The Ellen DeGeneres Show Talk Show (2003-Present) facts for kids
The Ellen DeGeneres Show (often called Ellen) is a fun American TV talk show hosted by Ellen DeGeneres. It's a mix of comedy, interviews, and variety acts. The show first aired on September 8, 2003. It is produced by Telepictures and shown on many TV channels across the country.
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About The Ellen DeGeneres Show
What Kind of Show Is It?
The Ellen DeGeneres Show is a daytime talk show. Ellen DeGeneres talks to famous guests, plays games, and shares funny stories. The show often features musical performances and special segments. It's known for its positive and uplifting atmosphere.
Where Is the Show Filmed?
For its first five years, the show was filmed in Studio 11 at NBC Studios. This is in Burbank, California. Starting with its sixth season, the show moved to a new home. It began filming at Stage 1 on the Warner Bros. lot, which is also in Burbank. Since 2008, the show has been broadcast in high definition (HD).
Awards and Recognition
How Many Awards Has Ellen Won?
The Ellen DeGeneres Show has won many awards. As of 2020, it received 171 nominations for the Daytime Emmy Awards. It has won 61 of these awards. This includes four awards for Outstanding Talk Show. It also won seven awards for Outstanding Talk Show Entertainment. This means it has won more awards in this category than The Oprah Winfrey Show. The show has also won 17 People's Choice Awards. These awards are chosen by fans.
Recent Show Updates
Filming During Special Times
On May 21, 2019, Ellen DeGeneres announced good news. She signed a contract to continue the show for three more years. This means the show was planned to run until 2022.
In March 2020, Ellen shared an update on Twitter. To keep everyone safe, the show started filming without a live studio audience. A few days later, on March 13, 2020, production of the show was paused. This was done to protect the health of the audience and staff. The show later returned with special episodes filmed from home. The 17th season ended on September 18, 2020. The 18th season then started on September 21, 2020.
