Larry King

Larry King was an American radio and television host known for long-form interviews with politicians, celebrities, and other public figures, especially on Larry King Live. He hosted the CNN program from 1985 to 2010.

Ted Turner: An American media entrepreneur who founded CNN and Turner Broadcasting System. Turner brought King to CNN to host a nightly interview program.
Broadcast interview: A recorded or live conversation conducted for radio, television, or online distribution. King's career centered on interviews carried to mass audiences.
WMBM: A radio station in Miami Beach, Florida, where Larry King began his broadcasting career. King's first professional radio work came at this station in 1957.
CNN: An American cable news network launched in 1980 by Ted Turner and Reese Schonfeld. CNN gave King a nightly national television platform and benefited from its distinctive interview format.
Larry King Live: A CNN interview program hosted by Larry King from 1985 to 2010. This nightly television show became King's best-known platform.
Open-ended question: A question that invites an extended answer rather than a yes-or-no response. King often used direct, simple questions to encourage guests to elaborate.
The Larry King Show: A nationally syndicated American radio talk show hosted by Larry King from 1978 to 1994. The radio program established his national reputation before his CNN career.
Television talk show: A television program built around a host's conversations with guests, often with audience participation or discussion. King's programs helped define the interview-centered talk show for news audiences.
Donald Trump: An American politician, media personality, and real-estate developer who served as the 45th and 47th U.S. president. Trump appeared repeatedly as a guest on King's interview programs.
Call-in radio: A radio format in which listeners join a broadcast by telephone to ask questions or share views. Listener calls were a defining part of The Larry King Show.

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