Taking The "Live" Part Very Seriously

Jimmy Kimmel is introducing live commercials to his program in late May.

The practice was very popular in the early years of television. Not only were shows produced live, but advertisers sponsored entire programs. The trend reversed after companies started dictating content or results of game shows (watch the movie Quiz Show for more).

While Kimmel will be the irst contemporary host to work the live spots in every night, Leno ran a live commercial for Garmin last year.

Please note that all of Kimmel's commercials will be for Ben Affleck-fucking related products and services.

Something Funny On Kimmel? Really?

There's actually comedy brewing over at Jimmy Kimmel Live. Matt Damon and Kimmel's main squeeze Sarah Silverman made this hilarious video a few weeks back to celebrate the show's 5th Anniversary. If you don't watch the show regularly, here's the backstory on why it's pretty funny.




Not to be outdone, Kimmel put together a response to the video and premiered it last night after the Oscars. Jimmy's is funny, but Sarah's had shock value. But don't take my word for it.

Writers Strike: Weekly Update

In Florida last week. Two signs the strike is working. Two signs it needs to end immediately.

• The Golden Globes are canceled. After NBC insisted they would go on without writers, nominees or presenters they finally heard themselves talk and canceled the telecast. Instead, the winners will be announced at a press conference that is not set to last more than an hour.
  

• Tom Cruise's company United Artists is the first large studio to sign an independent agreement with the WGA. This deal is the first thing he got right since Cocktail.
  

• Jimmy Kimmel and Jay Leno are having each other as guests on their respective shows on Thursday. The fire and brimstone are set for Friday after lunch.
  

• American Gladiators had the highest ratings for any new show on NBC this season. Again, the hellfires should roll in after lunch, around one, twoish tops.