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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Turner_Broadcasting_SystemTurner Broadcasting System - Wikipedia

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   Turner is known for several pioneering innovations in U.S. multichannel television, including its satellite uplink of local Atlanta independent station WTCG channel 17 as TBS—one of the first national "superstations", and its establishment of the Cable News Network —the first 24-hour news channel.

2. www.britannica.com › money › Ted-TurnerTed Turner | Biography, CNN, TBS, & Facts | Britannica Money

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   Nov 15, 2024 · To reflect the business’s shift from billboards, Turner renamed it Turner Communications Company, and in 1979 the venture became known as Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. Turner went on to create two other highly successful and innovative cable television networks: CNN (Cable News Network; 1980), the first 24-hour news channel, and TNT ...

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4. slate.com › technology › 2010Ted Turner, the Alexander the Great of Television

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   Nov 10, 2010 · Turner did what had seemed impossible when, in 1976, he managed to create the first cable network—that is, the first station available on basic cable all over the country. He did it by ...

5. www.encyclopedia.com › rise-cable-televisionThe Rise of Cable Television - Encyclopedia.com

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   Ted Turner (1938–) was a pioneer in forming national cable TV networks and offering innovative cable programming. Turner started his career by working in his father's billboard advertising business. After purchasing several radio stations in the late 1960s, Turner bought his first television station in 1970.

6. www.cnn.com › 2013/06/10 › usTed Turner Fast Facts - CNN

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   Jun 10, 2013 · October 1, 1992 - The Cartoon Network goes on the air for the first time. October 3, 1992 - Is inducted into the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Hall of Fame. April 1994 - Launch of Turner ...

7. www.cnn.com › 2013/11/17 › usTen questions for Ted Turner - CNN

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   Nov 17, 2013 · On June 1, 1980, Turner launched CNN, the first 24-hour, all-news cable network. CNN. Turner, right, talks on the set of an early CNN broadcast. ... Turner launches the Cartoon Network on October ...

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   How did John Turner create the first cable network?

   • Turner did what had seemed impossible when, in 1976, he managed to create the first cable network—that is, the first station available on basic cable all over the country. He did it by substituting the new technology of satellites for AT&T’s long-distance lines.

   Ted Turner, the Alexander the Great of Television

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   How did Ted Turner start the cable revolution?

   • Ted Turner's innovation signaled the start of the basic cable revolution. In 1979, the company changed its name to Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. (TBS, Inc.) and the call letters of its main entertainment channel to WTBS. On June 1, 1980, Cable News Network (CNN) was launched at 5:00 p.m. EDT becoming the first 24-hour news cable channel.

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   Why did Turner start the cable news network?

   • In 1980 Turner launched the Cable News Network (CNN) to provide viewers with news and information twenty-four hours per day. When promoting the new network, he claimed that he wanted to provide the American people with a source of news that was independent of the powerful broadcast networks.

   The Rise of Cable Television - Encyclopedia.com

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   When did Turner start CNN?

   • On June 1, 1980, Turner launched CNN, the first 24-hour, all-news cable network. Turner, right, talks on the set of an early CNN broadcast. Turner at his desk in 1985. Turner created the Goodwill Games, an international sports competition similar to the Olympics, in 1986. The first games took place in Moscow.

   Ted Turner Fast Facts - CNN

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   How did Ted Turner start his career?

   • Ted Turner (1938–) was a pioneer in forming national cable TV networks and offering innovative cable programming. Turner started his career by working in his father's billboard advertising business. After purchasing several radio stations in the late 1960s, Turner bought his first television station in 1970.

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   When did Turner start broadcasting?

   • In 1975 Turner’s company was one of the first to use a new communications satellite to broadcast his station (later renamed WTBS, or TBS, the Turner Broadcasting System) to a nationwide cable television audience, thereby greatly increasing revenues.

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9. www.history.com › this-day-in-history › cnn-launchesCNN launches | June 1, 1980 - HISTORY

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   Nov 24, 2009 · This Day in History: 06/1/1980 - CNN Launches. On June 1, 1980, CNN (Cable News Network), the world’s first 24-hour television news network, makes its debut. The network signed on from its ...