Jimmy Kimmel debuted last night in HD...let's see if anyone noticed

by Richard Lawler posted Apr 16th 2009 at 6:51PM

Surprise, surprise, late night TV had a show or two that had not yet made the jump to high definition. Thanks to our friends at TV Squad, we've got a video clip from Jimmy Kimmel's first broadcast in 720p (embedded after the break.) We're not sure how we missed this highly anticipated debut (probably because we didn't get an invite), we apologize and promise to do better. The day Carson Daly switches to HD we will be right on it (unless of course he's currently HDTV-ready, in which case we will substitute Chelsea Lately, a show we actually watch.)

[Via TV Squad]

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Ed @ Apr 16th 2009 7:30PM

I can't believe Carson Daly is still on.

What should have happened is; Conan to The Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel brought over to NBC for Late Night, Jimmy Fallon given Carson's spot.

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sitruc @ Apr 17th 2009 1:16PM

I've hated him for years, but his new format is much better and he is finding his niche. It's not quite like the other shows traditionally in his slot though. That's a good thing though. He is doing what he was doing for years and what he is comfortable with now. Skits and comedy were never his thing and it was silly to put him in those situations. I know it's not a hotly contested time slot, but I'm surprised NBC waited it out with him. I must admit I am disappointed by Jay Leno and the handling of his retirement(and then changing his mind). NBC wanting him so he doesn't go to another network is understandable(although I'm not a fan at all), but it will hurt original programming on the Peacock. The ratings aren't quite there, but there are several prime-time NBC shows that are finding their niche that will suffer because of adding him to primetime. I'm sure NBC will lose some of their younger audience with Leno in primetime. It will be interesting to see where they will go and who they will pick up.

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Jeff N. @ Apr 16th 2009 7:31PM

I think it is great Jimmy Kimmel is in HD.... finally. But it's Craig Ferguson's Late Late Show on CBS that is the one talk show that needs to be upgraded in HD. It is hardly fair to him that he is now competing against several shows in HD now. Any word if Ferguson's show is going to be broadcast in HD any time soon?

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