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30 Seconds to Air | Friday, April 25, 2008 | 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'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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

24,000. That's probably the number of laughs you give me...well maybe more...I stopped counting when I ran out of room when my pen ran out of ink. LOL

You are a talented woman....and Portia is a lucky womaan. :-)

Posted by Beth Launer | April 27, 2008 7:05 PM

24000. I NEED THAT CAR I DO HOME HEALTH AND I'VE TORN DOWN MY CAR WITH ALL THE MILES I HAVE PUT ON I T SINCE I SSTARTED THERE I ALSO HAVE PUT 1000.00 IN REPAIRS AND CANT AFORD ANY MORE

Posted by lisa cartieri | April 27, 2008 7:02 PM

The answer is 24,000 but what does that mean? My husband and I are retired and watch you show every day. You really make us smile, especailly when you keep running the grooping tape! We love the small children you always have on and the animals too as well as all the stars. A show with absolutely everything!!! Joanna and Lou Bergez

Posted by Joanna Bergez | April 27, 2008 4:45 PM

Congrats Ellen, on your 800th Show. That's amazing. Time goes by so fast. My husband and I both watch your show as much as possible. You are always smiling and you have a very pretty smile as well. Thanks for making the mornings a little lighter with how funny you are. Love it. Keep it up.

Posted by Lisa W. | April 27, 2008 4:36 PM

24,000, does that have something to do with next weeks prizes. I am so pumped about this upcoming week of prize give aways.

Congrats on the 800th show. I used to laugh hysterically when I watched Ellen as a Stand Up 20 years ago.

U make me laugh!! My children 8 & 12 enjoy you during school vacations.

We just got a dog and she came with the name Ella. If I say The Ellen Show she looks at me as if I am talking about her. She usually sits by me while I watch the show.

Ellen is the best, but Rachel Ray is right up there too. Hey get the two together and it would be comical!!!

Posted by Catmeat | April 27, 2008 3:46 PM

Hey there Ellen,

Happy 800th show...you are just awesome and you have many fans down under here in New Zealand...give us a shout out one day. Loves
Ali and Hales

Posted by Alison Davie | April 27, 2008 2:48 PM

Thank god for you Ellen! You are truly a breath of fresh air. You are also just want I need before going to work as a nurse 7pm to 7am. Seeing you and the show makes life just a little bit easier.

Posted by Diane Folk | April 27, 2008 1:42 PM

Ellen:

Happy 800th!!! And you look so young! God put you here for a reason there's no doubt about what "a true servant of the lord" you are. You are hysterically funny, you make the world smile even when many are sad.

God bless you Ellen, may you continue in your journey of making people smile!

Sincerely,

Susan Viener, River Ridge, LA

Posted by Susan Viener, River Ridge, LA | April 27, 2008 1:07 PM

ellen u rock gfff ur the best keep up the great work that u do we love u in cali.... no one in tv has any thing on u gfffffff ur the best.....always ur 1fan penny bettencourt

Posted by penny bettencourt | April 27, 2008 1:06 PM

hey ellen ur the best hands down u keep us all in stiches from laughing so dam hard..... no other tv host has any thing on u ellen ur the BEST!!!! we love u in cali.......keep up the best..penny bettencourt...

Posted by Anonymous | April 27, 2008 1:03 PM

thank you for being ellen degenerous. it shows much more than 800 times! here's to another 800!

Posted by paula q | April 27, 2008 12:02 PM

HI ELLEN,
WITH ALL THE GOOD THINGS THAT YOU DO FOR PEOPLE AND YOUR FANS, THERE IS NO ONE THAT DESERVES THE BIG CONGRATS THAN YOUR NUMBER 1 FAN,ME, ALL THE CATS AND DOGS AND ANIMALS, AND THE BIG GREEN EARTH. YOU ARE A VERY SPECIAL PERSON, GOD BLESS AND CONGRATS.......DAVID JAKOBOT

Posted by David Jakobot | April 27, 2008 11:57 AM

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