With a career of 63 years, Larry King had many memorable moments behind the microphone.
The veteran broadcaster, who passed away on Saturday at the age of 87, became a household name as the host of CNN’s “Larry King Live,” which recorded a record 22 hours from 1985 to 2010.
When King last signed up for CNN on December 16, 2010, he recorded more than 6,000 shows. His brands on air include his vintage RCA microphone, his sense of humor and his ever-present brethren.
Here is an example of classic King interviews:
Marlon Brando
In 1994, King interviewed the famous iconoclastic actor who promoted his book ‘Songs My Mother Taught Me’. King conducted the interview at Brando’s home, and the two-time Oscar winner answered every question about his childhood and career. The interview ended famously with Brando giving King a kiss.
The Beatles Reunion
In 2007, the Beatles reunited with King when they appeared in the program to promote the new Cirque du Soleil show “Love”, based on the legendary orchestral music. Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, and the widows of John Lennon and George Harrison – Yoko Ono and Olivia Harrison – all appeared. During the interview, King asked Ono what Lennon would think of the program. Ono replies, ‘I was a little worried about what John would think. And now I really know that John would be very happy with this, yes. ‘
He asked the same question to Harrison’s widow, Olivia. She replies: ‘I think he would have liked it. I just know he would have. I know he – he loved Cirque. You know, Cirque is a very romantic thing. He was a very romantic man. And I know he would have enjoyed it. ‘
For one moment, King accidentally referred to Ringo as “George”.
Jerry Seinfeld
Also in 2007, Jerry Seinfeld appeared in the program. While the two discussed Seinfeld’s classic NBC series “Seinfeld,” which ran from 1989 to 1998. King at one point asked Seinfeld if the series had been canceled, and Seinfeld went on a tirade and replied that he was the one who mentioned it and not the other side around. At one point, Seinfeld asks King, ‘I was the first number on television, Larry. Do you know who I am ?! “and asked that someone get a copy of his resume for King.
Liza Minnelli
In an unforgettable moment during King’s interview with Liza Minnelli in 2010, the screen legend breaks out. Minnelli, who was making headlines with the breakup of her marriage to David Guest, was asked by King, who has been married eight times, if she would consider another trip down the aisle. “Are you crazy? No, I would not,” she said. She added: “I have the best taste in my career and the worst taste in men. I think it could be because I grew up in the land of dreams I do not know. I have always tried to find out. Where it all ended, when the white horse came in, they are gone. I remember I once asked my mother what happens after that happy? And there was this pause, and she said, “You’ll notice.” ‘
lady Gaga
Also in 2010, Lady Gaga appeared in the program. The style icon and superstar, known for her striking outfits, wore a silk shirt, a tie and suspenders that copied King’s style. Gaga asks him, “Should I call you Larry or should I call you King Larry?” During the conversation, King talked about her fanbase, but he also discussed Lupus when her aunt died of the disease. King asked if she had tested for it, to which she replied, ‘Lupus is in my family and it is genetic. The truth is that I do not show any signs or symptoms of lupus. But I tested borderline positive for the disease. So I do not have it at the moment, but I have to take good care of myself. ”
Celine Dion
In one iconic moment of 2005, Celine Dion broke down during an appearance with King. After the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina, Dion arrives and pours out all her emotions. In tears, the singer mentioned that she donated $ 1 million to the American Red Cross, but it was her “take a kayak” quote that was the most memorable.