Ted Turner: A Biography »

This book chronicles the life story of Ted Turner—cable television mogul, successful baseball team owner, and fascinating public figure.

Series Foreword ix

Acknowledgments xi

Introduction xiii

Timeline: Events in the Life of Ted Turner xvii

Chapter 1 Beginnings 1

Chapter 2 Poison Ivy 13

Chapter 3 Stepping Out 21

Chapter 4 Riding the Waves 31

Chapter 5 Mediated 39

Chapter 6 Oceans Away 53

Chapter 7 Into Heaven 63

Chapter 8 Atlanta Braves 69

Chapter 9 In the Cup 81

Chapter 10 News Cable 95

Chapter 11 Almost 113

Chapter 12 Stepping Up 123

Chapter 13 Reaching Out 139

Chapter 14 Getting Personal 151

Chapter 15 Color My World 163

Chapter 16 Remote Control 169

Chapter 17 Time Worn 177

Chapter 18 Synergy Crisis 189

Chapter 19 Clear Cut Reminder 203

Selected Bibliography and Further Resources 215

Index 227