How did things change after Disney bought ABC? Why did Mike Ovitz fail as president of Disney? In his memoir The Ride of a Lifetime, Bob Iger talks about the struggles he went through when Disney bought ABC. Iger should have been first in line to become Disney’s new president, but Disney’s CEO Michael Eisner gave the position to his friend, Mike Ovitz instead. Keep reading to learn about how Disney bought ABC and Bob Iger was shoved to the side due to nepotism.
When Disney Bought ABC, ABC Lost Its Freedom
