www.cbc.ca Larry King is a broadcasting institution. Tens of thousands of interviews, more than half a century on the air. The famous and the infamous, the scandal-plagued and the powerful – they’ve all told their stories to Larry. As a kid, Larry dreamed of working in radio, but didn’t have the grades to go to college. So, he hoofed it to Miami at 22 and landed a gig doing odd-jobs at a small radio station. When an announcer walked off the job, Larry ended up on-air for the first time. That was May 1st, 1957. Over the next decade, he built his reputation – interviewing the likes of Jackie Gleason, Malcolm X, and Martin Luther King. But Larry was a gambler and a big spender and in the early 70’s he plead no contest to passing bad cheques. But Laryy bounced back – eventually landing a national late night radio call-in show. That led to his move to TV and the launch of ‘Larry King Live’ in 1985. The show was a hit and Larry became one of cnn’s first stars. But it hasn’t always been easy – in ‘87, he suffered a life-changing heart attack and over the years he’s been married seven times to six women – with kids ranging in age from 8 to 50. He tells the whole story in his new autobiography ‘My Remarkable Journey.’
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Nemesis000000
March 21st, 2010 at 11:13 pm
Well the fact that they get high ratings tell you something. They are quality entertainment. But they are more frivolous than The Hour, or even The Daily Show type shows.
ZannieZanana
March 21st, 2010 at 11:40 pm
big accomplishment george!
AirsofterCanada
March 22nd, 2010 at 12:09 am
and those shows are complete garbage and just for ratings.
PanayotiProductions
March 22nd, 2010 at 12:46 am
@MrMustard12345 he likes to learn he gets better every time.
Nemesis000000
March 22nd, 2010 at 12:53 am
Well I don’t think you can compare them. Letterman/Conan is about comedy, this is about conversation.
controllerbrain
March 22nd, 2010 at 1:21 am
King’s voice is so bassy.
MsAlleykat27
March 22nd, 2010 at 2:12 am
Hi George! I love Gerardo!!!!!!!
windhorse61
March 22nd, 2010 at 2:50 am
Strombo and the Hour blow other late night talk format away. Truly groundbreaking. Canada is proud of you George.
jasminepaulyn
March 22nd, 2010 at 3:21 am
GREATT INTERVIEW
MrMustard12345
March 22nd, 2010 at 3:35 am
George has his pros and cons. He’s very personable, respectful, and–unlike a lot of interviewers–doesn’t interupt his interviewees often.
However, a lot of the time I’m looking for a deeper line of questioning. This is especially clear when George has political figures on his show. He is either not knowledgable about political issues, or is trying to shape his show towards people who aren’t politically savvy.
Other than his lack of knowledge and eloquence, he’s a great guy to watch.
bfoaliali
March 22nd, 2010 at 4:04 am
i agree with you, like i agree that we need to breathe
Balisong0917
March 22nd, 2010 at 4:38 am
he was saying he’s reflective of his career, but not his personal life
zindo888
March 22nd, 2010 at 5:13 am
George is the best interviewer on TV today
ATudorQuene
March 22nd, 2010 at 6:00 am
First of all, what is wrong with a douche, it keeps folks clean and not stinky. Secondly, I’ve met the man twice, and he is down to earth and a gentleman. He is nice to service people, not like some folks in Hollywood. As long as he keeps his head from getting big – - because a lot of folks are courting him, he should do well. Stay as you are George, you are a sweetie!
roblau004
March 22nd, 2010 at 6:07 am
george will go down as canadas larry king…. larry was far better on his own on nite talk radio in the 70s 80s
slye1991
March 22nd, 2010 at 6:47 am
amazing story about king
allenst
March 22nd, 2010 at 6:49 am
did he not contradict himself about his refleciveness ?
philip711videomaster
March 22nd, 2010 at 7:04 am
Stroumboulopoulos
SuperContrasted
March 22nd, 2010 at 7:23 am
Wow, that is one awesome interview.
mopeyg
March 22nd, 2010 at 7:47 am
great interview.
BuzzyFredrick
March 22nd, 2010 at 8:38 am
cudos to strombo – good job
JohnAdamCulligan
March 22nd, 2010 at 9:01 am
Remarkably candid.
lostganado
March 22nd, 2010 at 9:04 am
true-great interview, especially for a wannabe actor such as I. Ed Norton interview is still my fave though
kallatown
March 22nd, 2010 at 9:37 am
that was a great interview both from great questions from george and great answers from larry
1 of my favorite interviews from the hour
orlando81000
March 22nd, 2010 at 9:50 am
holly shit this guy has a memory
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