From Cable Lobbyist to Cable Mogul: The Inspiring Story of BET
From Cable Lobbyist to Cable Mogul: The Inspiring Story of BET • Robert L. Johnson, a former cable industry lobbyist from Freeport, Illinois, launched the cable television network Black Entertainment Television (BET) on January 25, 1980, with a $15,000 loan and a $500,000 investment from John Malone. • BET initially shared channel space with other networks before becoming independent in 1983 and expanding to 24-hour … Continue reading From Cable Lobbyist to Cable Mogul: The Inspiring Story of BET