Jimmy Kimmel

Host, 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' on ABC

Appears in 1 story

Born: November 13, 1967, Brooklyn

Party: Democratic Party

Education: Mesa Community College, Ed W. Clark High School, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

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ABC and Disney sue FCC over broadcast license reviews

Rule Changes

As of August 2026: Back on air; his monologue is at the center of the dispute

A federal agency can pull the license a TV station needs to broadcast. On August 18, ABC, its parent Walt Disney, and eight ABC-owned stations sued the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to stop it from using that power against them.

Updated Aug 19