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Lost Producers Tease Jimmy Kimmel with Show Secrets

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Drama, Prime Time, Sci-Fi/Horror, ABC, Lost, Gossip, Spoilers, Video


WARNING: Do not watch these clips unless you’ve had a chance to watch last night’s episodes.

If you’re a follower of Jimmy Kimmel, you already know the ABC host is a big-time fan of . It’s his love of the show - and his attention to detail - that makes this interview with executive producers Carlton Cuse and Damon Lindelof quite interesting.

Did you notice the people not on that plane? How about the number of vodka bottles Jack had? And what was the significance of Groundhog Day premiere?

Note: Cuse and Lindelof announced that the series finale will air on May 23, a Sunday.

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VIDEO: Jimmy Kimmel Claims He was Sucker-Punched by Leno

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Late Night, Talk Shows, ABC, NBC, Syndication, Oprah Winfrey Show, Video


You really didn’t think Jimmy Kimmel would let Jay Leno have the last word, did ya?

During yesterday’s sit-down with Oprah Winfrey, former/new Tonight Show host Jay Leno addressed a number of topics including the zinger he made about David Letterman, the phone call he hasn’t made to Conan O’Brien and the huge paychecks from NBC he doesn’t even need to cash. He also talked about being embarrassed by Jimmy Kimmel on his own show.

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Jimmy Kimmel Turns Late-Night Battle into Ken Burns-esque Story

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Late Night, Talk Shows, ABC, NBC, Video


This could be an interesting programming alternative once Conan O’Brien finally goes off the air.

On last night’s , the ABC host compared the battle over at NBC to a Ken Burns documentary series.

Not seeing the similarities? Then watch this clip from “The Late Night War.”

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VIDEO: Jimmy Kimmel Mocks Jay Leno

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Late Night, Prime Time, Talk Shows, ABC, NBC, Video


And here I thought Jay Leno and were friends.

Many viewers were probably a bit confused last night when they stayed up late to watch right after Nightline. Did they accidentally switch channels to NBC? Did their clocks go back an hour? No - that wasn’t Jay Leno they were seeing. That was actually Kimmel fronting his own show - the entire show - while dressed as his competitor.

“Hello, hello, my name is ...and let it hereby be known that I’m taking over all the shows in late night, beginning with this one,” the faux NBC host explained.

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ABC Cancels More Adam Lambert Gigs

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Late Night, Music, Talk Shows, ABC, Gossip, News

Adam Lambert on the American Music Awards

Looks like will be in ABC’s doghouse a little while longer.

The singer’s controversial number on the American Music Awards has already cost him a performance on GMA, now he’s lost two other gigs on that same network. Lambert’s previously scheduled appearance on the Dec. 17 broadcast of Jimmy Kimmel Live has just been dropped. A tentative booking on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve is off as well.

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Sneak Peek: Lautner, Stewart and Pattinson Visit Jimmy Kimmel

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Late Night, Talk Shows, ABC, Gossip, Video


Taylor Lautner has just earned himself a spot on This Week in Unnecessary Censorship.

During a pre-taped interview for , the werewolf - who was joined by an animated (huh??) Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson - revealed the biggest hurdle in his quest for six-pack abs. It surprisingly had nothing to do with crunches. (At least, not that kind.)

You can see the full chat this Friday night after watching the premiere of New Moon.

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Tom Cruise Throws Jimmy Kimmel Into the Fire

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Late Night, Talk Shows, ABC, Video


Valkyrie may be over, but is still working the charm.

Those of you able to stay up past yesterday’s 3 1/2-hour Oscars ceremony might have caught the Jimmy Kimmel Live! special. If not, you missed an hilarious bit between Cruise and Kimmel.

What would Jimmy to do get an actor on his show? What would Tom do if someone intentionally burned down his home?

In the clip above, you’ll get behind-the-scenes action for a promo that aired during the telecast. (The promo itself can be seen at the end.)

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Jay Leno’s Last Day Announced

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Late Night, Talk Shows, ABC, NBC, Gossip, News, Rumors

Jay Leno and Conan O'Brien

What seemed so far off in the future has now been given a date. ‘s departure from The Tonight Show will happen on May 29, 2009.

This calendar announcement was announced earlier Monday by NBC. The news ended any speculation that the network might chicken out and keep the ratings winner in place a bit longer. Also solidifying the decision made years ago was the date chosen for ‘s time shift: June 1.

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Jimmy Kimmel Gets Contract Extension

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Late Night, Talk Shows, ABC, Ratings, Renewals

Jimmy KimmelBack in February, Sarah Silverman helped boyfriend Jimmy Kimmel celebrate his show’s 5-year anniversary with a special video. Now it looks like she may have reason to give him another gift.

While NBC is prepping to give an early boot, ABC is working to keep its late-night host around a little longer. The network has just announced that Jimmy Kimmel Live! will remain on the air through at least 2010.

This news comes as Kimmel’s popularity has seen some growth. In addition to his popular YouTube videos, the comedian has hosted a number of pre- and post-event specials (NBA, Oscars). He even traveled cross-country for a whole week when he co-hosted Live with Regis and Kelly in New York while continuing with his regular job in LA.

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Jimmy Kimmel’s Response to the Sarah Silverman, Matt Damon Video

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Late Night, Specials, Talk Shows, ABC, Video

On a special post-Oscar show, late night host issued a response to the now classic Sarah Silverman/Matt Damon video.  (If you haven’t seen it yet, you can watch it here.)

Although it wasn’t nearly as funny as the original creation, the video did have some choice cameos:


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