The local TV station boycott of ABC ‘s Jimmy Kimmel Live! appears to be ending.
Sinclair said that it would end its preemption of the late night show Friday night after “thoughtful feedback from viewers, advertisers, and community leaders representing a wide range of perspectives.”
“In our ongoing and constructive discussions with ABC, Sinclair proposed measures to strengthen accountability, viewer feedback, and community dialogue, including a network-wide independent ombudsman,” Sinclair said in a statement. “These proposals were suggested as collaborative efforts between the ABC affiliates and the ABC network. While ABC and Disney have not yet adopted these measures, and Sinclair respects their right to make those decisions under our network affiliate agreements, we believe such