Call Me Ted
“The wild, wild life of an American media pioneer.”
The life and legacy of Ted Turner is told in his own words in this six-part documentary series.
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1.Episode 1
13-11-202438mTed Turner's early years are marked by his relationship with his dad—whose suicide precipitates Ted's taking over his billboard business.
2.Episode 2
13-11-202453mIn the 1970s, Ted buys the Atlanta Braves, launches a SuperStation, sails to an America's Cup triumph, and plans a 24-hour news network: CNN.
3.Episode 3
13-11-202462mAs the 1980s begin, Ted launches CNN. His desire for world peace prompts him to meet with Fidel Castro and later create the Goodwill Games.
4.Episode 4
13-11-202461mIn the 1990s, the Gulf War showcases CNN and its intrepid reporters; meanwhile, Ted works to preserve land and save the bison.
5.Episode 5
13-11-202466mTed navigates two huge corporate mergers but must also deal with the fallout from the AOL-Time Warner deal and his split from Jane Fonda.
6.Episode 6
13-11-202462mTed dives deeply into his philanthropic endeavors. Later, he is diagnosed with Lewy body dementia, but as he always has Ted perseveres.
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