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Why Ted Turner Launched CNN

From: Ted Turner
If Alexander the Great could conquer the known world, Ted Turner didn't see any reason why he couldn't launch the first 24-hour cable news network. Watch as this media tycoon discusses how he got the idea for CNN and what went into the network's June 1, 1980, launch.
Published on January 29, 2012
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