'Sopranos' Hooks HBO Viewers.

From: Multichannel News | Date: May 17, 1999| Author: MOSS, LINDA | Copyright information

In March, Deb Tener and her husband, John, were staying at a hotel in Memphis, Tenn., when they saw the first two episodes of The Sopranos. She said she was "instantly smitten" with the show.

When the Teners got back home to Columbus, Ohio, they immediately called Time Warner Cable and ordered a subscription to Home Box Office.

"It's worth every penny, said Deb, who works for Ohio State University "I can't wait until the new season [of The Sopranos] begins." ...

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