Charles F. Dolan, the visionary founder of HBO and Cablevision, has died at the age of 98. Dolan's legacy in cable broadcasting includes the launch of Home Box Office (HBO) in 1972, Cablevision in 1973, and the American Movie Classics television station in 1984. He also launched News 12, the first 24-hour cable channel for local news in the U.S.
Charles F. Dolan, who founded some of the most prominent U.S. media companies including Home Box Office Inc. and Cablevision Systems Corp., has died at age 98, according to a news report.
Dolan's legacy in cable broadcasting includes the 1972 launch of Home Box Office, later known as HBO, and the founding of Cablevision in 1973 and the American Movie Classics television station in 1984. He also launched News 12 in New York City, the first 24-hour cable channel for local news in the U.S., Newsday reported.“Mr. Dolan’s vision built the foundation for the companies we are today, and as a member of our Boards, he continued to help shape our future.
James L. Dolan, one of his sons, was the Cablevision CEO from 1995 until the 2016 sale to Altice. He now is the executive chairman and CEO of Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. The company owns the Knicks and Rangers franchises, among other properties, according to the MSG Sports website.
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