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Article: Analysis: Diller Shuns Knightly Role; Rumors Swirling That IAC, Liberty Will Intercede to Rescue Disney From Comcast Takeover.(TV Currents)
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- TelevisionWeek
- Article date:
- February 23, 2004
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Byline: Diane Mermigas
Despite mounting speculation on Wall Street that Barry Diller and John Malone will counter Comcast Corp.'s hostile pursuit of The Walt Disney Co. as white knights for longtime friend and embattled Disney Chairman Michael Eisner, so far both moguls are remaining mum.
In an interview with TelevisionWeek shortly before Comcast made its bid on Feb. 10, Mr. Diller insisted that he has no interest in a return to traditional media. "I have no intention of going back,'' said Mr. Diller, who reiterated his commitment to InterActiveCorp and its interactive interests.
"This is where my interests lie. These are the kinds of ...