Who was? Larry King

Who was? Larry King

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Larry King, born Lauren Syker, was a renowned talk show host and media personality. He began his career in radio in Miami, adopting the name Larry King and developing a conversational interview style. King rose to national fame with the Larry King Show and later Larry King Live on CNN, where he conducted informal interviews with political figures and celebrities. Over his career, he conducted over 50,000 interviews and received a Lifetime Achievement Emmy. King passed away in 2021, leaving a significant legacy in media.

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What was Larry King's birth name?

Lawrence King

Larry Syker

Lance King

Lauren Syker

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In which city did Larry King start his radio career?

Chicago

Los Angeles

New York

Miami

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What was the name of Larry King's national late-night radio talk show?

The Larry King Hour

Larry King Tonight

Larry King Live

The Larry King Show

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Which political figure announced their presidential candidacy on Larry King Live?

Bill Clinton

Ross Perot

George Bush

Al Gore

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How many interviews did Larry King conduct over his lifetime?

Over 30,000

Over 20,000

Over 10,000

Over 50,000