Tons of Variety on 'Ellen's Somewhat Special Special' (VIDEO)

Variety shows -- programs combining a wide assortment of different entertainers -- aren't as popular as they once were, especially back in the heyday of vaudeville routines. But if anyone can bring the variety show back, it would be Ellen DeGeneres.

After all, Ellen is pretty much a jack of all trades herself -- comedian, actress, talk show show host, 'American Idol' musical judge. So if anyone could handle throwing together a bunch of unique performers under one roof, it would be Ellen.

'Ellen's Somewhat Special Special' (Sun., 9PM ET on TBS) harkens back to the grand old days of entertainment, featuring acts ranging from singers to magicians to acrobats. One man can hurl himself around a metal pole for a seemingly unlimited amount of time. Another group uses giant trampolines to endlessly ping-pong themselves across the stage. And speaking of "ping-pong," the show also features this 'Matrix'-inspired team. It's pretty impressive stuff. You should check it out.