History of CNN (1980–2003) History of CNN (1980–2003) Cable News Network (CNN), an American basic cable and satellite television channel that is owned by the Turner Broadcasting System division of Time Warner, was founded in 1980 by Ted Turner and 25 other original members, who invested $20 million into the network. Upon its launch, CNN became the first channel to provide 24-hour television news coverage, and was the first all-news television network in the United States. This article discusses the history of CNN, beginning with the June 1980 launch of the channel. Four years before CNN's launch, in December 1976, Ted Turner turned his
CNN Live Today and Tony Harris. CNN Live Today CNN Live Today is an American television news program on CNN. It aired weekdays from 10:00 a.m. ET to 12:00 p.m., and also during "Your World Today" from 12:20 p.m. ET to 12:32 p.m. It was last anchored by Daryn Kagan. Previous hosts include Rick Sanchez and Leon Harris. On August 3, 2006, "TVNewser" reported that Kagan would be leaving the network as of September 1, 2006. "CNN Newsroom" replaced both "Live Today" and "Live From..." starting on September 4, 2006. The morning edition of "CNN Newsroom", which replaced "CNN Live Today", was co-anchored