Jimmy Kimmel

Jimmy Kimmel is an American television personality, best known as one of the original co-hosts (along with Adam Carolla) of the satirical basic cable comedy series The Man Show (1999-2003), and as the host of the late-night television comedy-variety talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003- present). Kimmel met Carolla while working as the sports announcer on the morning radio show Kevin and Bean (on 106.7 KROQ). At the time, Carolla was working as a boxing instructor, and Kimmel just so happened to need one for a radio bit. They became fast friends, and collaborated on many projects over the years (and continue to do so on occasion to this day, through their production company Jackhole Industries). Kimmel was a key creative figure behind the scenes for Carolla's morning radio show, which ran from 2006 to 2009. Carolla, in turn, wrote for Kimmel's late night show in 2003, and continues to be a frequent guest on the show.