FCC Distances Itself from Broadcast Disruption
Signal Dispute Leads to Jimmy Kimmel Blackout
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr has publicly stated that the regulatory body bears no responsibility for Jimmy Kimmel being pulled off the air during recent signal disputes. The comments address a widespread blackout of the "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" program for many viewers across the United States.
Broadcast Companies Made Independent Decisions
According to Carr, the evidence clearly points to independent business decisions by the media companies involved. He emphasized that recent express statements from every single company, including Nexstar, Sinclair, and Disney, confirm they acted on their own accord.
The core of the issue involves a breakdown in negotiations between these broadcast giants. Such signal disputes occur when content providers like Disney and local station owners like Nexstar cannot agree on terms for carrying programming.
Understanding Television Signal Disputes
When a signal dispute arises, viewers often lose access to popular shows on local channels. The FCC typically encourages negotiations but avoids direct intervention in these private business matters.
- Disney owns the "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" program.
- Local broadcasters like Nexstar and Sinclair own the stations that air the show.
- A failure to agree on fees causes the signal to be dropped.
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