Part 6/8:
The Future of Kimmel’s Career
While Kimmel will post snippets and clips online, the retraction from mainstream affiliates raises questions about the show's profitability. Historically unprofitable on a national scale, it is likely that viewership will remain low, and with most major affiliates absent, the show's financial outlook appears bleak. The author suggests that ABC’s strategy reflects not only industry economics but also possibly political pressures, hinting that the network's initial move might have been influenced by external influences or FCC considerations.