Reese Schonfeld is a co-founder of CNN. CNN or Cable News Network is a cable television network that was founded in 1980 by Ted Turner & Reese Schonfeld [1] [2] (although he currently is not recognized in CNNs official history). ...
He started his career with United Press Movietone News in 1956, and advanced to the position of vice president. In 1975, he founded the Independent Television News Association. 1956 was a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1975 was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1975 calendar). ...
In 1979, he assisted in the foundation of CNN and served as its first president and CEO. Schonfeld has also been a participant in planning the International Business Channel and the TV Food Network. 1979 is a common year starting on Monday. ...
He is the author of "Me and Ted Against the World" about the founding of CNN.