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| − | ''' Lawrence Harvey Ziegler''', best known as '''Larry King''' (Brooklyn, New York 1933 - ), American talk-show host and writer. In his television programs, "Larry King Live" and "Larry King Weekend", Larry has conducted thousands of interviews with celebrities and world leaders. | + | ''' Lawrence Harvey Ziegler''', best known as '''Larry King''' ([[Brooklyn]], [[New York]] 1933 - ), [[American]] talk-show host and writer. In his television programs, "Larry King Live" and "Larry King Weekend", Larry has conducted thousands of interviews with celebrities and world leaders. |
He is also author of several books. He has established the Larry King Cardiac Foundation | He is also author of several books. He has established the Larry King Cardiac Foundation | ||
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He started his broadcast career in 1957; in 2007, he has accomplished 50 years of work. | He started his broadcast career in 1957; in 2007, he has accomplished 50 years of work. | ||
| − | KING: ''I never thought it. I still can't believe it's 50 years, because I remember my first day like yesterday. I never thought I'd be on all over the world. All I wanted to do was be on.'' [http://edition.cnn.com/2007/US/03/23/larry.king.interview/index.html Larry King on pop culture] CNN.com | + | KING: ''I never thought it. I still can't believe it's 50 years, because I remember my first day like yesterday. I never thought I'd be on all over the world. All I wanted to do was be on.'' [http://edition.cnn.com/2007/US/03/23/larry.king.interview/index.html Larry King on pop culture] [[CNN]].com |
== Honors == | == Honors == | ||
| − | * Peabody Award for Excellence | + | * [[Peabody]] Award for Excellence |
* CableACE awards | * CableACE awards | ||
| − | * President's Award from the Los Angeles Press Club | + | * President's Award from the [[Los Angeles]] Press Club |
| − | * Emmy Award | + | * [[Emmy Award]] |
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
Revision as of 19:05, May 23, 2007
Lawrence Harvey Ziegler, best known as Larry King (Brooklyn, New York 1933 - ), American talk-show host and writer. In his television programs, "Larry King Live" and "Larry King Weekend", Larry has conducted thousands of interviews with celebrities and world leaders.
He is also author of several books. He has established the Larry King Cardiac Foundation
"Getting your house in order and reducing the confusion gives you more control over your life. Personal organization some how releases or frees you to operate more effectively." [1]
He started his broadcast career in 1957; in 2007, he has accomplished 50 years of work.
KING: I never thought it. I still can't believe it's 50 years, because I remember my first day like yesterday. I never thought I'd be on all over the world. All I wanted to do was be on. Larry King on pop culture CNN.com
Honors
- Peabody Award for Excellence
- CableACE awards
- President's Award from the Los Angeles Press Club
- Emmy Award