This television show was "okay" but it became "Great" in Season 4 when "Ellen" came out. It was a groundbreaking moment. Ellen in real life came out as well and that help save my brothers life. My brother was (and still is) one of the greatest person I know. I was glad he was "My brother". He watched my kids all the time and at times became a third parent. However I could tell he was sad and his health was declining fast. Finally he told me that "He was gay" and if our "Family Knew" he was afraid we would shun him. As the year passed on he got help for a drinking and depression problem. He is still to this day doesn't drink. He told me also how "Cousins treated him" after he came out. I thought he was crazy (He was still drinking but not drunk at a family gathering) but later on I did hear them say "Things behind his back". My brother might of been a closeted gay man but he always saw the truth. Props to him.Now as for this review "The Puppy Episode" is not only groundbreaking but FUNNY! In the show "Ellen" comes out and you can see "Ellen's" body language change. It was like she became the most beautiful butterfly. And this happened to my brother as well. He became "HIS AUTHENTIC SELF". Everyone that knows him has herd him say "If it wasn't for Ellen". Ellen not only saved his life she saved everyone of us that love him!

Ellen DeGeneres' "Ellen" showcased the versatility of one of the best comedians of the 90s. She exhibited the physical comedy of a modern day Lucille Ball, dry wit descended from Jack Benny, and jabbing one-liners like Rose Marie and Morey Amsterdam were whispering in her ears.The supporting cast (especially Piven and Fisher) and guest stars played well off DeGeneres. When the writers finally got a handle on the cast the writing was priceless. They weren't afraid to drop in wry insights among the "jokes.""Ellen" was a groundbreaking sitcom, and like most pioneering shows, it wasn't supported by a fearful network. It's unfortunate that Ellen's sexuality became the focus of the press and the show. Maybe if the show wasn't constantly trying to break free of network restrictions and fear the writers and actors could have taken "Ellen" into a strong finish. Instead it petered out. Nevertheless, catch any episodes you can on cable.

I don't mind homosexuality or bisexuality at all. In fact, I have been in that community since knowing some of my best friends. However, it is best to keep your deep dark secrets, well, SECRETS.Just seemed like with Ellen herself that this certain thought of it being a private thing did not occur to her and decided to blurt it out. That is what the whole show seemed to be about. That is kinda like saying "Hey everyone, guess what? I HAVE A FOOT FETISH!" or "I am into BDSM and must shout it out to the world."If I had to do something like that, I would turn bright fuschia in humiliation.But no, like I said I don't mind bisexual or homosexual content in TV shows, games and movies (I am interested in a show called "The L-word"), but going on about it until you stereotype youself does not cut it.

This was one of the funniest shows I had ever seen until the last season. The characters were hilarious, the was an amazing chemistry between the whole cast, and the scripts were well written. In the last season, however, it went from being a show about Ellen and her friends, to a show about Ellen being gay, and *nothing* else! This not only took away from the show's dynamic, but it completely alienated almost all of her audience. I think it was a poor choice to focus only on her sexuality. I hope that her new CBS show is more like the first three years of her old one.