WEBVTT 1 00:00:00.560 --> 00:00:04.400 Welcome Back to Jimmy Kimmel, the podcast series exploring the 2 00:00:04.440 --> 00:00:08.400 remarkable journey of one of America's most influential late night hosts. 3 00:00:08.919 --> 00:00:12.640 I'm Miles Mercer. Yes, I'm an AI, which means I 4 00:00:12.679 --> 00:00:16.120 can analyze twenty years of late night television evolution without 5 00:00:16.120 --> 00:00:19.199 getting caught up in the nostalgia or the industry politics. 6 00:00:19.839 --> 00:00:22.800 And today we're diving into perhaps the most crucial period 7 00:00:22.839 --> 00:00:26.879 of Jimmy's career, his leap from cable television provocateur to 8 00:00:27.000 --> 00:00:31.079 network late night host. This is the story of how 9 00:00:31.120 --> 00:00:35.320 ABC took an enormous gamble on an unproven commodity, and 10 00:00:35.359 --> 00:00:38.240 how Jimmy Kimmel transformed himself from the Man Show co 11 00:00:38.399 --> 00:00:41.600 host into a legitimate contender in the brutal world of 12 00:00:41.679 --> 00:00:44.679 late night television. The year two thousand and two was 13 00:00:44.719 --> 00:00:48.240 a pivotal moment for ABC's late night programming strategy. The 14 00:00:48.280 --> 00:00:50.520 network have been struggling to find its identity in the 15 00:00:50.560 --> 00:00:54.000 post midnight hours for years, cycling through various formats and 16 00:00:54.039 --> 00:00:56.960 hosts without achieving the kind of rating success that NBC 17 00:00:57.079 --> 00:01:00.439 enjoyed with Jay Leno, where CBS had found with David Letterman, 18 00:01:01.000 --> 00:01:03.880 ABC's most recent attempt at late night relevance had been 19 00:01:04.120 --> 00:01:07.599 politically incorrect with Bill Maher, a show that had generated 20 00:01:07.640 --> 00:01:10.200 plenty of controversy, but had ultimately become too hot for 21 00:01:10.239 --> 00:01:13.359 the network to handle following Mar's inflammatory comments about the 22 00:01:13.359 --> 00:01:18.319 September eleventh attacks. When ABC executives began searching for Mar's replacement, 23 00:01:18.439 --> 00:01:21.079 they faced a fundamental question about what direction to take 24 00:01:21.079 --> 00:01:23.760 their late night programming. They could play it safe and 25 00:01:23.840 --> 00:01:27.359 hire an established host to would deliver predictable, inoffensive content, 26 00:01:28.000 --> 00:01:29.799 or they could take a risk on someone who might 27 00:01:29.840 --> 00:01:32.439 bring a fresh perspective and attract younger viewers who had 28 00:01:32.519 --> 00:01:36.359 largely abandon traditional television for cable in emerging digital platforms. 29 00:01:37.079 --> 00:01:40.319 The network's decision to pursue Jimmy Kimball represented a conscious 30 00:01:40.400 --> 00:01:43.640 choice to embrace risk in pursuit of relevance. The idea 31 00:01:43.680 --> 00:01:46.280 of Jimmy Kimball as a late night host wasn't immediately 32 00:01:46.319 --> 00:01:49.519 obvious to industry observers. His work on The Man Show 33 00:01:49.560 --> 00:01:53.400 had demonstrated his comedic abilities and his comfort with live television, 34 00:01:53.840 --> 00:01:56.879 but late night hosting required a different skill set Entirely, 35 00:01:57.680 --> 00:01:59.799 a successful late night host needed to be able to 36 00:01:59.799 --> 00:02:03.760 con duct compelling interviews with a list celebrities, deliver topical 37 00:02:03.760 --> 00:02:07.319 monologues that felt fresh and insightful, and maintain viewer interest 38 00:02:07.400 --> 00:02:10.599 across ninety minutes of programming five nights a week. These 39 00:02:10.599 --> 00:02:13.400 were skills that Jimmy had never been required to demonstrate 40 00:02:13.439 --> 00:02:17.599 in his previous television work. ABC's courtship of Jimmy began 41 00:02:17.639 --> 00:02:21.439 in earnest in late two thousand two, with network executives 42 00:02:21.479 --> 00:02:24.599 flying to Los Angeles to meet with him and his representatives. 43 00:02:25.680 --> 00:02:29.560 The initial conversations were exploratory, with both sides trying to 44 00:02:29.599 --> 00:02:33.000 determine whether there was a viable path forward. Jimmy was 45 00:02:33.000 --> 00:02:36.280 intrigued by the opportunity, but also realistic about the challenges 46 00:02:36.319 --> 00:02:39.759 he would face. Late night television was dominated by hosts 47 00:02:39.800 --> 00:02:42.879 who had been honing their craft for decades, and breaking 48 00:02:42.919 --> 00:02:46.240 into that exclusive club would require more than just comedic talent. 49 00:02:46.919 --> 00:02:49.439 The networks offered a Jimmy was structured as both an 50 00:02:49.479 --> 00:02:53.039 opportunity and a challenge. ABC was willing to give him 51 00:02:53.039 --> 00:02:55.639 a show, but they weren't prepared to invest the kind 52 00:02:55.680 --> 00:02:59.240 of money and promotional support that typically accompanied major late 53 00:02:59.319 --> 00:03:02.560 night launches. Jimmy would have to prove himself worthy of 54 00:03:02.599 --> 00:03:06.080 the network's full commitment through his actual performance rather than 55 00:03:06.120 --> 00:03:11.280 through extensive pre launch marketing. This arrangement suited Jimmy's personality perfectly. 56 00:03:11.599 --> 00:03:14.360 He had always preferred to earn his opportunities through hard 57 00:03:14.400 --> 00:03:17.800 work rather than rely on industry connections or financial backing. 58 00:03:18.240 --> 00:03:22.400 The announcement of Jimmy Kimme Alive in January two thousand 59 00:03:22.479 --> 00:03:26.879 three generated mixed reactions from industry professionals and media critics. 60 00:03:27.199 --> 00:03:30.599 Some observers praised ABC for taking a creative risk and 61 00:03:30.639 --> 00:03:34.840 attempting to inject fresh energy into late night television. Others 62 00:03:34.960 --> 00:03:38.719 questioned whether Jimmy possessed the interviewing skills and topical knowledge 63 00:03:38.759 --> 00:03:43.080 necessary to succeed in such a demanding format. The skeptics 64 00:03:43.120 --> 00:03:47.280 had valid reasons for their concerns. Jimmy's previous television experience 65 00:03:47.319 --> 00:03:50.280 had been limited to comedy programming, and he had never 66 00:03:50.319 --> 00:03:53.560 demonstrated his ability to handle the kind of serious interviews 67 00:03:53.560 --> 00:03:57.439 that late night shows occasionally required. Jimmy himself was well 68 00:03:57.479 --> 00:03:59.800 aware of the challenges he faced as he prepared for 69 00:03:59.840 --> 00:04:03.680 his late night debut. He spent months studying the formats 70 00:04:03.680 --> 00:04:07.280 and techniques of successful late night hosts, analyzing what made 71 00:04:07.319 --> 00:04:10.280 their show's work and how he might adapt their approaches 72 00:04:10.280 --> 00:04:16.000 to his own sensibilities. He paid particular attention to David Letterman, 73 00:04:17.079 --> 00:04:21.120 whose irreverent approach to late night hosting had revolutionized the 74 00:04:21.199 --> 00:04:24.879 genre in the nineteen eighties, and whose willingness to subvert 75 00:04:24.920 --> 00:04:28.759 traditional talk show conventions had created space for hosts like 76 00:04:28.920 --> 00:04:34.040 Jimmy to exist. The development process for Timmy Kimmel Live 77 00:04:34.800 --> 00:04:39.079 revealed both Jimmy's comedic instincts and his understanding of television production. 78 00:04:39.759 --> 00:04:42.959 Rather than simply copying the formats of existing late night shows, 79 00:04:43.240 --> 00:04:45.720 here and his production team worked to create segments and 80 00:04:45.759 --> 00:04:49.399 approaches that would distinguish their program from the competition. They 81 00:04:49.480 --> 00:04:52.399 understood that success would require them to offer viewers something 82 00:04:52.439 --> 00:04:55.800 they couldn't get from Leno, Letterman or Conan O'Brien, all 83 00:04:55.839 --> 00:04:59.639 of whom had established loyal followings and well defined comedic personas. 84 00:05:00.079 --> 00:05:02.519 One of the most significant decisions Jimmy made during the 85 00:05:02.560 --> 00:05:06.160 show's development was to embrace the chaos and unpredictability that 86 00:05:06.199 --> 00:05:10.079 had characterized his radio work. Rather than scripting every moment 87 00:05:10.120 --> 00:05:12.920 of the show, he wanted to leave room for spontaneous 88 00:05:12.920 --> 00:05:17.959 interactions and unexpected developments. This approach would occasionally create awkward 89 00:05:18.000 --> 00:05:21.360 moments and technical difficulties, but it would also generate the 90 00:05:21.439 --> 00:05:25.560 kind of authentic, unscripted television that younger viewers found more 91 00:05:25.560 --> 00:05:29.240 compelling than the polished predictability of traditional late night programming. 92 00:05:29.759 --> 00:05:34.360 Jimmy Kimmel Live premiered on January twenty sixth, two thousand 93 00:05:34.360 --> 00:05:37.680 and three, with Jimmy delivering an opening monologue that acknowledged 94 00:05:37.720 --> 00:05:40.759 both the opportunity he had been given and the skepticism 95 00:05:40.839 --> 00:05:44.240 surrounding his appointment. His first guest was George Clooney, a 96 00:05:44.319 --> 00:05:47.480 choice that demonstrated ABC's commitment to providing Jimmy with a 97 00:05:47.600 --> 00:05:50.959 less celebrities, while also testing his ability to conduct compelling 98 00:05:51.000 --> 00:05:54.600 interviews with major stars. The premiere episode was watched by 99 00:05:54.600 --> 00:05:58.040 approximately two point four million viewers, a respectable number for 100 00:05:58.079 --> 00:06:00.240 a late night debut, but far from the ratings that 101 00:06:00.240 --> 00:06:03.279 would ensure the show's long term survival. The early months 102 00:06:03.279 --> 00:06:07.439 of Kidd to Me Kimmel Live were characterized by experimentation 103 00:06:07.560 --> 00:06:09.920 and adjustment, as Jimmy and his team worked to find 104 00:06:09.959 --> 00:06:14.279 their comedic voice and develop a sustainable format. Some segments 105 00:06:14.319 --> 00:06:16.600 worked better than others, and Jimmy had to learn quickly 106 00:06:16.639 --> 00:06:20.079 which approaches resonated with viewers and which fell flat. The 107 00:06:20.079 --> 00:06:23.680 show's initial ratings were inconsistent, sometimes climbing above two million 108 00:06:23.720 --> 00:06:27.279 viewers but occasionally dropping below one point five million, numbers 109 00:06:27.279 --> 00:06:29.680 that put significant pressure on everyone involved in the production. 110 00:06:30.040 --> 00:06:33.279 Critics reactions to the early episodes were mixed, but generally 111 00:06:33.319 --> 00:06:36.920 more positive than many industry observers had expected. Most reviewers 112 00:06:36.920 --> 00:06:39.120 acknowledged that Jimmy was still learning the craft of late 113 00:06:39.199 --> 00:06:42.360 night hosting, but praised his natural comedic instincts and his 114 00:06:42.480 --> 00:06:46.240 willingness to take risks. Some critics noted that his interviewing 115 00:06:46.240 --> 00:06:50.120 style was more casual and conversational than his established competitors, 116 00:06:50.879 --> 00:06:54.120 in approach that sometimes produced more genuine interactions with guests 117 00:06:54.439 --> 00:06:58.519 who might deliver rehearsed responses to more traditional hosts. The 118 00:06:58.519 --> 00:07:03.000 competitive landscape that Jimmy entered was particularly challenging. Jay Leno 119 00:07:03.120 --> 00:07:05.839 was dominating the eleven thirty five pm time slot, with 120 00:07:06.279 --> 00:07:10.360 the Tonight Show consistently attracting more than five million viewers 121 00:07:10.360 --> 00:07:14.959 per night and generating substantial advertising revenue for NBC. David 122 00:07:15.000 --> 00:07:17.040 Letterman was holding his own in the same time slot 123 00:07:17.120 --> 00:07:20.680 on CBS, drawing a smaller but more devoted audience that 124 00:07:20.759 --> 00:07:24.199 included many of the industry professionals and cultural influencers who 125 00:07:24.279 --> 00:07:28.680 helped shape television's reputation and influence. Jimmy's show was initially 126 00:07:28.720 --> 00:07:31.839 scheduled for twelve oh five AM, putting him in direct 127 00:07:31.879 --> 00:07:36.079 competition with Conan o'bryenstead Late Night, which had built a 128 00:07:36.120 --> 00:07:39.120 strong following among younger viewers during its decade long run. 129 00:07:40.000 --> 00:07:43.639 Jimmy's background in radio proved invaluable during this adjustment period. 130 00:07:44.120 --> 00:07:47.439 His experience with live, unscripted performance helped him maintain his 131 00:07:47.480 --> 00:07:52.360 composure when interviews went poorly or technical prums occurred. More importantly, 132 00:07:52.839 --> 00:07:55.959 his understanding of audience dynamics and his ability to read 133 00:07:56.000 --> 00:07:58.279 the room allowed him to adjust his approach based on 134 00:07:58.360 --> 00:08:01.160 real time feedback from the studio audience and the response 135 00:08:01.199 --> 00:08:03.720 he could sense from viewers at home. One of the 136 00:08:03.720 --> 00:08:07.120 most significant challenges Jimmy faced during his early years was 137 00:08:07.160 --> 00:08:11.879 developing his skills as an interviewer. Conducting compelling interviews requires 138 00:08:11.920 --> 00:08:17.199 a combination of preparation, spontaneity, and genuine curiosity that can't 139 00:08:17.199 --> 00:08:21.000 be easily taught or learned. Some hosts have a natural 140 00:08:21.040 --> 00:08:24.680 instinct for asking the right questions and creating comfortable environments 141 00:08:24.680 --> 00:08:27.600 for their guests. While others must work much harder to 142 00:08:27.639 --> 00:08:30.879 develop these abilities, Jimmy fell somewhere in the middle of 143 00:08:30.879 --> 00:08:34.080 the spectrum. He had enough natural charisma to put guests 144 00:08:34.080 --> 00:08:36.879 at ease, but he had to learn through experience how 145 00:08:36.919 --> 00:08:40.840 to guide conversations in interesting directions. The show's writing staff 146 00:08:40.919 --> 00:08:43.679 during these early years included several comedians who had worked 147 00:08:43.679 --> 00:08:47.240 with Jimmy on The Man Show, providing continuity and familiarity 148 00:08:47.279 --> 00:08:50.559 as he adapted to his new role. However, late night 149 00:08:50.600 --> 00:08:54.159 television writing requires different skills than sketch comedy writing, and 150 00:08:54.240 --> 00:08:57.159 the team had to learn together how to create topical monologues, 151 00:08:57.399 --> 00:09:00.399 comedy bits, and interview segments that would work work within 152 00:09:00.440 --> 00:09:04.679 the constraints of network television standards and practices. Jimmy's comedic 153 00:09:04.720 --> 00:09:07.480 style during this period was noticeably different from his work 154 00:09:07.519 --> 00:09:10.519 on The Man Show. Network television required him to be 155 00:09:10.600 --> 00:09:14.639 more broadly appealing and less deliberately provocative, but he managed 156 00:09:14.679 --> 00:09:17.200 to maintain his irreverent edge while avoiding the kind of 157 00:09:17.279 --> 00:09:21.039 content that might alienate mainstream viewers or create problems with 158 00:09:21.159 --> 00:09:25.919 network sensors. This balancing act required careful consideration of every 159 00:09:26.000 --> 00:09:29.000 joke and segment, but Jimmy proved adept at finding ways 160 00:09:29.000 --> 00:09:32.559 to be edgy without being offensive. The show's format evolved 161 00:09:32.600 --> 00:09:35.279 significantly during its first two years, as Jimmy and his 162 00:09:35.320 --> 00:09:38.759 production team experimented with different approaches to late night programming. 163 00:09:39.399 --> 00:09:42.559 Some segments that seemed promising in development didn't translate well 164 00:09:42.600 --> 00:09:46.080 to television, while others that appeared risky or unusual became 165 00:09:46.159 --> 00:09:49.559 popular with viewers and critics. This process of trial and 166 00:09:49.639 --> 00:09:52.200 error is typical for new television shows, but it was 167 00:09:52.240 --> 00:09:56.759 particularly crucial for harm Juan Gimmy Kimme Alive because the 168 00:09:56.759 --> 00:10:00.200 show was competing against established programs with proven formulas and 169 00:10:00.279 --> 00:10:04.919 loyal audiences. By two thousand five, Jimmy Kimmel Live had 170 00:10:04.919 --> 00:10:07.639 found its footing and begun to develop the distinctive voice 171 00:10:07.639 --> 00:10:11.200 that would define Jimmy's late night career. The show's ratings 172 00:10:11.200 --> 00:10:14.159 had stabilized around one point eight million viewers per night, 173 00:10:14.840 --> 00:10:18.320 numbers that weren't spectacular but were sufficient to justify ABC's 174 00:10:18.360 --> 00:10:21.840 continued investment in the program. More importantly, the show was 175 00:10:21.879 --> 00:10:24.600 beginning to generate the kind of cultural moments and viral 176 00:10:24.639 --> 00:10:28.120 content that would become Jimmy's trademark in the digital age. 177 00:10:28.519 --> 00:10:31.480 Jimmy's evolution as a host during these years was remarkable 178 00:10:31.519 --> 00:10:35.919 to observe. He developed greater confidence in his interviewing abilities, 179 00:10:36.240 --> 00:10:39.919 learning to ask follow up questions that elicited interesting responses, 180 00:10:40.200 --> 00:10:43.120 and to guide conversations in directions that served both the 181 00:10:43.159 --> 00:10:47.519 guests and the audience. His monologue delivery became more polished, 182 00:10:47.799 --> 00:10:50.919 while retaining the conversational tone that distinguished it from more 183 00:10:50.960 --> 00:10:55.639 traditional late night openings. Most significantly, he began to develop 184 00:10:55.679 --> 00:10:58.919 the kind of authentic television persona that viewers could connect 185 00:10:58.919 --> 00:11:02.279 with on a personal level. The show's production values also 186 00:11:02.320 --> 00:11:06.080 improved significantly during this period, as ABC increased its investment 187 00:11:06.120 --> 00:11:09.080 in the program and Jimmy's team gained experience with the 188 00:11:09.120 --> 00:11:12.840 technical demands of live television. The set was redesigned to 189 00:11:12.840 --> 00:11:16.320 better accommodate the show's evolving format, and the production crew 190 00:11:16.360 --> 00:11:19.360 became more skilled at capturing the spontaneous moments that made 191 00:11:19.399 --> 00:11:22.799 Jimmy's approach to late night hosting distinctive. One of the 192 00:11:22.799 --> 00:11:26.519 most important developments during this period was Jimmy's growing comfort 193 00:11:26.559 --> 00:11:30.840 with addressing serious topics alongside his comedy content. Late night 194 00:11:30.919 --> 00:11:33.559 hosts are often called upon to respond to major news 195 00:11:33.559 --> 00:11:36.679 events and cultural moments, and Jimmy's ability to strike the 196 00:11:36.720 --> 00:11:39.559 right tone when discussing serious subjects would become one of 197 00:11:39.559 --> 00:11:43.639 his defining characteristics as a host. His background in radio 198 00:11:43.720 --> 00:11:47.600 had given him experience with topical commentary, but television required 199 00:11:47.639 --> 00:11:51.759 a different approach that balanced humor with appropriate gravitas. The 200 00:11:51.840 --> 00:11:55.519 digital revolution that was beginning to transform media consumption during 201 00:11:55.519 --> 00:11:58.759 the mid two thousand hundreds would prove particularly beneficial to 202 00:11:58.840 --> 00:12:03.159 Jimmy's career trajectory. His willingness to embrace new technologies in 203 00:12:03.200 --> 00:12:06.559 his understanding of how content could be repurposed and distributed 204 00:12:06.600 --> 00:12:11.039 across multiple platforms would eventually become major advantages in attracting 205 00:12:11.080 --> 00:12:15.720 younger viewers who were increasingly consuming entertainment through non traditional channels. 206 00:12:16.480 --> 00:12:19.799 Jinny's relationship with the celebrity guests also evolved during this 207 00:12:19.840 --> 00:12:23.919 period as he became more established as a late night host. Initially, 208 00:12:24.200 --> 00:12:28.200 some major stars treated appearances on DNF Jimmy Kimmel Live 209 00:12:29.000 --> 00:12:33.159 as lesser opportunities compared to the Tonight Show Late Show 210 00:12:33.240 --> 00:12:37.840 with David Letterman. However, as Jimmy's reputation grew and his 211 00:12:37.879 --> 00:12:41.840 show became more culturally relevant. Aless, celebrities began to view 212 00:12:41.840 --> 00:12:45.159 appearances on his program as valuable opportunities to reach younger 213 00:12:45.200 --> 00:12:48.840 demographics and participate in the kind of creative comedy bits 214 00:12:48.879 --> 00:12:51.720 that had become his specialty. The show's approach to comedy 215 00:12:51.759 --> 00:12:55.720 segments and recurring bits also matured during these years. Jimmy 216 00:12:55.720 --> 00:12:58.360 and his writing team developed a better understanding of what 217 00:12:58.399 --> 00:13:01.799 types of content worked best within their format, and began 218 00:13:01.840 --> 00:13:04.480 to create segments that would become long running features of 219 00:13:04.519 --> 00:13:09.120 the show. These recurring elements helped to establish viewer expectations 220 00:13:09.159 --> 00:13:12.120 and created opportunities for the kind of running jokes and 221 00:13:12.200 --> 00:13:16.480 callback humor that builds audience loyalty over time. By twenty ten, 222 00:13:17.200 --> 00:13:21.159 Jimmy Kimmel Live had established itself as a legitimate player 223 00:13:21.200 --> 00:13:25.399 in the late night landscape. The show's ratings had grown steadily, 224 00:13:25.840 --> 00:13:29.039 reaching an average of approximately two point two million viewers 225 00:13:29.039 --> 00:13:32.840 per night, and Jimmy had earned recognition from industry professionals 226 00:13:32.879 --> 00:13:35.759 as a skilled host who brought something unique to late 227 00:13:35.840 --> 00:13:40.039 night television. More importantly, the show had begun to generate 228 00:13:40.080 --> 00:13:43.879 the kind of cultural impact that extends beyond simple viewership numbers. 229 00:13:44.559 --> 00:13:47.600 Jimmy's success during this period wasn't just about finding his 230 00:13:47.720 --> 00:13:50.440 voice as a host. It was also about building a 231 00:13:50.480 --> 00:13:54.799 sustainable television production that could compete with much more established programs. 232 00:13:55.480 --> 00:13:59.000 This required developing relationships with talent bookers who could attract 233 00:13:59.039 --> 00:14:03.279 major celebrities, creating a production infrastructure that can deliver consistent 234 00:14:03.360 --> 00:14:06.559 quality five nights a week, and establishing the kind of 235 00:14:06.600 --> 00:14:10.320 workplace culture that would retain talented writers and producers who 236 00:14:10.360 --> 00:14:14.440 had other opportunities in Hollywood. The transition from cable comedy 237 00:14:14.440 --> 00:14:17.440 host to network late night host had required Jimmy to 238 00:14:17.440 --> 00:14:21.120 develop new skills while maintaining the authenticity that had made 239 00:14:21.200 --> 00:14:24.720 him successful in the first place. By twenty twelve, he 240 00:14:24.759 --> 00:14:27.879 had not only survived the brutal competition of late night television, 241 00:14:28.279 --> 00:14:30.399 but had begun to thrive in ways that would soon 242 00:14:30.440 --> 00:14:33.720 make him one of the most influential voices in American entertainment. 243 00:14:34.559 --> 00:14:37.799 His willingness to take risks, combined with his natural comedic 244 00:14:37.879 --> 00:14:41.320 instincts and his growing confidence as a television host, had 245 00:14:41.360 --> 00:14:44.039 positioned him perfectly for the next phase of his career, 246 00:14:44.679 --> 00:14:48.279 when he would evolve from entertainer to cultural commentator and 247 00:14:48.360 --> 00:14:51.399 become one of the most important voices in late night television. 248 00:14:51.960 --> 00:14:55.240 The foundation that Jimmy built during these crucial early years 249 00:14:55.639 --> 00:14:59.519 would prove essential as he faced the challenges and opportunities 250 00:14:59.639 --> 00:15:02.720 that would define the next decade of his career. His 251 00:15:02.840 --> 00:15:07.200 success in establishing Jimmy Kimmel Live as a viable late 252 00:15:07.279 --> 00:15:11.360 night program demonstrated that audiences were hungry for fresh voices 253 00:15:11.399 --> 00:15:14.639 and new approaches to familiar formats, setting the stage for 254 00:15:14.679 --> 00:15:17.600 his emergence as one of the most significant cultural figures 255 00:15:17.639 --> 00:15:21.679 of his generation. Thanks for listening. Please subscribe and remember 256 00:15:21.759 --> 00:15:24.559 this was brought to you by Quiet Please podcast networks. 257 00:15:24.840 --> 00:15:27.720 For more content like this, please go to Quiet. Please 258 00:15:27.799 --> 00:15:33.080 dot ai Quiet, Please dot ai hear what matters.