"One of the real draws when we purchased Dick Clark Productions was the opportunity to build on the tremendous foundation of programming that this icon of American broadcasting created, " Snyder said.

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Whether it was programming BASIC or managing a charitable foundation, Gates never hesitated to act in accordance with his passions.

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In other words, these channels laid a solid foundation of original, character-driven programming, which can now spawn second and third generation hits.

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