Ted Turner

Robert Edward Turner III (born 19 November 1938) is an American media proprietor and producer. He is known for having founded the Cable News Network (CNN) and WTBS, later known as TBS. He was also owner of World Championship Wrestling (WCW) during the 1990s.

Works

6.3

Gods and Generals

The film centers mostly around the personal and professional life of Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, a brilliant if eccentric Confederate general, from the outbreak of the American Civil War until its halfway point.

Release Date: 2003-02-21

Department: Production

Job: Executive Producer

Character: Col. Tazewell Patton

Vote Count: 178

10.0

It's a Long Way to October

Follow the 1982 Atlanta Braves and their new manager Joe Torre, from spring training to the playoffs, starting with their historic 13 game winning streak to start the season.

Department: Crew

Job: Thanks

Character: Self

Vote Count: 1

Call Me Ted
7.0

Call Me Ted

The life and legacy of Ted Turner is told in his own words in this six-part documentary series.

Release Date: 2024-11-13

Character: Self (archive footage)

Episode Count: 6

Vote Count: 1

7.5

Jane Fonda in Five Acts

Girl next door, activist, so-called traitor, fitness tycoon, Oscar winner: Jane Fonda has lived a life of controversy, tragedy and transformation – and she’s done it all in the public eye. An intimate look at one woman’s singular journey.

Release Date: 2018-01-21

Character: Self - Media Mogul, Philanthropist

Vote Count: 58

7.1

The Rise & Fall of WCW

WCW grew out of a southern promotion, into a giant that battled World Wrestling Entertainment every Monday Night. For the first time ever, the complete story of World Championship Wrestling, from Ted Turner’s purchase and entry into the world of professional wrestling, through the Monday Night Wars, and the company’s eventual collapse.

Release Date: 2009-12-17

Character: Self (archive footage)

Vote Count: 16

9.9

Cartoon Network Christmas: Yuletide Follies

Ring in the holiday season the Cartoon Network way via nine original tales that run the gamut from naughty to nice. The stories feature popular animated characters such as Ed, Edd 'n Eddy, Courage the Cowardly Dog, Cow & Chicken, I A.M. Weasel, Dexter's Laboratory, The Powerpuff Girls and Johnny Bravo. This holly-jolly animated collection sure beats a piece of coal in your stocking!

Release Date: 2004-10-05

Character: (archive footage)

Vote Count: 41

7.4

Hitman Hart: Wrestling With Shadows

This documentary follows superstar Bret Hart during his last year in the WWF. The film documents the tensions that resulted in The Montreal Screwjob, one of the most controversial events in the history of professional wrestling, in which Vince McMahon, Shawn Micheals, and others, legitimately conspired behind the scenes to go against the script and remove Bret Hart as champion.

Release Date: 1998-12-20

Character: Self (archive footage)

Vote Count: 49

AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies
8.1

AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies

To commemorate the first century of American filmmaking, the American Film Institute embarked on a celebration of America's greatest movies from the first 100 years of American cinema — 1896-1996.

Release Date: 1998-06-23

Character: Self

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 7

9.0

WCW Fall Brawl 1996

Hollywood Hogan, Scott Hall, Kevin Nash & Sting take on Team WCW comprised of Lex Luger, Ric Flair, Arn Anderson & Sting. The Giant battles "The Macho Man" Randy Savage. Harlem Heat defends the WCW World Tag Team Championship against The Nasty Boys. Plus, Rey Misterio Jr., Chris Jericho, and much more!

Release Date: 1996-09-15

Department: Production

Job: Executive Producer

Vote Count: 1

WCW The Great American Bash 1996

The Giant defends the WCW World Heavyweight Championship against Lex Luger. Ric Flair & Arn Anderson battle football greats Kevin Greene & Steve McMichael. Sting faces Lord Steven Regal. Kevin Sullivan competes in a Falls Count Anywhere Match. Dean Malenko battles Rey Mysterio with the Cruiserweight Championship on the line and much more!

Release Date: 1996-06-16

Department: Production

Job: Executive Producer

6.7

A Flintstones Christmas Carol

Fred is cast as Ebenezer Scrooge in a stage adaption of the classic Christmas story, but is acting a bit stingy in real life.

Release Date: 1994-11-21

Department: Production

Job: Executive Producer

Vote Count: 142

7.4

Scooby-Doo! in Arabian Nights

Scooby-Doo and Shaggy travel to Arabia to become the Caliph's Royal Food Tasters. But they bite off more than they can chew and are forced to run for their lives! It's a wild magic carpet ride as Scooby-Doo, Shaggy and their genie (Yogi Bear) and a jolly sailor named Sinbad (Magilla Gorilla) take you on an adventure of mistaken identities, exotic locations and fun-filled action and surprises!

Release Date: 1994-09-03

Department: Production

Job: Executive Producer

Vote Count: 147

6.9

Gettysburg

In the summer of 1863, General Robert E. Lee leads the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia into Gettysburg, Pennsylvania with the goal of marching through to Washington, D.C. The Union Army of the Potomac, under the command of General George G. Meade, forms a defensive position to confront the rebel forces in what will prove to be the decisive battle of the American Civil War.

Release Date: 1993-10-08

Character: Col. Walter T. Patton

Vote Count: 298

Captain Planet and the Planeteers
6.8

Captain Planet and the Planeteers

Eco-villains beware: Captain Planet is here to save the day! With the guidance of Gaia, five Planeteers - representing Earth, Fire, Water, Wind and Heart - come together to defend our planet from environmental destruction. With their powers combined, the team becomes the solution to pollution!

Release Date: 1990-09-15

Department: Creator

Job: Creator

Character: Fred Learner (voice)

Episode Count: [ 1 ]

Vote Count: 215

A Dialogue: A Conversation with Carl Sagan and Ted Turner

Updates a number of themes from the Cosmos television series. Turner and Sagan discuss issues that are vital to our survival: pollution, the greenhouse effect, and nuclear weapons. Dr. Sagan explains the benefits of our space program and the possibility of time travel.

Release Date: 1989-11-01

Character: Host

3.5

The Slugger's Wife

Darryl Palmer is a major league baseball player who meets and pursues an attractive singer. After some setbacks, the two are married and sent on an emotional journey that sees his career take off, while hers doesn't. She can't escape unhappiness when she gives up her dreams to support her husband. With a separation on the horizon, Darryl must choose between his big-league life and his one true love.

Release Date: 1985-03-29

Character: Darryl Fan (uncredited)

Vote Count: 16

CNN Special Report
6.7

CNN Special Report

In hour-long, in-depth explorations, CNN hosts examine extraordinary individuals, unexpected events and controversial subjects through interviews, stories, images and videos.

Release Date: 1980-04-19

Character: Self

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 3

The Mike Douglas Show
5.1

The Mike Douglas Show

The Mike Douglas Show is an American daytime television talk show hosted by Mike Douglas that originally aired only in the Cleveland area during much of its first two years on the air. It then went into syndication in 1963 and remained on television until 1982. It was distributed by Westinghouse Broadcasting and for much of its run, originated from studios of two of the company's TV stations in Cleveland and Philadelphia.

Release Date: 1961-12-11

Character: Self

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 7

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