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Former Disney CEO calls out current leadership over Jimmy Kimmel decision

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Michael Eisner served as CEO of The Walt Disney Company between 1984 and 2005, marking two of the most successful decades for the company.

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Insider
Ex-Disney CEO Michael Eisner blasts the Kimmel suspension: 'Where has all the leadership gone?' (opens Insider)
Published Sep 18, 2025
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Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner sounded off on ABC's decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel's show, in a thinly veiled shot at current leader Bob Iger.
CBS News
Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner weighs in on Jimmy Kimmel (opens CBS News)
Published Sep 18, 2025
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In response to ABC's suspension of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, ex-Disney CEO Michael Eisner asked, "Where has all the leadership gone?"
Fortune
'Where has all the leadership gone?': Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner blasts Kimmel suspension (opens Fortune)
Published Sep 18, 2025
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"If not for university presidents, law firm managing partners and corporate chief executives standing up to bullies, then who will step up for the First Amendment?”
Deadline
Michael Eisner Rips Disney Brass For Jimmy Kimmel Suspension & Bending The Knee To MAGA: “Where Has All The Leadership Gone?” (opens Deadline)
Published Sep 18, 2025
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The former CEO of Disney just slammed his successors over their benching of Jimmy Kimmel in the face of MAGA pressure
The Hollywood Reporter
Ex-Disney CEO Michael Eisner Weighs in on Jimmy Kimmel Suspension: “Where Has All the Leadership Gone?” (opens The Hollywood Reporter)
Published Sep 18, 2025
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Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner appeared to take aim at Bob Iger Friday as he railed against the decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel.
New York Post
Disney's ex-CEO takes veiled swipe at Bob Iger over Kimmel suspension (opens New York Post)
Published Sep 18, 2025
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Former Disney chief executive Michael Eisner implicitly criticized his successor Robert Iger on Friday by suggesting he lacked "leadership."
The Hill
Former Disney CEO criticizes Kimmel’s suspension: ‘Where has all the leadership gone?’ (opens The Hill)
Published Sep 18, 2025
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Related Video: Trump THREATENS More Broadcast Networks: ‘Licenses Should Be Taken Away’ Mike Eisner, the former longtime CEO of Disney, criticized the company’s current leadership for suspending Jimmy Kimmel following pressure from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) over comments the comedi…
Variety
Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner Slams Company’s Decision to Suspend Jimmy Kimmel in Face of Trump Administration ‘Intimidation’: ‘Where Has the Leadership Gone?’ (opens Variety)
Published Sep 18, 2025
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Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner criticized his former employer -- and, implicitly, current CEO Bob Iger -- over ABC's suspension of Jimmy Kimmel.
PJ Media
Failed Ex-Disney CEO Whines About Kimmel Suspension (opens PJ Media)
Published Sep 19, 2025
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Ex-Disney CEO Michael Eisner criticizes Jimmy Kimmel's suspension amid free speech debates.
Newsweek
Former Disney CEO calls out current leadership over Jimmy Kimmel decision (opens Newsweek)
Published Sep 19, 2025
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Michael Eisner served as CEO of The Walt Disney Company between 1984 and 2005, marking two of the most successful decades for the company.
FOX Business
Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner speaks out against Jimmy Kimmel's suspension, calls for 'leadership' (opens FOX Business)
Published Sep 19, 2025
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Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner criticized his former company's indefinite suspension of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!", claiming federal government pressure threatened free speech.