About Jimmy Kimmel Live

Jimmy Kimmel Live is ABC’s distinctive late-night talk show that boasts a roster filled with diverse guests, from celebrities and athletes to comedians, politicians, and intriguing human interest personalities. Hosted by the charismatic Jimmy Kimmel, the show exudes a warm and jovial atmosphere, harmonized with the rhythm of a hip house band and punctuated with comedy bits that feature Kimmel's unique style. Moreover, the show also proudly presents one of the most hilarious and contemporary monologues on television today, pulling inspiration from all forms of trending media.

Making / Production

The 2022 season of Jimmy Kimmel Live keeps up with its legacy of being produced under Jimmy Kimmel’s production company, Jackhole Industries in association with ABC Studios. The sets are lively and interactive, and the show bursts with energy, thanks to the direction of Andy Fisher and production design by Joe Celli. The creators have effectively managed to navigate the show through COVID-19 constraints by introducing virtual interviews without losing the essence of this late-night talk show.

Actors

• Jimmy Kimmel: As the host, Jimmy Kimmel adds his touch of humor and wit, engaging audience effortlessly and making guests at ease.
• Cleto and the Cletones: The house band, led by Cleto Escobedo III, keep the energy high with their musical interludes and support in comedy bits.
• Guillermo Rodriguez: As the security guard and sidekick, Guillermo delivers a hilarious performance, endowing the show with guileless humor and fun.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• A unique feature of Jimmy Kimmel Live is the host’s signature comedy bit, "Mean Tweets," where celebrities read out mean tweets about themselves.
• The show has been shot at two locations over the years – the El Capitan Entertainment Center on Hollywood Boulevard and at a studio in Hollywood.
• Jimmy Kimmel Live has in the past been broadcast from Brooklyn, New York and Austin, Texas for special editions of the show.

Quotes

• "A good laugh makes any interview, or any conversation, so much better." – Jimmy Kimmel
• "In the face of the unknown, we carry on." – Jimmy Kimmel
• "I think the honesty of my show would shock people." – Jimmy Kimmel

Music, Soundtrack

• Theme Song: The catchy theme of the show has been composed by Cleto Escobedo III.
• Musical Guests: The 2022 season sees a wide range of musical performances from pop stars, country musicians, to rock legends, offering diverse genres for different tastes.