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In reply to the discussion: CNN again reporting that ABC wants Kimmel back [View all]Wiz Imp
(7,419 posts)40. The Kirk program is being aired by Sinclair tonight.
ABC has nothing to do with it, and Sinclair has every right to pre-empt network programming on any of their affiliates any time they want.
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Not really. He can threaten, but the chances of actually being able to do it are tiny
Wiz Imp
Friday
#35
It isn't about licensing, which he can't do anyway, it is about approving mergers.
lostincalifornia
Friday
#55
I think they are trying to say to be more like Carson, Letterman, Leno, and Conan
Polybius
Friday
#38
Don't remember Democrats coming to Chappelle's defense. His comments were disgusting, but still. . . . .
Silent Type
Friday
#10
Let's be hones, he was also bashed mercilessly by Democrats. Probably deserved it, but still.
Silent Type
Friday
#17
Finally, you admit he was bashed. I have not once said FCC was right. You are confused.
Silent Type
Friday
#21
Which Democrats? Was it elected officials or heads of agencies, or just viewers who happened to be Democratic leaning?
Crunchy Frog
Friday
#68
NBC's The Tonight Show created a product that ABC & CBS have been chasing for decades
underpants
Friday
#11
Agreed - although I would guess the expensive late night talk show will probably not exist within a decade.
Midwestern Democrat
Friday
#58
I HOPE HE NEVER SAYS "I'm sorry". He EVER DOES THAT, I SWEAR TO GAWD I WILL NEVER WATCH OR LISTEN TO
a kennedy
Friday
#23
"Omigosh! Us has gots no idea how this happen! We was just funning him!
struggle4progress
Friday
#36