Ellen

– Ellen is an American television sitcom that aired on the ABC network from March 29, 1994 to July 22,..

Type:
TVSeries
Rating:
6.10 / 10
Duration:
30 Minutes
Release Year:
1994
Ellen (1994)

Ellen is an American television sitcom that aired on the ABC network from March 29, 1994 to July 22, 1998, consisting of 109 episodes. The title role of Ellen Morgan, played by stand-up comedian Ellen DeGeneres, was a neurotic bookstore owner in her thirties.

The series centered on Ellen's dealing with her quirky friends, her family and the problems of daily life. The series is notable for being the first one in which the main character came out as gay, which DeGeneres' character did in the 1997 episode "Puppy Episode". This event received a great deal of media exposure, ignited controversy, and prompted ABC to place a parental advisory at the beginning of each episode.

The series' theme song, "So Called Friend" is by Scottish band Texas. A running gag was that each episode had a distinct opening credits sequence, resulting from Ellen's ongoing search for the perfect opening credits.

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
USA
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Release Date:

29 Mar 1994

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
TV-PG – Parental Guidance is recommended

This program contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children. Programs rated TV-PG may contain some material that parents or guardians may find inappropriate for younger children. Programs assigned a TV-PG rating may include some inappropriate language, very little sexual content, suggestive dialogue, and/or moderate violence.

Writer:

Carol Black, Neal Marlens, David S. Rosenthal

Main Actors:

Ellen DeGeneres, David Anthony Higgins, Joely Fisher, Clea Lewis

Plot:

Ellen Morgan is a neurotic, 30-something, bookstore employee who tries to get by life in dealing with her various friends who include the outgoing redhead Paige, insecure photographer Adam, her unsure-of-himself cousin Spence, coffee shop guy Joe Farrell, the critical and obnoxious Audrey, and most challenging of all, Ellen also has to contend being around her annoying and overbearing parents Lois and Harold.

Awards:

Nominated for 4 Golden Globes. Another 14 wins & 29 nominations.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.1/10