The stunning news of Kimmel’s suspension amid Trump administration pressure has left us asking a bunch of questions. Here are some worth pondering:
• ABC’s statement amounted to just seven words, and three of those words were the title of Jimmy Kimmel’s show. Now, millions of viewers are outraged, while others are gloating about Kimmel’s suspension. What more will the network say and when?
• Kimmel’s contract was coming up for renewal at the end of this year, and he has previously dropped hints about retiring. So, did his retirement start last night?
• Would streaming services like Netflix take a risk on talent like Kimmel or Stephen Colbert in this political environment?
• Assuming Trump…
