Episode 2 chronicles Jimmy Kimmel's challenging transition from cable comedy to network late-night television. Beginning with ABC's desperate search for a post-"Politically Incorrect" replacement, the episode explores the network's risky gamble on an unproven host. Following Kimmel's January 2003 debut with "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," the narrative details his early struggles with ratings, critical reception, and brutal competition from established hosts like Leno and Letterman. The episode examines Kimmel's evolution as an interviewer, his adaptation to network television constraints, and his gradual development of a distinctive late-night voice. By 2012, he had successfully established himself as a legitimate player in late-night television's elite tier.
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