jetblueguy22 From United States of America, joined Nov 2007, 2053 posts, RR: 1 Reply 1, posted (2 years 11 months 3 weeks 4 days 9 hours ago) and read 1476 times:
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I just saw that on twitter. Very surprising but he is getting up there in age. Good luck to him!
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LAXintl From United States of America, joined May 2000, 22241 posts, RR: 51 Reply 2, posted (2 years 11 months 3 weeks 4 days 9 hours ago) and read 1454 times:
Been rumored for a couple weeks now here in Hollywood. The man is up there in age, and is going through some family issues currently which clearly played into the decision.
OA412 From United States of America, joined Dec 2000, 4994 posts, RR: 25 Reply 3, posted (2 years 11 months 3 weeks 4 days 9 hours ago) and read 1439 times:
Quoting LAXintl (Reply 2): Otherwise heard Ryan Seacrest might be in the running having gotten a plug from Larry himself in the last week.
Oh good god! Am I the only person in this world who thinks that Ryan Seacrest is nothing but an overhyped, overrated, under-talented hack?
thegreatRDU From United States of America, joined Mar 2006, 2278 posts, RR: 3 Reply 4, posted (2 years 11 months 3 weeks 4 days 9 hours ago) and read 1436 times:
Quoting LAXintl (Reply 2): Been rumored for a couple weeks now here in Hollywood. The man is up there in age, and is going through some family issues currently which clearly played into the decision.
BMI727 From United States of America, joined Feb 2009, 14411 posts, RR: 26 Reply 5, posted (2 years 11 months 3 weeks 4 days 8 hours ago) and read 1408 times:
Quoting jetblueguy22 (Reply 1): Very surprising but he is getting up there in age.
Look at him. He is already decomposing.
Quoting OA412 (Reply 3): Am I the only person in this world who thinks that Ryan Seacrest is nothing but an overhyped, overrated, under-talented hack?
No. He has no expertise, doesn't do anything, and furthermore isn't qualified to do anything. Same with Oprah.
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Ltbewr From United States of America, joined Jan 2004, 12365 posts, RR: 12 Reply 6, posted (2 years 11 months 3 weeks 4 days 8 hours ago) and read 1405 times:
It is probably about time to move to retirement. As noted, he has had to deal with a number of personal and family issues, I bet he has some signficant heatlth problems and at his age, why work most days of the year on a show that has slumping ratings. Happy Retirement !
WarRI1 From United States of America, joined Sep 2007, 6559 posts, RR: 8 Reply 9, posted (2 years 11 months 3 weeks 4 days 7 hours ago) and read 1380 times:
Like all of our career politicians should do, retire. It is time Larry. As we all learn, shortly it will be Larry Who?
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fridgmus From United States of America, joined Oct 2006, 1383 posts, RR: 11 Reply 10, posted (2 years 11 months 3 weeks 4 days 2 hours ago) and read 1295 times:
Good Riddance!
He's had some great guests, but I just can't stand watching him! "Broadcast Valium"!
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LTU932 From Germany, joined Jan 2006, 13864 posts, RR: 51 Reply 11, posted (2 years 11 months 3 weeks 4 days 1 hour ago) and read 1273 times:
I don't think he retired voluntarily. I believe he was forced to retire because of the bad ratings. The press down here has been talking about that all the time, and that CNN would probably cancel his show.
NorthstarBoy From United States of America, joined Jun 2005, 1716 posts, RR: 1 Reply 12, posted (2 years 11 months 3 weeks 4 days ago) and read 1259 times:
I've never been a big fan of Larry but after watching his show following the death of the Crocodile Hunter in 2006, I do believe he is a class act. I also believe he is amongst the last of the old style talk show hosts in the style of Edward R Murrow who sit down one on one with their guests to do indepth interviews. I do think however that his retirement is a sign of the times. People no longer want a straight sit down interview show where they actually have to sit down and watch the whole hour. The other shows besides Larry on CNN and other networks that i've seen are driven more and more towards a multi-tasking generation that wants everything boiled down to a 5 minute video clip then onto the next thing.
As was previously mentioned, I can believe that it was not entirely Larry's decision. I would hazard a guess that his bosses at CNN approached him about maybe changing the nature of the show, making it more clip oriented and less guest dependant. When Larry refused, the question became when he was announcing his retirement. I'm sure whomever they bring in will be much more comfortable delivering the kind of fast paced, clip oriented show the viewers have indicated they want. I'm sure Ryan Seacrest would be perfect in that role, but something would have to give. I can't believe he can do three things at once: host American Idol, host his daily radio show plus take on a full time network talk show. My guess would be that if CNN offers him enough money, he'd walk away from the rigors of American Idol. And yes, Ryan Seacrest is little more than a talking head, but that's apparently what the viewers want.
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Go3Team From United States of America, joined Mar 2004, 3266 posts, RR: 21 Reply 13, posted (2 years 11 months 3 weeks 3 days 23 hours ago) and read 1244 times:
About time... He's been irrelevant for quite some time, and is a terrible interviewer.
EasternSon From United States of America, joined Jun 2006, 660 posts, RR: 1 Reply 14, posted (2 years 11 months 3 weeks 3 days 20 hours ago) and read 1190 times:
Quoting Go3Team (Reply 13): About time... He's been irrelevant for quite some time, and is a terrible interviewer.
I couldn't agree more. The only more irrelevant person on television is Andy Rooney.
Both should have been put out to pasture long ago.
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CPH-R From Denmark, joined May 2001, 5754 posts, RR: 4 Reply 15, posted (2 years 11 months 3 weeks 3 days 20 hours ago) and read 1183 times:
Quoting AF340 (Reply 8): A much better choice. His first guest should be Jeremy Clarkson!
Or Ian Hislop. Then again, I doubt anyone outside the UK have any idea who he is, and why a meeting between him and Piers Moron would set new standards for venom
MaverickM11 From United States of America, joined Apr 2000, 15813 posts, RR: 50 Reply 16, posted (2 years 11 months 3 weeks 3 days 17 hours ago) and read 1145 times:
Quoting OA412 (Reply 3): Am I the only person in this world who thinks that Ryan Seacrest is nothing but an overhyped, overrated, under-talented hack?
AirframeAS From United States of America, joined Feb 2004, 14150 posts, RR: 26 Reply 17, posted (2 years 11 months 3 weeks 3 days 16 hours ago) and read 1140 times:
Quoting OA412 (Reply 3): Am I the only person in this world who thinks that Ryan Seacrest is nothing but an overhyped, overrated, under-talented hack?
One of the main reasons why I stopped watching American Idol.
Quoting BMI727 (Reply 5): He is already decomposing.
His shoulders prove it. They have taken a beating!
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NIKV69 From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 18, posted (2 years 11 months 3 weeks 3 days 16 hours ago) and read 1138 times:
Quoting LTU932 (Reply 11): I don't think he retired voluntarily. I believe he was forced to retire because of the bad ratings. The press down here has been talking about that all the time, and that CNN would probably cancel his show.
I think your right. The show has been stagant and pretty bad.
LTU932 From Germany, joined Jan 2006, 13864 posts, RR: 51 Reply 19, posted (2 years 11 months 3 weeks 3 days 10 hours ago) and read 1074 times:
Quoting NIKV69 (Reply 18): I think your right. The show has been stagant and pretty bad.
I guess they simply kept him because he was an icon of CNN. I mean, when I heard the letters "CNN", I instantly thought of "Breaking News" and Larry King.
You are right though, the last time I saw Larry King, his show was bland, and I sincerely doubt that even with a new host, they'll keep the old format. I mean, most of the time he wasn't there anymore, or he just repeated guests too many times.
soon7x7 From United States of America, joined May 2006, 2813 posts, RR: 14 Reply 20, posted (2 years 11 months 3 weeks 3 days 8 hours ago) and read 1031 times:
I knew he was a Russian spy!...think the KGB will take away his suspenders?
NIKV69 From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 21, posted (2 years 11 months 3 weeks 3 days 8 hours ago) and read 1024 times:
Quoting LTU932 (Reply 19): You are right though, the last time I saw Larry King, his show was bland, and I sincerely doubt that even with a new host, they'll keep the old format. I mean, most of the time he wasn't there anymore, or he just repeated guests too many times.
I couldn't help but wonder after his work on the Miracle on the Hudson how much longer he would last, I thought he was interviewing very poorly and he didn't do the greatest job on probably one of his biggest stories. In fact one of the woman I believe the FA in the back who broke her leg didn't look comfortable at all and he did little to put her at ease. It's amazing he has lasted this long and I never saw why he was so revered.
mirrodie From United States of America, joined Apr 2000, 7422 posts, RR: 65 Reply 22, posted (2 years 11 months 3 weeks 3 days 7 hours ago) and read 1020 times:
Quoting NIKV69 (Reply 21): I couldn't help but wonder after his work on the Miracle on the Hudson how much longer he would last,
You know.....I'd rather see Nikv69 on there as opposed to Ryan Seacrest.
I propose we start a facebook page getting Nick on as Kings replacement!
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