Quote by James Wolcott

Who elected Larry King America's grief counselor? We, the viewing public, did, by driving up his ratings whenever somebody famous passes.

Who elected Larry King America's grief counselor? We, the vi

Summary

This quote is criticizing the role Larry King, a well-known television personality, plays as a grief counselor for the American public. It suggests that King's ability to console the public after a celebrity's death is only possible because of the audience's engagement, demonstrated by increased viewership. The quote implies that our fascination with celebrity deaths is what has essentially appointed King as a grief counselor, questioning the role of media in shaping societal responses to tragedy.

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By James Wolcott

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