Kimmel, Bob Iger and ABC
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More than 100 ABC News veterans urge Disney CEO Bob Iger to stand firm against Trump attacks
The letter, obtained by CNN on Wednesday soon after it was delivered to Iger, was first drafted when ABC suspended “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” last week.
ABC's latest challenge dealing with efforts to silence Jimmy Kimmel reveals 21st-century vulnerabilities at major media companies.
Amid free speech controversy, celebrity backlash, PR turmoil, and claims of government pressure, Disney and ABC were forced to end Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension.
Disney’s Bob Iger and Dana Walden wanted to know how Kimmel was going to address the situation. Sources say he planned to defend what he said rather than "kowtowing” to the outrage. Disney thought that would fan the flames.
On Sunday night's episode of "Last Week Tonight," John Oliver sent Bob Iger a direct message about Jimmy Kimmel's suspension
Disney CEO Bob Iger moved to put late-night host Jimmy Kimmel back on the air after he was “stung” by criticism from his old boss Michael Eisner, whom he “loathes,” according to a report. Iger, who is said to have a reputation for having a “thin skin,
Rich Greenfield, LightShed Partners co-founder, joins 'Fast Money' to discuss why he believes Disney will ultimately spin off ESPN and ABC, how the recent NFL deal factors into the company’s strategy,
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Iger’s Choice
Disney and ABC need to decide if they’re willing to back Jimmy Kimmel even if it means taking a (big) financial hit.