Tom Shales on TV: Is Larry King's CNN Reign Nearing Its End? Talking the talk: King's ratings have dropped 44 percent. By Tom Shales April 20, 2010 "Respected U.S. newsman Larry King has filed for divorce from his country-singer wife, Shawn Southwick," the wire service story says dryly. It seems simple enough until you stop to wonder: Is "respected U.S. newsman Larry King" any relation to that guy who has a weeknight talk show on CNN? That Larry King is known for eyeglasses with thick lenses and large frames; his alarmingly concave posture; his goofy suspenders and insistence on appearing...