Big Questions With Cal Fussman

After having breakfast with the iconic broadcaster almost every day for more than a decade, Cal has no choice but to produce Larry King’s obituary. He uses Larry’s own voice to explain how Larry became a master of communication and connection, and explains why the world will never see another like him.  Show Notes: Cal’s favorite Larry King story. 00:11 Why Larry King is so important. 04:58 The day Larry King’s father died. 06:21 Larry’s tough upbringing. 08:15 Larry’s love for radio. 08:40 Larry’s love for The Brooklyn Dodgers. 09:01 Larry’s Gil Moppo story as told to Jimmy Fallon. 09:20 Why Larry didn’t end up binding hats. 18:20 Patterns relating to iconic success. 18:56 How Larry got into broadcasting. 19:15 Larry arrives in Miami with less than $20 in his wallet. 19:34 Larry finds his first radio station. 19:49 Larry tells the story of being nervous on his first day on the air. 20:33 How Larry Zeiger got his radio name. 20:46 The birth of Larry’s interviewing style. 24:01 Larry tells the classic story of