A 30-something writer taking on the big city with her friends. During Richard Plepler’s almost three decades at HBO, the premium cable channel has shaped culture with unforgettable characters and groundbreaking shows that have forced viewers to grapple with everything from power to politics to sex. Often, the magic of such television series is the messy way those themes intersect. Mr. Plepler joined HBO as a public relations official in 1992 and rose through the ranks. Here is a look at some of the network’s biggest hits during his tenure at the company.

Source: New York Times March 01, 2019 04:46 UTC