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The Wondry! It's October 19, 1981, in a suburban house in Atlanta, Georgia.

50-year-old Rees-Schonefield sets down his fork, dabs his chin with his napkin,

and leans back with a smile. It's rare that Reese gets an evening at home with his wife.

He's the president of the 24-hour news channel CNN, and his wife, Pat O'Gorman,

works in the newsroom, too, so it's not unusual for at least one of them to be working a late shift.

But tonight, there's no major breaking news, their daughter is out with friends, and Reese and

Pat are making the most of it. Reese lifts his wine glass.

Oh, that was a wonderful dinner. Thank you. It's nice to have a quiet evening for a change.

But Pat raises an eyebrow as the phone starts ringing.

Reese rises from his chair. Oh, God, that's my fault. I shouldn't have said anything.

Reese walks into the hallway and picks up the phone. Hello, you reached the Schoenfelds.

Reese, why aren't you on the office? I've been trying you all night. Reese instantly recognizes the voice of Ted Turner, the man who's bankrolled CNN since it launched

over a year ago. Well, I'm at home having dinner with my wife, Ted. Well, you'll be able to sort

this out with a call to the studio. You know, I'm in Washington, right? For this thing with Congress?

Yeah, the subcommittee on television violence.

Well, we need a line in so CNN can cover my part of the hearings.

I don't think that's breaking news, Ted.

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