ĭuring the rapid expansion of cable and satellite television in the 1980s, HBO was one of the new services’ biggest selling points, thanks to a lineup that featured uncut recent theatrical movies, concerts, stand-up-comedy specials, and even the occasional Broadway show … and not the same ol’ sitcoms and dramas. This story was originally published in 2019 and has been updated to reflect HBO’s more recent titles. Photo-Illustration: Emily Denniston/Vulture and Photos by HBO
