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Ellen became one of the most groundbreaking shows in LGBTQ history when the title character — played by Ellen DeGeneres — came out as a lesbian in the episode titled “The Puppy Episode.”DeGeneres explained on her talk show in 2017 that the title actually held a significant meaning.“The writers told the executives that they wanted me to come out because my character needed to be in a relationship,” she said. “Someone at the studio said, ‘Well, get her a puppy; she’s not coming out,’” she said.The episode was a ratings success, bringing in 42 million viewers, but faced backlash for the pivotal coming out scene.

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