Ep 148. Tue, Oct 29, 2019

Tue, Oct 29, 2019 episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! featured a star-studded lineup of guests and exciting segments. As the 148th episode of season 17, the show began with Jimmy Kimmel's opening monologue, where he cracked jokes on current events, politics, popular culture, and other trending topics to entertain the audience.

The episode also had a musical performance from celebrated country music band Little Big Town, who played their hit song "Over Drinking." The band members brought their usual high-energy performance and impressive harmonies to the stage, electrifying the crowd.

Following the musical performance, Hollywood actor Seth Rogen joined Jimmy on the couch for an interview. Seth, known for his comedic roles in movies like "Knocked Up" and "Superbad," discussed his latest project, "The Lion King" and how his pet dog inspired him to take on the role. The conversation also touched on his work with charity organization Hilarity for Charity, and how he uses comedy to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's disease.

Next, Jimmy played a game of "Generation Gap" with legendary sports broadcaster Keith Jackson and NBA player Lonzo Ball. In this segment, Jimmy asked both guests questions about various pop culture references from different generations, with Lonzo representing the younger generation and Keith representing the older generation. The two guests had an entertaining and hilarious conversation, as well as a friendly competition, making the audience laugh and reminisce on different cultural phenomena.

In the second half of the show, Jimmy welcomed guest Jane Fonda to the stage. Jane, a Hollywood icon, activist, and fitness expert, talked about her new book "What Can I Do? My Path from Climate Despair to Action," where she offers advice and techniques for people who want to combat climate change. The conversation also touched on her famous activism work opposing the Vietnam War, which led to her arrest, and the current political climate in the United States.

The show ended on a high note, with another entertaining segment featuring special guests David Harbour and comedian Jeff Ross. David, known for his role in the hit show "Stranger Things," and Jeff, a frequent guest on Comedy Central roasts, came together for a segment called "Roasting Ghosts." Jimmy, David, and Jeff dressed up in ghost costumes and roamed the studio, roasting different people they came across. The segment was silly, fun, and provided plenty of laughs for the audience.

Overall, Jimmy Kimmel Live! season 17 episode 148 was a fun and entertaining show, with a great lineup of guests and segments. From musical performances to comedic games, and even tackling serious issues, the show offered a diverse range of content to engage the audience and keep them entertained throughout the episode.