On a recent episode of The Ellen Degeneres Show, host Ellen welcomed actor Michael Keaton and actor Oliver Platt. The episode started off with a clip from Michael Keaton‘s new thriller movie, White Noise, which is currently the number one thriller in the country. As Michael Keaton walked out onto the stage, Ellen and him discussed his fascination with weather. This led to a lighthearted conversation about the current weather conditions and the presence of Ellen’s understudy, Joyce Benz.
The conversation then shifted to the topic of thank you cards. Ellen shared her confusion about when it is necessary to send a thank you card and how the concept of thanking someone for their thank you card can become endless. Michael Keaton chimed in with his own thoughts on thank you cards, mentioning that he prefers a verbal thank you and a hug.
The episode also featured a performance by musician John Legend, who recently released his debut album called “Get Lifted.” Ellen expressed her admiration for John Legend and his talent.
Towards the end of the episode, Ellen read a heartfelt thank you note from a viewer named Fabiana Morales. Fabiana had been saving money from her tips as a waitress in order to send a donation of $75 to a charity of Ellen’s choice. Ellen expressed her gratitude and mentioned that the money would go to the Tsunami Relief Fund.
In another segment of the show, Ellen surprised a lieutenant colonel in the US Marine Corps, Steve Slenka, by calling his wife, Lauren, who was in the audience. Ellen read a thank you letter that Steve had sent, expressing his appreciation for the care packages that were sent to him and his fellow soldiers. Ellen also informed Lauren that she would be going on a Celebrity Cruise and that a camera crew might join them to document their experience.
The episode ended with Ellen interviewing Michael Keaton about his new movie, “White Noise,” and discussing the growing awareness of EVP (Electronic Voice Phenomenon). EVP is the belief that people who have passed away can communicate with the living through white noise.
Overall, this episode of The Ellen Degeneres Show offered a mix of entertainment, meaningful interactions with viewers, and thought-provoking discussions about topics like weather obsession and the concept of thank you cards.
Originally aired on January 14, 2005
