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 Daybreak edition of "American Morning" if there is breaking news. It was then replaced by "American Morning Wake-Up Call" until the cancellation of "American Morning". Both hours are now occupied by "Early Start". In the early 1990s, there were 3 Daybreaks in the morning. At 6am CNN Daybreak with Rick Moore and Molly McCoy, at 7am CNN Daybreak with Bob Cain in Atlanta and Norma Quarles in New York and at 8am CNN Daybreak with Rick Moore and Molly McCoy. CNN Daybreak CNN Daybreak is an American early morning news television program aired on CNN, anchored from New York by Carol