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Season 1 – Call Me Ted

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The life and legacy of Ted Turner is told in his own words.
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Call Me Ted — Season 1

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Michael W @mawilps 03/01/2025 This docuseries was very good. The entire crew did a spectacular job on telling the life story of CNN founder and philanthropist Ted Turner. The story of his life and career was dramatic, inspiring, and incredible. He was a man who wanted to make a difference in the world. If you haven't seen this docuseries yet, check it out sometime. It's a definite must see. See more Read all reviews
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Ted Turner

Self

John C. Malone

Executive Producer

Brian L. Roberts

Executive Producer

Charles F. Dolan

Executive Producer

S. Taylor Glover

Executive Producer

Keith Clarke

Writer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 13, 2024 Ted Turner's early years are marked by his complicated relationship with his father; Ted takes over his father's business in the wake of the elder Turner's suicide. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 13, 2024 Ted takes on the three big networks in Senate hearings in Washington, D.C. and launches SuperStation WTBS; Turner closes out the decade with his most ambitious plan yet, the creation of a 24-hour news network known as CNN. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 13, 2024 As the 1980s begin, Ted's focus on launching CNN prompts him to sell the last of his billboard business and to end his sailing career; his interest in protecting the environment and promoting world peace leads to the Goodwill Games. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 13, 2024 The Gulf War gives CNN an opportunity to deliver news behind enemy lines for the first time in history; Ted's quest to preserve and save endangered bison; his relationship with Jane Fonda evolves. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 13, 2024 Ted expands his media empire, merges with Time-Warner, becomes a billionaire, marries Jane Fonda and feuds with Rupert Murdoch; Ted rings in the new millennium with the AOL-Time Warner merger, but as the corporation falters, Ted falls on dark times. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 13, 2024 In the wake of the failed AOL-Time Warner merger and the loss of his mentor Jimmy Brown, Ted throws his weight and remaining fortune behind philanthropic endeavors; he is diagnosed with Lewy body dementia, but as he always has, Ted perseveres. Details
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Season Info

Director
Keith Clarke
Executive Producer
John C. Malone, Brian L. Roberts, Charles F. Dolan, S. Taylor Glover
Screenwriter
Keith Clarke
Network
Max
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 13, 2024