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Coverage dated September 19, 2025

Bill Maher Voices Support For Jimmy Kimmel, Compares It To His ‘Politically Incorrect’ Cancellation: “ABC Stands For Always Be Caving”

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Bill Maher addressed ABC's suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, comparing it to his own cancellation over two decades ago by the same network.

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  1. Variety

    Bill Maher Defends ‘My Compatriot’ Jimmy Kimmel, Slams ABC and Recalls Getting Fired by the Network: ‘ABC Stands for “Always Be Caving”‘ (opens Variety)

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    On HBO's 'Real Time,' Bill Maher defended Jimmy Kimmel and blasted ABC, which canceled 'Politically Incorrect' in 2002.

  2. NewsBusters

    Maher Attacks ABC, Says Kimmel 'Has Every Right To Be Wrong' (opens NewsBusters)

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    HBO’s Bill Maher attacked his former ABC bosses on Friday’s Real Time for suspending his replacement, Jimmy Kimmel. According to Maher, Kimmel was wrong in what he said, but he has a right to say it, and ABC’s suspension means the network stands for “Always Be Caving.

  3. Fox News

    Ex-ABC host Bill Maher empathizes with Jimmy Kimmel, says network stands for 'Always Be Caving' (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Bill Maher expressed support for Jimmy Kimmel after ABC pulled the late-night host off air, drawing parallels to his own cancellation by the Disney network

  4. Deadline

    Bill Maher Voices Support For Jimmy Kimmel, Compares It To His ‘Politically Incorrect’ Cancellation: “ABC Stands For Always Be Caving” (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Bill Maher addressed ABC's suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, comparing it to his own cancellation over two decades ago by the same network.

  5. Rolling Stone

    Bill Maher Defends 'Compatriot' Jimmy Kimmel, Slams ABC: 'Stands for Always Be Caving' (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Bill Maher joined the chorus of late-night voices defending Jimmy Kimmel on Friday: "ABC stands for ‘Always Be Caving.'"

  6. The Hollywood Reporter

    Bill Maher Defends Jimmy Kimmel While Reflecting on His Own ABC Late Night Controversy: “I Am With You, I Support You” (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Bill Maher shared his opinion on ABC's decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel Live!, where he reflected on his controversy with the network 24 years ago.

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