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Larry King: Guests
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Larry joined CNN in 1985, bringing his trademark interview style to the all-news network. Guests have run the gamut from politicians and newsmakers to celebrities and psychics. Since joining CNN, he has interviewed thousands.
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Eventually, King fell into his true niche of interviewing with a midmorning interview show that broadcast from an area restaurant – conducting interviews with every person willing to sit at his microphone, from local figures to the restaurant’s waitress. Bobby Darin became his first celebrity guest after hearing King’s show on the radio and heading over to the restaurant before performing at a concert.
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In 1958, King's celebrity status led to his first major break as host of an on-location interview program from Miami's Pumpernik Restaurant. He interviewed whoever happened to be there at the time. Never knowing who his guest would be and unable to plan in advance, he began to perfect his interviewing style, listening carefully to what his guest said and then formulating questions as the conversation progressed.
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On the March 1, 2007 edition of The Report, Mr. King appeared as Stephen's guest to criticize Stephen's interviewing techniques. During the interview Mr. King scoffed Stephen for doing his job by not letting the guest talk for more than seven seconds. Based upon Mr. Kings interview style it can be concluded that Mr. King is one of the lazyiest interviewers on TV.
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On December 23, 1993, King interviewed Kermit, Miss Piggy, Cheryl Henson and Frank Oz, as a promotion for Jim Henson: The Works. During the appearance, King offered Kermit a spot guest hosting the show on April Fools Day.
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King ... accepts call-in questions on some nights, including a mysterious frequent caller from Ellijay, Georgia. Callers are identified only by city and state, and generally not by name. Occasionally, surprise guests telephone the show and comment, like Governors, royalty, and celebrities. At times, Prank phone calls come in, often from Howard Stern fans.
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