Success Story with Scott D. Clary Larry Namer - E! Founder | The Cable Splicer Who Launched Howard Stern & The Kardashians
Aug 16, 2025
Larry Namer, co-founder of E! Entertainment Television, shares his remarkable journey from splicing cables in NYC to revolutionizing media. He discusses launching iconic shows like Talk Soup and Fashion Police, revealing the creative innovation behind their success. Namer also dives into the impact of celebrity culture, the rise of the Kardashians, and the role of AI in the media landscape. His insights on staying relevant and embracing digital trends highlight the future of entertainment.
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Turning Radio Into Television
- Larry discovered Howard Stern by chance and decided to put cameras in the radio studio to capture the ensemble.
- That gamble turned a radio show into TV breakthrough content.
Work Skill Until It Becomes Passion
- Find something you’re good at and work relentlessly until it becomes your passion.
- Use earned income from that skill to fund your hobbies.
Use AI To Reclaim Time
- Embrace AI as a productivity tool and learn to prompt it instead of resisting it.
- Use AI to shrink days of work into hours while maintaining human storytelling.
