Ellen DeGeneres Remembers Show History For 1900th Show

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For Ellen DeGeneres' 1900th show, DeGeneres pulled out all the stops.

To open up her show, she featured her "memory box", where she pulled out various items that were linked to some of the best, most amusing moments that have taken place over the years on The Ellen Show.

The first item in the box?

1. A massive, ancient cell phone. From like, the '70s. Practically an antique.

2. A banana. This delicious yellow fruit is a reminder of Ellen's first show ever.

"I remember this like it was 1800 shows ago," she said. One of her first guests was an adorable orangutan who gave her a kiss.

She asked him riveting questions, like if he sees evil, hears it or speaks it. She also asked if it was really all that fun in a barrel of monkeys, because it seems like it would just be crowded.

3. A stethoscope.

This one reminded Ellen of one of her favorite--and one of the most epic--hidden camera pranks featuring singer Bruno Mars. It's a truly hysterical bit, and is well worth the watch. Words don't do the hilarity nearly as much justice.

4. Ellen's "Know Or Go" Record Book. She remembers when guest Carla Cunningham made it in to the book for having the fewest correct answers.

Ever. Cunningham was adorably amusing in her complete ignorance of every question DeGeneres asked. She didn't even know the name of DeGeneres' wife! (Hint: It's Portia.)

Ellen is celebrating her 1900th show with lots of fond memories, delightful moments and favorite recaps from the show's history. We love you, Ellen.