Live From Las Vegas: Oscars Pressure, Late-Night TV, and the Vegas Sports Boom With Jimmy Kimmel
Feb 12, 2024
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Guest: Jimmy Kimmel, Late-night talk show host. They talk about the state of sports television, the NFL's dominance, Las Vegas as a Super Bowl venue, the potential move of the Oakland A's to Vegas, hosting the Oscars, the future of late-night TV, and more.
Las Vegas has the potential to become a major sports city with the arrival of the Oakland A's and an NBA team.
Jimmy Kimmel discusses the challenges of hosting the Oscars and making jokes, highlighting the subjective nature of comedy and the impact of the host's reputation and audience familiarity.
Deep dives
The Excitement of Vegas Sports
Jimmy Kimmel discusses the exciting prospects of sports in Las Vegas, from the success of the Vegas Golden Knights to the potential arrival of the Oakland A's and an NBA team. He highlights the strong basketball culture in Vegas and expresses his enthusiasm for the A's potentially coming to town.
Reflections on Hosting the Oscars
Jimmy Kimmel shares his thoughts on hosting the Oscars and discusses the amount of work that goes into preparing for the show. He mentions how he always thinks each Oscars will be his last, but the experience is always unpredictable. He also reflects on past controversies and conversations with the Academy about hosting future shows.
Walking the Line with Comedy
The discussion delves into the challenges of hosting award shows and making jokes at the expense of people in the room. Jimmy Kimmel talks about the importance of navigation and the subjective nature of comedy. He shares his own experiences of sometimes crossing the line and receiving feedback or criticism from individuals. Additionally, he touches on how the reputation of the host and the familiarity of the audience impact the reception of jokes.
The Future of the Oscars and Potential Hosts
The conversation turns to the future of the Oscars and potential hosts. Jimmy Kimmel states that he always thinks it will be his last time hosting. He also mentions John Mulaney as someone who might be a great host in the future, as evidenced by his successful appearance at the Governor's Awards. They discuss how guest stars or celebrities often do not want to participate in hosting due to the perceived burdens and scrutiny.
Live from Las Vegas, Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw and special guest Jimmy Kimmel to discuss the state of sports television, the NFL's dominance in an otherwise struggling television landscape, Las Vegas as a Super Bowl venue, the potential move of the Oakland A's to Vegas, the hardest part about hosting the Oscars, the future of late-night television, and more.
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