Walt Disney Iger in, Eisner out

Walt Disney may have been built on family entertainment, but the media group’s new boss can thank America’s obsession with adultery for his new job. Robert Iger was named to succeed Michael Eisner as chief executive largely thanks to his role in helping turn around the group’s problem child – the ABC television network. ABC’s ratings and financial revival is being led by the rollout of hit drama «Desperate Housewives,» which brought a sexy shine to a faded brand. Set aside the fact that ABC had...