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About Ted Turner

Robert Edward Turner III 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, The Cartoon Network, Inc., and Turner Classic Movies, bought Jim Crockett Promotions, and acquired and rebranded professional wrestling company World Championship Wrestling (WCW).