Pleasant Surprise

I've always been aware of Larry King, but I suppose I seemed to think of him as sort of a joke. He was certainly always portrayed as such when I would read about him. From his heap of ex-wives, to the nearly 60 year gap between him and his youngest children - King just seemed somewhat too ridiculous to take seriously. He is a fossil, no doubt about it. But, I don't think he would deny that, and just recently I've come to believe that his antiquity is kind of what makes him awesome. That's right... I think Larry King is awesome.

Why? Because he just might be the last truly classic interviewer of our time. Sure, there are tons of people out there who can conduct a riveting interview, but none - at least in my opinion - do it with the panache of a Larry King. He was schooled in the world radio when radio wasn't a poor man's TV. Radio was IT. Being on radio was the ballgame, and making it meant you had genuine talent as an entertainer. King may look eerily frog-like, but his talent is undeniable. And the stupefying longevity of his career is a testament to that.

Just watch the video above and tell me you don't feel the charm just ooze out of him. The man is probably one of the most gifted story tellers I've ever heard. His are like your grandfather's greatest stories, only he's just beginning. Do yourself a favor and commit 15 min to the video. I would love to know what you think.