"Can you believe it?!"

Guests:
• Fitness enthusiast Richard Simmons
• Actress Rena Sofer | Coupling website (NBC)

Opening Scene:
Ellen working out on Bowflex.

Song from Scotty K:
"Play That Funky Music" - Wild Cherry

Monologue:
Ellen talks about last night's Emmy Awards, and the after-parties.

Notes:
• Kent French, world's fastest clapper, was today's official audience clapper.
• Richard made a special shirt for Ellen (which she will auction).
• Ellen plays TV Spelling Bee with the audience.
• Ellen talks with the audience.

Ellen's watch provided by: Kenjo New York, 1-800-548-TIME

Today is DJ Scotty K's birthday.

John Ritter was originally scheduled to appear on this day. On September 11, 2003, John fell ill and collapsed on the set of "8 Simple Rules…" and passed away later that evening from an aortic aneurysm.

This episode re-aired on Oxygen, 2003-Sep-29.