Ex-Disney Chief Will Host of CNBC Show

[Jorma]

Michael Eisner, former chief of the Walt Disney Co., will become host of his own CNBC interview program that will be seen once every two months, the network said Tuesday.
"Conversations with Michael Eisner" will be an hour-long, prime-time show where Eisner speaks with business, entertainment or political leaders. His focus will be on creativity and innovation, he said.
He'll work from a studio at NBC Universal headquarters in Rockefeller Center, where he once worked as a page. Eisner was an ABC executive before moving up the corporate ladder, and he was familiar to TV viewers as the on-air host of "The Wonderful World of Disney."
CNBC did not say Tuesday when the first show will air.
In October, Eisner cut all business ties to Disney, the company he ran for 21 years. Robert Iger succeeded him as Disney chief.
Eisner warmed up for his role last October when he filled in as guest interviewer for Charlie Rose one night on PBS. Media executive Barry Diller and actor John Travolta were his subjects.
"I am very excited that in my circle of life, I am returning to the same NBC studio where I was a page for the `Tonight Show' with Johnny Carson in the 1960s," he said.

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[mkt]

I don't watch CNBC already, and this will be no incentive for me to start

 

[alice]

well that makes sense since he is so good with people and so well-liked by the public...i feel warm and fuzzy just thinking about him... :hammer:

 

[MrNonacho]

Hmm, could be interesting.

 

[imagineer boy]

Now that is just bizaar. :lol:

 

[Connor002]

I expected him to do something, but this is quite unexpected...

 

[dandaman]

One more reason not to watch CNBC.

 

[Woody13]

I don't have cable.

 

[imagineer boy]

Gosh, I can imagine the show now...

Eisner: Hello everyone. I'm Micheal Eisner! The CEO of Dis- err... this talk show! I'm sure you all are anxious to call and have a conversation with me. The lines are now open. Just call 1-800-CUTBACKS and I will be with you shortly. Now let's get some calls.

*a while later*

Eisner: Come now people, don't be shy! I don't bite. Please, if you have any questions whatsoever, don't hesitate to call!

*an hour later*

Eisner: Okay, last chance to give me a call. No one? Well, the show today was a bit slow, but there's always tomorrow, and I'm sure we'll get plenty of calls.

*next day*

Eisner: ... and that's how Disneyland was saved by Paul Pressler! *phone rings* Finally a call! The first one of the show! I can't wait. *picks up phone*
Hello?

Voice: OkAY, i herd a RUMUR, and u KnOW aLL mY RUMURS iS RITE!

Eisner: *quickly hangs up phone* Um, how interesting. Thank you for calling! Any one else care to call? *phone rings. Eisner answers* Hello?

Voice: WHAT UP BI%#H! I'M BUZZ F@#%KING BUNNY MOTHER F&*^%$ER!!!!!!!!!!

Eisner: *slams phone down* Well, um, that does it for today.... PLEASE CALL ME TOMORROW!!!! WITH SOME PROPER CONVERSATION TOPICS FOR THAT MATTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!

*next day.*

Eisner: Well folks, CNBC, hasn't been impressed with the ratings of this show lately, so I'm starting a web site campain to keep this show alive called "www.SaveConversationswithEisner.com" please join today, and buy all of this merchandise! Like a key chain! Or an "I love Eisner" toilet seat lid!

*20 minuites passes*

Eisner: PLEASE I'M BEGGING YOU TO CALL!!!!! Hell, I'd be happy if Jim Hill or Thrawn called.....

*phone rings*

Eisner: YES! *picks up phone* Hello?

Voice: Hello my good man. Allow me to introduce myself. My name is General Grizz...

Eisner: *slams phone and bursts into tears* I GIVE UP!!!!! SCREW THIS SHOW!!!!!!! *runs off stage screaming like a little girl*