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Late-Night Shows Highlight Historic World Series Matchup

The World Series matchup between two traditional underdogs has captured the public imagination, if late-night talk shows are any indication. ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel said, “This is the biggest night for Major League Baseball in a very long time. It’s not your usual World Series. Tonight from Cleveland, it’s Game 1 between the Indians and the Cubs, two perennial losers. Neither the Cubs nor Indians have won the World Series since two months before Jesus was born. Former Indians all-star Kenny Lofton threw out the first pitch tonight. Some Cleveland fans wanted to see Charlie Sheen do it, I guess because he played an Indian in the movie ‘Major League.’ Then they remembered it's baseball, not an eight-ball” (“Jimmy Kimmel Live,” ABC, 10/25).

CBS’ Stephen Colbert: “I did not actually see the game, but as the host of a topical late night show, I have a moral obligation to recap the game for you, so here it goes. Tonight there was incredible pitching, but obviously, hitting was a big part of it. The game was a little slow at one point, but then really picked up when things happened, especially that one thing they're showing on the highlights tonight. ... It looks amazing in slow motion, especially. It was an exciting start to the series for the winning team from that Midwestern city that starts with the letter ‘C.’ Their fans are clearly partying near the lake tonight, and of course, the losing fans are pretty sad standing by the lake as well. But if it's any comfort to the losing team's fans, that other city's football team really sucks” (“The Late Show,” CBS, 10/25).

NBC’s Jimmy Fallon: “Donald Trump's running mate, Mike Pence, threw a baseball to reporters today with a note saying that he's rooting for the Cubs. Then the reporters turned the ball over and the other side said, ‘Help’” (“The Tonight Show,” NBC, 10/25).

Finally, Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” addressed the growing refugee crisis in Calais, France, with correspondent Roy Wood Jr. relating the issue to Cubs fans. Wood: “If there’s anyone who knows about suffering, it’s a Cubs fan” (“The Daily Show,” Comedy Central, 10/25).

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