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Instead of providing engaging content, networks have resorted to cramming in more commercials—a decision that might be seen as desperate. Recent reports have noted instances of late-night shows featuring 11 to 12-minute commercial breaks, which is a startling departure from traditional programming. Kimmel’s show exemplified this shift during a recent episode, which featured an excessive amount of commercial content before and after two guests, performing a blatant infomercial-style format.