Eisnerland??

[roymccoy]

I was talking to my "source" at Disney today and found out a couple of rumors running around TDA. She told me that Eisner has been thinking about his legacy lately and worried that he'll only be remembered as a past CEO of Disney and not a "founding father." She told me that Eisner thinks that he has accomplished as much (or more) as Walt did at Disney and he wants his proper place in Disney history secured. She pointed out that Walt was in charge of Disney as we know it today (theme parks, hotels, etc) for 14 years (1955-1969) and Eisner has been in charge for almost 20 years. She added that some of Disney's best years financially have been with Eisner at the helm. She went on to say that there are rumors that he is looking into ways to incorporate more of "himself" into the Disney company and be more of a "partner"
with Walt instead of a protege.

Well, it was interesting to hear this point of view. I haven't really ever given Eisner's legacy much thought. It does Jibe though that an ego-maniac like Eisner WOULD want to recognized even after he's gone and it may be a reason for his holding onto the job even though almost everyone is asking him to stepdown. This last phase of Eisner's tenure at Disney could be solely for Eisner legacy purposes. (Like a lame duck in the White House)

EisnerWorld, here we come!

Roy

 

[cristen]

Come on now, I just ate dinner!!!

 

[wtg2000]

She pointed out that Walt was in charge of Disney as we know it today (theme parks, hotels, etc) for 14 years (1955-1969)

Walt died in December 1966.

I think he's tried to do that with DCA and trying to turn DL into a genuine resort.

I have a feeling that Disney fans won't be forgetting about him for a long time - for better or worse.

 

[Lesley]

Seems to me, the longer he hangs on the less favorably he'll be remembered.

We're talking serious egomaniac if he can anywhere compare himself to Walt, who created the company from nothing (and knew when he needed the help of others more talented in certain areas than he was). What has Eisner created? Walt isn't known for his running of Disney once it was already successful....he's known for his vision in creating a company from nothing and making it something special (and successful).

I agree with Cristen...and I'm glad I haven't eaten breakfast yet. No, Eisner will not be forgotten...as much as we may try to forget.

 

[taswira]

When Walt Disney died, the school I attended (in Southern California) closed for an entire day in mourning. I could never imagine them doing that for Michael Eisner.

Walt was one of a kind. The dream, and his name, are still alive and will never be replaced by Eisner in the hearts and minds of the majority of the public.

To Eisner: Don't let visions of more green cause the demise of <I>"one man's dream."</I>

 

[larry_poppins]

I will personally boycott any themepark with Eisner's name on it.

Larry

 

[DouglasF]

The problem is that Walt Disney was a visionary, a creative force. Michael Eisner is a buisnessman. There's a difference. It's not to say that Eisner hasn't made his contribution to the Disney company, it's just an inappropriate comparison. If the report is true, I feel sorry for Mr. Eisner. Instead of trying to be another Walt Disney, he should focus on being a better Michael Eisner.