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Thursday August 24, 2006 11:39 am

Jimmy Kimmel Set to Host New Game Show




Posted by Wendy Michaels Categories: Comedy, Games, Late Night, ABC,

Jimmy KimmelIn addition to Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show, he will also be hosting a game show on ABC, called Set for Life. The new show starts production next week—pitting contestants against each other as they compete to win a monthly cash amount for the rest of their life. Kind of a different twist on game show winnings, but a nice way to ensure that your winnings aren’t spent the second you win them. How much is up for grabs? Well, it appears that millions of dollars are a possibility, with a “last-minute twist” that can alter how much cash is ultimately won. Kimmel is no stranger to game shows, having played sidekick to Ben Stein on Comedy Central’s Win Ben Stein’s Money. That show was so much fun—I wish they still showed it in re-runs. According to David Goldberg of Endemol USA (creator of the game show), “Jimmy’s a very funny and witty entertainer and at his best in front of a live audience. I think he has that everyman quality and a genuine accessibility that should help him as he deals with ordinary people tempting to become set for life.” Well, he’s no Howie Mandel—you make the call on whether or not that’s a good thing!

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