The Ellen DeGeneres Show Season 9 Episode 87

Ted Danson, Kellie Pickler, Christopher Plummer

One of America's most beloved television stars, TED DANSON is swinging by to talk with Ellen! He's starring in the heartwarming new film, "Big Miracle." It's based on the inspiring true story of a whale rescue, and he's here to tell Ellen about his experience on the film, and with the whales! And, she's the sassy country star who Ellen can't get enough of! KELLIE PICKLER has left our audience and Ellen rolling in the aisles every time she's been here! She's back to chat with her friend Ellen, and to perform a song from her upcoming CD, "100 Proof." Then, it's the performance that Ellen can't stop thinking about. CHRISTOPHER PLUMMER wowed audiences with his touching performance as Ewan McGregor's father in "Beginners," and it earned him a Golden Globe! Ellen gets to sit down with the legendary actor to talk about his role and the film that meant so much to her.