ABC ends Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension and his show will return Tuesday

Rafael Edward Fucking Cruz

 kurtster wrote:

Surely the era of gnashing and wailing about librul media is now over, right?

They're just efficient corporations. Same as it ever was.

 black321 wrote:

i agree, i haven't seen the video but i'm sure it is well within any free speech objections
some might have considered it in poor taste but the government should not intervene in any way here 
not a justification unless there was a direct threat of violence or maybe imminent harm
i'm not sure if he was fired or suspended
but could they use it as an excuse to terminate him? i don't  know
i think if the show was wildly popular and profitable he wouldn't miss a beat

 miamizsun wrote:

Yes, a business decision more than outrage over the remark, which - taken by itself - was inappropriate but shouldnt have been enough to fire Kimmel. 
So, ABC seems to be using the politics to justify a business decision. - rather than being honest about it - probably to reduce any payment obligations? 

 miamizsun wrote:
True, but the alienation is the cause, not the effect.

Humor is calling out the irony, weakness, stupidity... of something so obvious that the majority "get the joke".   Obvious and facts are no longer friends.  

Carson and Letterman and whomever else used to make fun of everyone, because the issues where universally agreed.  If Nixon said "I am not a crook" now, a third of the country would believe him.  They aren't going to get the joke.

 maryte wrote:

I saw him live, a 2-hour show and ... yeah.  

You are watching the beginnings of the Uncivil War that will officially split this nation and propel Jhina as the new world order leader. Couldn’t have done any better from outside sources. 
So grab your can goods, power supplies, solar panels, and water and any weapons needed to defend your families.  
This is not a drill! Just bend over and kiss your  and Freedom and Liberty bye bye. 👋🏻 

The asylum is officially yours.

 ScottFromWyoming wrote:

Nota bene: Regardless of politics (or lack thereof), Jay Leno was simply not particularly funny.

 miamizsun wrote:

Jay Leno inherited a franchise that still watched TV across all political persuasions. TV Networks know who's watching and they must have figured out that their audience skewed left and all sorts of other loyalty metrics are factored in. Will this middle-of-the-road joke retain viewership? If we move to the right, will we lose more viewers than moving to the left? None of this was Kimmel or Colbert acting without information. 

Ka-Ching! Watch ratings and profits soar.

 islander wrote:
Markets are ALWAYS RATIONAL!

 islander wrote:

if interesting or comedic entertainment is the goal
there is plenty of material out there to do a show
and you are correct, confirmation bias and accuracy are problems
i think jay leno pointed out the obvious cost of alienating half of your potential audience

 black321 wrote:

MONETIZE ALL THE THINGS!!!!!!

I'm sure there is no downside.

 miamizsun wrote:

Problem here is that it intensifies are already existing silo/echo chamber problem. Also, there is little/no mechanism for determining the validity of a source or it's integrity.

 islander wrote:
No shortage of hot air. It's for the best really. MAGA!

 black321 wrote:

i'm certain that there's an established upward trend toward digital streaming
it is probably more than just some big box news that are feeling the change
probably an exception or two to that trend
however, advertisers follow the eyes, ears and clicks
what role does content/format play?
online podcasting can be less restrictive

 R_P wrote:

With all the people lining up to lick them, I think they may need drying more that polishing.

 islander wrote:
Sorry, they're a little busy polishing their jackboots.