Bob Iger's Disney Journey: Remembering David Lynch and 'Twin Peaks'

Before he became the CEO of Disney, Bob Iger was the President of ABC Entertainment from 1989 to 1992. When he joined the network, he inherited some projects that were already in the works, including the pilot for David Lynch and Mark Frost’s 'Twin Peaks'. Iger played a key role in getting the show picked up, turning it into a massive hit for ABC.

'Twin Peaks' was a game-changer for TV. It mixed different genres and had a unique visual style, earning 14 Emmy nominations. The show became a cultural phenomenon, even though its ratings dropped in the second half of Season 2. Some fans blamed ABC for this, saying they pushed Lynch to reveal the killer of Laura Palmer too early. Iger, however, saw this as part of the usual creative process. Years later, Lynch made a movie called 'Fire Walk with Me' and even brought 'Twin Peaks' back with a third season on Showtime. Iger, now back as the CEO of Disney, remembered Lynch after his passing at 78, calling him a brilliant and original filmmaker.

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