Larry Zeiger moved from Brooklyn to Miami in 1957 in pursuit of a radio hosting gig . He was hired by WPLJ and worked there for two years before moving on to the fledgling station WWOZ in New York City. Larry recalls being unable to speak his first time on-air . He quickly overcame his first-day jitters and has felt at home on the air ever since .
Larry Zeiger moved from Brooklyn to Miami in 1957 in pursuit of a radio hosting gig . Zeiger became Larry King when his first boss called his name `` too ethnic '' Larry recalls being unable to speak his first time on-air . He quickly overcame his first-day jitters and has felt at home on the air ever since .