Neil Diamond and Felicity Huffman made a memorable appearance on The Ellen Degeneres Show recently, leaving the audience in stitches and on their feet. The episode started with Ellen’s funny banter and interaction with the crowd, eliciting laughter and applause.
During the show, Ellen shared a comical story about her cat’s bladder control issues, which had everyone laughing uncontrollably. She talked about her cat, Cricet, and how it had previously peed on her down comforter, leading her to get rid of it. But now, Cricet had started peeing on other things associated with the bed, making Ellen wonder if it was a territorial issue between her two cats.
The conversation then shifted to the Mother’s Day show that had recently aired. Ellen surprised the audience by sending all the moms on a fabulous weekend trip to Las Vegas. She showed clips of their excited reactions and promised to share more about their trip in future episodes.
Next, Ellen welcomed Felicity Huffman, known for her role as Lynette on the hit series, Desperate Housewives. Ellen congratulated her on the show’s success and discussed how it has become a global phenomenon, even airing in countries like Croatia. Felicity shared that it feels incredible to have job security for a few years and not worry about unemployment, which is common in the freelance acting world.
They also talked about Felicity’s recent win for Best Actress at the Tribeca Film Festival, where she played a transgendered woman in the movie Trans America. Felicity discussed the challenges she faced in preparing for the role, which involved meeting transgendered women and attending transgendered conventions. She expressed her admiration for their courage in being true to themselves.
Throughout the episode, the audience got a glimpse of Carl, a fan of the show who had become somewhat of a sensation himself. Ellen surprised Carl by bringing him to the show and even gifted him an iPod Shuffle and Red Sox merchandise. Carl’s infectious smile and enthusiasm made him an instant favorite.
The segment ended with a game called “Definitely Desperate Housewives,” where audience members had to guess if certain scenarios were actual storylines from the show or just made up. Those who guessed correctly won prizes, much to the delight of the audience.
As the show wrapped up, Ellen left the viewers anticipating more exciting episodes, including a bartender school final exam she attended to inspire and challenge the students.
Overall, the episode was filled with laughter, surprises, and great moments, showcasing the charisma of both Neil Diamond and Felicity Huffman. With its entertaining content and celebrity guests, The Ellen Degeneres Show continues to captivate audiences around the world.
Originally aired on May 9, 2005
