ABC is on a lifeline for ratings right now. Their regular network lineup is abysmal and Eisner has had as much success with ABC as he has had in restoring Disney's family values.
If ABC can claw it's way past CBS by sinking it's teeth into their throat while they're down, count on it. We're watching the high and mighty who have fallen, and now we get to watch them fight over table scraps.
And bring some popcorn, it will be a lovely show.
I've been poking around to find if Abc has it in for Dan Rather.
I thought this 1997 article was interesting.
http://www.ardmoreite.com/stories/030997/fun/fun06.html