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Larry King to be honored with lifetime achievement Emmyupdated: Fri Jul 08 2011 11:26:00

Legendary talk show host Larry King, who set a world record for the longest-running television show hosted by the same person, will be honored this fall with a lifetime achievement Emmy.

Larry King to be honoredupdated: Fri Jul 08 2011 11:26:00

Larry King talks with CNN about being honored with a lifetime achievement Emmy.

Larry King on missed interviews, life after nightly showupdated: Tue Jun 07 2011 19:08:00

In his latest book, "Truth Be Told: Off the Record about Favorite Guests, Memorable Moments, Funniest Jokes, and a Half Century of Asking Questions,"Larry King takes a revealing, entertaining and heartfelt look back at over 50 years of interviewing guests -- including the greatest gets and the ones that got away.

Larry King Live...at the Improvupdated: Tue Jun 07 2011 19:08:00

CNN veteran Larry King joins the AM team to talk about his book "Truth Be Told" and about his upcoming comedy tour.

Larry King: 25 years of making newsupdated: Wed Dec 22 2010 10:02:00

"The King" of late night talk hangs up his suspenders. Take a look at Larry King's most memorable moments.

For 25 years, it has been good to be Kingupdated: Wed Dec 22 2010 10:02:00

"Tonight on Larry King Live. ..."

Larry King ends his record-setting run on CNNupdated: Fri Dec 17 2010 04:01:00

Larry King, America's interviewer-in-chief, ended his record-setting career as CNN's prime-time, talk-show host Thursday night with a serenade from Tony Bennett, a greeting from President Obama and a "Larry King Day" proclamation from California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Did Larry King boost Jolie's career? updated: Thu Dec 09 2010 05:17:00

Angelina Jolie tells how being on "Larry King Live" helped her land the lead role in "Changeling."

Russell Brand on the royalsupdated: Fri Dec 03 2010 07:24:00

Russell Brand gives CNN's Larry King his take on the upcoming UK royal wedding, and tells of his own royal encounter.

Russell Brand: Royal wedding is 'some posh people exchanging jewelry'updated: Fri Dec 03 2010 07:24:00

Russell Brand is a newly married man, still joyously in love with pop star Katy Perry.

Top producer takes you behind the scenes of 'Larry King Live'updated: Mon Nov 15 2010 12:18:00

Wendy Walker, the Emmy-winning senior executive producer of "Larry King Live," knows what it takes to make a great story.

Theology unnecessary, Stephen Hawking tells CNNupdated: Sat Sep 11 2010 07:06:00

Theology is unnecessary. So says Stephen Hawking, the world-famous physicist who controversially argues in a new book that God did not create the universe.

Hawking: Science can explain the universeupdated: Sat Sep 11 2010 07:06:00

Larry King talks with Stephen Hawking about his new book, science and his views on God. Watch 9 p.m. ET Friday on CNN.

Piers Morgan's choice for 1st interview: Larry Kingupdated: Thu Sep 09 2010 01:49:00

British TV host Piers Morgan said taking over for retiring Larry King is like replacing Frank Sinatra's Las Vegas show.

People.com: It's Official: Larry King Calls off Divorceupdated: Thu Jul 08 2010 21:48:00

"We are happy to be together as a family," King says in a statement

People.com: Larry King Ending His Show After 25 Yearsupdated: Wed Jun 30 2010 11:48:00

Larry King, 76, steps down during a "difficult time" in his marriage

CNN broadcasting legend Larry King to step downupdated: Tue Jun 29 2010 19:40:00

Larry King, the iconic TV interviewer, will step aside from hosting of his prime time CNN show later this year, he said Tuesday.

People.com: Police: Larry King's Wife May Have Attempted Suicideupdated: Fri Jun 11 2010 09:08:00

Shawn Southwick was found unconscious in bed next to empty pill bottles and notes

SI.com: Michael Rosenberg: A summit with LeBron, Wade, Amar'e, Bosh and ... Larry Kingupdated: Fri Jun 04 2010 14:50:00

Good evening, ladies, gentlemen and children of all ages! Welcome to the biggest event of this or any other NBA season! Bigger than the All-Star Game! Bigger than the Finals, whatever those are!

Larry King's top 'Larry King' momentsupdated: Fri May 28 2010 18:26:00

1. The NAFTA debate between Al Gore and Ross Perot -- It's an obvious choice for me. It changed history. Bill Clinton called the next day to say that NAFTA never would have passed without that show. So all things considered, I chose this for its impact and importance -- it had the largest viewership in cable history at the time. So that's why it's my number one.

People.com: Larry King and Wife Not Divorcing After Allupdated: Wed May 12 2010 13:29:00

"We owe it to ourselves and our children" to stay together, the couple say

People.com: Larry King May Call Off Divorceupdated: Tue Apr 20 2010 00:45:00

"There's a 50-50 chance this divorce is not happening," King's lawyer tells PEOPLE.

Larry King seeks 8th divorceupdated: Thu Apr 15 2010 19:49:00

CNN talk show host Larry King and his wife, Shawn King, each filed for divorce Wednesday in Los Angeles Superior Court.

CNN's Larry King reveals he recently had stent procedureupdated: Tue Mar 09 2010 15:37:00

Minutes after Bill Clinton's doctor divulged that the former president underwent a stenting procedure to restore blood flow through a coronary artery, CNN's Larry King made a similar announcement.

'Outrageous rumors,' Gov. saysupdated: Fri Feb 12 2010 08:37:00

New York Gov. David Paterson says media reports about a sex scandal and corruption are "rumors."

Gov. Paterson: Somebody is after meupdated: Fri Feb 12 2010 08:37:00

Those lurid rumors flying around about New York Gov. David Paterson? "None of this is true. It's a flat-out lie," he said in a wide-ranging interview with CNN's Larry King on Thursday night.

Heene: 'I knew son was in balloon'updated: Thu Jan 07 2010 09:25:00

Richard Heene tells CNN's Larry King that he truly thought his son Falcon was trapped in a runaway balloon.

Balloon boy's dad says there was no hoaxupdated: Thu Jan 07 2010 09:25:00

A man who pleaded guilty to perpetrating a hoax by falsely reporting that his son was drifting over eastern Colorado in a balloon maintains the incident was not part of a plan for fame in an interview with CNN's "Larry King Live."

Carrie Prejean's new bookupdated: Fri Nov 13 2009 08:58:00

Carrie Prejean, Former Miss California USA, promotes her new book, "Still Standing" on Larry King live.

'Inappropriate?' -- Trump puzzled by Prejean's 'Larry King Live' stand-offupdated: Fri Nov 13 2009 08:58:00

Mogul Donald Trump expressed shock at former Ms. California Carrie Prejean's attempt to end the interview with host Larry King during her appearance on CNN's "Larry King Live."

Is meat safe?updated: Tue Oct 13 2009 09:54:00

Larry King and panel talk about loved ones consuming and being injured by contaminated meat products.

LKL: Michael Mooreupdated: Thu Sep 24 2009 10:57:00

Controversial filmmaker Michael Moore talks with Larry King about the economy, corporate greed and Obama's healthcare plan.

Michael Moore: Capitalism has proven it's failedupdated: Thu Sep 24 2009 10:57:00

It has been 20 years since filmmaker Michael Moore took on General Motors in "Roger and Me." He's still sticking it to big business for what he sees as the deliberate shafting of the little guy.

Tyra Banks talks body image, hair on 'Larry King Live'updated: Wed Sep 23 2009 03:26:00

Tyra Banks has gone from supermodel to super businesswoman.

Chris Brown on Rihanna: 'No one taught us how to love'updated: Thu Sep 03 2009 07:09:00

R&B singer Chris Brown pleaded guilty to felony assault after a widely publicized incident with his former girlfriend, Rihanna. A second felony charge of making criminal threats was dropped.

Kate Gosselin: 'My main concern is my kids'updated: Wed Aug 26 2009 09:12:00

Kate Gosselin last appeared on Larry King Live on May 10. A little more than a month later, on June 22, she and her husband Jon filed for divorce and announced their split that same day in a special edition of their show.

LKL: Kate Gosselinupdated: Wed Aug 26 2009 09:12:00

Larry talks to "Jon and Kate Plus 8" star Kate Gosselin about divorce and sharing custody of 8 children.

Slain model never told mother figure of her marriageupdated: Fri Aug 21 2009 18:00:00

A woman who said she had a mother-daughter relationship with slain model Jasmine Fiore told CNN's Larry King on Thursday night that Fiore never informed her that she had been married.

O'Neal's bizarre behaviorupdated: Tue Aug 04 2009 05:55:00

A month after Farrah Fawcett died, CNN's Campbell Brown talks to a writer from Vanity Fair about Ryan O'Neal.

Griffin O'Neal: Dad cheated on Farrah, did drugs with Redmondupdated: Tue Aug 04 2009 05:55:00

Griffin O'Neal, the son of Ryan O'Neal, paints a vivid picture of violence, drugs and sexual infidelity surrounding the actor.

Jackson's doctor: I worried about surgeries, Diprivanupdated: Thu Jul 09 2009 05:18:00

Dr. Arnie Klein, dermatologist to the stars, had a long-term association with Michael Jackson. The professor of medicine and dermatology at UCLA was also Jackson's friend.

Warwick: Jackson would've loved memorial serviceupdated: Wed Jul 08 2009 15:41:00

Dionne Warwick was one of the thousands of guests to attend Michael Jackson's memorial service Tuesday at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.

Jackson memorial wrapupdated: Wed Jul 08 2009 15:41:00

CNN.com's Nicole Lapin wraps up the day's coverage of Michael Jackson's memorial service.

Ex-Miss California USA: Pageant director never supported meupdated: Wed Jun 17 2009 06:03:00

Former Miss California USA Carrie Prejean wants to set the record straight.

Prejean's heated e-mailsupdated: Wed Jun 17 2009 06:03:00

Dailyfill.com's Chris Case dishes on e-mails from Carrie Prejean to the director of Miss California USA pageant.

'Talent' judge: Show did not exploit Susan Boyleupdated: Wed Jun 03 2009 02:55:00

Scotland's Susan Boyle gives new meaning to the term "overnight sensation." The "Britain's Got Talent" contestant was expected to be something of a joke when she first sauntered on stage, but she absolutely wowed the audience, the judges -- and then the world via the Internet -- with her stunning rendition of "I Dreamed a Dream."

What cracked Boyle?updated: Wed Jun 03 2009 02:55:00

'Britain's Got Talent' judge Amanda Holden joins CNN's Larry King to discuss Susan Boyle's hospitalization.

Lionel Richie: No rush for pregnant Nicole to marryupdated: Thu May 28 2009 14:02:00

He burst on the music scene in the 1970s with the Commodores and then went on to a major solo career with hits such as "All Night Long" and "Hello."

Richie's kid a 'daddy's girl'updated: Thu May 28 2009 14:02:00

Nicole Richie says her daughter is a "daddy's girl." Watch the full interview Thursday on Larry King Live, 9 p.m. ET.

Larry's Remarkable Journeyupdated: Wed May 20 2009 12:32:00

Guest hosts Joy Behar, Regis Philbin & Anderson Cooper talk with Larry King.

Howard 'fully prepared' to accept criticism in 'Angels & Demons'updated: Sat May 16 2009 00:40:00

"The Da Vinci Code," a film based on a novel from Dan Brown, opened three years ago amid controversy and protests. Now, a new film based on another Brown novel, "Angels and Demons," opened on Friday.

Spelling: Farrah 'full of life'updated: Fri May 15 2009 11:09:00

Larry King talks to Candy Spelling about her 30 year friendship with Farrah Fawcett and her struggle with cancer.

Fawcett told Candy Spelling: 'I'm going to be all right'updated: Fri May 15 2009 11:09:00

Farrah Fawcett, the actress known worldwide for her beauty and her role on "Charlie's Angels," is reportedly seriously ill and may be close to death after a long battle with cancer.

Excerpt: How I became Larry Kingupdated: Thu May 14 2009 13:51:00

Larry Zeiger left Brooklyn, New York, for Miami Beach, Florida, at the age of 23 to try to find a job in radio. This is how he got his new name:

Caylee's grandparents: No doubts daughter Casey is innocentupdated: Thu May 14 2009 11:24:00

The body of their 2-year-old granddaughter, Caylee Anthony, was found in Florida in December. And their daughter, Casey Anthony, is charged in her death. She could be executed if convicted. It's a case that has gripped America.

Elizabeth Edwards discusses tragedies, strengthsupdated: Wed May 13 2009 11:23:00

CNN's Larry King sat down with Elizabeth Edwards on Tuesday to discuss her new book, her personal tragedies and the power of resilience.

Joan Rivers: I stand behind Hitler commentupdated: Tue May 12 2009 10:54:00

Comedian Joan Rivers and real estate mogul Donald Trump -- that's a twosome never known for mincing their words.

LKL: Elisabeth Hasselbeckupdated: Thu May 07 2009 11:51:00

Elisabeth Hasselbeck, one of the co-hosts of "The View," offers her views on several news-making headlines.

Hasselbeck: Bristol Palin 'perfect choice' to talk abstinenceupdated: Thu May 07 2009 11:51:00

Elisabeth Hasselbeck, co-host of "The View" and author of the new book, "The G-Free Diet," spoke Wednesday with Larry King.

Larry King: Joy Beharupdated: Wed May 06 2009 09:32:00

Larry King talks with Joy Behar, one of the co-hosts of "The View," about a variety of hot topics in the news.

Joy Behar on Palin: 'She shows herself to be shallow'updated: Wed May 06 2009 09:32:00

Comic and best-selling author Joy Behar appeared on CNN's "Larry King Live" Wednesday.

Should Kirstie apologize?updated: Tue May 05 2009 10:11:00

Showbiz Tonight's AJ Hammer talks with panel members about their reaction to Kristie Alley's apology for her weight gain.

Former model: Fret over being fit, not how you lookupdated: Tue May 05 2009 10:11:00

Celebrities and their bodies. We're obsessed. They're obsessed. And it spills over to how many people feel about themselves. But how much concern over weight gain is about vanity and how much is about critical health issues?

Levi Johnston: 'I didn't think it was going to get this rough'updated: Thu Apr 23 2009 04:28:00

A year ago, few outside of Wasilla, Alaska, had ever heard of Levi Johnston. All that changed last summer when Gov. Sarah Palin accepted the Republican vice presidential nomination.

Johnston on breakup, babyupdated: Thu Apr 23 2009 04:28:00

The father of Bristol Palin's baby, Levi Johnston, tells CNN's Larry King what went wrong with the troubled couple.

Donald Trump: Be bold and buy real estate nowupdated: Thu Apr 16 2009 03:31:00

Donald Trump visited "Larry King Live" on Wednesday night to tout his new book, "Think Like a Champion." In a wide-ranging interview, Trump shared his thoughts on how to prosper in this economy, Bernie Madoff, how President Obama is doing, taxes and his daughter's love life.

Larry King: Donald Trumpupdated: Thu Apr 16 2009 03:31:00

Larry talks with Donald Trump about his new book and his thoughts about how President Obama is handling himself.

Obama lifting ban 'gratifying'updated: Thu Apr 09 2009 11:59:00

Larry King talks with Michael J. Fox about stem cell research. Watch the full interview tonight at 9 p.m. ET.

Actor Michael J. Fox opens up to Larry Kingupdated: Thu Apr 09 2009 11:59:00

Actor, author and Parkinson's disease activist Michael J. Fox spoke with CNN's "Larry King Live" to be aired Thursday.

Osteens: Obama doing great job, loves the Lordupdated: Wed Apr 08 2009 08:32:00

Joel Osteen is the senior pastor for the Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas. It's America's largest congregation. His wife, Victoria Osteen, is the co-pastor there.

Larry King: The Osteensupdated: Wed Apr 08 2009 08:32:00

Larry talks with Joel and Victoria Osteen about their opinions of President Obama, gay marriage and their new book.

Larry King: Natalie's struggleupdated: Wed Apr 01 2009 02:38:00

Larry talks with musician Natalie Cole about her battle with kidney failure and how she fought her drug addiction.

Meghan McCain: 'I support the president'updated: Tue Mar 24 2009 02:40:00

Meghan McCain, a contributor to TheDailyBeast.com, is the daughter of Sen. John McCain and Cindy McCain. But it's her recent verbal sparring with conservative Republicans that's put her in the spotlight.

Mitt Romney: Obama 'is learning on the fly'updated: Fri Mar 20 2009 03:14:00

Mitt Romney, the former governor of Massachusetts, ran for the Republican presidential nomination in 2008, but John McCain snagged the nomination.

Rivers recalls Richardson as 'amazing and darling'updated: Thu Mar 19 2009 07:55:00

Natasha Richardson, the Tony Award-winning stage actress and member of the famed Redgrave acting clan, died Wednesday from injuries suffered in a ski accident. She was 45.

Tragic deathupdated: Thu Mar 19 2009 07:55:00

Larry talks with celebrities and friends of Natasha Richardson about the death of the award-winning actress.

Trump: 'AIG has politicians right where they want them'updated: Wed Mar 18 2009 02:48:00

Donald Trump, chairman and president of The Trump Organization and the executive producer of NBC's "Celebrity Apprentice," spoke with Larry King on Tuesday about the public's furor with AIG, the Bernie Madoff saga and the nation's economic woes.

Larry King: Judge Judyupdated: Tue Mar 17 2009 05:42:00

Larry talks with Judge Judy about her thoughts on several top issues in the news, including the economic crisis.

Larry King: Tug of warupdated: Tue Mar 10 2009 12:00:00

Larry talks with David Goldman, the father of a boy whose mother took him to Brazil and will not bring him back.

Transcript: Gupta talks to King about surgeon general decisionupdated: Thu Mar 05 2009 22:45:00

Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN's chief medical correspondent, withdrew his name from consideration as surgeon general of the United States on Thursday. He spoke to CNN's Larry King about the decision and President Obama's health care plans. Here is an edited transcript:

Dad seeks custody of son taken to Brazilupdated: Thu Mar 05 2009 12:15:00

An 8-year-old American boy is caught in the middle of an ugly custody battle so high profile that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is using her clout to try to bring the boy home.

Larry King: Gov. Jindalupdated: Tue Mar 03 2009 10:33:00

Larry talks with Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal about President Obama's plans for the economy and criticism of Jindal's speech.

Jindal on Obama: I'm 'not nearly as good of a speaker'updated: Tue Mar 03 2009 10:33:00

CNN's Larry King talked with Republican Gov. Bobby Jindal in a prime-time exclusive interview Monday night.

Clooney returns from Darfur, on a quest for peaceupdated: Tue Feb 24 2009 09:43:00

On Monday night, CNN's Larry King had an exclusive interview with actor George Clooney, who returned from the strife-torn Darfur region of Sudan and just finished meeting with Vice President Joe Biden.

Clinton on stimulus: 'It's quite a good bill'updated: Wed Feb 18 2009 02:34:00

CNN's Larry King talked with former President Bill Clinton on Tuesday night at the William Jefferson Clinton Center in Little Rock, Arkansas.

LKL: Bill Clintonupdated: Wed Feb 18 2009 02:34:00

Larry talks with former President Bill Clinton about a number of topics, including the stimulus bill and President Barack Obama.

PR exec: Death threats forced firm to drop octuplet momupdated: Tue Feb 17 2009 13:48:00

Joann Killeen is president of the Killeen Furtney Group, the Los Angeles, California-based public relations firm that represented octuplet mom Nadya Suleman.

Larry King: Suze Ormanupdated: Tue Feb 17 2009 12:55:00

Larry talks with personal finance expert Suze Orman as she answers questions from viewers about their financial situations.

Orman: 'Make every penny count, and count every penny'updated: Tue Feb 17 2009 12:55:00

Personal finance expert Suze Orman says Americans must rally behind President Obama and the stimulus package, and together, "we will eventually get through it."

Larry speaks with Bill Maherupdated: Tue Feb 17 2009 12:09:00

Larry talks with Bill Maher about several issues now in the news including how he feels President Obama is doing so far.

Maher: Obama's bright but still has learning curveupdated: Tue Feb 17 2009 12:09:00

Barack Obama is smarter than the average president, but he still has a lot to learn, according to comedian Bill Maher.

Hudson survivor: Hearing pilot on tape 'stressful,' 'exhilarating'updated: Fri Feb 06 2009 12:20:00

Four survivors of the US Airways Flight 1549 that went down in the Hudson River appeared on "Larry King Live" Thursday to discuss a recording of the pilot calmly telling an air traffic controller the plane would ditch.

Trump: Obama 'absolutely right' on executive pay capupdated: Thu Feb 05 2009 01:54:00

Donald Trump, businessman and CEO of The Trump Organization, knows a little something about money.

Blagojevich: 'I'm going to clear my name'updated: Wed Feb 04 2009 03:02:00

Rod Blagojevich, the former governor of Illinois, is still declaring his innocence, despite facing a criminal trial and the prospect of prison.

Larry King: Impeached governorupdated: Wed Feb 04 2009 03:02:00

Larry talks with former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich about being impeached and how he plans to clear his name.

Octuplet mom seeks TV fame?updated: Tue Feb 03 2009 12:10:00

Did Octuplets' mother do it for the fame and fortune? CNN's Randi Kaye reports.

Doctor: Octuplets' mom 'an amazing patient'updated: Tue Feb 03 2009 12:10:00

In a case that's captured international attention, Nadia Suleman, the mother of six children, gave birth to octuplets in Bellflower, California.

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