Larry King, born Lawrence Harvey Zeiger on November 19, 1933, was an American television host, radio host, and paid spokesman, whose illustrious career spanned multiple decades and earned him numerous prestigious awards.
As a young journalist and radio interviewer in the 1950s and 1960s, King honed his skills in local Florida, laying the groundwork for his future success.
In 1978, King's career took a significant turn as he began hosting The Larry King Show, an all-night nationwide call-in radio program broadcast on the Mutual Broadcasting System, catapulting him to national prominence.
For the next quarter-century, King continued to make his mark on the airwaves, hosting the nightly interview television program Larry King Live on CNN from 1985 to 2010.
In the 2010s, King adapted to the changing media landscape, launching Larry King Now on Hulu and RT America in 2012, which he continued to host until 2020.
Throughout his career, King remained committed to his passion for politics, hosting Politicking with Larry King, a weekly political talk show that aired weekly on Hulu and RT America from 2013 until his passing in 2021.
