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Official Trailer for ‘Call Me Ted’ Doc About TV Mastermind Ted Turner
by Alex Billington
November 11, 2024
Source: YouTube
“You don’t change the world by following the rules. Max has revealed an official trailer for a documentary series titled Call Me Ted, tell the story of “the man who changed media forever.” Yep it’s a doc about Ted Turner, the original founder of CNN back in 1980. Turner is actually still alive – he’s currently 85 years old. The series spans most of his life and career. In one episode covering the 1980s: Ted’s focus on launching CNN prompts him to sell the last of his billboard business and to end his sailing career. His interest in protecting the environment and promoting world peace leads to yet another ambitious — and expensive — concept known as the Goodwill Games. And so much more in his life – so many TV networks and ambitious ideas and even baseball. Featuring interviews including Jane Fonda, John Malone, Christiane Amanpour, Alan Horn, his children, and others. This 6-part doc series will already be out this week on Max if anyone wants to dive in. Looks interesting, plenty to learn from Ted about the media saturated world we’re now in.
Here’s the official trailer (+ poster) for Keith R. Clarke ‘s film Call Me Ted, direct from Max’s YouTube:
Trailblazing media mogul. Sports team owner. America’s Cup winner. Philanthropist. Father. Maverick. The life & legacy of Ted Turner is told in his own words in this documentary series that explores Turner’s tumultuous personal life, controversial public persona over the years, and his groundbreaking business ventures — including the launch of CNN (the first 24-hour news network) and creation of the Goodwill Games. The doc series also delves into his philanthropic efforts, environmental advocacy, and decorated sailing success. Call Me Ted is a series written and directed and created by Keith R. Clarke, screenwriter on In Search of Dr. Seuss, The Way Back, Ben-Hur previously, plus other TV projects. Produced by Joni Levin. Executive produced by John C. Malone, Brian L. Roberts, Charles F. Dolan, S. Taylor Glover. Max will debut the Call Me Ted docu series streaming on Max starting on November 13th, 2024. Want to watch?
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