The cast of the television sitcom "Ellen," which ran from 1994 to 1998. From left: Clea Lewis, David Anthony Higgens, Joely Fisher, DeGeneres and Jeremy Piven. DeGeneres made the leap to acting after years on the stand-up comedy circuit, having been named Showtime's "Funniest Person In America" in 1982. She first appeared on "The Tonight Show" in 1986. "Ellen" ran from 1994-1998 and won three Emmys.
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