sign up for the Ellen newsletter Tweet ThisWhat's 30 Times 800? RT @TheEllenShow  Connect

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."

next: Who's That with Ellen?

 Comments (98) | Share Share |  Send to a Friend |  Tweet ThisWhat's 30 Times 800? RT @TheEllenShow |  Permalink

Share Your Comments:

Dear Ellen,

I stopped to read the comments that your fans wrote regarding your "800th", show. I realize that I missed alot of fun, because as I wrote previously, I discovered your show by acccident, lately.

I want to tell you, that every compliment you received, receives a "Ditto" from me. I trully love your spirit. You are the best talk show on .

I too have been trying to enter the "GREAT GIVE AWAY WEEK", but was unable to, because I don't have a picture. Please enter me by proxy. I promise, I would walk from New Jersey to be on your show.


Good luck, always

Digna Cole

Posted by Digna | April 27, 2008 10:50 AM

The 800th time we get a free dose of daily laughter and love. Thank you doesnt seem to be enough!

Posted by Cindy Cadorette | April 27, 2008 10:05 AM

Thank You, Ellen for a guaranteed laugh Monday through Friday! Keep upbeat, dancing and smiling!

Posted by Courtney Webster | April 27, 2008 10:03 AM

Dear Ellen,
Thanks for keeping tv fun. You are the only show I stop to watch. Congrats on your 800th show. Keep it up. Keep laughing.

Posted by Christine | April 27, 2008 9:56 AM

Ellen & Crew: Thank you for 800 shows. I can't wait for the next 800 plus more shows to follow! You are all awesome and a BIG THANK YOU for all you do for our friends in need! Keep up the good work!!
P.S. Thanks for some of the dance moves too!!

Posted by Joyce Kosirowsky | April 27, 2008 9:53 AM

Dear Ellen

My name is Chuck, my wife Kayle and I watch your show religiously every day. We both think you are the best talk show host on TV. You make us laugh each and every day. By the way, I am 67 years old, and my wife is 40. Happy 800th show, and hope you have at least 1600 more enjoyable shows. You are the best, and hope someday we can meet you in person. Thanks for all the laughs.

Yours truly,
Chuck & Kayle Gatz
Dyer, Indiana 46311

Posted by Chuck Gatz | April 27, 2008 8:55 AM

Congratulations on the big 800. I know the 50th is the golden anniversary, but I have no idea what the 800th is, so I'll just say thanks for being you and making people laugh. You are doing important work. My dear friend Peggy is struggling with breast cancer and I told her to watch you every day because you crack her up and that's good medicine.

Posted by Annie | April 27, 2008 8:33 AM

Hi Ellen,
I watch your show every day, as I am retired, because of a diability. So when you dance I do my execise with you. So PLEASE do not stop your dancing with the audience. My husband lost his job and right before that happened, the motor in our 93 auto, desided, it was time to retire. We are living off of my disability check of just about 500.00 a month, waiting for his unemployment check to start, nota lot to live on but you do what you have to do. God only gives you what you can handle, well I think we have reached the minimum or is it maximun. Oh well, it sure would be nice to win a car, any kind, not fussy, so that he can go and find a job and let me watch your show by myself, even have him dancing with you and watching your show. Enough!!!
Love you Ellen.
PS When did you have Tom Selleck on the show?

Posted by Sandy Lemke | April 27, 2008 8:14 AM

You make my day! I get on the treadmill at 9am and watch your show. It helps the time go by faster as you know treadmills can be boring. I used to listen to my ipod while running but prefer to watch you. You are an inspiring person, funny, and compassionate. Keep up the good work. You are awesome!

Posted by Robin | April 27, 2008 6:03 AM

24,000 Ellen! Thank you for all your great shows, for keeping everyone who watches smiling, your smile is beautiful and contagious. I don't know what I would do without you. Sincerely.

Posted by Rosalie Szalkiewicz | April 26, 2008 8:32 PM

Ellen,I love watching your show as much as I can
I really need a new car. I cannot enter the drawing for the Yukon because I cannot upload a
picture.. I own 3 cars all of them are running
one problem or the other.i have not owned a new car in twenty years the last one was in 1988.
Have 6 grand children and live out of the city limits. No bus it is hard to get the the doctors or anyplace esle please use this as a to enter
for the Yukon.
Thank you Elizabeth

Posted by Elizabeth Lopez | April 26, 2008 3:21 PM

I love you, Sweetheart! Congratulations on your "800th show". Give my love to Portia as well.

-Ryan D Downs!

Posted by Ryan D Downs! | April 26, 2008 2:55 PM

Hello Ellen DeGeneres,
Today I think you have the right Topic and Comments is What's 30 Times 800?on The Ellen DeGeneres Show for Next Week in April 2008.

Posted by Caillou | April 26, 2008 1:18 PM

Yesterday my girlfriend was excited to watch your 800th show. Unfortunately, we happen to live in a part of the world where a storm cloud regularly causes your show to be preempted as the network you are on breaks in for 3-hour wall-to-wall coverage by middle aged weathermen with access to too many doppler radar screens. Needless to say, she was crushed as your show is the highlight of her day. She did TIVO it but that only guaranteed that we can now enjoy the Great Wind and Rain Storm of April 25th, 2008 for years to come. I heard that you are coming to Chicago soon. I hope that a rain cloud doesn't ruin your day too.

Posted by Chuq Loebach | April 26, 2008 6:54 AM

I saw the show today what a blast !!!!Thnks ellen you rock !!!! Now give me some free stuff I'm sure I'm not the only one that really thinks that way ??? But when I see your show I truly wish I was lucky enough to meet you in person and get free stuff ...ohhh did I really right this ??!!, just kiddin' I know you really couldn,t possibly afford it lol LAURA xoxoHAPPY 800th ELLEN canada loves you and you should some day come to toronto to get married!!!!

Posted by lol Laura | April 25, 2008 8:54 PM

Congratulations on your 800th Show...
I wish you 800x800,000,000 more fantastic shows!!!
Love you,
Yvonne Dagger

Posted by Yvonne Dagger | April 25, 2008 6:03 PM

Ellen,

I am soooo very happy that I was able to get home from work early to see your 800th show. I do not get to see it as often as I like, but when I do it really makes me laugh. I really enjoy when you have the kids on. We have our very first grandchild born April 3, 2008 her name is Madisson Mary Knudsen and I am sure when she is older that she will be a fan just like her Grandmother.

Bless you Ellen and please keep all of us laughing.

Becky Vidmar

Posted by Becky | April 25, 2008 5:11 PM

Congratulations on your 800th show...you are AWESOME. You can make anyone laugh til it hurts.

Posted by Camille Clarke | April 25, 2008 4:56 PM

Way to go Ellen!! Thanks for making me laugh! xxoo

Posted by Robbie | April 25, 2008 4:53 PM

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR 800TH SHOW. THANK YOU FOR MAKING ME LAUGH EVERY DAY.

Posted by MARK GLICK | April 25, 2008 4:36 PM

<< 
3

Post a comment