The Turner Legacy: A Complicated Pillar of Cable's Rise Ted Turner's passing has brought a flurry of tributes to his status as a visionary entrepreneur who left an indelible mark on journalism and cable television.
His launch of CNN in 1980 revolutionized the news cycle with its 24/7 coverage, a development that is rightly hailed as one of his most significant achievements.
Turner's willingness to invest heavily in satellite technology and cable distribution enabled CNN to reach a wider audience than ever before.