Felix Gillette and John Koblin, IT’S NOT TV: The Spectacular Rise, Revolution, and Future of HBO

Zibby is joined by veteran media reporters Felix Gillette and John Koblin to discuss their latest book It’s Not TV: The Spectacular Rise, Revolution, and Future of HBO, a fascinating exposé of HBO’s meteoric ascent and now, its precarious position in the market. The three talk about how the network’s innovation has helped it survive every near-fatal blow in its fifty-year history, the inspiration behind iconic series like The Sopranos, and the playbook that ensures even the strangest concepts become record-breaking, award-winning shows. They also share what their favorite HBO TV series is, and Zibby reveals she was an extra in one of them!

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