Call Me Ted (2024)
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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Episodes
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1. Episode 12024-11-13 · 38mTed 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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2. Episode 22024-11-13 · 53mIn 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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3. Episode 32024-11-13 · 1h 2mAs 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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4. Episode 42024-11-13 · 1h 1mIn 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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5. Episode 52024-11-13 · 1h 6mTed 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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6. Episode 62024-11-13 · 1h 2mTed dives deeply into his philanthropic endeavors. Later, he is diagnosed with Lewy body dementia, but as he always has Ted perseveres.
Cast
Ted TurnerSelf (archive footage)
Jane FondaselfImages
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