American author
Born: November 19, 1933
Died: January 23, 2021
Larry King (1933–2021) was an iconic American television and radio host, renowned for his distinctive interviewing style and career spanning over six decades. Born Lawrence Harvey Zeiger in Brooklyn, New York, King began his broadcasting journey in Miami in the 1950s. He gained national recognition with “The Larry King Show” on radio, establishing a reputation for insightful and conversational interviews.
However, it was his long-running CNN program, “Larry King Live,” that catapulted him to international fame. Airing from 1985 to 2010, the show featured in-depth discussions with a diverse array of guests, from world leaders to celebrities. King’s suspenders, gravelly voice, and straightforward approach became his trademarks.
Over his prolific career, King conducted over 50,000 interviews, earning him a spot in the Guinness World Records. He received numerous accolades, including a Peabody Award and inductions into the Radio Hall of Fame and the Broadcasting Hall of Fame. King’s impact on the world of media and broadcasting is immeasurable, making him a beloved figure and a true pioneer in the field. Larry King passed away in January 2021, leaving behind a legacy of journalistic excellence and memorable interviews.
Larry King’s 5 most popular quotes
- I remind myself every morning: Nothing I say this day will teach me anything. So if I’m going to learn, I must do it by listening.
- There is nothing in your destiny, nothing in your future that you cannot accomplish.
- Let’s not become so worried about not offending anybody that we lose the ability to distinguish between respect and paranoia.
- My biggest fear is death, because I don’t think I’m going anywhere. And since I don’t think that, and I don’t have a belief … I’m married to someone who has the belief, so she knows she’s going somewhere.
- Anonymous sources are to journalism what silicon enhancements are to the feminine figure; they look impressive to the gullible, but something doesn’t feel right.
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