With a 63-year career, Larry King had many memorable moments behind the microphone.
The veteran announcer, who died on Saturday at the age of 87, became a household name for CNN’s “Larry King Live” program, which recorded a record hour from 1985 to 2010.
When King last left CNN on December 16, 2010, he had over 6,000 shows. His trademarks on the air include his vintage RCA microphone, his sense of humor and his ever-present suspenders.
Here is a sample of King’s classic interviews:
Marlon Brando
In 1994, King interviewed the famous iconoclastic actor who was promoting his book, “Songs My Mother Taught Me”. King conducted the interview at Brando’s house, and the two-time Oscar winner answered all questions about his childhood and career. The interview ended with Brando giving King a kiss.
The Beatles Reunion
2007 saw the Beatles reunite for King when they appeared on the show to promote Cirque du Soleil’s new show “Love”, which was based on the band’s legendary music. Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, and the widows of John Lennon and George Harrison – Yoko Ono and Olivia Harrison – all made appearances. During the interview, King asked Ono what Lennon would have thought of the show. Ono replied, “I was a little concerned about what John would have thought. And now I really know that John would be very happy about it, yes. “
He asked Harrison’s widow, Olivia, the same question. She replied: “I think he would have loved it. I just know that he would have. I know that he – he loved Cirque. You know, Cirque is a very romantic thing. He was a very romantic person. And I know he would have liked it. “
For a moment, King accidentally referred to Ringo as “George”.
Jerry Seinfeld
Also in 2007, Jerry Seinfeld appeared on the program. While the two were discussing 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 started speaking, replying that he was the one who gave up and Not the other way around. At one point, Seinfeld asks King, “I was the # 1 television show, Larry. Do you know who I am ?! “and asked someone to get a copy of his resume for King.
Liza Minnelli
In an unforgettable moment during King’s interview with Liza Minnelli in 2010, the cinema legend began to sing. Minnelli, who made headlines with the separation of his marriage to David Guest, was asked by King, who married eight times, whether she would consider another trip down the hall. “Are you crazy? No, I wouldn’t,” she said. She continued, “I have the best taste for my career and the worst taste for men. I think it may be because I grew up in dreamland. I don’t know. Always I tried to find out. Where it all ended, when the white horse came in, they left. I remember asking my mother once what happens after happily ever after? And there was a pause, and she said, ‘You will find out.’ “
Lady Gaga
Also in 2010, Lady Gaga appeared on the program. The style and superstar icon, who is known for his eye-opening outfits, wore a silk shirt, tie and suspenders imitating King’s style. Gaga asked him, “Should I call you Larry or should I call you King Larry?” During the conversation, King talked about his fan base, but he also talked about Lupus when his aunt died of the disease. King asked if she had been tested, to which she replied: “Lupus is in my family and is genetic. The truth is, I have no signs, no symptoms of lupus. But I tested almost positive for the disease. So, from now on, I don’t have to, but I have to take good care of myself. “
Celine Dion
In an iconic moment in 2005, Celine Dion broke up during an appearance with King. After the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina, Dion came and poured out all his emotions. In tears, the singer mentioned that she donated $ 1 million to the American Red Cross, but it was her phrase “take a kayak” that was most memorable.