Dr Laura Schlessinger announced on Tuesday that she would be ending her long-running show on talk radio in the midst of a controversy involving an on-air rant in which she mentioned the 'N-word' a number of times. (Read full article). Video below of her interview with Larry King.
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Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Dr Laura, in the middle of N-word scandal, ends show
"My contract is up for my radio show at the end of the year and I've made the decision not to do radio anymore," she said on the show hosted by outgoing television icon Larry King. "The reason is I want to regain my First Amendment rights. I want to be able to say what's on my mind and in my heart and what I think is helpful and useful without somebody getting angry, some special interest group deciding this is the time to silence a voice of dissent and attack affiliates, attack sponsors. I'm sort of done with that." (WATCH HER INTERVIEW ON LARRY KING)
"I'm not retiring, I'm not quitting, I feel energized actually," she said later in the show. "Stronger and freer to say the things that I believe need to be said for people in this country." She said that the huge public and press uproar that occurred following the rant was an infringement of her constitutional rights.
"Living with the constant fear of affiliates and sponsors being attacked is very distracting," she argued. "I never called anybody a bad word. I was trying to bring -- and obviously it has become a national discussion now -- I was trying to make a philosophical point. And I made it wrong, but I wasn't dissing anybody. I was trying to make a point, and for that to say that I should be silenced is the reason why I'm saying to you that I'm obviously losing First Amendment rights."
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Larry King to leave the Larry King Show
King announced that he will be leaving his nightly talk show this Fall - ending what has become a 25 year career with what is possibly the world's most respected news network. CNN will broadcast the show tonight, where King will discuss his decision with his audience.
See more information after the jump.
According to TV Newser:
TO: CNN ColleaguesFR: Jon KleinLarry King has asked that I share with you a message to his audience that will be broadcast tonight at the top of his show. After 25 years, Larry has decided to take a step back from the nightly grind. He wants to take some time for himself and his family. So he will end his run with Larry King Live on his own terms, sometime this fall.He is not leaving CNN. Larry is a beloved member of the CNN family and he will continue to contribute to our air with periodic specials.Larry has been a giant in the industry for as long as most of us can remember. Anyone who ever mattered has sat for an interview on Larry's iconic set. They all know the man it is our privilege to call our colleague and friend--tireless and curious, respectful and inquisitive, caring, generous, influential, a citizen of the world.We will celebrate his tenure in proper fashion over the coming months. Today is about Larry and about the beginning of a new chapter. It is not about good-bye.
CNN also released a network 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.
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Larry King's wife overdoses on pills
The wife of iconic suspender wearing CNN talk show host Larry King has reportedly overdosed on pills, according to Radar Online. Shawn King, who's father found her unconscious inside her Utah home, was "confused about which pills she had taken".
"I don't think she's done it on purpose", the father told emergency operators in a frantic 911 call. "She's unconscious. I slap her and I holler at her and she opens her eyes half way and puts them back down again."She is said to be in a stable condition.
A full recording of the call can be heard here. [Image via Getty Images]