CNN Ted Turner Captain Planet September 29, 2019 01:04:00
Convince you of anything. >> a lot of times, people give up just when they're on the verge of succeeding, you know. i just never quit. >> reporter: ted was born robert edward turner, iii, in cincinnati, ohio, 1938. if you've heard anything about his childhood, you've heard it was difficult. ted's father was known to treat him harshly both physically and emotionally. then came the loss, ted's sister developed lupus and died at the age of 17. >> that's what i would say was the great tragedy that occurred in my family, and had a big influence on all of us. my mother survived it, but she was never...