LOS ANGELES — During the airing of “Jimmy Kimmel Live” on Tuesday night, Kimmel got emotional when bidding farewell to retiring late night host David Letterman.
Kimmel choked up at the start and finish of his speech about Letterman.
Kimmel said he watched Letterman's show when he was young. He even had a "Late Show" themed birthday party.
"The reason I have this show is because the executives at ABC saw me when I was a guest on Dave's show -- and hired me to host this show. So I want to thank Dave and his writers and producers," Kimmel said, his voice breaking.
Watch the full clip here:
Letterman appeared on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" in 2012.
On Wednesday night, “Jimmy Kimmel Live” will be a rerun out of respect for the final “Late Show with David Letterman.”
THURSDAY: A new "Jimmy Kimmel Live" will air Thursday night after Eyewitness News at 11 p.m. on Channel 9. Ray Liotta from "Texas Rising" visits the show and musician and music producer Zedd performs.
Here are ways to connect with Jimmey Kimmel:
- Jimmy Kimmel's Personal Twitter
- Show's Twitter
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- Google+
- Website
- YouTube Channel
- Music YouTube Channel
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