Ellen DeGeneres Reveals the Weird Rules That Can Get You Kicked Off the Show

Believe it or not, bringing Ellen a handmade gift is frowned upon. There is an inherent amount of risk involved with accepting a handmade gift from a fan, and Ellen prefers to avoid that altogether. Actually, she advises against bringing gifts, even though she is flattered. 

Comfort is Key

Ellen is one of the world’s most recognizable people. Unfortunately, the more people that know who you are, the stranger interactions you will have on an individual basis.

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The More You Know

  • Phil Harris of Deadliest Catch was the first person to die on a reality TV show; he suffered a stroke on his crab-fishing boat while filming.
  • Looney Tunes was created in 1930, in direct competition with Mickey Mouse cartoons. A second series, Merrie Melodies, soon followed. Both shows feature characters like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Porky Pig
  • The show we know and love as Friends today could have been called Insomnia Café or Six of One.
  • The Mary Tyler Moore Show: Valerie Harper almost didn't get the part of Rhoda because she was too "attractive." Apparently the producers had someone more "unkempt" in mind.
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