Sorry but, I had to say that just to tweak some of you. My wife and I were in our later 40s when Ellen originally aired. We never understood what all the hubbub was about. Was she the first person in Hollywood ever discovered to be gay? Oh, then I see. The world was straight until that woman went and ruined things for all us heteros.
Anyway, we felt that the final season wasn't quite as funny as previous years. Not anything to do with Ellen coming out in as much as the kind of crusade she seemed to embark on. It seemed too pointed and detracted from the previously carefree attitude of the show. Still though, way better than a lot of other mindless, cookie cutter sitcoms that ruin the minds of the young and mentally frail.
The thing that gets me is the "parental advisory" they started running before the show which is what prompted me to write this revue. I just came across a mention of it online and never noticed it back then... "Due to adult content, parental discretion is advised." REALLY? With all the sexual innuendo and blatant violence that was on the air even back then? Wow! Now that's some pretty heavy duty hypocrisy.
Ellen (These Friends of Mine) was a very funny show and, although I haven't seen it in years, I would guess time hasn't hurt it any. If you've never seen it, give it a go. If it offends you... gee, sorry. Also, sorry for the spoiler "Ellen's gay!"
Addendum: The way I rate shows... I don't usually review anything less than a 7 because 6 would be a failing grade and I won't waste my time watching it. I'm old; I don't know how much time I've got left. Since I probably turned it off before getting even halfway through, it wouldn't be fair to rate or review it. 7 is watchable but I may go a while between episodes since, though somewhat entertaining, there are other shows more interesting or compelling. 8 would be a regular in my lineup. 9 is a must see and probably bingeable. 10 is just the epitome of superbity and headed for my all-time favorites list. I'm adding this to my reviews because it seems there are a lot of binary reactions to pretty much everything these days. I am not a like/unlike kind of guy. I see a lot of grays so if I give something a 10 it doesn't mean the only alternative is a 1.
Addendum: The way I rate shows... I don't usually review anything less than a 7 because 6 would be a failing grade and I won't waste my time watching it. I'm old; I don't know how much time I've got left. Since I probably turned it off before getting even halfway through, it wouldn't be fair to rate or review it. 7 is watchable but I may go a while between episodes since, though somewhat entertaining, there are other shows more interesting or compelling. 8 would be a regular in my lineup. 9 is a must see and probably bingeable. 10 is just the epitome of superbity and headed for my all-time favorites list. I'm adding this to my reviews because it seems there are a lot of binary reactions to pretty much everything these days. I am not a like/unlike kind of guy. I see a lot of grays so if I give something a 10 it doesn't mean the only alternative is a 1.