Call Me Ted
The wild, wild life of an American media pioneer.
The life and legacy of Ted Turner is told in his own words in this six-part documentary series.
Cast
Ted Turner
Self (archive footage)
Jane Fonda
self
Seasons
E1Episode 1
Nov 13, 2024
Ted Turner's early years are marked by his relationship with his dad—whose suicide precipitates Ted's taking over his billboard business.
E2Episode 2
Nov 13, 2024
In the 1970s, Ted buys the Atlanta Braves, launches a SuperStation, sails to an America's Cup triumph, and plans a 24-hour news network: CNN.
E3Episode 3
Nov 13, 2024
As the 1980s begin, Ted launches CNN. His desire for world peace prompts him to meet with Fidel Castro and later create the Goodwill Games.
E4Episode 4
Nov 13, 2024
In the 1990s, the Gulf War showcases CNN and its intrepid reporters; meanwhile, Ted works to preserve land and save the bison.
E5Episode 5
Nov 13, 2024
Ted navigates two huge corporate mergers but must also deal with the fallout from the AOL-Time Warner deal and his split from Jane Fonda.
E6Episode 6
Nov 13, 2024
Ted dives deeply into his philanthropic endeavors. Later, he is diagnosed with Lewy body dementia, but as he always has Ted perseveres.
Videos
Storyline
The life and legacy of Ted Turner is told in his own words in this six-part documentary series.
Recommended
Arnold
2023
The Last Movie Stars
2022
Mr. Scorsese
2025
American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden
2025
Beckham
2023
Mr. McMahon
2024
Hulk Hogan: Real American
2026
The Beatles Anthology
1995
History 101
2020
Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields
2023
Pee-wee as Himself
2025
The New York Times Presents
2020
More Like This
God in America
2010
Long Way Home
2025
Transamazonica: A Highway to the Past
2021
The Zelensky Story
2024
Nicki Minaj: My Truth
2012
aka Charlie Sheen
2025
Death in the Land of Encantos
2007
Watergate: Blueprint for a Scandal
2022
1994
2019
Titanic Sinks Tonight
2025
Mr. McMahon
2024
Memphis to the Mountain
2025