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Robert Edward “Ted” Turner III (born November 19, 1938) is an American media mogul and philanthropist. As a businessman, he is known as founder of the cable news network CNN, the first dedicated 24-hour cable news channel. In addition, he founded WTBS, which pioneered the superstation concept in cable television. As a philanthropist, he is known for his $1 billion gift to support UN causes, which created the United Nations Foundation, a public charity to broaden support for the UN. Turner serves as Chairman of the United Nations Foundation board of directors.

• Born: Robert Edward Turner III November 19, 1938 (age 73) Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
• Education: The McCallie School
• Alma mater: Brown University
• Occupation: Media tycoon
• Known for: founder of TBS and CNN former Atlanta Braves owner WCW Ted’s Montana Grill philanthropy
• Home town: Atlanta, Georgia
• Net worth: $2 billion (2012)
• Spouse: Julia Gale Nye (1960–1964) Jane Shirley Smith (1965–1988) Jane Fonda (1991–2001)

Read more about Ted Turner at Wikipedia or at the Internet Movie Database

Upfronts 2012: TBS' Conan O'Brien Takes Shots at Les Moonves, Rupert Murdoch & Oprah Winfrey
Hollywood Reporter, 2012-05-16 19:20:39
Lacey Rose Others at the receiving end of O'Brien's upfront presentation barbs included Disney's Bob Iger and Turner founder Ted Turner.read more

Ted Turner Praises Mitt Romney, Despite Differing Views (Video)
Hollywood Reporter, 2012-05-04 20:50:58
Paul Bond Speaking with Piers Morgan on the cable network he founded 32 years ago, the mogul says the Republican would "make a good president."read more

The Morning Fix: Murdoch intrigue! Turner rants! RIP Davy Jones.
LA Times Entertainme, 2012-03-01 16:05:39
News Corp. and Ted Turner once again finds the cloud in the silver lining. Also, an appreciation of Davy Jones and a review of NBC's new drama "Awake."