Michael Gross, forever remembered as Steven Keaton on Emmy-winning NBC sitcom Family Ties, has weighed in on ABC’s indefinite suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live — and he isn’t mincing words.
On Instagram, Gross posted an image of the ABC logo crossed out with a red circle. Alongside the striking visual, he wrote:
“Now that @disney @abc has conspired with #maga to silence #free #speech, can we trust them? Will @abcnews @goodmorningamerica and @gstephanopoulos deliver facts, or only what @realdonaldtrump, @jdvance and their loyal lackeys approve of? Boycott ABC? #boycottabc #constitution #freedomofspeech #georgeorwell.”
Gross’ post lands him squarely in the middle of Hollywood’s heated reaction to the suspension, with many stars and fans seeing the move as a dangerous attack on free speech.
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Fans React to Michael Gross’ Post
Gross’ bold statement quickly sparked passionate replies, with many fans echoing his concerns and some even taking action of their own:
“Done sir !! I cancelled my Disney plus bundle last night. ❤️🙌,” wrote one fan, and another added, ““I cancelled my hulu, disney paramount bundle last night! #freespeech #stand4kimmel.”
Another wrote, “He’s already called for NBC to stop Fallon and Seth. This is madness.”
“Well said, Mike. Free speech will make its inevitable return, but the point is Trump and his lackeys shouldn’t have had their way,” wrote a fourth fan, and one fan in down under wrote, “Oh the US is pretty f***ed up with this MAGA racism etc, we feel your pain from Australia 🇦🇺 😕.”
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The mix of voices shows just how divisive Kimmel’s suspension has become — some cutting off streaming bundles in protest, others stunned at the broader calls to silence late-night hosts.
A Beloved TV Dad, Still Outspoken
For those who grew up with Family Ties, Gross’ stance comes as little surprise. On the series, Steven Keaton embodied a thoughtful, politically engaged father figure, a former hippie raising a conservative son (Michael J. Fox) — and offscreen, Gross has often spoken up about issues close to his heart.
Now, decades after Family Ties ended, his voice still resonates with fans, especially in a cultural moment where questions about censorship, corporate power, and free speech dominate the conversation.
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