NBC files Equal Time notice for Harris' SNL cameo following backlash
SUMMARY
NBC filed an Equal Time notice with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) following Vice President Kamala Harris's appearance on "Saturday Night Live" (SNL) on November 2, 2024. The notice details that Harris appeared for 1 minute and 30 seconds without charge, which triggers the Equal Time rule that requires broadcasters to provide the same amount of airtime to other political candidates competing against her. This filing allows any qualified candidates to request equal airtime from NBC for a period of up to seven days. FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr criticized NBC's timing, arguing that the last-minute hosting of Harris without offering similar opportunities to other candidates, like former President Trump, raises concerns about fairness in the election process. NBC also submitted a similar notice for Virginia Senator Tim Kaine's appearance on the same episode.
