Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=2PR70gIuiVo Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Broadcasting mogul Byron Allen [6R9tnIGrMRF] Health Updated on August 08, 2026 EDT — Published on August 08, 2026 EDT Four years ago, comedian and media mogul Byron Allen became the first Black American to own a 24-hour mainstream cable news network when he purchased The Weather Channel for $310 million – in cash. Now, Allen is preparing a bid to buy the Denver Broncos, which – if successful – would make him the NFL's first Black majority owner. Correspondent Lee Cowan talks with Allen about his entrepreneurial spirit, and his success at increasing minority ownership in broadcasting. "CBS Sunday Morning" features stories on the arts, music, nature, entertainment, sports, history, science and Americana, and highlights unique human accomplishments and achievements. Check local listings for CBS Sunday Morning broadcast times. Subscribe to the "CBS Sunday Morning" YouTube channel: Get more of "CBS Sunday Morning": Follow "CBS Sunday Morning" on Instagram: Like "CBS Sunday Morning" on Facebook: Follow "CBS Sunday Morning" on Twitter: Subscribe to our newsletter: Download the CBS News app: Try Paramount+ free: For video licensing inquiries, contact: [email protected] 0g3jVrjjUq1 fCyIpiDhXMX UV9uG6tlcNO Jb7JvJ2x2NY hi9BQf5Oxsr
Four years ago, comedian and media mogul Byron Allen became the first Black American to own a 24-hour mainstream cable news network when he purchased The Weather Channel for $310 million – in cash. Now, Allen is preparing a bid to buy the Denver Broncos, which – if successful – would make him the NFL's first Black majority owner. Correspondent Lee Cowan talks with Allen about his entrepreneurial spirit, and his success at increasing minority ownership in broadcasting. "CBS Sunday Morning" features stories on the arts, music, nature, entertainment, sports, history, science and Americana, and highlights unique human accomplishments and achievements. Check local listings for CBS Sunday Morning broadcast times. Subscribe to the "CBS Sunday Morning" YouTube channel: Get more of "CBS Sunday Morning": Follow "CBS Sunday Morning" on Instagram: Like "CBS Sunday Morning" on Facebook: Follow "CBS Sunday Morning" on Twitter: Subscribe to our newsletter: Download the CBS News app: Try Paramount+ free: For video licensing inquiries, contact: [email protected] 0g3jVrjjUq1 fCyIpiDhXMX UV9uG6tlcNO Jb7JvJ2x2NY hi9BQf5Oxsr