# Joel Hodgson (of MST3K) and Jimmy Kimmel Live **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [January 24, 2003, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joel-hodgson-of-mst3k-and-jimmy-kimmel-live/150583 "2003-01-24T00:51:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Pashnish\_Ewing](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/8797f3/32.png) [@Pashnish\_Ewing](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pashnish_Ewing)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2003, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joel-hodgson-of-mst3k-and-jimmy-kimmel-live/150583/1 "2003-01-24T00:51:00Z")
I just found out Joel Hodgson is one of the writers for the upcoming ABC late night show [Jimmy Kimmel Live](http://abc.abcnews.go.com/primetime/jimmykimmel/index.html). It seems Jimmy has a very strong writing staff behind him, including Steve O’Donnell (Letterman’s head writer from the NBC show). Also on staff is one of my on-line favorites, [Bill Simmons](http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/archive?columnist=simmons_bill&root=page2) (of [ESPN.com](http://ESPN.com) - formerly The Boston Sports Guy). You can read more about the show (and Simmons) [here.](http://espn.go.com/page2/s/simmons/030117.html) The show debuts after the Super Bowl and starts for real on Monday night. If they can capture the same underdog spirit that Letterman and his staff brought to the NBC show, they just might pull it off. And in case you want another link, here’s an article about Simmons from the [LA Times](http://www.calendarlive.com/tv/cl-et-baker22jan22,0,4941168.story?coll=cl-home-more-channels) (You might have to register to view). I’m actually getting fired up about this show! Are any other dopers going to give it a chance? Do you think it will be a hit, or will it be cancelled faster than [The Chevy Chase Show](http://www.jumptheshark.com/c/chevychase.htm)? Pash ---
**Author:** ![Alphagene](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8e7dd6/32.png) [@Alphagene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alphagene)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2003, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joel-hodgson-of-mst3k-and-jimmy-kimmel-live/150583/2 "2003-01-24T16:44:52Z")
Did they finally find a guest? As of a week or so ago, they didn’t have any guests. Or many sponsors. Apparently a lot of companies are worried it’ll basically be The Man Show II. And Joel as a writer? Does this mean we’ll be seeing prop comedy? Gah. Jimmy Kimmel seems to be one of the most naturally funny comedians out there but I don’t have much faith in the success of the show. Edgy comedy and ABC don’t really get along. ---
**Author:** ![seal\_cleaner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e274bd/32.png) [@seal\_cleaner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/seal_cleaner)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2003, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joel-hodgson-of-mst3k-and-jimmy-kimmel-live/150583/3 "2003-01-24T17:00:08Z")
According to the mst3k site, Joel will be doing “digital effects.” Here’s the link (story is halfway down the page). [http://www.mst3kinfo.com/](http://www.mst3kinfo.com/) ---
**Author:** ![Neurotik](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/91b2a8/32.png) [@Neurotik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Neurotik)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2003, 5:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joel-hodgson-of-mst3k-and-jimmy-kimmel-live/150583/4 "2003-01-24T17:24:14Z")
I’ll watch. I love Bill Simmons, too. And I love Jimmy Kimmel. And I think Adam Corolla is doing some writing, as well, and I think he’s funny. I think it will be a good show. And since the guest portion of any late night show is generally the weakest part, I’m not too concerned about their lack of guests. Still be funny stuff. Maybe they’ll turn it into a sort of sketch comedy show, like the Man Show, but toned down a bit. ---
**Author:** ![stolichnaya](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bcef8e/32.png) [@stolichnaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stolichnaya)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2003, 5:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joel-hodgson-of-mst3k-and-jimmy-kimmel-live/150583/5 "2003-01-24T17:57:32Z")
Are they having trouble with guest because it’s live? That seems to be a fairly obvious logistical issue that should have been sorted out already. Doesn’t bode well. I too can’t wait, this is going to be a great show for as long as it lasts. ---
**Author:** ![bup](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/6bbea6/32.png) [@bup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bup)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2003, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joel-hodgson-of-mst3k-and-jimmy-kimmel-live/150583/6 "2003-01-24T20:52:16Z")
I’ve got a gut feeling it will work. He’s a naturally funny off-the-cuff guy. ---
**Author:** ![tracer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tracer/32/20578_2.png) [@tracer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tracer)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2003, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joel-hodgson-of-mst3k-and-jimmy-kimmel-live/150583/7 "2003-01-24T20:54:33Z")
Don’t forget that Joel Hodgson was also one of the writers on _Space Ghost: Coast to Coast_. ---
**Author:** ![Smeghead](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f1d935/32.png) [@Smeghead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smeghead)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2003, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joel-hodgson-of-mst3k-and-jimmy-kimmel-live/150583/8 "2003-01-24T21:37:12Z")
Jimmy Kimmel was on the Daily Show last night. He said they still weren’t sure about guests for the premiere, but he had done a couple of test shows already, with Adam Corolla and Ben Stein as guests. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Cisco](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ccd318/32.png) [@Cisco](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cisco)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2003, 9:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joel-hodgson-of-mst3k-and-jimmy-kimmel-live/150583/9 "2003-01-24T21:45:15Z")
Oh damnit I thought you were gonna tell me they were doing a stand-up tour (Joel Hodgson and Jimmel Kimmel Live!) I was already looking forward to it before I opened the thread :). Oh well, I guess I’ll watch the show. ---
**Author:** ![tracer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tracer/32/20578_2.png) [@tracer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tracer)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2003, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joel-hodgson-of-mst3k-and-jimmy-kimmel-live/150583/10 "2003-01-24T22:10:54Z")
Joel Hodgson has said publically that he doesn’t like being in front of the camera, which is why he chose to be a writer for _Spage Ghost: Coast to Coast_ and a director/producer figure for the ill-fated _TV Wheel_.