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He put Atlanta on the map to compete with New York and Washington for national news HQs.

I'll say this... We learned what a SuperStation is all about (WTCG/WTBS/WPCH) because of Turner. I got access to 24-hour domestic (CNN), Spanish (CNN en Español), and international (CNN International) news because of Turner. I got access to great general programming plus Braves baseball games (TBS) through Turner. I got access to Inside the NBA (when it was around), and great sports telecasts (TNT) because of Turner. One of my favorite cable news networks to have ever existed (CNN Headline News) is because of Turner. Some of my favorite cartoons from my childhood (Cartoon Network) are because of Turner. The best classic cartoons of all time (Boomerang) exist because of Turner. IMO, the greatest classic movie network to have ever existed (Turner Classic Movies) because of Turner. I mean... nothing more to say. Without Turner, the television that we know today would not exist. Today is a very sad day for sure. This one hurts badly.

As they are now part of Gray and no longer Allen, WTHI made their first big announcement. The famous bow-tie is back. Kevin Orpurt is returning as Chief Meteorologist after being cut last year.

Speaking of WTKR, the new graphics just launched at Noon today.

Is Sinclair just incapable of branding things in a proper way these days? I have a hard time believing even consultants signing off on that idea. And here's a first look at the logo.

He needs no explanation. TBS was America's #1 cable network because of Mr. Turner. TNT was home to thousands of classic movies and WCW, because of Mr. Turner. Larry King became a nightly staple in millions of homes...because of Turner. Not to mention CNN Headline News, Cartoon Network, Turner Classic Movies, and more. All of these networks were staples of American life in one demographic or another. Dexter's Laboratory premiered on Cartoon Network to critical acclaim, not to mention the late Christine Cavanaugh was perfect for voicing Dexter. Toonami, Ed, Edd and Eddy, PowerPuff Girls, Adventure Time ALL came around because Ted decided to launch this network. He leaves behind a legacy around the world. He will be remembered for generations to come. RIP and welcome to Heaven, Ted.

Yeah. PBS is still around, just like NPR. Every day they're still around is a huge middle finger to the president and those who oppose public broadcasting.

PBS hasn't gone away yet.

Yes. Melvin Robert is the entertainment anchor.

Yes. They hired Melvin Robert formerly of Spectrum News 1 and FOX 11. He has meshed well with the team. Nobody can replace Sam, but Melvin creates his own niche.

And that's the way it is.

Joie is a good talent. I enjoy her Tik Tok lives. I hope she finds a solid gig after Tulsa. I believe is from the Chicago area, she has a distinct sounding accent that is germane to the midwest.

Statement from Chairman and CEO of CNN Worldwide Mark Thompson on the death of Ted Turner

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