Jimmy Kimmel Proves He’s Still the King of Upfront Week

Compares ABC to an 'enormous paper shredder'

Despite a strong set from Seth Meyers during NBCUniversal's upfront on Monday, fellow late night host Jimmy Kimmel proved this afternoon why his annual roast on ABC's upfront stage is the highlight of the week.

Kimmel's no-holds-barred approach went after digital upstarts, fellow broadcast rivals, and the industry's obsession with millennials.

In his 14th upfront monologue, Kimmel said the annual pitch to advertisers felt like a family reunion, before wondering, "Where's uncle Paul?" Kimmel was referring to ousted entertainment president Paul Lee, who was replaced by Channing Dungey three months ago today.

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