from nydailynews.com
Larry King got sidelined from his own show last week, replaced by an interview with Larry Birkhead that critics are calling a journalistic lapse by CNN.
TMZ.com managing editor Harvey Levin interviewed Anna Nicole Smith’s baby-daddy Birkhead, who refuted claims made by Rita Cosby in her book “Blonde Ambition.”
“Harvey said he could deliver Larry, but only if he hosted himself, to plug ‘TMZ TV’ [which launched this week],” says a snitch.
“Another condition was that no one else who was going to contradict Larry was allowed to call in live,” says the insider.
“Debra Opri [Birkhead’s former lawyer, with whom he is feuding] called in to the switchboard during the show and tried to get on air, but they wouldn’t let her.”
The source claims other guests booked for the show were also dropped once Levin took over the anchor’s chair. “Larry [King] is livid,” says the snitch.
A rep for King did not return a message.
http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/bwiddicombe/2007/09/12/2007-09-12_tmzcom_editor_plays_larry_king_for_a_day.html
Was Larry King bought off? Or is Larry King promoting Larry Birkhead? What a farce! In spite of the propaganda in his favor, Larry Birkhead looked scared. I hope some other show is honest enough to give Opri a chance to reply.
Larry Birkhead is the weak link. He must be wondering if he will be next. No wonder he is aging. And if anything happens to Dannielynn, he is in huge trouble. Actually, he might already be in big trouble but doesn't know it yet.