Kimmel was n't afraid to show his softer , fan side last Halloween when his hero Letterman appeared on his show . Jimmy Kimmel 's Thursday night show won big ratings . Actor Matt Damon ` ` kidnapped '' Kimmel and took over the show . Kimmel has been challenging the late - night show of Regis and Leno .
Jimmy Kimmel 's Thursday night show won big ratings . Actor Matt Damon ` ` kidnapped '' Kimmel and took over the show . Kimmel has been challenging the late - night show of Regis and Leno .