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Charles Dolan, Cable-TV Pioneer Behind HBO and AMC, Dies


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Published in Media and Entertainment on Sunday, December 29th 2024 at 0:04 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • Charles Dolan, a pioneer of the cable-television industry who launched Home Box Office and AMC Networks, died at age 98. Dolan was the founder of Cablevision Systems, which over four decades grew into a leading pay-TV operator in the New York metropolitan area.

Charles Dolan, the visionary entrepreneur who revolutionized the television industry by founding HBO and later AMC, passed away at the age of 96. Dolan's career began with the inception of HBO in 1972, which was the first service to deliver movies and other programming directly to homes via satellite, fundamentally changing how television was consumed. His innovative approach to cable television not only introduced premium content but also set the stage for the future of cable networks. Beyond HBO, Dolan's influence extended to creating Cablevision, which became one of the largest cable operators in the U.S., and he was instrumental in the development of other ventures like Madison Square Garden and the New York Knicks. His legacy is marked by his foresight in recognizing the potential of cable TV, transforming it from a niche service into a dominant force in entertainment.

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