HBO launched in 1972 and was the first premium cable television network. It broke new ground with sports programming and films. A key turning point was in the 1980s when it began using digital encryption to curb unauthorized viewing. In the late 1980s, HBO merged with Time Warner. Currently, HBO has over 40 million subscribers and produces around 26 shows across genres like drama and comedy. One of HBO's most successful and influential shows was Sex and the City, which premiered in 1998 and helped establish HBO's brand by pushing boundaries with its explicit sexual content.

1. How HBO Changed The Game For Cable Television The Impact on Mass Media and Consumer Culture With The Hit Show Sex And The City Michele Moreno Asia Gaskin Justine Delgaudio Jessica Washkwich

2. A Brief History

3. 1972 HBO launches basic cable  premium cable  pay per view

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9. 1980’S HBO FACES NUMEROUS LAWSUITS

13. Global Reach

14. Home of the Hits

17. Target Demographics, Diversity, and Trends in HBO Programming and Viewership

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35. A POT FULL OF AWARD WINNING CABLE TELEVISION PROGRAMING! HBO is the leader in cable TV nominations and wins at the Emmy’s

40. Current HBO Hits

43. Sex and the City… and Consumer Culture

49. Sexy Style… Creating a “New” New Hollywood Fashion: the replacement of special effects Sex and the City 2

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54. Sexy Stuff