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The Cable News Network (CNN) will never be the huge network it is today without Ted Turner. He is the founder of the famous news-based television channel, which is the first 24-hour cable news channel around the world. He is a media genius who also founded the WTBS, which started the superstation concept in cable television, which was later known as TBS.

With the investments he made in cable TV, he created a media empire. Despite being one of the wealthiest men in the world with a $2.1 billion net worth, he is also a known philanthropist. Ted donated $1 billion to the United Nations, which resulted in the building of the United Nations Foundation. His generosity is an act that many people admire. By sharing his blessings with those who need them the most, he continues to make the world a better place. Ted did not forget that ever since the beginning that his mission was really public service.