Jimmy Kimmel Pays His Respects to ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’
The New York Times • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Jimmy Kimmel criticized those responsible for pushing people out, expressing hope they feel ashamed, though he doubts they will.
- Kimmel urged viewers to watch CBS for the last time, encouraging them never to tune in again after a specific event.
- Ronny Chieng commented on the indictment of 94-year-old Raúl Castro, questioning the practicality of sending him to jail given his age and health.
- Both Kimmel and Chieng highlighted the absurdity of prosecuting an elderly man for decades-old charges, with Kimmel noting the improbability of a long sentence and Chieng joking about youthful indiscretions.
- The comedians used humor to underscore the challenges and perceived futility of pursuing legal action against a nonagenarian for alleged crimes from 1996.