Product Details

• Actors: Casandra Ashe, Ellen DeGeneres
• Directors: Joel Gallen
• Writers: Ellen DeGeneres, Kevin Seccia
• Producers: Ellen DeGeneres, Joel Gallen, Bill Urban, Frank Garritano, Kathy Blake
• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 2
• Rating: R (Restricted)
• Studio: Hbo Home Video
• DVD Release Date: October 11, 2005
• Run Time: 120 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000A88ETQ
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #8,855 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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Editorial Reviews

Product Description

Featuring two of her finest stand-up comedy shows, The Ellen DeGeneres Collection highlights over two hours of one of today's brightest and most celebrated comedians. Bold, hilarious and always entertaining, Ellen shines in both "The Beginning" and "Here and Now" available now in a 2-disc set.

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Funniest Person Alive!, August 14, 2006

By	laurie "Honestly" (S. California) - See all my reviews

I recently got the chance to attend a taping of the Ellen Degeneres show (she danced with me, ha!) and I have to admit that I teared up when I actually got to see her in person. It has been a dream of mine for quite a while. Not only are these DVDs extremely funny and original, but they have some very touching moments, as well. The interpretive dance in "The Beginning" gave me chills, even as it made me laugh. And seeing Ellen tear up when she came out (ha) in "Here and Now" was beautiful. I admire this woman's strength and ability, and I strive to be like her. If you have a chance, buy this DVD set, you won't, can't possibly, be sorry. :)

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Comedy Queen, June 16, 2007

By	J. Gable - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

For those of you living under a rock, Ellen Degeneres is the host of her own hit talk show. Of course, she wouldn't be where she is today if she hadn't gained national fame through her comedy.

The Beginning is extremely funny. Especially since it was taped only three years after she came out. She makes alot more references to her sexuality in it than in Here and Now. The topics range from losing attention during conversations, to her stops at a health food store and a sex store, to even God herself. Here and Now is alot more family friendly than The Beginning, but both will make you laugh at how accurate they are to the everyday world.

Whether you're a fan of her talk show, a fan of her in general, or just enjoy a good comedy set, this DVD will not disappoint.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ellen DeGeneres - The Beginning / Here and Now, January 9, 2007

By	J. S. Bate "jacstar" (london, England) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have never watched standup before, but I must say that if you are feeling down or just fancy a laugh this IS the dvd to package to get. Ellen will make your day without a doubt. Well worth it! You will appreciate every joke. Nearly every joke I had a conection to!!!!!
BUY BUY BUY.........
Jacqui, London England