Celebrities and newsmakers are paying tribute to broadcasting legend Larry King Larry King built an iconic career interviewing celebrities and newsmakers and many of them paid tribute to the broadcasting legend following his death. Former President Bill Clinton said he was interviewed by King more than 20 times and remembered him as having “a great sense of humor and a genuine interest in people.” Singer and actress Bette Midler said King was “a great interviewer and a great listener.” “He always made me feel as though I were the only person in the room,” Midler added. Actress and producer Reese Witherspoon recalled being “lucky enough to be interviewed by him and see his unique interview style first hand.”