Who pays Jimmy Kimmel?  Networks make money by advertising or partially in the case of cable and satellite by fees paid by subcribers. What is the purpose of advertising to sell goods and services? Who can buy those goods and services people who are working or receive government assistance. Where does the government get its money?  From the profits made by sellers of goods and services and the income of thoses working for producers of goods and providers of services. This last group supports Jimmy Kimmel,  government benefit recipients and broadcasting companies, celebrities, etc.