Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. profile and media properties

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. is owned by Time Warner Inc..

Philip Kent is the CEO of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc..

The Turner Broadcasting System (TBS or Turner), established by Ted Turner in the 1970's, manages a variety of cable networks including CNN, TBS Superstation, Turner Network Television, Cartoon Network, Boomerang, Turner South and Turner Classic Movies.

Robert Edward "Ted" Turner III was born on November 19, 1938 in Cincinnati, Ohio. His family moved to Savannah Georgia when he was nine. He attended Brown Univeristy, but was expelled in 1960 for having a female in his room. Turner's tendency to make inflammatory remarks earned him the nickname, "The Mouth of the South."

The starting point of Turner's media empire was his father's billboard business, which he took over at the age of 24 after his father's suicide. His 1970 purchase of an Atlanta UHF television station was the beginning of the Turner Broadcasting System.

Turner was one of the pioneers in the development of programming for American cable television. He once posed in front of some satellite dishes for a poster with the tagline, "I Was Cable Before Cable Was Cool."

In 1980 he founded the Cable News Network (CNN), which is generally credited with introducing the concept of 24-hour television news coverage. CNN later spawned CNN Headline News and the company launched two specialized and unsuccessful news channels -- CNNSI shut down in 2002, and after nine years CNNfn shut down in December 2004.

Turner Broadcasting and the Turner Entertainment holding company were sold to Time Warner Inc. in 1996. In 2003, company revenues were $8.434 billion.

Contact Information

Web Site:	www.turner.com
Telephone:	404.827.1700
Address:	1 CNN Center 100 International Blvd. Atlanta GA 30348 USA

National Media Properties

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Turner Classic Movies (TCM)

Local Media Properties

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In Georgia:	WPCH TV 17
In Mexico:	Expansion Magazine
In Italy:	CNN Italia

Other Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. Properties

Atlanta National league Baseball Club, Inc. (Atlanta Braves)
Cable News Network LP
The Cartoon Network LP
TBS Inc. International
Turner Sports, Inc.

Comments about Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.

Comments to date: 11. The most recent comments are below.


thomas smith Seattle, WA	Posted at 11:47pm on Friday, August 27, 2010
The ranking information is outdated and should be updated. For example, Time Warner is no longer the largest media company. Comcast is. Ironically, Time Warner and Comcast have recently taken opposite tracks in development. Time Warner spun off its largest unit, Time Warner Cable. Comcast is acquiring NBC Universal. Time Warner is likely to get rid of Time Inc, which was the original part of the company. More by luck, it got rid of Warner Music just before the decline in the recorded music industry.


Javon Fort Gaines	Posted at 10:01am on Sunday, November 9, 2008
I love cartoon network,Because i like it.


Confused London, UK	Posted at 7:18am on Thursday, February 21, 2008
I'm confused as to why people are complaining about various issues relating to Turner on this website. I don't doubt that your issues are totally valid, but this site isn't owned or operated by Turner - so your comments are extremely unlikely to be read by anyone at the company.


Nnaemeka Amadi Lagos, Nigeria	Posted at 10:00am on Wednesday, January 9, 2008
I will like to know about cinematography training on wildlife. I am Cameraman with N.T.A, Nigeria Television Authority. Is there a place for me in aspect. Thanks


trina wilson fl, usa	Posted at 10:36pm on Saturday, October 27, 2007
ms. richardson, i have just read your comment and as a parent i do not know what i would have done if my child would have done something like that// i will keep you and your daughter in my prayers and i will let other parents know of your story// if i was you i would sue there butts bump the apology// these networks need to take some responsiblilty we are quick to blame music and other things// yea, i blame them and again i am truly sorry for what you and espically your daughter is going through//


toni richardso columbia, usa	Posted at 10:30pm on Saturday, October 27, 2007
on october 9, 2007 my 4 yr old attempted to hang herself in initimating your cartoon network show my gym partner is monkey// this has been very upsetting to me// she is alive and we are now going through mental health therapy with 2 therapist and 1 doctor// i sent to 2 emails to the cartoon network but as of today i still have not heard a response back// i am very stressed out and very depressed about this// your company could have at least had the kindness to respond back/ since this incident i have blocked this channel// i grew up on smurfs and scooby doo, etc; i am shocked at the shows that are being displayed on our tv's. while i take responsbility of my daughter's welfare; i hold your company equally responsible as well// i have no idea how much or long this therapy will be or how it will affect our lives// i now am on eggshells w/DSS on back and my job in jeopardy due to the sessions (I am going to need therapy by the time this is over and I am a single parent w/ no support on this) she is just 4 years old// in the meantime i am trying to adjust to all this keep my job and stay calm// i hope you someone in your organization looks into this and reviews the shows especially the one that my daughter attempted to imitate// the good news is department of social services and the therapists believe that i did not do this and based on my daughter's acknowledgement of trying to hang like the monkey's in your show// i am not currently in the penal system// yet i feel bad every day b/c i trusted your content// i do not know if she will ever be ok especially with all this therapy but at least she is alive and through our faith we will be ok// i just wanted you to know that your company could take some responsibility in this// my second email to CN was letting them know I may contact our local tv stations and paper in SC// I also have at the therapist advice looked into an attorney and of course i have sent the 2 emails// its amazing how a billion dollar can not take the time even have a staff to answer emails like mine and acknowledge some form of apology//


Nancy Ristenbatt Lebanon, USA, PA	Posted at 3:36pm on Wednesday, October 10, 2007
I recently order the TCM Monthly Guide for two years @ $24.95. To this date, I have had no confirmation of order or when the guide is to start. By the way, check was cashed. I would like some response please. Thank you.


Pat Goeters Brookline MA	Posted at 9:39pm on Thursday, October 4, 2007
Your baseball playoff coverage is outrageously inept technically. There is a serious 'oops' in almost every inning. Your assigned announcers for Red Sox- Angels series are insulting.


D Terry Moulton ,Al	Posted at 3:23pm on Sunday, July 8, 2007
1966 There was a t.v episode that aired back in 1966 I believe it was. I remember watching it around 1977 till around 1980. I would love to see some it come back to the air for a at least a special televised event. The Space Giants TBS was the only ones I knew who aired this show. We need more older t.v shows brought back. Transformers only wish they were orignal as this show.


Jonna Wiseman Columbia Missouri	Posted at 1:15pm on Saturday, March 17, 2007
Dear Sirs/ Madams (although I hesitate to call you anything that deems that amount of respect): I write to complain on the strongest possible terms regarding your promo of the 'Titanic' film. Using such a flippant, irreverent reference as the "Love Boat" theme clearly undermines the horrific tragedy suffered by over 1500 persons in 1912. I feel it is cruel and unfeeling to air such a tasteless, mindless promo; is this what you people consider to be "Very Funny"????? I am a descendant of a family that died in the Titanic sinking . After slightly less than one hundred years, our family still lives with the grief and agony of the disaster. I don't call this "Very Funny". I call this "Very Cruel". You claim to be a "family" station; I disagree. Your sick humour has nothing to do with family. It has to do with poking fun at people who lived real lives and met with real and untimely deaths. Who can I write to get this message across so you lowlives NEVER run such TRASH again?????? Jonna Wiseman Station Manager, KWWC-FM Stephens College 1200 East Broadway, Box 2114 Columbia, MO 65215

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