"It was September 2001 and, just 18 days after the worst terrorist attack in US history, Saturday Night Live's blend of satire, silliness and live music was back on the air. In bad times, people turn to the show, Michaels told Rolling Stone magazine 20 years later. SNL turns 50 this month and must once again try to meet the moment."
"On 17 September, ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel's show over comments he made after the assassination of rightwing activist Charlie Kirk. Hours before the suspension, the Federal Communications Commission chair, Brendan Carr, warned that local broadcasters who aired Kimmel could face fines or loss of licences and said: It's time for them to step up. The move prompted an outcry over freedom of speech. ABC parent Disney faced pressure from Kimmel's fans, some of whom cancelled subscriptions to the company's streaming services Disney+ and Hulu."
"Kimmel returned to the air six days later and mocked Trump: He tried his best to cancel me and instead he forced millions of people to watch this show. Now the spotlight shifts from CBS and ABC to America's other major network: NBC. When SNL returns on 4 October, Bad Bunny will host with Doja Cat as the musical guest and five new featured players following several cast departures."
Saturday Night Live previously returned 18 days after 9/11, blending satire, silliness and live music to help audiences in crisis. SNL turns 50 and prepares to return on 4 October with Bad Bunny hosting, Doja Cat as musical guest and five new featured players after several departures. Late-night television faces a crisis: CBS canceled The Late Show with Stephen Colbert amid a proposed Paramount–Skydance merger, and ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel after comments following the assassination of rightwing activist Charlie Kirk. FCC chair Brendan Carr warned broadcasters about airing Kimmel, prompting debate over free speech and pressure on Disney subscribers.
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