Larry King To Leave His Show This Fall

Larry King, a CNN staple for 25 years, has announced that he will be leaving his nightly talk show this Fall. He will transition to a part-time role at the network, hosting occasional specials tied to breaking news and events. King has been represented by Howard Rubenstein for quite some time. We've reached out to him for comment. As one PR executive remarked to PRNewser, "King is usually the first place to go when you need an extended amount of time to tell a story." TVNewser has much more. After the jump, the media alert sent out last night at 7:34 p.m. Eastern Time by King's CNN publicist Ryan Jimenez. SUBJECT: LARRY KING ENDS NIGHTLY SHOW ON CNN THIS FALL *DOWNLOAD LARRY KING PHOTO HERE: http://imftp.turner.com/User/ImageListing.aspx?f=59wr *Embeddable WEB video will be available this evening aFTER 9:15pm ET / 6:15pm PT. NOTE TO STAFF: TO: CNN Colleagues FR: Jon Klein Larry King has asked that I share with you a message to his audience that will be broadcast tonight at the top of his show. After 25 years, Larry has decided to take a step back from the nightly grind. He wants to take some time for himself and his family. So he will end his run with Larry King Live on his own terms, sometime this fall. He is not leaving CNN. Larry is a beloved member of the CNN family and he will continue to contribute to our air with periodic specials. Larry has been a giant in the industry for as long as most of us can remember. Anyone who ever mattered has sat for an interview on Larry's iconic set. They all know the man it is our privilege to call our colleague and friend--tireless and curious, respectful and inquisitive, caring, generous, influential, a citizen of the world. We will celebrate his tenure in proper fashion over the coming months. Today is about Larry and about the beginning of a new chapter. It is not about good-bye. Larry's message below will air tonight at 9pm ET on CNN Larry King Live. _____ Larry King Statement: Before I start the show tonight, I want to share some personal news with you. Twenty five years ago, I sat across this table from New York Governor Mario Cuomo for the first broadcast of Larry King Live. Now, decades later, I talked to the guys here at CNN and I told them I would like to end Larry King Live, the nightly show, this fall and CNN has graciously accepted, giving me more time for my wife and I to get to the kids' little league games. I'll still be a part of the CNN family, hosting several Larry King specials on major national and international subjects. I'm incredibly proud that we recently made the Guinness Book of World Records for having the longest running show with the same host in the same time slot. With this chapter closing I'm looking forward to the future and what my next chapter will bring, but for now it's time to hang up my nightly suspenders. CNN Statement: Just as CNN redefined the news business, Larry King defined the art of the television interview. His candor, curiosity and compassion are legendary, and his ability to interview people from all walks of life-world leaders, celebrities and everyday people-has made him an icon. Having conducted nearly 50,000 interviews over 50-plus years in broadcasting, Larry deserves to take some time for himself and his family. After 25 years at CNN, he will conclude Larry King Live on his own terms, sometime this fall. We are proud and grateful that Larry will continue the next chapter of his storied career at CNN and will host several specials over the coming years. Today is about Larry. We will announce plans for the 9pm hour in the weeks ahead. # # #

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