Ep 243. Wed, Apr 23, 2014

The episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Wednesday, April 23rd, 2014 featured a lineup of guests including actress Olivia Wilde, actor Will Forte, and musical guest Broken Bells. Host Jimmy Kimmel kicked off the show with his usual monologue, joking about celebrity news and current events.

The first guest of the night was Olivia Wilde, who was promoting her new film "Third Person." Wilde, who is known for her roles in "House" and "Tron: Legacy," talked to Kimmel about the challenges of playing a writer and the preparation she did for the role. They also discussed her recent engagement to actor Jason Sudeikis and their plans for their upcoming wedding.

Next up was actor and comedian Will Forte, who was promoting his new film "Life of Crime." Forte, who is best known for his work on "Saturday Night Live" and "30 Rock," talked to Kimmel about his experience working with Jennifer Aniston and his love of character-driven comedies. They also discussed the possibility of a "MacGruber" sequel and Forte's admiration for Kimmel's late-night rival, David Letterman.

Musical guest Broken Bells took the stage next, performing their hit song "After the Disco" from their album of the same name. Broken Bells, which is a collaboration between producer Danger Mouse and singer-songwriter James Mercer of The Shins, was making their second appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" They also performed the song "Holding On For Life" as a web exclusive.

In addition to the scheduled guests, Kimmel also featured a comedy segment where he asked pedestrians on Hollywood Boulevard what they thought of Kim Jong-un. The impressions ranged from accurate to completely ridiculous, drawing laughter and applause from the audience.

Kimmel closed the show by thanking his guests and promoting the next night's episode, which would feature comedian Patton Oswalt and musical guest The Black Keys. Overall, the episode was a typical night of entertainment and laughs from Kimmel and his guests.