Host of the In View Series Boasts Numerous Iconic Moments during Legendary TV Career

In View Host Conducted Many Memorable Interviews

Larry King has a legendary broadcasting career that stretches back to humble beginnings in 1957. Over the years, King, who now hosts the In View series, has performed an estimated 60,000 interviews. His guests have ranged from politicos and corporate leaders to actors and musicians and anyone in between, particularly if they’re involved in a scandal. Because of his style, people who might not ordinarily consent to an interview were still willing to meet with King. In all of the decades of Larry King on TV, one of his most iconic interviews took place in 1994 when he met with notorious screen acting legend Marlon Brando at his home in Beverly Hills. King was known for going anywhere for an interview, which is one of the reasons he was favorable with typically shy figures like Brando.

Host has Demonstrated Adaptability

The interview itself was fairly unproductive. Brando seemed to avoid answering questions about his career and divert attention to his dog. King rolled with it, and the meeting between the two culminated in one of the most interesting moments in television history. As they were wrapping up the interview, Brando requested a peck on the lips and proceeded to kiss Larry King on TV. Perhaps most impressive was the way King handled the iconic moment, by happily agreeing. King has conducted many notable interviews in his extensive history, but none may be as renowned as his encounter with Brando. King’s ability to roll with the punches and adapt made him appealing to members of the In View Larry King producer team as they searched for an ideal host.

Production Team Key to Success of the In View Series

Producers Find Interesting Stories Nationwide

The production team behind the acclaimed In View series recognized the importance of finding a respected and revered host for the In View show. In addition to finding a suitable host, the In View Series producer team also develops content for the TV program, which reaches millions of TV households on various cable television outlets.

The In View Larry King producer group identifies suitable stories across American life to feature on the program. Producers for the program discover stories about health, technology, business, the environment, medicine and other subjects to present on the In View series hosted by Larry King.

Host Started Career in Radio

Famed talk show host Larry King wasn’t always in front of the camera. Long before joining the In View hosted by Larry King TV series, King got his start in broadcasting by working in radio. After being hired onto a small station in Miami, King worked his way up from maintenance crew member to disc jockey. Being on air also gave him the opportunity to flex his live broadcasting muscles. He started by reporting on current events and sports before taking an interest in interviewing. King loved talking to anyone he met, and he eventually crossed paths with singer Bobby Darin. Darin was the first celebrity King interviewed. Afterward, the public started taking a major interest in King and his radio show. While still working in Miami, King also seized the opportunity to serve as moderator on a local television show. This gave him invaluable experience in arbitrating debates on current events. He would go onto facilitate conversations between major political players.

After his work in Miami, King went onto host a national nightly radio program in 1978. He was on air from coast to coast covering a variety of topics. King would interview guests by himself and also invite callers’ questions during the segment. After the interviews, he and callers would discuss a wide range of topics while King offered his own insight. His radio program grew to include over 500 affiliates as more and more people took an interest in Larry King.

TV Host Larry King Became A TV Icon During His Long Career

Larry King appeared in the 1984 movie "Ghostbusters."

Former TV host Larry King, who became famous as a nationally-syndicated radio host before launching the TV show, “Larry King Live” that changed the face of cable television news and turned him into a television icon and pop culture phenomenon, hosted his eponymous TV show on CNN for a quarter century before ending the program in 2010. King cut his broadcasting teeth in radio and gained an enthusiastic radio following before transitioning to TV. King’s success in broadcasting helped him land roles in multiple movies and walk-on appearances in a number of TV shows.  He now hosts an educational TV program called the In View Series hosted by Larry King.