Jimmy Kimmel Live! Season 4 Episode 36 Kelly Ripa, Tracy Morgan
- February 27, 2006
Kelly Ripa, the renowned American actress, and television host, makes an appearance on this episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! She has been a household name since her breakout role in the television soap opera "All My Children," but her fame only steadily grew ever since. Tracy Morgan, the popular comedian, actor, and producer famous for his show "30 Rock," also graces the stage in the same episode.
As always, the show begins with Jimmy Kimmel delivering his hilarious monologue containing jokes on the latest news, current affairs, and popular culture. He then introduces his guests, and the audience is ecstatic to see Kelly and Tracy walk out on stage.
Jimmy and Kelly share great chemistry as they banter about life, their careers, and families. As one of the most successful talk show hosts in America, Kelly talks about her experiences and unique sense of humor, which she has sharpened over the years through her hosting gigs on television. She also talks about her opinions on the latest happenings of Tinseltown, helps Jimmy give his guest Tracey Morgan a proper introduction, and on the whole, sets a light mood for the rest of the night.
As the conversation progresses, Kelly shares some anecdotes from her early days in the entertainment industry, revealing some interesting stories about her struggles, rejections, and moments of success. Audience members who aspire to join the industry or are fans of Kelly's are thrilled to hear her candid sharing.
Next up, Jimmy brings on Tracy Morgan. Like Kelly, Tracy has also had a long and successful career in tinsel town, with critically acclaimed work on TV shows, movies, and in the realm of stand-up comedy. Tracy's sense of humor is well-known among his fans, and his personality is always larger than life. True to form, Tracy's entrance gets the audience up on their feet, and Jimmy too, gets caught up in Tracy's energy.
The audience cheers and applauds as Tracy takes the stage. Tracy steers the conversation with Jimmy towards his career and personal life. He talks about his love for comedy, his inspirations, and after a bit of prodding by Jimmy, Tracy opens up about his personal struggles, including a very serious car accident that nearly took his life.
Tracy talks about the accident at length, which he suffered in June 2014, when he was returning from a stand-up event. The accident left him in a critical condition, and it took him months to recover. Tracy talks about how he got back into the game, how he copes with PTSD, and what kind of things are the most important in his life. Jimmy listens to Tracy, offering words of encouragement and being a great sport in continuing to navigate the conversation as it takes a heavier, more poignant turn.
Towards the end of the show, Kelly re-joins the stage just in time for a lively game of "Word Sneak," where the guests must sneak in random, provided words into the conversation. As always, the game is entertaining, and the trio shares some hearty laughs.
Finally, Tracy and Kelly bid farewell, and the show ends with Jimmy concluding his monologue. It's another successful episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, with the guests adding their unique charm, coming together for honest conversations, and, most importantly, entertaining the audience.