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He interviewed them all - stars and presidents, tirelessly:
Larry King, Talk Show Legend
“It's been an amazing 50 years. I don't know how much longer I can hold out, but as long as I enjoy it, I'll stick with it. "
Larry King made television history for more than half a century.
His legendary "Larry King Show" started as a radio show in 1978 - and was soon adopted for TV.
"Good evening, my name is Larry King and this is the premiere edition of Larry King Live."
King started doing it on CNN in 1985 - the rest, you could say, is history.
His special trademark was the outfit with horn-rimmed glasses and suspenders - but he became famous above all for his art of interviewing.
Sometimes, like with Marlon Brando, he got very close to his guests.
Larry King, Talk
Show Host “I kissed my brother on the cheek and Ferunde hugged me before, but he's the only man who ever kissed me on the lips. And I have to think about him all the time. "
King also brought together political opponents - such as Yitzhak Rabin and Yasser Arafat.
US presidents from Richard Nixon to Barack Obama regularly sat in his studio: he was there for every breaking news.
Larry King was married eight times.
He died at the age of 87 after suffering from Covid.
Larry King:
“I don't know what to say except: thanks to you, my viewers. Instead of saying goodbye, I'll say see you sometime! "
