Topic: abc affiliates
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Jimmy Kimmel's Monologue Accelerates Broadcast TV's Decline
Sinclair and Nexstar, two major ABC affiliate owners, pulled Jimmy Kimmel's show due to a joke with contested facts, following perceived threats from the FCC chair. The FCC's power to revoke broadcast licenses, based on outdated public interest rules, remains a potent regulatory threat despite mo...
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Jimmy Kimmel Makes a Triumphant Return
The FCC's censorship attempt backfired, as Jimmy Kimmel's return broke YouTube viewership records with his monologue on the issue amassing over 19 million views. Viewership surged both online and on traditional TV, with the episode attracting nearly four times Kimmel's usual audience, averaging 6...
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Jimmy Kimmel Returns to Airwaves as ABC Affiliates End Boycott
Jimmy Kimmel Live! returns to Sinclair and Nexstar stations after a brief boycott triggered by a controversial joke from the host, which had led to pressure from the FCC and an initial suspension by Disney. Sinclair and Nexstar emphasized their decisions were independent and rooted in free speech...
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