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Jimmy Kimmel Live! Returns After Nine-Day Blackout

9/27/2025

Summary

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Sinclair Broadcast Group will resume airing Jimmy Kimmel Live! on American Broadcasting Company (ABC) affiliates this Friday after a nine-day blackout.
Kimmel expressed remorse for his remarks about Charlie Kirk's killer.
ABC's temporary suspension occurred last week under pressure from FCC Chairman Brendan Carr.
Nexstar continues to withhold Kimmel's show while Sinclair proposes accountability measures not adopted by ABC.

History

Historical Context

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) established the "Fairness Doctrine" in 1975, mandating balanced viewpoints in broadcasting. Recent tensions resurfaced when FCC Chairman Brendan Carr threatened action against ABC following Jimmy Kimmel's controversial comments on September 15, 2025. This incident underscores ongoing debates about media accountability and government influence, potentially reshaping content regulation in the evolving media landscape.

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Story summary

Sinclair Broadcast Group will resume airing Jimmy Kimmel Live! on American Broadcasting Company (ABC) affiliates this Friday after a nine-day blackout.
Kimmel expressed remorse for his remarks about Charlie Kirk's killer.
ABC's temporary suspension occurred last week under pressure from FCC Chairman Brendan Carr.
Nexstar continues to withhold Kimmel's show while Sinclair proposes accountability measures not adopted by ABC.

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