ABC has escalated its regulatory battle with the Federal Communications Commission by launching an on-air campaign. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the network is asking viewers to support The View and its local stations as the FCC conducts its license review. The move is unusual—regulatory reviews of this kind are typically kept private. By appealing directly to viewers, ABC is attempting to build grassroots support during the process.

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