DVD Review: Larry King Live - The Greatest Interviews

DVD Reviews

By Jeff Swindoll Apr 18, 2007, 14:58 GMT

The King (Larry that is) of the interview brings out this 3 disc set with 300 of his most amazing guests.

Larry King has been a fixture of CNN since 1985 and has interviewed both the famous and the infamous. This set brings together highlights from his career. Disc 1: Hollywood Film Stars and Legends (2 hours 25 minutes): The stars shine on Larry King Live! The king of the interview brings his discerning style and engaging warmth to the specially selected interviews with the greats of the screen and stage. Join current stars (George Clooney, Angelina Jolie, Al Pacino, and more) as they share revealing insights into the highs – and lows – of their personal lives and professional careers. Remember the greatness of the show biz legends we’ve lost (including Frank Sinatra, Marlon Brando, Bette Davis, and more) as they share intimate one-on-ones with Larry. Each segment is filled with the in-the-moment spontaneity and candor that are the hallmarks of Larry King Live. Other highlights include Christopher Reeve, Liza Minnelli, Bono, Sir Paul McCartney, Elizabeth Taylor, Johnny Cash, Cher, George Clooney, Audrey Hepburn, Lauren Bacall, and many more.Disc 2: Presidents and First Ladies (1 hour 12 minutes)/News Events & Scandals (1 hour 40 minutes): History makers and history in the making: Larry King sits down for exclusive conversations with seven U.S. Presidents and six First Ladies and brings perspective to major events that have shaped our lives. George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush, Ronald Reagan, Jimmy Carter, Gerald Ford, and Richard Nixon are the U.S. leaders sharing moments ranging from intensely serious to disarmingly lighthearted. Laura Bush, Hilary Clinton, Nancy Reagan, and Betty Ford are the remarkable presidential wives offering candid insights into the challenges of their unelected but highly influential roles. In-depth coverage of nation-defining events – including the 9/11 attacks – adds to the significance of these Larry King Live moments. Disc 3: Television Stars (36 minutes), Broadcast News Icons (34 minutes), Comedians (55 minutes), & Unforgettable Moments (51 minutes): There’s something funny going on when Jerry Seinfeld visits Larry King Live, something insightful occurs when Mike Wallace sits down opposite Larry, and people’s hearts and minds are enlightened when Oprah Winfrey shows up. Larry King, the talk-show host when knows how to listen, shares the mic with comedians, news anchors, and more. Whether he’s hosting the entire cast of Friends or speaking one-on-one with Dan Rather, the king of the interview showcases each of his guests with a trademark ease. They relax and open up and everybody’s entertained. Other highlights include Katie Couric, Jim Carrey, Regis Philbin, George Burns, David Letterman, Bob Hope, and much more. The Greatest Interviews is presented in fullscreen as they were originally shown on television. Special features are spread across all three discs. Disc 1 has 24 minutes of “Larry Stories – Hollywood” in which Larry tells some stories about his celebrity pals. Disc 2 has the 14 minute “World Leaders” which includes Margaret Thatcher, Tony Blair, Mikhail Gorbachev, and others. Disc 3 has the 14 minute “Larry Stories – Comedians” where he talks about some behind-the-scenes stories about comedians. Fans of Larry King will definitely want to pick up this set, but you’ll only have your appetites whetted for seeing the full interviews. Some nice special features from Larry make it worth the fans while to pick up this set. Larry King Live - The Greatest Interviews is now available at Amazon. As of yet, there is not a release date for the UK. Visit the DVD database for more information.