer Festival each August. Our motto....Small Town Big Spirit!! I am going to suggest your marshmallow game. Two teams $1 each and a boobie prize for the winner. I think the kids will love it. Out youngest Stryker loves to dance and sing and she loves to hear the start of your show. yes, definitely anotehr 800 shows!!!
Love and Prayers
the Ny Stryker 5
Kevin, Karen, Paige, Michaela, Skyler
p.s. say hello to the other Stryker, we love him like family too.

Posted by Stryker mom | April 28, 2008 12:44 AM

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CONGATULATIONS on your 800th show. You are doing a great job so keep it up for many more years to come. I hope to come to the US next year so hopefully i will get to see your show live.
Keep up all the great work Ellen.

Posted by HeidinLocke | April 28, 2008 12:00 AM

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I just wanted to say congrats on your milestones this year! 50th Birthday and 800th show! Thanks for all you contribute Ellen! I don't get to see your show everyday since I work full time, but every chance I get to, I do. You have always kept me smiling. Thank you. Thank you for being so real and up for a world that isn't always that way. Keep on doing what you are doing for all of us. Thanks again!

Posted by Debbie Nieman | April 27, 2008 8:20 PM

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The answer is 24000. I don't have much enjoyment in my life as I'm taking care of my sick Mom and stay here with her at night and my sister takes care of her during the day. We are trying to keep her at home where she will be comfortable as she is 82. I just love when you talk to Glades and I was wondering why you don't take the show to her? Just wondering, My Mom love your show as well and when she can have laugh it is great. Thank You Ellen for so much fun. Love, Lynn D'Agostino (I go by Lynn my legal name is Carol)

Posted by Carol (Lynn) D'Agostino | April 27, 2008 7:51 PM

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Congratualtions on your 800th show!!!!! I is always a joy to watch you, not many people can amke me laugh bt you always seem to. Good luck and many wishes for another 800 shows.

Posted by Betty Romero | April 27, 2008 7:44 PM

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