Larry King, the suspenders-sporting everyman whose broadcast interviews with world leaders, movie stars and ordinary people helped define American conversation for a half-century, died Saturday. In its early years, Larry King Live was based in Washington, D.C., which gave the show an air of gravitas. Former U.S. president Bill Clinton, right, speaks with Larry King on CNN in New York on Sept. 3, 2002. (Reuters)Originating from Washington on the Mutual network, The Larry King Show was eventually heard on more than 300 stations and made King a national phenomenon. Larry King Live debuted on June 1, 1985, and became CNN's highest-rated program.

Source: CBC News January 23, 2021 13:21 UTC