ABC Issues Apology for JIMMY KIMMEL Segment
By: Caryn Robbins
ABC has issued an apology for a segment broadcast on last week's Jimmy Kimmel Live in which a child joked about killing Chinese people to help erase the current U.S. debt, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The clip was considered to be offensive to a group called 80-20 that identifies itself as "a pan-Asian-American political organization."
Meant to be a comedy bit, the video featured children commented on news events of the day. In a letter to the group dated Oct. 25, ABC said it would never intentionally do anything to offend the Chinese, Asian or other communities. The skit will be edited out of any future airings of the episode including online.Jimmy Kimmel serves as host and executive producer of Jimmy Kimmel Live, ABC Television Network's late-night talk show. Now in its tenth season, JKL is packed with hilarious comedy bits and features a diverse lineup of guests including celebrities, athletes, musicians, comedians and humorous human interest subjects.
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