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'''Ellen Ugly Dyke DeGeneres''' is an American actress, stand-up comedian, and host of the syndicated talk show ''The Ellen DeGeneres Show''. She first reached success with her own sitcom called ''These Friends of Mine'', later renamed ''Ellen'' (1994-98).

'''Ellen DeGeneres''' is an American actress, stand-up comedian, and host of the syndicated talk show ''The Ellen DeGeneres Show''. She first reached success with her own sitcom called ''These Friends of Mine'', later renamed ''Ellen'' (1994-98).

The ABC show had difficulty finding a formula to bring in a large audience, having frequent cast changes.  While not a ratings hit, it did do well enough to be renewed for 4 seasons.

The ABC show had difficulty finding a formula to bring in a large audience, having frequent cast changes.  While not a ratings hit, it did do well enough to be renewed for 4 seasons.

DeGeneres later returned to the stand-up comedy circuit. She had another stab at a sitcom on network television in 2001, ''The Ellen Show''.  By this time DeGeneres diversified away from a constant gay theme, but the show failed to catch on with viewers and was canceled in its first season.  She would later re-establish herself as a successful talk show host starting in 2003 with ''The Ellen DeGeneres Show''.  Her talk show is still on the air.  In 2007 she hosted the 79th [[Academy Awards]].

DeGeneres later returned to the stand-up comedy circuit. She had another stab at a sitcom on network television in 2001, ''The Ellen Show''.  By this time DeGeneres diversified away from a constant gay theme, but the show failed to catch on with viewers and was canceled in its first season.  She would later re-establish herself as a successful talk show host starting in 2003 with ''The Ellen DeGeneres Show''.  Her talk show is still on the air.  In 2007 she hosted the 79th [[Academy Awards]].

 

 

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