Once upon a time, not too long ago, there was a power grab at the happiest place on Earth,

the Walt Disney Company.

It started when two main characters were jockeying for power, both named Bob.

The first Bob, Bob Eiger, has been called one of the most powerful men in Hollywood.

He served as chairman and CEO of Disney for more than 15 years.

Here's Eiger in a Disney documentary talking about running the company.

We truly understand the responsibility that comes with being the caretakers of such

iconic characters that are beloved by hundreds of millions all over the world.

When it finally came time for Eiger to announce who'd replace him as CEO, he chose another

Bob, Bob Chepek, who had been running Disney's massive theme park division.

Bob Chepek's elevation to CEO seemed to answer the question on everyone's mind.

Who would follow Eiger?

The two Bob's were going to have to work together.

Eiger would take on a new role as executive chairman, meaning he remained Chepek's boss.

And soon, Eiger was undermining Chepek and telling friends he had made a mistake.

His successor wouldn't last long.

Welcome to the journal, our show about money, business, and power.

I'm Eric Chortzel, it's Monday, December 19th.

Coming up on the show, the Hollywood CEO, who wouldn't let go.

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