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This is not hyperbole.

Ted Turner was one of the most important figures in the history of media. In fact, one could argue that Turner had as much influence on the current media landscape as anyone.

His pioneering vision was to create a 24-hour news network that covered events from around the world in real time, a channel where people could get their news anytime. And in 1980, that vision became a reality with CNN.

That led to other cable news networks such as CNN Headline News, TNT, Turner Classic Movies and Cartoon Network.…