Today marks the tenth anniversary of “The Puppy Episode,” aka “The coming Out Episode” on Ellen, the comedian’s eponymous first television sitcom. GLAAD has a lengthy press release discussing the significance of the show. It was a turning point in depictions of LGBT people on television, and an empowering moment in many of our personal lives.
The Oxygen network is airing an Ellen marathon today from 8 a.m. — 2 p.m. ET/PT, with the two-part “Puppy” episode at 1:00 p.m.
From controversial sitcom star to host of the Oscars. It’s been an eventful decade for DeGeneres (who, rumor has it, may be considering motherhood with partner Portia de Rossi.) For the rest of us, too, much has changed since 1997. Despite all the right-wing nonsense going on these days, we have made progress, with more visibility of LGBT people in entertainment and the media, and legal relationship recognition in a small, but growing number of states.
Thanks to Ellen for her groundbreaking work and all she continues to do for the LGBT community.
