Betty Cohen was the founder and original president of Cartoon Network from 1992 to 2001. The eras under her were Checkerboard (1992–1997) and Powerhouse (1997–2004). Under her leadership, the network became a global phenomenon with asset value of nearly $3 billion. Cohen stepped down from her post in 2001, stating “I was afraid I would die the queen of cartoons.” She was succeeded by Jim Samples. Most recently, Cohen served as the CEO of Lifetime Entertainment, a leader in women’s television. One of Cohen's favorite animated shows was Dexter's Laboratory.