- CNN to stream ‘The Best of Larry King’ on its digital platforms
CNN is reviving archival interviews from longtime host Larry King with a new streaming series, “The Best of Larry King,” featuring curated classic conversations from his 25-year run on the network.
The collection will be available on CNN.com/Watch and CNN’s subscription-based streaming app, with new episodes released every Friday through June 19.
King, who died in January 2021, hosted “Larry King Live” on CNN from 1985 to 2010. The program featured high-profile interviews with politicians, celebrities, and newsmakers — including Ross Perot, the Beatles, and their spouses — in a relaxed, non-confrontational style.“
For decades, ‘Larry King Live’ brought viewers face-to-face with the people shaping our world,” said Amy Entelis, executive vice president for talent and content development at CNN Worldwide. “This collection celebrates those unforgettable conversations, making them accessible to audiences in a new way.”
CNN has increasingly used its archives to attract viewers across platforms. Past series such as Anthony Bourdain’s “Parts Unknown” and various documentaries have been revived on CNN and Warner Bros. Discovery streaming services.
CNN’s “All Access” streaming service carries most of the network’s live linear programming from 5 a.m. to midnight while aiming to draw broadband viewers focused on trending news rather than scheduled shows. The Larry King series is expected to appeal to longtime fans, history enthusiasts, and younger audiences discovering the interviews for the first time.