Jimmy Kimmel’s Appearance on Jay Leno’s Show
By Krystal Clark
Last night Jimmy Kimmel had the uncomfortable task of being a guest on “The Jay Leno Show.” The host appeared via satellite but still made Leno feel like crap from a distance. He gave Leno a good scolding regarding the whole NBC, late-night shake up and it was obvious after watching his segment that Kimmel is on Team Coco…
I always liked Jimmy Kimmel but I have a new respect for the man after watching him go toe to toe with Leno on his own turf. Leno couldn’t even say anything in his defense, when Kimmel gave him a one two punch of insults. He literally stood there and laughed it off, because no matter how inappropriate Kimmel’s comments may have been, they were the truth. He stood up for Conan and the institution of late night television in one swoop. Some of the most scathing exchanges from the interview came midway through the segment, and here are the highlights.
Leno asked Kimmel during his “10 at 10″ segment what is favorite prank was, “I told a guy that five years from now, I’m going to give you my show, and then I gave it to him and took it back almost instantly. I think he works at Fox or something now.”
The audience was filled with uncomfortable laughter and groans at this point, but Kimmel wasn’t stopping there. Leno went on to ask him if he ever ordered a show off the air and Kimmel replied, “You mean the way NBC ordered your show off the TV?”
When asked about strippers, Kimmel said, “I don’t like strippers because you have a phony relationship with them for money. Sort of like the way you and Conan were on ‘The Tonight Show’ together passing the torch? You know what I’m saying.”
And the final pie in the face was when Kimmel called out Leno on his greed. He stated,
“Listen Jay, Conan and I have children,” he said. “All you have to take care of is cars. We have lives to lead here. You have $800 million. For God’s sake, leave our shows alone!”
He went for the jugular there, but isn’t everything he said true? There’s no way Leno could come back from that type of scathing and he didn’t. Kimmel has balls, and he told it like it was right in front of “The Jay Leno Show’s” audience. He’s probably made an enemy for life with Jay, but who cares. He kept it real.
Do you think Jimmy Kimmel was wrong for scolding Leno on his show? Did Leno deserve it?
Friday, January 15, 2010 4:47PM
I think Kimmel was totaly out of line with his comments, impersonation and snide attitude towards Jay. I'm under the impression that it is the NETWORKS brilliant idea to cancel Jays show not something that Jay has sought out himself.
Unless Mr Kimmel is actually privvy to all the decisions being made by the network and the true reasons for them, I think he should perhaps curb his tongue and not make himself appear to be vindictive and lacking in class. I for one was very disappointed with his attitude and would like to see how quickly he would turn his back on his own career for someone else regardless of how much money he's purported to make. The words 'cold day in hell' come to mind.
Friday, January 15, 2010 5:37PM
I thought it was great!! Jay Leno is a scumbag and I'm glad someone had the balls to stand up to him on his own show. Jimmy was hilarious btw…and so honest.
Friday, January 15, 2010 11:21AM
First funny moment ever on the Jay Leno show. Must have been weird for his old, boring and tired audience to see what comedy looks like.
Friday, January 15, 2010 7:39PM
Leno is being selfish. He should retire and let Conan actually take over the Tonight Show. What is NBC thinking?? Really? Conan is so talented, I hope if things don't work out that he contines to stay on the air. Leno is boring. His show is boring. He re-uses jokes. I watched for two straight weeks once and he used the same joke 3 times! I agree with Kimmel. Step aside and retire already, it's not like you don't have any money to retire with.
NBC, if you continue with this deal, you will sink your network and I personally can't wait to see that happen.
Team Conan
Saturday, January 16, 2010 3:20PM
Ironically that's the only time I've seen Kimmel being even remotely funny. Then again schadenfreude is the lowest form of entertainment and can turn even the most boring person into a halfdecent comedian.
Why Kimmel's even allowed to continue as an ENTERTAINMENT showhost is beyond me considering how incredibly boring the guy is.
Saturday, January 16, 2010 7:48AM
Disturbingly brilliant!
Saturday, January 16, 2010 10:41PM
I think Leno would garner more support if he went out and said "I don't want to take the Tonight Show back". Early on I felt for both guys, since it was in the hands of NBC, but more and more Leno seems to want to get back to hosting the Tonight Show, Conan be damned. As for Kimmel, well done.