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.

Genre: Documentary,

Actor:

Creator: Keith R. Clarke,

Country: United States of America,

Type: tv

Season: 1

Episode: N/A

Duration: N/A minutes

Release: 2024-11-13

Rating: 7

Season 1 - Call Me Ted
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Ted Turner's early years are marked by his relationship with his dad—whose suicide precipitates Ted's taking over his billboard business.
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In 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.
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As the 1980s begin, Ted launches CNN. His desire for world peace prompts him to meet with Fidel Castro and later create the Goodwill Games.
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In the 1990s, the Gulf War showcases CNN and its intrepid reporters; meanwhile, Ted works to preserve land and save the bison.
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Ted navigates two huge corporate mergers but must also deal with the fallout from the AOL-Time Warner deal and his split from Jane Fonda.
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Ted dives deeply into his philanthropic endeavors. Later, he is diagnosed with Lewy body dementia, but as he always has Ted perseveres.