The Ellen Show A Matter of Principal (Season 1, Episode 16)
TV Episode | 21 min | Comedy, Romance

The Ellen Show

A Matter of Principal (Season 1, Episode 16)

TV Episode | 21 min | Comedy, Romance

After Ellen is left in charge of the school, her alternative approach leads to chaos. With a student body in complete anarchy, Ellen stumbles on a shocking secret.

Director

Andrew D. Weyman

Writers

Carol Leifer (created by) | Mitchell Hurwitz (created by) | Darin Henry (written by)

Composer

David Schwartz

Cinematographer

George La Fountaine Sr. (as George LaFountaine)

Editor

Peter D. Beyt (as Peter Beyt)

Casting Director

Lisa Miller Katz

Production Designer

Michael Hynes

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Edit Released

Updated Dec 31, 2002

Release date

2002 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

3 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
8 cast members

Name	Known for
Ellen DeGeneres Ellen Richmond Ellen Richmond See fewer	The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003)
Jim Gaffigan Rusty Carnouk Rusty Carnouk See fewer	Chappaquiddick (2017)
Emily Rutherfurd Catherine Richmond (credit only) Catherine Richmond (credit only) See fewer	National Lampoon's Van Wilder (2002)
Martin Mull Mr. Munn Mr. Munn See fewer	Clue (1985)
Kerri Kenney Pam Pam See fewer	Reno 911! (2003)
Cloris Leachman Dot Richmond Dot Richmond See fewer	The Last Picture Show (1971)
Todd Giebenhain Kenny Kenny See fewer	Raising Hope (2010)
Aiysha Sinclair Student Student See fewer	Soldiers Don't Cry (2004)