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Larry King Triples His Typical Audience For Farewell, 2 Million Tune In

December 17, 2010

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Larry King ended his 25-year run at CNN where he used to be all the time — on top of the ratings.

The Nielsen Co. said Friday that an estimated 2.24 million people watched the last episode of “Larry King Live.” He beat the usual leader in cable news during that time slot, Fox News Channel’s Sean Hannity, who had 2.16 million viewers.

‘America’s Got Talent’ Stars: Piers Morgan Would Make A Great Larry King

July 15, 2010

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Piers Morgan appears to be closing in on CNN’s coveted 9 PM talk show spot, which is opening up this fall when Larry King says goodbye to his “Larry King Live” program, and the “America’s Got Talent” judge’s co-stars gave him a ringing endorsement on Wednesday.

Reports: Piers Morgan Days Away From Securing ‘Larry King Live’ Slot On CNN

July 13, 2010

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

He may not wear snappy suspenders or sport wide-rimmed spectacles, but according to reports, Piers Morgan is the man poised to fill Larry King’s shoes.

Daughter: Why Andrew Koenig’s ‘Frustrated’ Parents Walked Off ‘Larry King Live’

February 25, 2010

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Water and Judy Koenig, the parents of missing star Andrew Koenig, walked off the set of “Larry King Live” on Wednesday night before their planned appearance – and daughter Danielle is explaining why.

“[‘Larry King Live’] kept pushing the segment back and my dad was growing frustrated,” Danielle, the sister of the missing “Growing Pains” star, told Zap2it. “When he realized there were only four and a half minutes left, he didn’t feel that was enough time to do my brother justice, so he left.”

Brittany Murphy’s Husband: ‘Hollywood Broke Brittany’s Heart’

January 15, 2010

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

One month after Brittany Murphy’s death, her husband Simon Monjack said Hollywood contributed to the actress’ death. In a new interview with Larry King, Monjack and the actress’ mother – Sharon Murphy – opened up about their loss.

“You want to know what broke Brittany Murphy’s heart? Hollywood broke Brittany Murphy’s heart,” Monjack told King.

Donald Trump On Carrie Prejean’s ‘Larry King Live’ Appearance: ‘It Was Very Sad’

November 12, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Former Miss California USA Carrie Prejean appeared on CNN’s “Larry King Live” last night and the interview took an awkward turn when Prejean said King’s line of questioning was “inappropriate.”

On Thursday, Billy Bush spoke to Donald Trump for Access Hollywood and “The Billy Bush Show,” where Trump weighed in on Prejean’s appearance.