About Ed Turner
Lived 1934 – 2002 (aged 67–68). Ed Turner was an American journalist.
Ed Turner (September 25, 1935 – March 30, 2002) was a CNN executive vice president and one of the first people Ted Turner hired in 1980 to help make his dream of a 24/7 news network a reality.
Turner—no relation to Ted Turner—was a well-known figure throughout the industry for his approach to news. A veteran journalist, Turner served as Metromedia's corporate news director before joining United Press International Television News. After UPITN, Turner moved to CBS where he produced the CBS Morning News show.
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Who was Ed Turner?
American television executive
When was Ed Turner born?
Ed Turner was born in 1934.
When did Ed Turner die?
Ed Turner died in 2002.
What was Ed Turner's occupation?
Ed Turner was a journalist.
What nationality was Ed Turner?
Ed Turner was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ed Turner (television executive)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ed Turner. https://biography.guide/ed-turner-journalist/
MLA: "Ed Turner." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ed-turner-journalist/.
Chicago: "Ed Turner." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ed-turner-journalist/.
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