WDW1974
Well-Known Member
Some interesting reading here ... and not sure how many posts IN A ROW!
I want to respond to.
But Tony certainly appeared to be heading out the door at various times dating back to Y2K ... I don't call him Teflon Tony for nothing.
I am almost afraid to put out what I know since it appears some folks have my posts catalogued (I don't even do that myself and I'm known for the size of my ... um ... ah ... uhmm ... ego!), almost.
I will only state that Tony is in a bit different position than others who were gently shoved into retirement, despite the undying love and drool of fanbois, like Dave and Marty. He has some considerable sway the others lack and, if he chooses to wield it, Disney is not going to be looking very good. I guess the best way of putting it would be to state that when you're at a company for decades, it's always a good idea to collect a list.
I don't know how this thread became a discussion of Tony, though. I expect he'll retire when he's ready ... really ready, unlike the others.
Besides, I don't think anyone at Disney -- that would include lame-duck Iger -- wants to John Lasseter off and forcing Tony out would do just that.
But Tony certainly appeared to be heading out the door at various times dating back to Y2K ... I don't call him Teflon Tony for nothing.
I am almost afraid to put out what I know since it appears some folks have my posts catalogued (I don't even do that myself and I'm known for the size of my ... um ... ah ... uhmm ... ego!), almost.
I will only state that Tony is in a bit different position than others who were gently shoved into retirement, despite the undying love and drool of fanbois, like Dave and Marty. He has some considerable sway the others lack and, if he chooses to wield it, Disney is not going to be looking very good. I guess the best way of putting it would be to state that when you're at a company for decades, it's always a good idea to collect a list.
I don't know how this thread became a discussion of Tony, though. I expect he'll retire when he's ready ... really ready, unlike the others.
Besides, I don't think anyone at Disney -- that would include lame-duck Iger -- wants to John Lasseter off and forcing Tony out would do just that.