Founder of the discovery channel
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Hendricks, John
(1952-)
Discovery Communications, Inc.
Overview
John S. Hendricks, founder, chairman, and chief executive officer of Discovery Communications, Inc., made a fortune in the cable TV business, taking about 10 years to turn his TV programming company into a $700 million a year business.
Though not a television professional when he came into the business, Hendricks succeeded by knowing how to recruit the right people in the right areas: marketing, programming and public relations.
Founder of the discovery channel
His Discovery Channel eventually became a staple of cable systems throughout the country. He continually sought new opportunities for his company, exploring technological advancements, like digital cable TV and cyberspace.
Personal Life
Hendricks was born in West Virginia in 1952.
He earned a bachelor's degree in history, graduating magna cum laude in 1973, and received an honorary doctorate from the University of Alabama at Huntsville. John Hendricks and his wife, Maureen, have two child