<P> The advent of cable television in the United States led to the eventual birth of cable news . On June 1 , 1980 , Ted Turner launched CNN , the first 24 - hour cable news operation . The station gained reputation significantly with its 1991 coverage of the Gulf War . </P>
<P> The advent of cable television in the United States led to the eventual birth of cable news . On June 1 , 1980 , Ted Turner launched CNN , the first 24 - hour cable news operation . The station gained reputation significantly with its 1991 coverage of the Gulf War . </P>
who founded cable news network ( cnn ) in 1980 leading to around-the-clock cable news
who founded cable news network ( cnn ) in 1980 leading to around-the-clock cable news
Ted Turner
Ted Turner