The wild, wild life of an American media pioneer.
Original title
Call Me Ted
Released
11/13/2024
Origin country
US
Genre
Documentary
Production companies
Point Blank Productions
Status
Ended
Number of seasons
1
Number of episodes
6
The life and legacy of Ted Turner is told in his own words in this six-part documentary series.
Ted Turner's early years are marked by his relationship with his dad—whose suicide precipitates Ted's taking over his billboard business.
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.
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.
In the 1990s, the Gulf War showcases CNN and its intrepid reporters; meanwhile, Ted works to preserve land and save the bison.
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.
Ted 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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