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| The Larry Zarian Forum is broadcast live! - Thursdays - 7:00 to 8:00 p.m., Charter Cable Channel 280 - Call-in: (818) 547-3668 |
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LARRY ZARIAN began production of the Larry Zarian Forum
in 2000. After many years of working on live radio, and decades
of public service, Larry understood the need for communities
to exchange thoughts and opinions in a live format. The Larry Zarian Forum offers viewers a weekly source of information
and the opportunity to take part in discussions ranging from
interviews with members of the U.S. Congress to local
businessmen and community members. The show is highly
successful and is continuing to grow through its eighth
year—greatly due to loyal sponsors and viewers who tune
in, ask questions, and voice their opinions every week.
The Larry Zarian Forum can be seen on Charter Communications
available in Glendale, Burbank, Pasadena, and some areas of
Los Angeles. |
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Larry Zarian, a Glendale, California resident for over five decades, is a family man, retired businessman, public servant, community leader, radio talk show host, and currently one of the most successful local cable television talk show producers and hosts in the Los Angeles area.
Larry's untiring work in public service has been recognized by such elected officials as Governor and President Ronald Reagan, President George Bush, Governor George Deukmejian, Governor Pete Wilson, and most recently appointed to the State of California Transportation Commission by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. |
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| In 1984, Fred and Ron Beaton, former owners of radio station KIEV 870 AM, recognized Larry's talent for communication and the public's respect for him. The Beatons offered Larry a weekly talk show, which Larry maintained for 16 years. |
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| Alexander Zarian, 3 months old, taking time for a yummy summer refreshment! |
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Larry's profound love for his three sons, grandson, and daughter-in-law is evident in his devotion to them. Eldest son Vincent is Vice President of First American
Title Company of Los Angeles (FATCOLA.com) and his beautiful wife Maria (mandonia.com) is owner and designer of the world-renowned handbang collection, m.andonia. Vincent and Maria welcomed the birth of thier son Alexander in May 2008!
Larry's twin sons Gregory (GregoryZarian.com) and Lawrence
(TheFashionGuy.com) are successful in their individual careers as print and runway models and most recently as actors in the film and television industry. FATHER'S DAY VIDEO w/LAWRENCE & GREGORY |
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Top from left: Lawrence, Gregory, Vincent
Bottom: Larry and Vincent's wife Maria |
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Larry has been awarded countless recognitions by numerous organizations throughout his many years of devoted service to the community. Most recently in May 2006, the Greater Glendale Council on Aging awarded Larry for his Achievement in Helping the Advancement of Senior Citizens. Also in 2006, he was recognized by the Glendale Character and Ethics Project for his Service to the Community.
In 2003 the Glendale Chamber of Commerce honored Larry in a very special tribute as Patriot of the Year; the Verdugo Hills Boy Scouts of America presented him their Citizen of the Year Award; and the Glendale Adventist Medical Center Foundation presented him with the Erwin Remboldt Founder's Award as Philanthropist and Visionary Leader. |
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As one of southern California's distinguished and respected leaders, Larry Zarian has extensive experience serving on local and national levels in the area of transportation, highways and airports, which dates back over 20 years. His involvement on critical transportation and highway issues began in 1986 when appointed by President Reagan to the National Highway Safety Commission working with Secretary of Transportation Elizabeth Dole. He served on the commission for four years. |
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Larry served six years for the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority where he served as 2nd First Vice Chair and two years as Chair, during its most critical period, bringing together a divided Authority to work as a team to successfully build a class one transportation system. He was able to negotiate union contracts without disruption by working with all sides, and was instrumental in devising the continued efforts in the high-speed rail during his tenure on the MTA. Larry was one of Governor Wilson and Speaker Herzberg's appointees to the Commission on the 21st Century looking at the make up of the State of California county by county, which involved transportation. |
Larry was elected to the Glendale City Council in 1983, replacing incumbent Mayor Carl Messeck, and continued winning three re-elections serving 16-years on the Council-four terms as Mayor. Larry was instrumental in the start up of transportation in the City's local shuttle (Beeline), continuing at the County level. During his four Council terms, he was involved in many of the negotiations of the Burbank/Glendale/Pasadena Airport and its critical role in southern California; and he served as Transportation Representative for eight North County cities on the League of Cities, his involvement has been at the City, County, and State levels. |
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Included on a long list of public service accomplishments, Larry served as a member and chairman of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, chairman and member of the State Regional Water Quality Control Board, vice-chair of the National Highway Safety Commission, president of the Public Service Commission, board member of the Glendale Adventist Hospital, the Glendale Planning Commission, and many more, too numerous to list. Larry Zarian has a total commitment and love for the United States of America. |
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Larry says he will never retire, he believes that no one ever reaches the top of their potential—there is always more they can do. Along with his responsibilities on the State of California Transportation Commission, his television talk show, and his family, Larry continues to stay involved in community work and expresses devoted interest to his current involvements as a board member with the Self-Aid Workshop, The Glendale Symphony Orchestra, and as an executive board member for the Boy Scouts of America. |
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| Lawrence, Vincent, Larry, and Gregory |
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Larry Zarian Forum — Thursdays, Charter Cable Communications Channel 280— 7 to 8 p.m.
Zarian Enterprises, 100 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA 91203-2641, (818) 240-2888 — Contact Larry
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