(born November 19, 1938)
He is known for many things but as a businessman he is known as the founder of cable news network CNN, the first dedicated 24-hour cable news channel. In addition, he founded WTBS, which pioneered the superstation concept in cable television. Since the early 1970's, Ted Turner’s accomplishments not only became international but they have been successful and highly notes. He was highly involved in billboard advertisement, cable television, sports team ownership, sailing, and environmental charity. Turner took over the Atlanta UHF station, which became the "Turner Broadcasting System"-this helped the Atlanta Braves baseball team become nationally popular. He holds determination, and passion for all of the things he does for the people and their knowledge of what is going on in our world. “Early to bed, early to rise, work like hell and advertise” one of his main focuses making the world a better, safer place for future generations. . His current philanthropic interests include: the Turner Foundation, the United Nations Foundation, the Nuclear Threat Initiative, the Captain Planet Foundation, and the Turner Endangered Species Fund.
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