In 1997, Ellen made television history when both Ellen the character and Ellen the actor came out as lesbian. The revelation ignited a storm of controversy, prompting ABC to place a parental advisory at the beginning of each episode, although the show was never salacious in nature.
Ellen was a critical and popular success in its earlier seasons, due largely to DeGeneres' comic ability. However, after Ellen came out, the show's ratings began to decline, which many attribute to the show becoming too much of a focus on the gay issues and not enough the comedy.
The EllenTVShow was a comedy series about a neurotic, 30-something book store employee who tried her best to get along with her wacky group of friends, co-workers, and her strong-willed parents.
During an appearance on "The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson" in 1986, she became the first female comic to be asked to join Johnny on the couch after her performance.
During the opening segments of a large number of the EllenTVshow episodes, Ellen would introduce a musical performer or group who was playing the show's theme song that week.
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