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Jimmy Kimmel Live
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
6834 Hollywood Blvd.
Suite 600
Los Angeles, CA 90028-6135
USA
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Jimmy Kimmel Live!
(Production Company)
6834 Hollywood Blvd.
Suite 600
Los Angeles, CA 90028-6135
USA
Phone: (323) 860-5900
Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show created and hosted by comedian Jimmy Kimmel. The show first aired on ABC on January 26, 2003, and has since become one of the longest-running late-night shows in U.S. television history. Known for its blend of comedy sketches, celebrity interviews, and musical performances, Jimmy Kimmel Live! has carved a unique place in the late-night landscape, appealing to a wide-ranging audience with its accessible humor and timely social and political commentary.
Initially, Jimmy Kimmel Live! Faced an uphill battle. Competing against established late-night hosts like David Letterman and Jay Leno, Kimmel struggled to find his footing. Early episodes featured a looser, edgier format, and Kimmel’s humor often pushed boundaries, giving the show a somewhat unpredictable feel. It wasn’t live after the first few seasons, despite the title, but the name persisted to convey the show’s spontaneous energy. Over time, the show evolved, and Kimmel found his style, blending his sharp wit with a more polished approach to interviews and monologues. The format settled into a blend of topical monologues, humorous sketches, and guest interviews, punctuated by Kimmel’s dry, self-deprecating humor.
One of the show’s hallmarks has been its viral segments. Kimmel and his team pioneered content designed to be widely shared online, making Jimmy Kimmel Live! one of the first late-night shows to embrace digital media and social platforms actively. Memorable recurring bits include “Mean Tweets,” where celebrities read insulting tweets about themselves, and “Lie Witness News,” in which pedestrians are asked ridiculous questions to capture their sometimes hilarious reactions. Another popular segment is “Celebrities Read Mean Tweets,” which has become a cultural staple and garners millions of views online, underscoring Kimmel’s knack for blending traditional TV with internet culture.
