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.

More than 100 former ABC News employees including Sam Donaldson, Tom Bettag and Judy Muller have signed on to a letter urging Disney CEO Bob Iger to step it up when it comes to publicly defending journalists under political attacks and the company itself against government pressure.

ABC's latest challenge dealing with efforts to silence Jimmy Kimmel reveals 21st-century vulnerabilities at major media companies.

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.

Amid free speech controversy, celebrity backlash, PR turmoil, and claims of government pressure, Disney and ABC were forced to end Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension.

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,

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.

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,

Disney and ABC need to decide if they’re willing to back Jimmy Kimmel even if it means taking a (big) financial hit.