Jimmy Kimmel in no hurry to write Oscar jokes

Los Angeles Jan 9 (IANS) TV show host Jimmy Kimmel says he is in no hurry to start writing his material for his hosting gig at the Academy Awards 2018.

Whether it is related to industry s ongoing discussion about sexual misconduct or the campaign by women to lead a change -- the themes which dominated the conversation at Golden Globe Awards on Sunday -- Kimmel says it is difficult to judge what the mood will be at the event to be held on March 4 here reports cnn.com.

"I do thank (Seth Meyers) for being that litmus test " Kimmel told reporters at the Television Critics Association press tour referencing the Golden Globes host.

"As far as how I will handle it the problem is it s two months from now. So it s almost like getting into a hot tub or something; you can t really know what the temperature is until you get there. I couldn t tell you that I have one joke in mind that I know I ll do."

Whether sexual harassment will continue to be top of mind remains to be seen said Kimmel. But he thinks the moment had a noticeable impact on the red carpet reports cnn.com.

"I thought the red carpet was really interesting because people were talking about something for once and I think that was refreshing. And at the very least it was great to see people discussing something of significance. I think ultimately how can you argue that any of this is anything but good?"

Asked whether he will write some jokes about disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein Kimmel said: "You can but you just don t know. Who s to say Harvey Weinstein is going to be alive in two months?"

Kimmel -- known for his hit "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" show which is aired in India on Star World and Star World HD -- made a successful debut as the host of the Oscars last year.

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