But how did the TV icon get his start in the industry that would make him famous?
It’s a good story and it actually starts on a whole different medium.
Of his first job, King once said, “One station, small station, hired me.
They said we think you have some talent.
The first person that leaves or is fired you get the job.
Wow, I hung around that station.
His persistence paid off.
In addition to his DJ duties, King would also do the news and sports on-air.
Well, unsurprisingly, things did not go as planned.
The needle got stuck on the record (Harry Belafonte, in case you’re wondering).
