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Mentioned in 5 episodes
It ain't as easy as it looks
Book • 1993
Porter Bibb's biography examines Ted Turner's unconventional rise from regional broadcaster to media mogul, highlighting his business gambles and personality.
The book covers Turner's early ventures, his use of satellite technology, and the founding of Turner Broadcasting.
It blends narrative biography with insider anecdotes from Turner's career and the media industry's evolution in the latter 20th century.
Bibb explores the strategic decisions that shaped Turner's approach to programming, sports rights, and cable distribution.
The book places Turner's story within the broader context of the changing American media landscape of the 1970s and 1980s.
The book covers Turner's early ventures, his use of satellite technology, and the founding of Turner Broadcasting.
It blends narrative biography with insider anecdotes from Turner's career and the media industry's evolution in the latter 20th century.
Bibb explores the strategic decisions that shaped Turner's approach to programming, sports rights, and cable distribution.
The book places Turner's story within the broader context of the changing American media landscape of the 1970s and 1980s.
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The Ted Turner Saga | Part 8: CBS Takeover Dreams
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The Ted Turner Saga | Part 9: MGM Nightmares
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Ted Turner
The Ted Turner Saga | Part 5: The Superstation Serves a Nation
Mentioned in the episode's source list as a biographical source on Ted Turner used by the host.
The Ted Turner Saga | Part 3: The Atlanta Braves & The Sports TV Revolution
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The Ted Turner Saga | Part 4: The Satellite Brings a Superstation
