HBO, or Home Box Office, is an American premium television network that is owned by Warner Bros. Discovery. It was founded in 1972 and is the oldest and longest continuously operating pay television service in the United States.
HBO is a major force in the television industry and has been praised for its high-quality programming. The network has won numerous awards, including Emmy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, and Peabody Awards. HBO is available to subscribers in over 150 countries and territories around the world.
History
HBO was founded in 1972 by Charles Dolan, a cable television pioneer. The network originally offered a mix of movies, sports, and concerts. In the 1970s, HBO began to produce its own original programming, such as the comedy series "On Location" and the drama series "The Adams Chronicles."
In the 1980s, HBO began to air a number of critically acclaimed original programs, such as the comedy series "The Larry Sanders Show" and the drama series "Oz." These programs helped to establish HBO as a leader in quality television programming.
In the 1990s, HBO continued to produce hit original programs, such as the drama series "The Sopranos" and the comedy series "Sex and the City." These programs were critical and commercial successes, and they helped to make HBO one of the most popular television networks in the world.
In the 2000s, HBO continued to produce hit original programs, such as "The Wire" and the fantasy series "Game of Thrones." These programs were critical and commercial successes..
In the 2010s, HBO continued to produce hits such as the drama series "Succession" and the comedy series "Barry."
HBO Channels
- HBO: The original premium pay television network offering original series, documentaries, movies, and special programming.
- Cinemax: An additional premium pay television network with a focus on action, thriller, and horror programming.
- HBO Max: A streaming platform featuring HBO content, original series and movies, licensed content from other WarnerMedia properties, and library content.
- HBO Latino: A Spanish-language version of the HBO channel featuring dubbed and subtitled content.
- HBO Signature, Family, Comedy, Zone: Additional linear channels offering curated selections of HBO content based on genre or target audience.