Beloved Italian-American comedian, Sebastian Maniscalco, brought his wit and charm to a recent episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live. The conversation touched on a range of topics, from kids believing in Santa to Sebastian’s new show Bookie.
Sebastian, who has a six-year-old daughter and a four-year-old son, shared a hilarious anecdote about his daughter questioning the existence of Santa Claus. He confessed that he wasn’t prepared for this at such a young age and even considered hiring a Santa to keep the magic alive. Jimmy chimed in, recalling a prank they played on someone pretending to be Jesus, which successfully ended the person’s delusions.
As the conversation shifted to holiday plans, Sebastian admitted that his family loves throwing parties but rarely receives invitations to others’ homes. Jimmy, always quick with a joke, warned him to be careful because he would be one celebrity who would show up if invited. Sebastian, feeling left out, mentioned that Lionel Richie attended his party but only stayed for a brief 26 minutes. Jimmy taunted him about having a piano, which may have intimidated the legendary singer.
Cooking was another topic discussed, with Sebastian revealing that he gave up cooking after a disastrous family gathering. Apparently, his family members complained about the steaks not being cooked to their desired temperature. In a fit of anger, Sebastian threw his Santa hat over the hedge, vowing never to cook again for the holidays.
The conversation then veered toward Sebastian’s new show, Bookie, which follows the struggles of a bookie navigating the world of legalized gambling. Sebastian mentioned that his co-star, Ray Romano, was also present on the show. The two even had small roles in each other’s projects, adding an extra layer of humor to their collaboration. Charlie Sheen also joined the cast, surprising Sebastian with his seasoned acting skills and amiable nature.
Not one to rest on his laurels, Sebastian is also preparing for a new stand-up tour, aptly titled “It Ain’t Right.” Tickets for the tour are currently on sale, and Sebastian promises a hilarious night filled with his trademark comedic style.
Fans can catch new episodes of Bookie on Thursdays on Max and purchase tickets for the “It Ain’t Right” Comedy Tour at sebastianlive.com. Sebastian Maniscalco and Ray Romano‘s lively banter on Jimmy Kimmel Live leaves us eagerly awaiting their future collaborations.
