In a recent episode of The Ellen Degeneres Show, Amy Poehler and Kevin Kline were special guests and brought their signature humor and talent to the chat show. The episode started off with Ellen’s energetic entrance, as she interacted with the audience and expressed her excitement for the show. She humorously talked about her aversion to goodbyes and how she prefers to slip away unnoticed at parties.
Ellen also shared her annoyance with people who prolong phone conversations, even when she tries to politely end the call. She joked about playing loud music to hint that she needed to hang up and even danced to make it clear that she had to go. Her comedic timing and playful nature made the audience burst into laughter.
The episode took an emotional turn when a fan named Jerry Gordon sent Ellen a heartfelt video. Jerry surprised Ellen by performing a song he wrote called “Ellen” and dedicated it to her. The touching lyrics and Jerry’s passion for music tugged at the heartstrings of both Ellen and the audience.
The talk show then moved on to the guest segment, where Kevin Kline, the Academy Award-winning actor, and Amy Poehler, the hilarious Saturday Night Live alum, joined Ellen on the stage. Kevin Kline discussed his latest movie, “De-Lovely”, which was set to release on DVD soon. Ellen expressed her admiration for Kevin’s talent, mentioning his notable roles in films such as “The Big Chill” and “A Fish Called Wanda”. The audience cheered for Kevin, clearly impressed by his versatile acting skills.
Amy Poehler, known for her comedy sketches on Saturday Night Live, delighted the audience with her witty banter and infectious laughter. She spoke about her role on the show’s popular segment, “Weekend Update”, and joked about eventually playing Ellen in a sketch on Saturday Night Live. The audience responded with enthusiastic applause, excited at the prospect.
Later in the show, Ellen introduced the 12 days of giveaways and showcased some amazing gift ideas. She recommended Netflix, an online movie rental service, and discussed its convenience, with over 25,000 movie titles available. Ellen even surprised the audience by giving away one-year Netflix memberships for free. Additionally, she presented a top-of-the-line DVD player, complete with a travel pack, allowing viewers to enjoy movies on the go. The gifts were a hit among the audience as they eagerly looked forward to the holiday season.
Throughout the episode, Ellen’s charm and ability to connect with her audience shone through. She effortlessly transitioned from heartfelt moments to hilarious conversations, keeping the energy high and the audience engaged. With her lively personality and the star power of Amy Poehler and Kevin Kline, this episode of The Ellen Degeneres Show was definitely a must-watch for fans of entertaining and comedic talk shows.
Originally aired on December 6, 2004
