Jimmy Kimmel’s return to ABC last night was one of the most highly anticipated in television history, and people couldn’t wait to hear his opening monologue. Fans and critics alike wanted to know how he would respond after his brief suspension following unconstitutional threats from the government. The answer was clear: by not backing down at all.

The show began after a video montage of newscasters discussing Disney’s decision to bring Jimmy Kimmel Live back. It ended with him and Guillermo realizing they should change out of their monkey and banana costumes. After a long standing ovation and chants of “Jimmy,” he then opened with a reference to another late night host. Kimmel said, “Anyway, as I was saying before I was interrupted.” That’s how Jack Paar began his return to The Tonigh

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