Bob Iger, Jimmy Kimmel and Disney
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ABC's latest challenge dealing with efforts to silence Jimmy Kimmel reveals 21st-century vulnerabilities at major media companies.
Jimmy Kimmel’s return to late-night TV taught Disney’s CEO and the rest of corporate America that playing yes-man to the Trump administration is bad for business.
Late-night comedian John Oliver blasted Disney CEO Bob Iger for ousting Jimmy Kimmel after attacks from the FCC – warning that “history is also going to remember the cowards.” During his HBO show “Last Week Tonight” on Sunday,
Iger now finds himself caught in a massive dilemma with Kimmel on one side, Trump on the other — and Disney’s reputation at stake.
Disney's reinstatement of Jimmy Kimmel over his suspension poses a challenge for Bob Iger's legacy as he battles culture wars and FCC pressure.
Disney is seeing a massive attempt from Hollywood heavyweights to put pressure on the company to keep 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' on the air.
Eisner’s relationship with Iger, his successor to the Disney throne, had—until now—been cordial. He had backed Iger’s return as CEO in 2024 after the short-lived leadership of Bob Chapek hit the rocks and Iger orchestrated a boardroom coup. But now, he’s lashing Kimmel’s suspension from his network show on ABC, which is owned by Disney.
Donald Trump makes veiled threat to sue broadcast network ABC as comedian returns from suspension after Kirk comments