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

Friday, August 7

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Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of August 3)

Friday, August 7

Colman Domingo (The Four Seasons) - Colman guest hosts a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Niecy Nash-Betts (Reno 911!/Getting On/The Soul Man/Do Not Disturb) - Niecy appears on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Kerri Kenney-Silver (The Four Seasons/Maggie/Superstore/Reno 911!/The Ellen Show) - Kerri is a guest on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Suli McCullough (The Jamie Foxx Show) - Suli appears on a repeat of Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen at 12:37am on CBS.
Hannah Waddingham (Ted Lasso) and Juno Temple (Ted Lasso) - Hannah and Juno talk about Ted Lasso on CBS Mornings sometime between 7-9am.
Sarah Michelle Gellar (The Crazy Ones) - Sarah chats with the ladies of The View on a repeat on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
Tony Danza (Taxi/Who's the Boss?/Hudson Street/The Tony Danza Show) - It's a cooking flashback with Tony in the kitchen on a repeat of The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
Tracy Morgan (The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins/Crutch/The Last O.G./30 Rock/The Tracy Morgan Show) - It's a little bit extra with from Drew's interview with the hilarious Tracy on a repeat of The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.