Late-Night Hosts Unite in Podcast to Support Striking Writers and Staff

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Jimmy Kimmel reveals that he was "very intent on retiring" before the Writers Guild of America strike forced his show to shut down. He declined Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's offer to pay his staff for two weeks. Kimmel, along with Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers, Stephen Colbert, and John Oliver, announced a limited series podcast called "Strike Force Five," with proceeds going to out-of-work staff from their respective shows. Kimmel also discusses his South Fork Lodge in Idaho and shares stories about his favorite guests and the support his staff has received from Ryan Reynolds.
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