Today on AirTalk, we are celebrating the 40th anniversary of the very first live airing of AirTalk with Larry Mantle. Join us on a journey through the ages as we look back at the show's history and how our coverage has evolved alongside the city of Los Angeles. We'll talk with former and current producers of the show, some of our recurring guests and other fan favorites. We have so much in store for you today, and you won't want to miss this special airing of the show.

• Evolution of LA history, politics, science (00:17)

• AirTalk's early days (19:25)

• Events throughout the years (38:28)

• Drew Carey joins Larry Mantle in conversation (50:13)

• A lot has changed in film and entertainment (1:04:13)

• Senior Producers go behind the scenes (1:25:27)

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