Jimmy Kimmel to take on Leno and Letterman in late night

ABC's Jimmy Kimmel is about to get a promotion -- to 11:35 p.m. Following a flurry of rumors, the network confirmed Tuesday that it will move "Jimmy Kimmel Live" earlier by one half-hour beginning Jan. 8. That will put the funny man's show in direct competition with NBC's "Tonight Show With Jay Leno" and CBS' "Late Show With David Letterman" for a three-way ratings brawl.
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<strong>Full story:</strong> <a href="http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/showtracker/la-et-st-abc-moves-jimmy-kimmel-to-1135-pm-packs-nightline-to-friday-20120821,0,1113628.story">ABC moves Jimmy Kimmel to 11:35 p.m.</a> | <strong>Photos: </strong><a href="http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/tv/la-et-tvdepart2jul02-pg,0,1483537.photogallery">TV axings and exits</a> | <a href="http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-kimmelnightline-20120821,0,3466528.story">Time is right for Kimmel to take on Leno and Letterman</a>

( Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times )

ABC's Jimmy Kimmel is about to get a promotion -- to 11:35 p.m. Following a flurry of rumors, the network confirmed Tuesday that it will move "Jimmy Kimmel Live" earlier by one half-hour beginning Jan. 8. That will put the funny man's show in direct competition with NBC's "Tonight Show With Jay Leno" and CBS' "Late Show With David Letterman" for a three-way ratings brawl.

Full story: ABC moves Jimmy Kimmel to 11:35 p.m. | Photos: TV axings and exits | Time is right for Kimmel to take on Leno and Letterman

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