Videos

The Cable Center honored the 2020 and 2021 entries into the Cable Hall of Fame. This year’s honorees included Jeff Zucker of WarnerMedia, Cathy Hughes of Urban One, and David Watson of…

Todd Wilkinson talked about his book, Last Stand: Ted Turner’s Quest to Save A Troubled Planet, in which he presents a biography of CNN founder Ted Turner and his political involvement and…

CNN Founder Ted Turner and energy entrepreneur T. Boone Pickens spoke about energy policy. They talked about their renewable and alternative energy initiatives, including solar and wind…

In his novel Ralph Nader imagines placing seventeen billionaires in one room to solve the country’s problems, from the redevelopment of New Orleans to a reassessment of corporate citizenry and a plan…

Ted Turner, T. Boone Pickens, James Cameron, and two renewable energy executives talked about their prescription for the growth of renewable energy. They emphasized the political and…

Ted Turner talked about the future of media and the telecommunications industry. He is a media entrepreneur and philanthropist who started CNN, Turner Broadcasting, and a many other…

John Hodgman talked about his book, his comedy routine, and the novel Dune by Frank Herbert. The panel talked about the media, specifically the 24-hour news cycle, book publishers, the role of…

Entrepreneur Ted Turner discussed his life experiences in cable television, as a professional sports team owner, and as a philanthropist, in an address titled “Our Common Future.” He also…

International dignitaries commemorated the 20th anniversary of “perestroika” in the USSR with a symposium and gala hosted by former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev. The dinner featured steak and caviar and was moderated…

Former President Bill Clinton and Ted Turner engaged in a discussion of energy and environmental issues, moderated by former Sen. Timothy E. Wirth. After the discussion they responded to…

Politicians, celebrities, and others spoke in support of women’s rights around the world, including family planning, education, and human rights. They also supported the preservation of…

The National Academy of Television of Arts and Sciences presented its Trustees' Award to Comcast founder Ralph Roberts. Musical numbers were performed by the Keystone State Boys Choir. The…

Ted Turner, Vice Chairman of AOL-Time Warner, spoke to students at the Harvard Law School Forum. He talked about his work on reducing nuclear weapons, but also took questions from the…

Mr. Turner and Senator Nunn announced the formation of the Nuclear Threat Initiative and spoke about efforts to curb nuclear proliferation and ensure greater safety for existing nuclear…

Steve Case, Chairman and CEO of America Online, and Gerald Levin, Time Warner Chairman and CEO, and other executives of the two corporations, announced a proposed merger between Time Warner…

Mr. Turner spoke to graduates about the importance of time, imploring them not to waste time and to keep informed. He told them that family should come first before career and that money is…

Time Warner Vice Chairman Ted Turner talked about issues facing the cable television industry in 1997. He spoke in his capacity as this year’s president of the National Cable Television…

The panelists talked about plans for the future of their telecommunications companies. They focused on the increasing variety of services becoming available to customers, as well as the issues of…

After meeting with President Clinton and Vice President Gore, Mr. Valenti and television industry executives briefed reporters on a television ratings system which they promised to…

At the Howard University School of Communications, Ted Turner, Turner Broadcasting System President and Chairman, spoke about his pioneering career in the development of the cable…