The Gong Show Finds Its Host; Celebs Pinch-Hit for Jimmy Kimmel This Week

Wednesday, May 03, 2017

The Gong Show Finds Its Host; Celebs Pinch-Hit for Jimmy Kimmel This Week

British comedic legend Tommy Maitland has been announced to host ABC's irreverent talent show competition The Gong Show, which premieres on Thursday, June 22 at 10:00 p.m. EDT. The show is executive produced by actor/comedian Will Arnett, who guest hosted Jimmy Kimmel Live last night with guest Tommy Maitland. Every episode will celebrate unusually talented and unique performers on a primetime stage. A revolving panel of judges featuring Hollywood's hottest stars praise, critique and gong contestants in one of TV's all-time great variety shows.

On Friday April 21, 2017, Jimmy and wife Molly welcomed their second child together, William "Billy" Kimmel. At three days old, Billy had successful open heart surgery at Children's Hospital Los Angeles and is now home with his family. Jimmy opened up about his son's birth and health complications on Monday night's show. Jimmy is now on paternity leave for the rest of the week, while his celeb friends guest host the show including Anthony Anderson tonight, Kristen Bell tomorrow and David Spade on Friday. Lineup includes (additional guests to be announced throughout the week):

Tuesday, May 2
Host: Actor Will Arnett
Guests: Tommy Maitland, Maya Rudolph and Ben McKenzie
Musical guest: Incubus

Wednesday, May 3
Host: Actor Anthony Anderson
Guest: George Lopez
Musical guest: Future

Thursday, May 4
Host: Actress Kristen Bell
Guests: Charlie Hunnam and Adam Scott
Musical guest: Alison Krauss

Friday, May 5
Host: David Spade
Guest: Guy Ritchie
Musical guest: Alt-J

Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Wednesday, December 10

Shifting Gears - "Nutcracker" (ABC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
This holiday season, the Parkers discover that romance isn’t always a smooth ride as Matt and Eve are on thin ice, Gabe enlists Riley to help Amelie impress his mom, and Carter seeks help with his “promposal.” Pamela Adlon guest stars.

Abbott Elementary - "Birthday" (ABC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Jacob takes the lead on organizing Abbott’s annual Winter Show. Janine celebrates her 30th birthday.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of December 8)

Wednesday, December 10

Kate Hudson (Running Point) - Watch Kate on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
John Stamos (Palm Royale/UnPrisoned/Fuller House/Grandfathered/Jake in Progress/Full House/You, Again?) - John appears on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
Lily Collins (Emily in Paris) - Lily talks about Emily in Paris on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
Toni Collette (United States of Tara) - Toni chats about Goodbye June with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
Laura Dern (F Is for Family/Enlightened) - Laura talks about Searchlight Pictures' Is This Thing On? on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
Jim Belushi (According to Jim/Working Stiffs/Who's Watching the Kids?) - NBC's Today catches up with Jim in the 9am hour.
Brooke Shields (Suddenly Susan) - Brooke co-hosts NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
Robby Hoffman (Hacks) - NBC's Today catches up with Robby in the 10am hour.