The Rise of TBS: From UHF to Superstation
Topics discussed
Sponsor: Grow Therapy
Sponsor: MyFICO
Introduction: Ted Turner and the rise of TBS
History of Cable TV and CATV
HBO, Satellite Broadcasting, and UHF Stations
Ted Turner creates the first Superstation
Sponsor: AG Jeans
Sponsor: NHTSA Distracted Driving
Copyright laws and the Cable Act of 1976
WTBS rebranding and the Atlanta Braves
Turner's movie library and colorization controversy
Classic TV reruns and original programming
Pro wrestling wars: Turner vs. Vince McMahon
The rise and fall of WCW
TBS's impact on cable TV and narrowcasting
Conclusion and upcoming CNN episode
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