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Charles Dolan Dies: Cable Pioneer Who Founded HBO & Cablevision Was 98

Charles Dolan, who passed away at the age of 98, was a visionary in the cable television industry, known for founding HBO and Cablevision. His career began in the 1960s when he started exploring the potential of cable TV, leading to the creation of HBO in 1972, which was the first network to deliver movies and other programming directly to homes via satellite. Under his leadership, HBO became a major player in the entertainment industry, introducing innovations like the first pay-per-view event with the "Thrilla in Manila" boxing match in 1975. Dolan also founded Cablevision, which grew to become one of the largest cable operators in the U.S., serving millions of subscribers in the New York metropolitan area. His contributions extended beyond business; he was instrumental in the development of regional sports networks and was a significant figure in the transformation of how television content was delivered and consumed.

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