The Ellen DeGeneres Show Season 15 Episode 17 Ed O'Neill, Maura Tierney

Ed O'Neill, known for his role as Al Bundy from Married... with Children, and Maura Tierney from ER, visit The Ellen DeGeneres Show in season 15 episode 17. In this episode, the guests share their latest projects with Ellen and the audience.

Ed O'Neill talks about his experience playing Jay Pritchett in the popular sitcom Modern Family. He shares some behind-the-scenes moments, including his reaction to winning the Screen Actors Guild Award. O'Neill also talks about his role in the upcoming film, Finding Dory, in which he voices the character of Hank, an octopus. The film is a sequel to the popular animated movie, Finding Nemo. Ellen and O'Neill discuss how the success of the first film contributed to making the sequel and how the production team worked on making sure the sequel was just as good as the original.

Maura Tierney, star of popular medical drama ER, shares her experience of working on the show. She discusses how the show highlighted real-life medical emergencies and how the cast and crew strived to make sure every episode was accurate and informative. Tierney talks about her recent fight with breast cancer, and Ellen expresses her admiration for Tierney's strength during her recovery. Tierney also shares her latest project, a new show for Showtime called The Affair, which explores the lives of two families and their extramarital affairs.

Ellen DeGeneres also takes some time to connect with the audience. She plays a game called "Speak Out" with two audience members, where they put dental retractors in their mouth and try to say different phrases. The audience can't help but laugh as the contestants attempt to communicate while struggling to keep the retractors in their mouth.

The episode also includes a performance by Fitz and The Tantrums, who perform their hit song "HandClap". The band brings their lively energy and lead vocalist, Michael Fitzpatrick, takes the audience through the chorus.

As the episode comes to a close, Ellen encourages the audience to be true to themselves and to keep embracing their own uniqueness. She tells them that they don't need to be like anyone else and that they should break free from any societal expectations.

In season 15 episode 17 of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Ed O'Neill and Maura Tierney provide a glimpse into their lives, giving the audience a chance to connect with them and find out more about their work. Ellen brings her signature charm and humor, making sure everyone has a good time.