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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Ted_TurnerTed Turner - Wikipedia

    Robert Edward Turner III (born November 19, 1938) is an American entrepreneur, television producer, media proprietor, and philanthropist. He founded the Cable News Network (CNN), the first 24-hour cable news channel. In addition, he founded WTBS, which pioneered the superstation concept in cable television, which later became TBS .

  2. www.forbes.com › profile › ted-turnerTed Turner - Forbes

    4 days ago · Ted Turner is best known for founding CNN, the first 24-hour news station, in 1980. After his father died in 1963, Turner took control of his father's billboard company, Turner Advertising,...

  3. Apr 2, 2014 · Ted Turner is a television and media magnate who founded CNN, the first 24-hour cable news network.

  4. Jan 1, 2024 · A recent report has revealed the health of former WCW owner Ted Turner, who recently celebrated his 85th birthday.

  5. Jun 19, 2024 · Ted Turner, American broadcasting entrepreneur, philanthropist, sportsman, and environmentalist who founded a media empire that included several television channels, notably CNN. He also owned various sports teams.

  6. Nov 17, 2013 · CNN — What will matter most about Ted Turner’s life story when they roll the final credits? That he started the first 24-hour news network? Built a fortune once worth $10 billion? Was Time...

  7. Apr 9, 2019 · In his prime as a media mogul, Ted Turner was the embodiment of disruption. From humble beginnings with a UHF-TV station in Atlanta, Turner built an empire that blazed trails in...