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Disney President Argues Jimmy Kimmel’s Strong YouTube View Count Is Just a Short-Term Gain

Disney president Dana Walden says Jimmy Kimmel's strong YouTube numbers aren't a lucrative opportunity for his pricey talk show.

By mitch·3 min readOctober 3, 2026

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Television

Jimmy Kimmel Responds to Trump’s Mid-Interview Zoning Out With a Wink at His Own Late-Night Roots

Jimmy Kimmel mocks Trump for falling asleep during a press conference with the Secretary of Energy in attendance.

By mitch·2 min readOctober 2, 2026

A possessed girl appears before a dim television studio audience, her gaze fixed upon unseen horrors.

Movie Reviews7.2/10

‘Late Night with the Devil’: Broadcast Horror That Mostly Earns Its Nerve

A tale of terror wherein a broadcast becomes a trap, and a host dares all to save his failing show.

By mitch·3 min readSeptember 26, 2026

A host performs a satirical anchorman character in a brightly lit television studio.

TV Reviews6.5/10

A Pundit Who Is Not a Pundit: The Colbert Report Reviewed

A retrospective on The Colbert Report, the Comedy Central satire that ran from 2005 to 2014, scoring a verdict of 6.5/10.

By mitch·3 min readSeptember 24, 2026

A host stands on a brightly lit stage before a live audience while a jazz band plays behind him.

TV Reviews5.8/10

Jimmy Fallon Hosts a Solid but Familiar Tonight Show

Jimmy Fallon hosts The Tonight Show from Studio 6B, with Steve Higgins and the Roots, in a reliable but familiar late-night format.

By mitch·2 min readSeptember 20, 2026

Jimmy Fallon waves to a cheering crowd of sports fans at a late-night talk show.

Television

Jimmy Fallon’s Tonight Show Hits Highest Ratings Since the Olympics After NFL Opener

Twelve years on, Jimmy Fallon's Tonight Show finds its ratings engine in sports, boosting late-night viewing through athletic spectacle.

By mitch·4 min readSeptember 18, 2026

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TV Reviews6.4/10

The Daily Show Has Launched Plenty of Careers. Only One Host Made It Matter.

The Daily Show ran 4,272 episodes across 31 seasons, from Craig Kilborn to Jon Stewart's Monday return. A 6.4 review of TV's longest-running satire platform.

By mitch·3 min readSeptember 16, 2026

Television

Colbert says he doesn’t miss late night TV, and his joke about it makes the point

Stephen Colbert says he doesn't miss late night, comparing the daily grind to drinking poison. Here's how he joked about leaving on Jimmy Kimmel Live.

By mitch·4 min readSeptember 16, 2026