Larry King

King began broadcasting on Miami radio in 1957 and later brought the familiarity of a phone-in conversation to CNN's Larry King Live. The desk, braces and microphone became recognisable television images, but his stated method remained straightforward: ask a short question and listen closely to the answer. Choose a sustained entertainment interview for the effect of that uncluttered approach. It is especially useful for comparing how much of a radio personality can survive the addition of a camera and a worldwide audience.