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| − | ''' Lawrence Harvey Ziegler''', best known as '''Larry King''' (born [[Brooklyn]], [[New York City]], 1933), [[American]] talk-show host | + | ''' Lawrence Harvey Ziegler''', best known as '''Larry King''' (born [[Brooklyn]], [[New York City]], 1933), is an [[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 | + | 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> |
| − | He started his broadcast career in 1957; | + | He started his broadcast career in 1957; as of 2007, he has accomplished 50 years of work. |
| − | + | :''"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 == | ||
Revision as of 18:31, January 10, 2008
Larry King
Lawrence Harvey Ziegler, best known as Larry King (born Brooklyn, New York City, 1933), is an 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; as of 2007, he has accomplished 50 years of work.
- "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