Together, Nexstar and Sinclair account for about 70 ABC affiliates, meaning Kimmel's return will not be available over broadcast to tens of millions in the U.S.
Nexstar is the second station owner to keep the show off the air, even as Disney brings the show back nationally.
They should make a national version of ABC and put it on Disney+ and Hulu for no additional charge. Replace any local segments with either game show reruns or ABC News Live simulcasts.
I actually agree that Jimmy Kimmel probably shouldn’t be on the air, but I also think that if ABC wants to provide his program to their customers and viewers, they should be able to do so. I know it will probably be available next day on Hulu, but still.
Billions? Why? It’d be online-only and be distributed through Hulu and Disney+. They already made streams for different genres on Disney+ so it truly can’t be that expensive.
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They should make a national version of ABC and put it on Disney+ and Hulu for no additional charge. Replace any local segments with either game show reruns or ABC News Live simulcasts.
I actually agree that Jimmy Kimmel probably shouldn’t be on the air, but I also think that if ABC wants to provide his program to their customers and viewers, they should be able to do so. I know it will probably be available next day on Hulu, but still.
Running a national version of ABC would cost them tens of billions annually, and anger their affiliates, who they depend on.
Billions? Why? It’d be online-only and be distributed through Hulu and Disney+. They already made streams for different genres on Disney+ so it truly can’t be that expensive.
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In a bizarre turn of events it seems raising prices is the first course of action.
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/09/disney-decides-it-hasnt-angered-people-enough-announces-disney-price-hikes/
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How exactly would they “pull some shows” from their affiliates? Those are the few hours that earn them money.
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