Thomas Haden Church and Debra Messing were the special guests on a recent episode of The Ellen Degeneres Show. The episode started off with Ellen hilariously talking about her back injury. Apparently, she threw out her back and blamed it on the Laker Girls who were on the show the previous day. She even showed a slow-motion clip of the moment she thinks caused her injury. Ellen’s witty banter about her back pain had the audience laughing and sympathizing with her.
Despite her back injury, Ellen was determined to continue with the show. She introduced her understudy, Joyce Ben, who would be dancing in her place. Ellen admitted that there were certain positions she couldn’t be in due to her back pain, but she was still able to host the show. She even had Joyce come out and dance for her, giving her understudy her big break.
The episode didn’t just focus on Ellen’s back injury; there were also other exciting segments. Ellen surprised a couple, Greg and Jules Zakowski, for an early Valentine’s Day celebration. Jules, who is a stay-at-home mom with two kids and one on the way, was in for a big surprise. Ellen arranged for a year of free maid service for the couple, to give Jules a break from the daily household chores. Additionally, the couple won a trip to the Bahamas, courtesy of cheaptickets.com. It was heartwarming to see their reaction to these generous gifts.
After the surprise, Debra Messing took the stage to talk about her new movie, The Wedding Date, which was the number one comedy in the country at the time. Debra shared how she taught her 10-month-old son sign language, which allowed him to communicate before he could speak. She also talked about her experience filming the movie in London and her excitement for its success.
To end the show, Ellen played a game called “Who Knows More About Weddings?” with Debra Messing and a member of the audience. The questions tested their knowledge of celebrity weddings, and it was a fun and engaging segment.
Overall, the episode was filled with entertainment, laughter, surprises, and interesting conversation. The combination of Ellen’s comedy and charm, along with the presence of celebrities like Thomas Haden Church and Debra Messing, made for an engaging and lively talk show experience. The Ellen Degeneres Show continues to captivate viewers with its unique blend of humor, celebrity interviews, and heartwarming surprises.
Originally aired on February 10, 2005
