(March 29, 1994-July 22, 1998)
Set in Los Angeles, California
Aired on ABC
Created by Robby Benson
Originally Called 'These Friends Of Mine'
Ellen DeGeneres as Ellen Morgan
Joely Fisher as Paige Clark
David Anthony Higgins as Joe Farrell
Clea Lewis as Audrey Penney
Jeremy Piven as Spence Kovak
Synopsis: Ellen Morgan is a lesbian former book store owner dealing with life through comedy and extensive rambling

It was ABC's answer to 'Seinfeld.'
It was cancelled because it became too political.
GLAAD spokesperson Chastity Bono said the fifth season was 'too gay.'

It was the first sit-com to revolve around a gay character.
It opened the door for shows like 'Will and Grace' and 'Queer As Folk.'
It won two Emmys during its run.
Many episodes opening sequences were with famous performers.

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