Disney Urges ABC, 'View' Fans to Get Involved in FCC Debate
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Disney has launched a campaign urging fans to submit public comments to the FCC amid a dispute over early renewal filings for eight of its stations, which Disney calls an "unlawful, arbitrary, and unconstitutional order."
- The FCC, led by Chairman Brendan Carr, has also investigated Disney's show "The View" for potential violations of equal-time election laws after political candidates appeared on the program, following new FCC guidance requiring equal airtime for candidates from different parties.
- Disney's campaign includes ads airing during "The View" and across major ABC stations in key cities, warning viewers that the FCC is attempting to control guest appearances and threatening the stations' broadcast licenses.
- The messaging encourages viewers to participate by submitting comments to the FCC online, using specific docket numbers, in an effort to rally public support similar to tactics used in past contract disputes.
