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• Actors: Ellen DeGeneres, Joely Fisher, David Anthony Higgins, Clea Lewis, Jeremy Piven
• Directors: Alan Myerson, D. Owen Trainor, Gil Junger, Iris Dugow, John Tracy
• Writers: Alex Herschlag
• Format: Box set, Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo)
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 3
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: A&E Home Video
• DVD Release Date: September 26, 2006
• Run Time: 575 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000G1R40M
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #10,314 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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Ellen: The Complete Season Four includes a significant moment in television history: the first time the central character in a situation comedy stepped out of the closet and announced she was gay. The widely-seen "The Puppy Episode Part 1" and "Part 2," closely followed by "Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah," were among the final episodes that season. All dealt movingly and comically with the anxiety Ellen Morgan (Ellen DeGeneres) experiences as she tells her friends, parents, and the world she is gay, a distress quickly washed away by relief. Helping celebrate the event are a number of famous faces in co-starring or cameo roles, including Oprah Winfrey as Ellen’s therapist, Laura Dern as a gay woman who helps Ellen come to terms with the truth, Billy Bob Thornton as a grocery clerk in a nutty dream, Bonnie Raitt, k.d. laing, Gina Gershon and others. Part of the fun of watching the 25 episodes on The Complete Season Four are discovering little signs along the way that DeGeneres is planning something big, including a sight gag where Ellen literally steps out of a closet. But there are other tumultuous (yet funny) storylines unfolding in Season Four, including Ellen’s agonizing decision to sell her bookstore in order to raise money to buy a house. Ellen remains as manager, working for an executive (Bruce Campbell) who takes over her office with hunting trophies and a desire to cut dead weight—namely Joe (David Anthony Higgins), the attitude-impaired clerk whom Ellen considers a friend. Meanwhile, cousin Spence (Jeremy Piven) navigates a competitive medical residency while romancing Paige (Joely Fisher), and squeaky-voiced Audrey (Clea Lewis) becomes infatuated with a deaf actor who is more attracted to Ellen. Between these big strokes, however, is an endless stream of DeGeneres’ hilarious takes on the simplest things: brushing teeth, waiting to get to the bathroom, drinking too much at a wine-tasting party. An heir to Lucille Ball, DeGeneres is also enough of an actress to convey real angst and sorrow when Ellen’s parents announce a breakup, or when hopes for love fall through. One gets it all here: great comedy and emotional truth. --Tom Keogh

Product Description

One of America's funniest women returns to the small screen in ELLEN: THE COMPLETE SEASON FOUR, which includes all 25 critically acclaimed episodes of the landmark season that made entertainment history. As thirty-something Ellen Morgan, DeGeneres plays a neurotic Los Angeles bookstore owner who manages to get through her daily follies and foibles with the help of her loyal, lovable friends. Overflowing with humor, warmth, and wit, ELLEN serves up ample laughs and offbeat goofiness while also bravely confronting contemporary social issues. The groundbreaking SEASON FOUR includes the famous two-part episode in which Ellen comes out. In short, ELLEN is sitcom comedy at its very best. The star-studded ELLEN: THE COMPLETE SEASON FOUR includes guest appearances by Anne Rice, Trisha Yearwood, Queen Latifah, Bonnie Raitt, Sheryl Crow, Oprah Winfrey, Melissa Etheridge, and many more! DVD Features: Audio Commentary with Writers of "The Puppy Episode"; Cast Biographies; Interactive Menu; Scene Selection

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Fourth Season Is Where It All Comes Together, August 10, 2006

A Kid's Review

In season 4, Ellen's world crumbles. Her parents divorce, her friendship with Paige (Joely Fisher) is almost ruined, and she is forced to be more self-confident by her therapist. In addition to all this craziness, Ellen discovers she is a lesbian and comes out to her friends and family at the end of the season. Of course, all the drama is mixed in with good humor. Spence (Jeremy Piven), Joe (David Anthony Higgins), and Audrey (Clea Lewis) are also there along for the ride. We even see the relationship between Paige and Spence evolve in a positive way. This memorable season also includes cameos by Eddie Fisher (Joely Fisher's father), Demi Moore, Melissa Ethridge, Bonnie Rait, Aaron Nevile, David Crosby, and so much more! If you're not already a fan of this show, buy this season and all the other seasons out there because it's one of the greatest shows in television history! YOU GO ELLEN!!!!

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ELLEN COMES OUT & HITS HER COMEDIC STRIDE!!!!, October 20, 2006

By	Tamra J. Gibson "70's tv addict!!!" (Los Angeles,CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I must say Ellen's 4th season was probably one of her best, because her coming out as a lead gay character was groundbreaking! I just loved the way she poked fun with the gay innuendo during most of the episodes that lead to her actually coming "out". The fourth season also included alot of really funny episodes involving her parents separation, Joe's sugarmama Florence Henderson, and Ellen going to the rock and roll fantasy camp starring Aaron Neville and Bonnie Raitt! I'm so looking forward to the release of the fifth and final season!!!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Season of Ellen, January 10, 2007

By	S. Moon "KMO 4 Life" (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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I really enjoyed this season of Ellen. She is hilarious. Each season gets better and better. This season also had the groundbreaking coming out episode. It was a good season and look forward to Season 5.