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Message from Ellen -- Week of November 9 - 13

Ellen DeGeneres' Message!

It's fall. The weather's getting cooler, the leaves are changing, and in our studio it's been raining money. And the forecast says it's not gonna stop all month!

On Monday, I kicked off Doughvember by shooting money into the audience with a cannon. And, I witnessed a miracle! One audience member surprised me by standing up to grab some dough. Later, Jim Carrey made her walk again. Except he didn't have to pay her to do it.

And, we played a new game this week. It's called "Know or Go." The rules were simple: when a contestant didn't know, I got to make them go. By the way, there are three contestants. So enjoy this one. And this might be my favorite. I gotta be honest, I have no idea where the contestants go when they don't know. But that's showbiz.

We're gonna be playing games all next week for Doughvember Game Week. (It took me months to come up with that name, by the way.) And, I've got some great news. You could win $25,000 just for watching at home! And, we're also playing "Clue: Secrets & Spies," where you could win $15,000! See, I wasn't joking about this Doughvember thing. Go here to find out how to play.

We've also got some really great guests next week. We have an exclusive interview with John Travolta. Ryan Seacrest will be here. And, on November 20th Robert Pattinson will be on the show!

Also, we're giving away more dough. I can't tell you when and I can't tell you where. But I can tell you that if you're not following me on Twitter, you're gonna miss out.

So keep checking those tweets and have a great weekend!

Ellen

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Hi Ellen.I love you and your spirit that you give to everyone.I am writing you in regards of my friend Sheila and family.They are in bad shape right now.Her husband Ray has been out of work since March due to his knee.He is having surgery in December and on crutches for a while after surgery.They are a wonderful family and do so much for other families including picking my daughter up from school since we dont have a car.Shes a girl scout leader and a noon duty at a elementry school in Oceanside,California.They are having problems paying bills and staying above water.If there is any way you could help this wonderful family it would be a blessing from heaven.I saw you at your show last October and what a treat it was.Blessings to you,Ethridge family

Posted by Cindy Ethridge | November 20, 2009 4:16 PM

Dear Ellen

I have a problem I NEED YOUR HELP. My mother (Claire Marie)and my sister (Sandy)they was in the united states of America, my mother was in the country for 25 year's and my sister was in the coutry for 17 year's on January 7,2009 they receive a remove letter from immigration so they went to Canada, my sister left her three kid's age's 5,3 and 1 year's old they cry all the time to come back home they miss there daddy and my little brother (junior) had to go with my mother and my sister, he is now 18, year's old he had to leave school and he can not go to school in Canada, so I' am trying to file for my mother and my sister husband is also try to file for her (he is working part time) but the lawyers is asking for 10,000 dollar's for each of them to come back to the united states, i can not do it on my own, i was in school i had to stop going to trying to help my family out and I'm also working, I have two kid's to take care of age's 3 and 1 year's old and a husband who is also a immigrant. My daughter(serenity) is crying for her grandmother and cousin's and She do not understand why she can not see them. and the holiday is coming up they do not have any money to buy gift are food for the kid's to eat. I see how you help a lot of family's in need and I hope YOU can bless my family too. P.S. I LOVE YOUR SHOW AND I' AM LOOKING FORWARD TO WATCH YOU IN AMERICAN IDOL. GOD BLESS YOU XOXOXO..........

Posted by stephanie outten | November 19, 2009 9:45 PM

Dear Ellen

I have a problem I NEED YOUR HELP. My mother (Claire Marie)and my sister (Sandy)they was in the united states of America, my mother was in the country for 25 year's and my sister was in the coutry for 17 year's on January 7,2009 they receive a remove letter from immigration so they went to Canada, my sister left her three kid's age's 5,3 and 1 year's old they cry all the time to come back home they miss there daddy and my little brother (junior) had to go with my mother and my sister, he is now 18, year's old he had to leave school and he can not go to school in Canada, so I' am trying to file for my mother and my sister husband is also try to file for her (he is working part time) but the lawyers is asking for 10,000 dollar's for each of them to come back to the united states, i can not do it on my own, i was in school i had to stop going to trying to help my family out and I'm also working, I have two kid's to take care of age's 3 and 1 year's old and a husband who is also a immigrant. My daughter(serenity) is crying for her grandmother and cousin's and She do not understand why she can not see them. and the holiday is coming up they do not have any money to buy gift are food for the kid's to eat. I see how you help a lot of family's in need and I hope YOU can bless my family too. P.S. I LOVE YOUR SHOW AND I' AM LOOKING FORWARD TO WATCH YOU IN AMERICAN IDOL. GOD BLESS YOU XOXOXO..........

Posted by stephanie outten | November 19, 2009 9:43 PM

Hi Ellen. I love your show and am so happy you are nominated for the peoples choice awards.we need more laughter on tv. I want to tell you how my 60th birthday went.the day before my birthday I got layed off. that nite i got the flu,and my daughter had kept it a secret that two of my sisters from Michigan were coming out to washington to surprise me.Of course dinner plans had to be cancelled.then the next day i went downstaires to find a area of my living room under water,n mold on my walls.Thank God my sisters were here to help me pack everything up in the living rm.then my Daughter got the flu, as soon as she started feeling better one of my sisters came down with it, then the next.So their trip out here was sure not a fun one. So thats how I will never forget turning 60. I should write a book. I'm use my daughters computor because I don't have one. Keep up the Great work you do. Avid Watcher. Patsy

Posted by patsy hunstead | November 16, 2009 3:21 PM

Hi Ellen,
I saw your show this morning, loved it I like you just love John Travolta and I think it's wonderful he made a new movie with his daughter Ella Blue and wife Kelly. It's really good to see the whole family getting their life back on track with such a great outlet like starring in a movie together and looks like it's really going to be a good one but then again has John ever been in a bad one? Hope your back gets better I like you also have back problems and know exactly where your coming from you just keep pushing yourself no matter how bad you feel. Take care Ellen and I'll be watching again tomorrow and I think you are a wonderful person and humanitarium. I feel lucky that I can catch your show 3 times a day on cable!!

Posted by victoria smith | November 11, 2009 9:40 AM

Wow Ellen-I am really sending this. I totally agree with what everyone says about you being a wonderful person. I truly believe that you do change lives. Your show is hilarious and I watch it whenever I can. I have even told everyone at work(Curves) that I sent you a letter about getting my basement fixed. So, on Mondays & Wednesdays we pause our workouts to see your show & who you are helping. The stories are amazing & really make us laugh. Go Doughvember!-Amy Terris
St. Louis, Mo.

Posted by Amy Terris | November 10, 2009 10:55 AM

Hey Ellen,

Just wanted to say the elf thing on your show today was so funny. All the games and videos your show are hilarious. The team you work with is amazing. You are one smart lady to surround yourself with such talent.

Love the "O" cover to. Is there nothing you can't do.

Lots of love and dancing.

Posted by Michelle | November 10, 2009 10:41 AM

Hi Ellen,
I was reading your e-mails and I know there are a lot of people who are having finacial difficulties with the economy and the jobs situation. My heart truly goes out to them, but I will have to say Ellen, I feel sorry for you, because for you to have to decipher through all those depressing e-mails would be a horrific job in itself. You know I don't dwell and wish for things/money I don't have, but try to be thankful for everything and the many blessings I do have! I might not have all the money I need and probably never will, and truely don't expect to but, I still have my health, family and friends. Ellen, thank you for sharing your blessings with so many people, that without your help would not otherwise have been able to experienced.


Posted by Linda P | November 10, 2009 7:08 AM

Hi Ellen, Your show was awesome !! That was great what you did for the family! There should be an Ellen in every state you bring a smile to so many faces! If I'm not home I set the VCR yes I still have a VCR I have been unemployed for 2 years I lost my job of 29 years. Keep doing what makes you & us happy :)

Posted by Karen | November 9, 2009 6:26 PM

Hi Ellen, as usual, your show is the highlight of my day. I'm a retired RN, mother of three,grandmother of ten and great-grandmother of 2. I would love to come to california to see your show , I have put it on my bucket list. Rest your back so you can once again LOVE LAUGH AND DANCE.
SHEILA SINDORA
EWING, NEW JERSEY

Posted by sheila sindora | November 9, 2009 3:49 PM

Hi Ellen! I just watched your show today with the "Doughvember Giveaway". That was so awsome how you helped out that family in GA. I have been unemployed for over a year (keep on trying I always say) and every time I get down about not having a job I still remember how lucky I am about having my health and my kids and my boyfriend to help me when I get depressed. I also have to remember there are people who have it alot worse than I do. Keep it up!! You are an inspiration to all of us.

Posted by Karen Pluard | November 9, 2009 3:26 PM

HI ELLEN, I JUST FINISHED WATCHING YOUR SHOW AS I DO EVERY DAY AT THIS TIME. AS USUALLY IT'S GREAT BUT TODAY WAS SO OVER THE TOP. YOU AND YOUR STAFF ARE SUPER HUMAN BEINGS. WHAT YOU DID FOR THE YOUNG FAMILY IN GEORGIA WAS JUST WONDERFUL. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. I AS WATCHED YOU AND YOUR WIFE THIS MORNING ON THE OPRAH SHOW. IT WAS GREAT HAVING YOU HERE IN CHICAGO EVEN THOUGH IWAS UNABLE TO GET TO THE WATERTOWER TO SEE THE BOTH OF LAST WEEK. THANKS FOR YOUR KINDNESS, MANY BLESSINGS. JOYCE

Posted by JOYCE IVEY | November 9, 2009 2:14 PM

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE GO ADAM LAMBERT ON YOUR SHOW. ALL THE OTHERS WERE ON YOUR SHOW. WHY NOT ADAM. YOUR OVER THE PHONE DOES NOT COUNT.

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE
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Posted by Donna | November 9, 2009 9:52 AM

Hi,Ellen, everyone calls me Stella I WATCH YOUR SHOW ON A DAILY bases with my daughter. I would someday like to come and be on your show. I live in Cleveland, MS and I am trying to get back in the work field. I have three wonderful children and they have all graduated High School my oldest son has graduated JR. college and is working and going back to school, my daughter and youngest son are also going to college. I have a grandson and he is seven and is awesome.You truely make my day when I get up in the mornings I pray then I turn on the television and I get my mornings started with a good laugh. Hope you get my email. Stella

Posted by Estella Frank | November 9, 2009 9:22 AM

Dear Ellen:

Hope your back pain has eased. I felt your discomfort on the show last Friday. I can empathize as I ruptured a disc in my back last June trying to lift my granddaughter out of a high chair. Have to tell you it does get better but takes time. God bless.

Linda B.

Posted by Linda Boisvert | November 9, 2009 8:47 AM

Hi Ellen,love your show so much but I always missed your show if It's not my day off during the weekdays.I would be happy if I could come and see you and be one of your audience but just can't afford to travel from Pensacola,Florida all the way to California.I wish I could.You are such a good person helping to those who are in need.You are blessed and I am glad you are.Hope to see you in person one day.I am your biggest fan.

Amelia Wildes of Pensacola,Florida

Posted by Amelia | November 9, 2009 8:32 AM

dear ellen, i don`t know why the lottery for each state, dose not have a chariity ticket you can donate, then give a percent of winnings to the named charity of your`e pick. like any one on disabilty. get one ticket and buy a second for any one on disabilty any charity. then you if you win . part of draw goes to any one of the above. like 10 pecent of winning`s or any amount you would like to donate. or get a second ticket half price. any money from that drawing goes half to winner. than the other half to a social securty number of any one on disabilty. done with a randome social security number drawing. this way it help`s people who are disabled .maybe even get off disability for life. and save millions in tax money as well

Posted by monique | November 9, 2009 8:24 AM

Hi Ellen
Just read some of the emails you have received and one truly tugged at my heart. The one from Sandra d is one I hope you and your staff can help out.
I am a breast cancer survivor and I would like to thank you for all your help it getting the word out and getting the funds neccessary to continue in the research to find a cure.
I am and along with my daughter Kelly and her daughter Lucia are true fans of your show...Infact we tried to get Lucia to say your name as her first word...but as usual the first word was dad-dad.....
Continue with your great show..It makes my day
Clair


Posted by Clair Giordano | November 9, 2009 8:08 AM

Dear Allen, The reason of this e-mail is that I know how much you like to give money to charity.
And watching your show today I have a great idea
Why don't you make all your guess sign the red couch for a month with a white or silver pen marker, and put the couch on e-bay, and the profit
will go to a charity of your choice
Please make sure this note get to Allen. I know she will love my idea.
LOVE, LOVE YOUR SHOW.
Regards. Esther Fernandez
Miami Florida.

Posted by Esther Fernandez | November 9, 2009 7:29 AM

Hi Ellen. I was at your show a couple weeks ago and just wanted to say we had such a great time. I wish I lived closer and could come and try standby. Arizona is a bit far. All of your staff was wonderful and helpful. Your kind words to the audience after the show were so nice and so appreciated. Thank you for a great, awesome experience. My boys and I watch every day! Thanks for all the laughs. We love you!

Posted by Kris | November 9, 2009 7:27 AM

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