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Ellen History | Tuesday, May 20, 2008 | 9:00 AM

Today in Ellen History

On this day in 1960, Ellen gets her first pair of P.F. Flyer sneakers. She is so excited, she pulls herself up using the bars on her crib and does her first dance.

On this day in 1963, Ellen incorporates a coffee table for the first time in one of her dance routines. (She dances under it.)

On this day in 1976, Ellen almost wore sneakers to her prom, but at the last minute decided to wear her platform clogs to match her plaid prom dress. Her date, Richard Reynolds, complemented her nicely with his white platform disco shoes.

On this day in 2004, Ellen auctioned off several pairs of her sneakers on eBay to benefit The Amanda Foundation. The auction was wildly successful. If you'd like to help pets in need by donating to The Amanda Foundation, go to amandafoundation.org.

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love your show i watch every day you are so down to earth love when you dance on every show my kids love it to

Posted by alissa a a | October 5, 2008 3:11 PM

i think this is such a funny pic of u...but i luv it..lol

Posted by mona | September 19, 2008 1:56 PM

ELLEN,
I DO HAVE TO SAY YOU LOOK SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
VERY HAPPY AND IN LOVE...KEEP IT THAT WAY!!!!GREAT SHOW,GREAT LIFE,GREAT PERSON & OF COURSE WONDERFUL,BEAUTIFUL,GREAT SPOUSE!!!!GOOD LUCK:):):)

HUGS & KISSES TO BOTH OF YOU,
#1 FAN TERRY FROM APOPKA

Posted by Theresa | September 11, 2008 5:00 PM

Hi Ellen,

I just love watching your show. You make me so happy and my life has been a little rough to say the least.
But I tape your show and watch every day.
Congradutlation to you and Porcha you make a fantantic couple.
My husband and I are married 46 years. In those years my sister had the same partner for over 30 years and even to her death bed did not say a word, but on that day her partner held her hand and said we have been together as partners for 34 years and loved each other so much. It seemed to me that my sister would not let her ever say those words out loud "in public" so very very sad.
How wonderful that today you can be so beautiful and proud.

Love you, bernice

Posted by Bernice Bates | August 21, 2008 7:52 PM

Ellen I really Love to watch your show
thank you for brighting up my day .

Posted by Mary Ann Davis | August 18, 2008 8:16 AM

u look cool with long hair

Posted by sanjay | June 16, 2008 10:06 PM

Congrats, Ellen and Porschia (oops, did I spell that right?

Posted by Li'l Dove Feather | May 21, 2008 5:32 AM

Nice to see you're back after all Donald Duck.

Posted by Woody Woodpecker | May 21, 2008 3:18 AM

That is really neat you remember any of that. Now, why can't I get tickets for a later month. Like in December? PLeaseeeeeeeeeeee, HELP!!
CONGRATS ELLEN AND PORCHIA...You two make me smile!
SunnyD~

Posted by Deena Neville | May 20, 2008 11:40 AM

1960?? My goodness I wasn't even born then. This is interesting..1st photograph bounced off Moon, Washington DC in 1960, maybe the photo of your sneakers!! even better, in 1960 Johnny Cash plays 1st of many free concerts behind bars. Was he playing to you Ellen in your crib or bucket whatever you call it?

Posted by Donald Duck | May 20, 2008 9:16 AM

Oh that's a jagged little pill.

Posted by http://www.myspace.com/jennieandthebet | May 20, 2008 9:11 AM

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