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ABC Dismisses Jimmy Kimmel Live! Cancellation Rumors for 2027

ABC officials have denied recent speculation that Jimmy Kimmel Live! will end in 2027 when host Jimmy Kimmel's one-year contract expires. The network called the reports premature and unfounded, emphasizing no final decision has been made. The show, which premiered in 2003, remains the most-watched late-night program, averaging over 2.5 million viewers per night and leading in the 18-49 demographic. However, the late-night genre faces economic pressures, with CBS recently ending The Late Show after 33 seasons due to financial considerations. Additionally, political tensions have escalated, with President Trump urging ABC to remove Kimmel and the FCC threatening to revoke ABC's broadcast licenses. Disney has sued the FCC over the matter. The future of the show will depend on ratings, costs, and the outcome of legal and regulatory disputes.

• ABC officials have dismissed reports that Jimmy Kimmel Live! will end in May 2027 as speculative.
• Jimmy Kimmel Live! premiered in 2003 and recently aired its 4,000th episode.
• The show averages over 2.5 million viewers per night and leads in the 18-49 demographic.

Green Acres Now Streaming Free on Amazon Prime Video

The complete run of the classic sitcom Green Acres is now available to stream on Amazon Prime Video at no additional cost beyond a standard Amazon Prime subscription. The series, created by Jay Sommers and produced by Filmways with Paul Henning as executive producer, originally premiered on CBS on September 15, 1965, and ran six seasons (170 episodes) through April 27, 1971. The show remains in syndication and on various free ad-supported services, but Prime Video now offers all six seasons for Prime members to binge without purchasing individual episodes or seasons.

• The full run of Green Acres is now available on Amazon Prime Video at no extra cost beyond a standard Amazon Prime subscription.
• Green Acres premiered on CBS on September 15, 1965, and concluded on April 27, 1971, after six seasons and 170 episodes.
• Green Acres was created by Jay Sommers and produced by Filmways; Paul Henning served as an executive producer.

NBCUniversal Newsroom: New Announcements Including Clear The Shelters Results, Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift Opening, SNL New Cast, and More

The newsroom page has been updated with several new press releases: NBCU Local's 2026 'Clear The Shelters' results in 135,000 pet adoptions and nearly $500,000 in donations; 'Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift' is now open at Universal Studios Hollywood; 'Saturday Night Live' announces two new cast members for Season 52; Peacock announces three additional seasons of 'The Traitors'; NBCUniversal and Telemundo celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month; and NBC Sports delivers 25+ million viewers for NFL Kickoff and SNF opener.

X-Golf America Launches X-League Fall Season with $10K Prize

X-Golf America, an indoor golf entertainment franchise, announced the launch of X-League: Fall Season, a nationwide 3v3 handicapped golf competition across its 138 locations in the U.S. The league offers a $10,000 grand prize and uses simulator technology to capture shot data for accurate handicaps, eliminating self-reported scores. The competition includes local qualifying rounds starting in late September 2026, regional playoffs in February 2027, and national finals in Colorado in March 2027. The announcement highlights the franchise's growth and is supported by a national advertising campaign on NBCUniversal's Peacock streaming service.

• X-Golf America announced X-League: Fall Season, a 3v3 handicapped indoor golf competition with a $10,000 grand prize.
• The league is available at all 138 X-Golf locations across 38 states.
• Local qualifying runs from late September 2026 through January 31, 2027.

NBCUniversal Surrounds 2026 NFL Kickoff

NBCUniversal announces comprehensive coverage of the 2026 NFL Kickoff, including a Patriots-Seahawks Super Bowl rematch and extensive programming across NBC and Peacock.