Ted Turner

News & Journalism

Robert Edward Turner III was an American businessman, television producer, media proprietor, and philanthropist.

Born: 19/11/1938

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Died: 06/05/2026

He was an American businessman, television producer, media proprietor, and philanthropist. He founded CNN, the first 24-hour cable news channel, and WTBS, which pioneered the superstation concept in cable television. Turner also founded the television networks TNT, TBS, Cartoon Network, and Turner Classic Movies. Also shagged Jane Fonda.

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