Ep 143. Tue, Oct 22, 2019

On Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019, Jimmy Kimmel Live! aired its 143rd episode of season 17. The late-night talk show, hosted by comedian Jimmy Kimmel, is filmed in front of a live studio audience at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood.

The episode opened with Kimmel’s monologue, in which he shared his opinions and jokes on current events, news stories, and pop culture. He was joined by his house band, Cleto and the Cletones, who provided musical interludes throughout the show.

The first guest of the night was actress Jennifer Aniston, who was promoting her upcoming Apple TV+ series, The Morning Show. Aniston discussed her return to television, her experience working with co-star Reese Witherspoon, and her memories from her time on the hit sitcom Friends.

Following Aniston’s interview, Kimmel introduced his second guest, politician Andrew Yang. Yang, who was then running for president, discussed his campaign platform and policies, such as universal basic income and Medicare for All. He also had a fun, playful exchange with Kimmel over their mutual love of basketball and whether or not Yang could dunk.

Later in the show, Kimmel aired a comedic segment called “Lie Witness News,” in which his team took to the streets to ask people about a fictional event that had not actually happened. The segment often involves tricking people into admitting they know about something that is completely fabricated, such as asking about a fake celebrity feud or holiday tradition. The results are usually hilarious and highlight people’s willingness to go along with something they know nothing about.

The musical guest for the night was the band Alt-J, who performed their song “In Cold Blood” from their album Relaxer.

In addition to his guests and comedy segments, Kimmel also interacted with his audience throughout the show. He welcomed a group of tourists from Florida who happened to be in the audience, and he played games with audience members who were picked at random.

Overall, the October 22nd episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! was a mix of celebrity interviews, political commentary, comedy segments, and musical performances. The show’s format is typical of late-night talk shows, but Kimmel’s comedic timing and natural rapport with his guests make it stand out from the crowd.