Richard Plepler
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Richard Plepler (born 1958)[1] is an American media executive, who is said to have ushered in the second golden age of television,[2] and former chairman and chief executive officer of Home Box Office, Inc. (HBO) a subsidiary of Time Warner Inc,[3] and AT&T's WarnerMedia.[4][5] After 28 years, on February 28, 2019, it was announced that Plepler was leaving HBO, eight months after the AT&T Time Warner merger.[6][7][8]
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Richard Plepler | |
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Born | 1958 (age 65ā66) |
Occupation | Media Executive |
Known for | Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of HBO |
Spouse | Lisa Ruchlamer |
Children | 1 |
Awards | International Emmy Directorate Award |
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In 2020, Plepler launched EDEN Productions and announced a five-year production deal with Apple TV+ to make television series, documentaries, and feature films.[9][10]