CNN's First Anchors on the Birth of 24-Hour Cable News

CNN's First Anchors on the Birth of 24-Hour Cable News

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The transcript covers the journey of a broadcaster, from the initial challenges of being 'on' in the media industry to meeting and marrying fellow journalist Lois. It highlights the early days of CNN, the vision and gamble of Ted Turner, and the eventual success and impact of CNN on global news. The narrative also touches on the evolution of news content, balancing hard news with lighter stories, and CNN's role in shaping the media landscape.

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What year did the speaker meet Lois?

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What was the significance of June 1st, 1980 for CNN?

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How did Ted Turner influence the selection of anchors for CNN?

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What was the public's initial reaction to the idea of CNN according to the speaker?

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What impact did CNN have on the news landscape according to the speaker?

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