Jimmy Kimmel, known for his hilarious segments on “The Man Show,” is venturing into a new late-night talk show. In a recent appearance on David Letterman‘s talk show, Kimmel opened up about the challenges and excitement of starting a brand new show.
During their conversation, Letterman asked Kimmel about the old show, to which Kimmel explained that “The Man Show” will not continue without him. Kimmel humorously described the premise of the show, which was essentially about guys enjoying the sight of girls with their tops off. The show garnered attention and even won a Peabody Award.
Letterman and Kimmel shared some lighthearted banter, with Kimmel jokingly asking people to stop watching Letterman’s show and start tuning into his new show. Letterman, ever the professional, responded that he is fond of Kimmel and wishes him all the best with his new endeavor.
As their conversation continued, Kimmel revealed that he doesn’t have any guests lined up for his new show yet. He mentioned reaching out to several individuals, including Winona Ryder and Emmanuel Lewis, but hasn’t received any commitments. Despite the lack of guests, Kimmel is set to host six shows in the first week alone.
When asked about his preparations for the new show, Kimmel joked that he does a thousand sit-ups a day to stay in top physical condition. He also mentioned the challenges of hiring staff for the show, with many of his relatives eager to be a part of it. Kimmel humorously admitted that he often reminds them that they are not qualified for a talk show, but they retort by saying the same about him.
While Kimmel expressed his nervousness about starting a new show, he also showed enthusiasm and determination to make it a success. Letterman praised Kimmel’s dedication, sharing his own experience of the difficulties of starting a show and the uncertainty it brings.
As their conversation came to an end, Kimmel mentioned that his show will be live every night, at least initially. He jokingly remarked that the decision to go live might not give him any advantage but he didn’t question it, thinking, “If Regis does it, why shouldn’t I?”
The new late-night talk show, “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” is scheduled to premiere on Sunday, January 26th, on ABC. Kimmel’s unique humor and charisma promise to bring a refreshing and entertaining addition to the late-night talk show lineup.
