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The Larry King Show was a popular radio talk show hosted by the famous interviewer Larry King. It was broadcast across the United States by the Mutual Broadcasting System. The show ran for many years, starting in January 1978 and ending in May 1994.

What Was The Larry King Show?

The Larry King Show was a radio program where people could listen to interesting conversations. Larry King was known for his unique interviewing style. He would talk to many different guests, from politicians to celebrities.

How Did the Show Work?

Each episode of the show usually followed a simple plan. First, Larry King would interview a special guest. This could be someone famous, an expert, or a newsmaker. After the interview, listeners from all over the country could call in. They would ask questions directly to the guest. Finally, Larry King would open the phone lines for listeners to call in and talk about any topic they wanted. This made the show very interactive and popular.

A Special Award

The Larry King Show was recognized for its excellence. In 1982, the show won a Peabody Award. This is a very important award given to radio and television programs that are considered outstanding and excellent. Winning this award showed how much impact and quality the show had.

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