Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade Jimmy Kimmel & The Celebrities We Love
Jan 22, 2026
Jimmy Kimmel, a legendary television host known for his sharp wit and late-night charm, dives into a treasure trove of celebrity tales. He shares wild anecdotes, including Kate Beckinsale's unforgettable egg saga and reflections on his early days with The Man Show, inspired by Oprah. The discussion also veers into UFO theories and Kimmel's crowd-wrangling strategies, revealing how he adapts to live audiences. Expect laughs as they debate ghost stories and the quirks of fame in Kimmel's entertaining and candid style!
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Inside A Late‑Night Host's Day
- Jimmy Kimmel describes his daily routine of receiving 30 pages of jokes at 9:15 a.m. and whittling them down before rehearsal.
- He then writes the monologue with a small team from 3–5 p.m. and performs the show from 5–6 p.m.
How A Host Reads The Room
- Jimmy Kimmel says he rewrites monologue drafts to make them his voice and adjusts live pacing based on audience energy.
- He adds or subtracts bits depending on whether the crowd is too loud or too quiet.
Interviewing Comics Requires Restraint
- Jimmy explains interviewing comics is both easiest and hardest since you must avoid jumping in and ruining their setups.
- He prefers only bullet points rather than full scripts to stay authentic and react like an audience member.
