Remembering Sumner Redstone

We’re sad to learn that executive Sumner Redstone has passed away at the age of 97. Redstone began his career in entertainment working for his father’s drive-in movie chain, which he expanded by purchasing Viacom in 1987. He went on to build a media empire, which included acquiring Paramount, Blockbuster, and CBS.

Below are some selections from his 2000 interview:

On acquiring CBS:

On acquiring Viacom:

On his philosophy for success:

Watch Sumner Redstone’s full interview and read his obituary in The New York Times.