On Monday, Ellen DeGeneres explained why she brought The Ellen DeGeneres Show back to TV after suspending production amid the coronavirus pandemic in March.
The daytime talk show host opened the episode, which she filmed in her living room, by thanking the essential employees that are still working, including doctors, nurses, hospital staff, first responders, supermarket workers and truck drivers. "Everyone who keeps us going, thank you so much," she said.
DeGeneres then explained why she decided to tape the show from home. "I wanted to start doing my new show as soon as possible because it's really for people who are stuck at home," she said. "Especially my staff and crew.