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Sep 19, 2025 4:00 PM

Former Disney CEO Stands With Jimmy Kimmel: 'Out-Of-Control Intimidation' By FCC

Former Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) CEO Michael Eisner voiced his support for Jimmy Kimmel after ABC, a Disney-owned network, suspended Kimmel's late-night show indefinitely.

Eisner Reacts

The show’s suspension came in response to remarks Kimmel made about the killing of Charlie Kirk.

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In a statement shared on Friday and reported by CNBC, Eisner criticized FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, accusing him of using "out-of-control intimidation" against Disney and ABC in the hours leading up to the decision to pull “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” from the air on Wednesday night.