Question 1

In which year was HBO founded?

Accepted Answer

1972 -  In 1975 it became the first American network to deliver its programming by satellite and therefore became the first national cable channel.

Question 2

15 years after it was launched, HBO then launched Cinemax?

Accepted Answer

false HBO actually created Cinemax, which had a lower price point, in 1980 as a way to compete with Showtime

Question 3

What state is the HBO series Deadwood set in?

Accepted Answer

South Dakota - One of HBO's most beloved shows, Deadwood ran from 2004 to 2006.

Question 4

What was the first year that an HBO show led all other nominees at the Emmys?

Accepted Answer

1995 - The Larry Sanders Show earned 11 nominations in 1995, surpassing ER. That was the first time an HBO series led nominations.

Question 5

As of August 2023, how many subscribers does Max (formerly HBO Max) have?

Accepted Answer

95 million  - The app is a combination of both HBO Max and Discovery+

Question 6

Which of these shows did HBO pass on?

Accepted Answer

The Walking Dead - They also said no to Mad Men, Breaking Bad, Sons of Anarchy, and many others.

Question 7

How many American viewers watched the series finale of Game of Thrones?

Accepted Answer

16.5 million - Another 15 million people watched the finale later

Question 8

How many seasons did the HBO series The Sopranos run for?

Accepted Answer

6 - In total, the acclaimed show had 86 episodes

Question 9

What was HBO's annual revenue in 2020?

Accepted Answer

$6 billion  - An estimated that 89% of the company’s revenue comes from subscriptions alone

Question 10

What was the very first telecast that HBO aired?

Accepted Answer

A hockey game - A game between the New York Rangers and Vancouver Canucks was transmitted to just 365 subscribers.

HBO Network & Series Quiz

2) 15 years after it was launched, HBO then launched Cinemax?