In an email to HBO employees, Albrecht blamed his behavior on alcoholism. In 2007, Albrecht was arrested for assaulting his then-girlfriend in the valet parking area of the MGM Grand. Time Warner, the parent company of HBO, requested Albrecht's resignation. Albrecht complied, amidst accusations of another domestic dispute from the early-1990s. Philanthropy Albrecht co-founded Comic Relief, which in its 25 years has raised more than $50 million to benefit the homeless, including those displaced by Hurricane Katrina. For a decade, he raised funds for the Los Angeles Shelter Partnership by enlisting celebrities like George Carlin, Bill Maher and Lewis Black. Albrecht founded and chaired the Rally to Save Ahmanson Ranch, of California wilderness formerly threatened by commercial development. In partnership with the NRDC, Heal the Bay, The Sierra Club and other organizations, this effort succeeded in preventing development and turned the land into a State Park. Heal the Bay honored Albrecht with its Walk the Talk Award for his leadership in saving Ahmanson Ranch. Albrecht co-chairs a $250 million fundraising campaign for Children's Hospital Los Angeles along with Mary Hart. Awards In 2001, the International Cinematographers Guild presented Albrecht with the Television Showmanship Award. In 2003, Variety magazine named Albrecht "Showman of the Year". In 2006, Albrecht was inducted into the Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame. References Time Warner Executive Bio IMG Press Room Broadcasting & Cable Article "Show by show by Albrecht", Variety Magazine how Albrecht saved Ahmanson Ranch, Variety Magazine "Big screen ambitions", Variety Magazine "Risks and Rewards", Variety Magazine Phoenix House Public Service Award External links Hofstra University alumni American chief executives in the media industry 1952 births Living people HBO people