Jimmy Kimmel has broken his silence ahead of his return to television, following last week's suspension over controversial remarks about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
The late-night host posted a photo on Instagram on Tuesday featuring himself with legendary TV producer and First Amendment advocate Norman Lear, who passed away in December 2023.
“Missing this guy today,” Kimmel wrote in the caption.
Lear revolutionized primetime television with hits like “All in the Family,” “Good Times,” “Maude,” and “Sanford and Son.” His work tackled political and social topics that had long been avoided in the sitcom format.
A liberal activist with an eye for mainstream entertainment, Lear created bold and controversial comedies that resonated with TV audiences—viewers who