Wall Street Journal
These days,
Larry King seems more interested in celebrities and crime, diminishing not only his own reputation and influence, but that of CNN as well, says
Joe Flint. King's ratings have dropped as viewers switch to more aggressive cable talk shows. Flint writes: "The real trouble is that Mr. King often appears disengaged. He seems to do little research before sitting down with guests."
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Around Beverly Hills, they're noticing King seems increasingly frail (DH)