Compared with today's sitcoms...
...this show is 1950s-level cute and friendly. There is a warmth, even in the LOL humor, and it seems to be free of the sarcasm and cynicism that permeates comedy today. Yes, a lot of this has to do with Ellen herself, and her clean brand of comedy. But, beyond that, I definitely think TV sitcoms were cleaner and warmer back in the 1990s than anything we've had in the 21st century (with few exceptions). Those were the days! 😍
Please excuse typos/funny wording; I use speech-recognition that doesn't always recognize!