In a recent episode of The Ellen Degeneres Show, Lauren Graham and Jeffrey Tambor graced the stage with their infectious energy and lively banter. The episode kicked off with Ellen thanking the audience for their understanding during a power outage that occurred right before the show started. Despite the darkness and uncertainty, Ellen and her team continued the show, making light of the situation and even joking about doing the show on the radio.
The conversation then took a hilarious turn as Ellen and Lauren discussed the challenges of moving houses. Lauren shared her experience of feeling bad for constantly rearranging furniture while her movers patiently obliged. They even had a humorous encounter with a moving man who remarked that Lauren didn’t have a lot of chairs, prompting laughter from the audience.
Switching gears, Lauren talked about her recent visit to The Sound of Music singalong at the Hollywood Bowl. She described the event as a unique experience where the audience watches the movie while singing along with a live orchestra. Lauren shared anecdotes about the costume parade contest, including the winner who dressed up as a carburetor from the iconic scene where the nuns disable the Nazis’ car. The event sounded like a fun-filled summer activity that Lauren thoroughly enjoyed.
The conversation then shifted back to the success of Lauren’s show, Gilmore Girls, which was about to enter its sixth season. Ellen congratulated her on the tremendous achievement and mentioned Lauren’s recent win at the Teen Choice Awards. Lauren was awarded the Choice Parental Unit, a category that clearly resonated with the young audience. The conversation veered towards the upcoming Emmy Awards, where Lauren would be presenting. Despite her nerves, Ellen reassured her, citing her previous stellar hosting performance.
The episode wrapped up with Ellen expressing her gratitude towards Best Buy for their generous contributions to hurricane relief efforts. Shelley Phillips and Blake Olivier from Best Buy’s hurricane response team were present in the audience, announcing that the company had matched donations up to $2 million and contributed a total of $3.4 million. Ellen commended their support and encouraged viewers to participate in the ongoing charity auctions.
Overall, this episode of The Ellen Degeneres Show was filled with laughter, heartwarming moments, and exciting announcements. From discussing power outages to moving mishaps, Lauren Graham and Jeffrey Tambor brought their unique charm to the talk show, leaving the audience entertained and eagerly anticipating more captivating episodes.
Originally aired on September 13, 2005