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''' Lawrence Harvey Ziegler''', best known as '''Larry King''' ([[Brooklyn]], [[New York City]], 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. Larry King's wife is a [[Mormon]]. | ''' Lawrence Harvey Ziegler''', best known as '''Larry King''' ([[Brooklyn]], [[New York City]], 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. Larry King's wife is a [[Mormon]]. | ||
| − | 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''' |
''"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."'' <ref> [http://www.answers.com/topic/larry-king Quotes]</ref> | ''"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."'' <ref> [http://www.answers.com/topic/larry-king Quotes]</ref> | ||
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== Honors == | == Honors == | ||
| − | * [[Peabody]] Award for Excellence | + | * [[Peabody Award|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 | ||
Revision as of 13:05, August 10, 2007
Lawrence Harvey Ziegler, best known as Larry King (Brooklyn, New York City, 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. Larry King's wife is a Mormon.
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