New Delhi, Sept. 24 -- Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel marked his imminent return to television with a subtle social media tribute to the late television legend Norman Lear, hours before resuming Jimmy Kimmel Live! following a six-day suspension. On Instagram, Kimmel posted a photograph with Lear and wrote simply, "Missing this guy today."

The post comes as Kimmel prepares to return to the late-night stage on Tuesday, following a suspension that sparked national debate over freedom of speech and the extent to which public figures, including President Donald Trump, can influence commentary from journalists, comedians, and media personalities.

Kimmel's suspension began after his September 10 commentary on the fatal shooting of conservative i...