LARRY KING ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT
Posted: Jun 30, 2010
Larry King has announced that after 25 years on CNN, he will be retiring this fall. The host has conducted some of the biggest interviews in pop culture over the past years with some of the world’s biggest celebrities.
At age 76, Larry feels that it is time for him to move on by the end of the year. Sources say he will be leaving around November to get the show ready for another host.
Rumor has it that America’s Got Talent judge Piers Morgan is currently negotiating a $10 million deal with CNN. There have been no confirmations in that story.
CNN has released the following statement:
“Just as CNN redefined the news business, Larry King defined the art of the television interview. His candor, curiosity and compassion are legendary, and his ability to interview people from all walks of life—world leaders, celebrities and everyday people—has made him an icon. Having conducted nearly 50,000 interviews over 50-plus years in broadcasting, Larry deserves to take some time for himself and his family. After 25 years at CNN, he will conclude ‘Larry King Live’ on his own terms, sometime this fall. We are proud and grateful that Larry will continue the next chapter of his storied career at CNN and will host several specials over the coming years. Today is about Larry. We will announce plans for the 9pm hour in the weeks ahead.”
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