Disney is in a no-win situation — and Bob Iger's legacy depends on getting it right

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Bob Iger with Jimmy Kimmel
Jimmy Kimmel is back on ABC, but Bob Iger still has to deal with the fallout from pulling him from the air and with other major challenges before his time at Disney is set to end.

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Ex-Disney CEO Michael Eisner blasts the Kimmel suspension: 'Where has all the leadership gone?'

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Robert Iger, President of Walt Disney Company, and Michael Eisner, Chairman and CEO of Walt Disney Company, attend the introduction of ABC's fall line-up at Radio City Music Hall.
Robert Iger, President of Walt Disney Company (left), and Michael Eisner, Chairman and CEO of Walt Disney Company (right), attend the introduction of ABC's fall line-up at Radio City Music Hall.

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Let's be clear: The Trump administration forcing Jimmy Kimmel off the air is bad. Very bad.

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Donald Trump and Jimmy Kimmel on his set
It was a different world in 2016: Donald Trump visited Jimmy Kimmel's show on ABC.

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Jimmy Pitaro breaks down ESPN's streaming gamble — and why it took so long

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ESPN head Jimmy Pitaro speaks onstage at a company event, 2018
ESPN boss Jimmy Pitaro wants you to start streaming his service - unless you already have a cable TV subscription.

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Why ESPN and Fox don't want their new streamers to be massive hits

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Fox News anchors Steve Doocy, Ainsley Earhardt and Brian Kilmeade interview New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Tom Homan,Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, February 2025
Fox wants people who don't pay for cable but do like shows like "Fox & Friends" to pay for its new Fox One streaming service.

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Disney CEO Bob Iger says working out and eating well make him a better leader — and he couldn't do his job otherwise

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Disney CEO Bob Iger is a big fan of eating well and exercising.

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Disney's biggest wins this year — from a triumphant proxy war to getting back on track at the box office

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Mickey Mouse at Walt Disney World
The Mouse House had a good 2024 — but challenges remain.

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Disney CEO Bob Iger is moving to cement his legacy by undoing his biggest mistake

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Bob Iger smiles off camera while wearing a suit in front of a black background.
Disney CEO Bob Iger must choose a successor once again and wants one who will be more successful.

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Disney dodges the Trump question

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Disney CEO Bob Iger at the Sun Valley conference in Idaho, July 2024.
Disney CEO Bob Iger says he doesn't need to buy or sell anything during the second Trump administration.

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Trump's victory has turned up the heat on Disney and its CEO, Bob Iger

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Bob Iger sitting on stage in front of a blue backdrop that says
Disney CEO Bob Iger has been quiet about Donald Trump's victory.

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