Dictators generally don't call themselves "dictators" (although a few have done so). Perhaps the term "autocrat" would please you more? With Walt, his power would derive from his charismatic sales ability (to attract and keep sponsors) and his power as the CEO of TWDC.
Walt Disney Productions was already going in a very different direction. By the end of te 1970s it was the theme park business that was keeping the Company afloat. WED Enterprises was even branching out into transit systems, a division that would eventually be sold to Bombardier and form the basis of their ongoing people mover and monorail technologies.
Facts aren't of much concern when trollin'.
You should, lot of good stuff in there. Must do every trip for us
So where did you get your information again? It wasn't from Walt in that video....
There is a film at the end, but there is no obligation to watch. That said, I think its a good little film and worth the 15 minutes at least once.
Your questions have been answered:
He was the public head of TWDC. He was the head salesman. During Walt's life the public knew very little about Roy or anyone else associated with TWDC. And what the public knew about Walt was largely the product of the massive public relations operation of TWDC designed to make Walt shine like the brightest star.
Thats because both centered around creating a utopian city. Its an idea that dates back thousands of years, Walt might have been an innovator but he didn't come up with the concept.
It just goes to show that he was a very practical businessman. He was not evil. He wanted and got a big advantage over all of his competition through very careful and calculated planning. He used his political clout to full extent and he wasn't afraid to play hardball. It's unrealistic to think of Walt as just a great showman. He was a very shrewd and cutthroat person when the need arose.
