Before rising to CEO of Disney,Bob Igerwas president of ABC Entertainment from 19891992.
Iger is credited as one of the projects champions, helping the pilot get picked up to series.
The gamble paid off, withTwin Peaksbecoming a monster hit for then ratings-challenged ABC and a popular culture phenomenon.
Kyle MacLachlan in ABC’s ‘Twin Peaks’Everett
Season 1 earned 14 Emmy nominations, securing the shows place in TV history.
Iger has dismissed claims of interference, chalking up the decision to a regular creative process.
