In its early years, "Larry King Live" was based in Washington, which gave the show an air of gravitas. In this 1999 file photo, Donald Trump, right, is interviewed by Larry King during a taping of 'Larry King Live' in New York. Larry King wipes his eyes after laughing at a joke by comedy legend Jerry Lewis in 1999. Originating from Washington on the Mutual network, "The Larry King Show" was eventually heard on more than 300 stations and made King a national phenomenon. "Larry King Live" debuted on June 1, 1985, and became CNN's highest-rated program.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 23, 2021 17:08 UTC