Michelle Obama Visit Skyrockets ABC's JIMMY KIMMEL to Top Telecast Since June

Featuring First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama, in her debut appearance on Thursday (10/25/12), ABC's Jimmy Kimmel LIVE surged to its most-watched telecast (2.367 million) and its highest-rated among Adults 18-49 (855,000) on any night since June - since 6/12/12 and 6/21/12, respectively. In fact, the Thursday telecast drew the show's largest overall audience on the night in 5 1/2 years -- since 5/3/07.

Source: Nielsen Media Research, (Live + Same Day, Fast National Program Ratings, 10/25/12), or as dated.

Jimmy Kimmel serves as host and executive producer of Emmy Award-nominated "Jimmy Kimmel Live," the ABC Television Network's late-night talk show. Now in its tenth season, "JKL" is packed with hilarious comedy bits and features a diverse lineup of guests including celebrities, athletes, musicians, comedians and humorous human interest subjects. Every night Kimmel delivers his up-to-the minute take on the latest news and pop culture topics from the day's events in his monologue

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