The Ellen Degeneres Show kicked off the new year in 2005 with a bang! Ellen, as always, was full of energy and ready to entertain her audience. She started the show by expressing her gratitude to everyone and wishing them a happy new year.
Ellen shared a hilarious anecdote about hosting a dinner party for the new year. She invited a friend who was allergic to cats, so she made her eat outside on the porch to avoid any allergic reactions. Little did Ellen know, her other friend was allergic to her couch, so they ended up eating together. It turns out they were both allergic to peanuts and any kind of fun! Ellen emphasized the importance of being a responsible host and finding out your guests’ allergies beforehand.
She went on to talk about other common allergies, such as penicillin and shellfish. Ellen even made a witty remark about people who are allergic to everything, joking about how their plastic bubbles wouldn’t fit through the door. She poked fun at people who sneeze repeatedly when they’re allergic and playfully tried to come up with new ways to say “bless you.”
Being the music lover that she is, Ellen couldn’t help but bust a move when Sierra’s hit song “One Two Step” played. She also discussed the massive success of the movie “Meet the Fockers,” which had just opened in theaters. Ellen playfully took credit for its success, joking that Ben Stiller’s appearance on her show must have had something to do with it.
Ellen had two exciting guests on the show that day. The legendary actor Dustin Hoffman was promoting his movie “Meet the Fockers,” which was breaking box office records. Carmen Electra, who gained fame from “Baywatch,” was also a guest. Ellen mentioned Carmen’s DVD release, “Carmen Electra‘s Aerobic Strip Tease” and teased that Carmen would be teaching her some strip moves later in the show.
On a heartwarming note, Ellen celebrated the arrival of several babies among her staff members. She showed adorable pictures of the newborns and playfully commented on their “milk drunk” stages. Ellen then took the opportunity to encourage viewers to donate to tsunami relief funds, highlighting the devastation in South East Asia and providing information on how to help.
Ending the show with some humor, Ellen shared funny stories from viewers who received questionable gifts during the holiday season. From a sequined Hawaii tote bag to a Brussels sprout tree, Ellen found humor in even the most unusual gifts and reminded viewers to appreciate the thought behind them.
All in all, Ellen’s New Year’s show in 2005 was filled with laughter, dancing, and heartwarming moments. The talk show host proved once again why “The Ellen Degeneres Show” has become a favorite among fans.
Originally aired on January 4, 2005
