David Letterman Gives Ellen DeGeneres Advice On What To Do When Her Talk Show Ends

1997, comedian and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres appeared on the cover of TIME magazine, dressed in black in front of a white background, under the words: “Yep, I’m Gay”. “Ellen opened the closet door. .

PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- If David Letterman put together a Top Ten list of hospitals, Rhode Island Hospital would probably be No.

Todd Gilchrist After almost 50 years as an interviewer, comedian and talk show host, David Letterman’s pedigree on stage feels so firmly established that it’s hard to imagine a situation where he’d be intimidated. But the first time that he performed during open mic night at The Comedy Store back in May of 1975, the Indianapolis native admits that he was deeply afraid to squander what he saw as an opportunity to break into the entertainment industry’s major leagues.

Todd Gilchrist The Comedy Store turns 50 this year, and it’s now known as a storied birthplace for the careers of literally hundreds of comedians — from David Letterman to Jim Carrey to Whoopi Goldberg to Sebastian Maniscalco.The late co-founder and longtime owner Mitzi Shore always envisioned the historic institution on L.A.’s Sunset Boulevard as an “artists colony,” a protected enclave where young talent could grow without worrying about money, consequently she mostly didn’t either.When Peter Shore came to Los Angeles in 2002 from Portland, Ore., to keep an eye on the business while his mother, Mitzi, convalesced, he and Bob Wheeler, the Store’s chief financial officer, would spend the next 10 years correcting the questionable decisions made decades in the past. “It is really just about preserving the place by any means necessary,” Shore tells Variety.Shore, who rarely agrees to interviews, was driven as much by how important the place is to thousands of comics who have come through its doors over the past five decades, and the millions of audiences that came night after night to see them, as it was to his mother, who passed away in 2018 at age 87.

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Laura Dern paid a visit to Ellen DeGeneres’ daytime talk show, where she reminisced about being part of one of the most famous television episodes of the 1990s, when DeGeneres’ character, Ellen Morgan, came out as gay on the sitcom “Ellen”.

Laura Dern paid a visit to Ellen DeGeneres’ daytime talk show, where she reminisced about being part of one of the most famous television episodes of the 1990s, when DeGeneres’ character, Ellen Morgan, came out as gay on the sitcom “Ellen”.

David Letterman made his return to television to help Ellen DeGeneres navigate the end of . On Monday, the former host sat with his friend and offered her some sound advice on saying goodbye.  “I’m thrilled to be here, because anything I can do to help you in this moment, because it’s a bit emotional, I’m here for you, as I’ve always been,” Letterman told DeGeneres.Letterman, who ended his 30-year run as a late-night host in 2015, shared one thing he took away from his initial retirement.

David Letterman made his return to television to help Ellen DeGeneres navigate the end of . On Monday, the former host sat with his friend and offered her some sound advice on saying goodbye.  “I’m thrilled to be here, because anything I can do to help you in this moment, because it’s a bit emotional, I’m here for you, as I’ve always been,” Letterman told DeGeneres.Letterman, who ended his 30-year run as a late-night host in 2015, shared one thing he took away from his initial retirement.

Ellen DeGeneres’ show is coming to an end, and she invited David Letterman onto her stage for the last time on Monday’s episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show. While DeGeneres hasn’t revealed what her plans are once the show ends, the 74-year-old offered her advice: take ten days off and get another show.Letterman’s talk show on CBS, The Late Show with David Letterman ran for 23 seasons, with over 4,261 episodes, from 1993 to 2015.

Amy Schumer is having viewers of doing a double take! The 40-year-old comedian shows up on the show dressed exactly like host Ellen DeGeneres. «How did this happen?» DeGeneres asks upon seeing Schumer sporting a nearly identical outfit and hairstyle.«Am I not taking over the show?» Schumer quips, referencing 's final season. «I was so confused because they invited me and I know you're kind of wrapping things up, so I thought I was going to become you, and take over the show. Is that not the plan?»Going along with it, DeGeneres says she «would love it» if Schumer took over the show but adds she «didn't know anything about it.»Commenting on the star's look, the 64-year-old host adds, «You almost really do look like me.

Mario Lopez was a guest on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, something that got both of them pretty emotional. Aside from the fact that they’re long time friends, Lopez and DeGeneres have shared many appearances on her show, with him serving as guest host. In his latest appearance, he discussed his relationship with the show, how much fun he’s had, and that time he made out with Ellen.

partnered on Wednesday, March 23, to celebrate National Puppy Day.The talk show host featured five dogs from the non-profit dog rescue on her show, to highlight the importance of adoption, fostering, donating, and getting puppies into loving homes.Ellen DeGeneres has been a longtime advocate for Wagmor Pets, and even adopted her own poodle, named Mrs. Wallis Browning, from the organization in 2019 with wife Portia de Rossi. «I met Ellen and Portia through a mutual friend when they were looking for a new dog.

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossia are enjoying a night out!

The Ellen DeGeneres Show will air on Thursday, May 26th, and after 19 seasons, it’s sure to get emotional. Deadline reported Wednesday that a few of the more than 4,000 guests on the show will return in the months leading to the finale for a walk down memory lane. Included in the list is Michelle Obama, who has been on the show several times since 2010, and the former first lady even co-hosted the show back in 2016.

Things are about to get just a little sweeter for employees over at The Ellen DeGeneres Show…