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The Walt Disney Company — American Broadcasting Company & Sinclair Broadcast Group

4 shared events · Importance 3 · Last updated Sep 29, 2025

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The American Broadcasting Company partners with Sinclair Broadcast Group, utilizing Sinclair's local television stations to distribute its network programming across various regional markets.

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The Walt Disney Company — American Broadcasting Company: The Walt Disney Company — American Broadcasting Company (owned by The Walt Disney Company) suspended Jimmy Kimmel and later brought him back to national airwaves, but faced continued boycotts from affiliates. The company is in ongoing discussions with Sinclair Broadcast Group regarding accountability and feedback.
Sinclair Broadcast Group: Sinclair Broadcast Group initially boycotted 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' due to comments made by Jimmy Kimmel, but later resumed airing the show after receiving feedback and engaging in discussions with ABC. This event highlights the company's role in political influence within media and its relationship with national networks.
Sep 26, 2025 · 7 articles
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The Walt Disney Company — American Broadcasting Company: ABC, owned by The Walt Disney Company, suspended 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' and faced threats to its broadcast license from the Nigeria — Nigerian Communications Commission.
Sinclair Broadcast Group: Sinclair Broadcast Group, another large broadcast TV station owner, similarly threatened to preempt 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' and demanded an apology from Jimmy Kimmel, influencing the show's suspension.
Sep 22, 2025 · 15 articles
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The Walt Disney Company — American Broadcasting Company: The Walt Disney Company — American Broadcasting Company suspended and then reinstated 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' after public and regulatory pressure, highlighting its role in media censorship debates.
Sinclair Broadcast Group: Sinclair Broadcast Group, an The Walt Disney Company — American Broadcasting Company affiliate owner, pulled 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' from its stations following Jimmy Kimmel's controversial comments, but its current stance on reinstatement is not specified.
Sep 17, 2025 · 10 articles
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Sinclair Broadcast Group: Sinclair Broadcast Group is mentioned alongside Nexstar Media Group for suspending Jimmy Kimmel's show, indicating a shared stance on certain media issues.
Feb 07, 2026 · 6 articles
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