NEW YORK (AP) — The 40.4 million people who watched the Oscars this year boosted some other ABC shows, too.

Jimmy Kimmel’s post-Oscars talk show got its biggest audience in the eight years he’s been doing it, the Nielsen Co. said. About 5.8 million people tuned in for the show, which didn’t begin until after midnight on the East Coast. Kimmel’s earlier time slot on weeknights has also increased his visibility.