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Eventhough it had its moments, the show had always struck me as a "Seinfeld" wannabe until she came out. And, then, it was hysterical! The only complaint I have about the later episodes was they didnt use the regular cast memebrs enough... it became more like Ellen goes onn a crazy misadventure with tonight's very famous and politically correct guest star. But, it was still one of the netter sitcoms on television at the time.
You're right. Originally it was made to be a reversed "Seinfeld". I think once the second season started, Ellen's humor was a whole lot funnier and it came into it's own. Season three, was, to me, the highlight season of the whole series. That's when Spence came and Adam left.
The show always had the light humor to it that I enjoy. Until the final season. Once she was gay, she was still funny. But, like you say, the lack of friends in the episode hurt the show. Plus, Ellen moved away from her apartment and into a house, she left Buy the Book and became a radio D.J. and was finally in a relationship. Ellen's funnier when she's single (gay or straight).
"Ellen" is my third favorite sitcom of all-time. (NewsRadio and Wings are 1st and 2nd)
It's a great show and if you don't think so, then fine.
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