From working on stage, Ellen DeGeneres has been able to translate her success with live performances into a television and a budding movie career. She was born in Metairie, LA, the daughter of two devoutly religious Christian Scientists. Her older brother, Vince DeGeneres, is a screenwriter. Her parents split up when she was 13. Shortly after the divorce, she and her mother moved to New Orleans. It was while trying to ease her mother’s depression that DeGeneres discovered a talent for funny business. Following high school graduation in 1976, DeGeneres worked a variety of low-paying jobs. She spent a semester at the University of New Orleans, but dropped out to hone her comedic skills. She won Showtime’s Funniest Person in America contest in 1982, then moved to San Francisco, one of the centers for stand-up comedy. Her signature routine was a telephone call to God that had been inspired by a close friend’s accidental death in New Orleans. She used the piece during her debut on Johnny Carson’s Tonight Show in 1986. Deeply impressed, Carson invited her to sit upon his couch, an honor that he bestowed upon only the most gifted comics; she was the first female comic to be so honored by him. Afterward, her career exploded with a cross-country tour and a few specials on cable television. She even managed to land small roles on two short-lived television series, Duet and Open House, in the late ’80s. In the early ’90s, DeGeneres had offers to star in several new sitcoms …
she has come a long way,and will continue to go far. I remember watching, on here, at Yt, the epi where she announced the death of Heath and then the episode where he appeared. They seemed so fun and carefree. She cried when she made the announcement and I do not think that the tears were for trhe show,I think they came from the heart. I had seen the Telephone call to god scene on an HBO special,years ago. Funny stuff,that. 🙂
Tankies ,Indy,for the chuckle. Ellen,always a smile from her !
That was so funny! I have never seen this one! LOL! 🙂 Thank you for posting this Indy!
That cracked me up. We get her show in Australia too Indy 🙂
That’s funny. She sounds like the Fruit cake Lady. Two thumbs up.
Bill
awesomely funny
Hi Indy thanks for sending..This is what I needed to start the day..A good laugh..
Gladys is a sweetheart–and Ellen is one of the nicest people in the industry…
LOL very good Indy :o) t/u
very funny.thanks indy.peace,mary
That one line was well worth the time it took getting there. Ellen is great!!! Mark
Funny video tanks for send my friend
Friedhelm
Indy I was lucky enough to be watching the Ellen Show the day this lady called in and then when Ellen called her back and still today is just as PRICELESS…this is the most innocent fun that anyone has ever shown on their daytime talk show. This little lady is a treasure indeed! Thank you so much for the wonderful reminder that we all need a good laugh everyday my sweet friend!
Ellen is such a loving , giving person and I just have to watch her everyday…
Smiles and Hugs, Joyce :):)xx
This is truly the funniest ever.
Thanks Indy. I had some Listerine myself.
Chris
Another great one Indy, that was hilarious.
She should be a regular featured speaker.
I really enjoyed that buddy, thanks for the send.
5 *s!
LMAO I <3 this... hahahaha
I had a tear! Thanks for sharing!
great video not much of an Ellen but this one is funny
Hi Indy, this is hilarious! Great clip. Thanks for posting. 5*
Indy, this is so incredibly funny. I’d seen this before, but it was great to see it again. I’m saving this to my favorites!
this sounds like johnathan winters this was so funny
o that’s the hardest ive laughed in a long time!
I have watched this so many times and it still cracks me up. God Bless Gladys..
2 thumbs up !!
Hugs, Sherry
I have watched this before and always love it! thanks for sharing-I always apreciate a good laugh
Very funny!
I saw the show when she first talked to her.. hysterical. I cried.
I keep watching this over and over again and I still laugh!!!!
When she says “i’m 88 and I love your show and i’m regular..i’m a regular watcher is what I mean of the Ellen Show”…my eyes just automatically fill up with tears from the laughter i’m trying to keep inside because i’m at work!!..this is absolutely hysterical!!!…lmbo!!..