HBO's Uncertain Future
The discussion reveals AT&T's initial miscalculations in acquiring HBO, driven by a desire to boost stock prices. Despite expectations of drastic changes, AT&T hesitated to interfere with programming, fearing the backlash of being labeled as the company that destroyed HBO. This decision ultimately allowed HBO's creative culture to persist, even amidst corporate upheaval.In this clip
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How HBO’s creatives survived corporate chaos
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