Aniston gave her a welcome mat that read 'Thanks for the memories.' The final week included a visit from Oprah Winfrey, who spoke about the familial aspect of a long-running show. The program incorporated clips from DeGeneres' 3,200 episodes, including her tearfully thanking the audience after taping her first episode, as well as other highlights of her career, such as hosting the Oscars and receiving the Mark Twain Prize and Presidential Medal of Freedom.ĭeGeneres' guests included Jennifer Aniston, who was her first guest when the series made its debut.
