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Michael Eisner is the former CEO of The Walt Disney Company, having headed the media behemoth for 21 years, from 1984 to 2005. Eisner turned the company into one of the largest and comprehensive media companies in the world after masterminding the 1995 acquisition of Capital Cities, which brought ABC and ESPN into the Disney fold. In 2005, Eisner resigned after dissension from the board of directors and stockholders. In 2007, Eisner launched Vuguru Studios, a firm specializing in the creation of videos for the web, cellphones, and other devices.
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Key Dates
- 1942: Born in Mt. Kisco, New York
- 1964: Graduates with B.A. in English from Denison University
- 1976: Becomes CEO of Paramount Pictures
- 1984: Becomes CEO of The Walt Disney Company
- 2005: Steps down as Disney CEO after criticism from Roy E. Disney and stockholders
- 2005: Founds Tornante Company, investment firm
- 2007: Launches Vuguru
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Michael Eisner Questions
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How did Comedy Central not get sued by Disney (or ABC) for the South Park episode The Ring? 3 AnswersBecause it's a parody. Parody is protected by the First Amendment, qualifies as fair use and thus is not considered an infringement of copyright. The Supreme C... read more -
In Lost Season four, Michael can not die. Weapons malfunction around Michael and he recovers from any injury? 1 AnswerBecause the island isn't done with him. Remember when he tries to kill himself in the alley and suddenly Tom appears? Tom tells him to go ahead and try, but h... read more -
Are Michael Lombardi and Vince Lombardi related? 1 AnswerIf they are related it is not a direct relation as Vince's kids are named Vince Jr. and Susan.And Michael doesn't mention any relation his website read more
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Michael Eisner Timeline
- Note: Many of the links in this timeline are to IMDb, which has pop-ups.
- March 7, 1942: Born
- 1964: Graduated Denison University
- 1966: Hired by Barry Diller as assistant to National Programming Director at ABC Television
- 1971: Vice President of Daytime Programming at ABC Television
- 1976: President of Primetime Production and Development at ABC Television
- 1976-1984: President and COO of Paramount Pictures
- 1984-2005: Chairman and CEO of The Walt Disney Company
- 1990: Host Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Celebration
- 1996: Underwent emergency bypass surgery
- 2005: Founded The Tornante Company
- 2006: Producer and Host Conversations with Michael Eisner (TV Series)
- 2007: Producer Prom Queen
- 2007: Founded Vuguru video production company
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Is now looking michael eisner's fund acct statement hehe
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Recovering from failure is often easier than building from success. - Michael Eisner
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Recovering from failure is often easier than building from success. - Michael Eisner
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new Hulu-esque service from Rogers offers programming from their venture with Michael Eisner — previously on Mondoville: http://j.mp/4UV4lu
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new Hulu-esque service from Rogers offers programming from their venture with Michael Eisner — previously on Mondoville: http://j.mp/4UV4lu
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