Late Night Monologues

Democrats, Late Night and Shutdown

Late Night Hosts Mock Senate Democrats Saying They ‘Caved’ On Shutdown

Jon Stewart mocked Democrats for squandering last week’s election wins while Stephen Colbert said the party achieved “jack squat” from the shutdown.

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Late Night Is Disappointed in Democrats Over Shutdown Deal

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Late-night comedians tear into Democrats after caving on shutdown

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Why Are Democrats Voting to End the Shutdown? Here’s What Guided Their Thinking

Senate Democrats held together as long as they could.

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US Senate approves deal to end shutdown as Democrats face party backlash

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Democratic White House hopefuls blast the shutdown deal

Jimmy Kimmel Set To Miss Even More Late Night Episodes After Recent Absences

Jimmy Kimmel and his late night stomping ground have popped up in the news a lot recently, in part due to ABC's temporary suspension. But that controversy is no doubt preferable to the tragic news that shook everyone up this week.

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Jimmy Kimmel breaks down in tears live on air over 'hardest' monologue he's ever had to do

The Jimmy Kimmel Live! host has had a tough year following his recent suspension over his Charlie Kirk comment, but he declared the monologue he made last night his 'hardest'

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Jimmy Kimmel taking week off after death of show's bandleader

On Tuesday, late-night host Jimmy Kimmel announced he would take a break from his show following the death of his friend and the show’s bandleader, Cleto Escobedo III.

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Jimmy Kimmel Tears Up Honoring Late Bandleader Cleto Escobedo III, Show Taking Rest Of Week Off: 'Cherish Your Friends, We're Not Here Forever'

Jimmy Kimmel delivered an emotional monologue Tuesday, honoring his late childhood friend and "Jimmy Kimmel Live" bandleader Cleto Escobedo III, who died that day at the age of 59.

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Jimmy Kimmel Breaks Down in Tears During Band Leader Cleto Escobedo Tribute

Jimmy Kimmel dedicated his monologue to his late bandleader and best friend Cleto Escobedo III hours after announcing his death at the age of 59.

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Anguished Jimmy Kimmel Delivers Tearful 20-Minute Opening to Honor Friend and Bandleader Cleto Escobedo III After His Death

Kimmel opened Tuesday’s monologue in tears as he paid emotional 20-minute tribute to his show’s longtime bandleader and his childhood friend who died.

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Jimmy Kimmel breaks down in tears paying tribute to best friend, bandleader Cleto Escobedo: ‘It’s just not fair’

Everyone loves Cleto. Everyone here at the show. We are devastated by this. It’s not… It’s just not fair,” a choked-up Kimmel said.

Jimmy Kimmel Breaks Down In Tears Paying Tribute To Cleto Escobedo III On ABC Late-Night Show

Jimmy Kimmel was visibly distraught following the death of his close friend Cleto Escobedo III, the musical director of Jimmy Kimmel Live! and the leader of the in-house band.

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Jimmy Kimmel’s tribute to Cleto Escobedo III, his dear friend and bandleader

Jimmy Kimmel shared his broken heart for 22 minutes with his audience Tuesday night. The late night host used his “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” monologue to speak about his childhood friend who was also his bandleader. Cleto Escobedo III died at the age of 59 on Tuesday.

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Late-night TV’s Decline and the Vanishing Cultural Middle

As viewership plummets and ad revenue halves, late-night TV faces extinction while YouTube and podcasts capture the audience it lost.

Jimmy Kimmel Trolls Donald Trump Over His Apparent Decline: 'It's So Sad'

Jimmy Kimmel was proud to call out a clear sign of Donald Trump's alleged decline during his late-night monologue. During the Wednesday night, November 5, episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live!,the famed comedian applauded California Governor Gavin Newsom for his efforts trolling Trump while taking his own turn at teasing the president of the United States.