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Charles Dolan Dies: Cable Pioneer Who Founded HBO & Cablevision Was 98
DeadlineStory by Nellie Andreeva
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Cable mogul Charles Dolan, founder of HBO and Cablevision, dies at 98, leaving a media empire legacy.
beat sheet
- Dolan launched HBO in 1972, revolutionizing premium cable TV and paving the way for modern streaming services.
- As Cablevision's chairman, Dolan helped build one of the nation's largest cable TV providers, with over 3 million subscribers.
call sheet
Charles Dolan, HBO, Cablevision