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Jimmy Kimmel's evolution as a comedian is perhaps the most striking of any of his late-night rivals.

Kimmel made a name for himself in the early 2000s as co-host of Comedy Central's sketch comedy series "The Man Show." His humor thrived on political incorrectness as "The Man Show" touted male stereotypes, famously featured "girls on trampolines" and Kimmel himself repeatedly donned blackface to impersonate celebrities like Oprah Winfrey and NBA star Karl Malone. He also used the n-word while parodying Snoop Dogg's music in 1996.

He entered the big leagues in 2003 with the launch of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on ABC after the 2002 cancellation of "Politically Incorrect," which was engulfed in a national firestorm when host Bill

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