---
title: "Larry King Live"
year: 1985
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/larry-king-live-1985"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 519
imdb_id: null
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 11
episodes_count: 30
runtime_minutes: 60
community_rating: 5.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Larry King Live (1985) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/larry-king-live-1985

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Larry King Live is a television series first released in 1985. Catalogued under Talk, News. Produced and broadcast by CNN. Current status: Ended. Spans 11 seasons and 30 tracked episodes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Larry King hosts nightly interviews on CNN's long‑running talk show."

### Why Watch
- In‑depth interviews with newsmakers
- Longest‑running CNN program with consistent viewership

### Caveats & Content Note
- Talk‑show format may feel repetitive over decades
- Tone & Suitability: The series is geared toward viewers interested in news and interview content, with mature topics.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: conversational, informative, news‑focused

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/larry-king-live-1985#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Larry King
- **Networks / Studios**: CNN

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Larry King** as *Self - Host*
- **Anderson Cooper** as *Self*
- **Geraldo Rivera** as *Self - Subsitute Host*
- **Jack Klugman** as *Self*
- **Ed Bradley** as *Self*
- **Farrah Fawcett** as *Self*
- **Barbara Billingsley** as *Self*
- **June Allyson** as *Self*
- **Theodore Olson** as *Self*
- **Gene Hackman** as *Self*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When did Larry King Live first air?
Larry King Live premiered in 1985 on CNN.

### Q: When did the series end?
The show concluded in 2010 after a 25‑year run.

### Q: Who hosted the program?
It was hosted by Larry King throughout its entire run.

### Q: What network broadcast Larry King Live?
The series aired on the Cable News Network (CNN).

### Q: What type of program is Larry King Live?
It is an American talk show focusing on news and interviews.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Larry King Live — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/519)

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