PHOTO GALLERY

Mark Larson

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With Judge Janine Pirro at Reagan Ranch Center event in Santa Barbara. June 2023 .

With Liz Truss, former Prime Minister of Great Britain. April 2024 at a Reagan Ranch event

With journalist Lara Logan (former "60 Minutes" war correspondent. At KUSI NEWS studios, April 2019.)

With actor/director/author Gary Sinese at the Reagan Ranch Roundtable. Santa Barbara, CA April 2019.

Election Night TV coverage with Allen Denton and the team on KUSI NEWS, November 2018.

With great American legend T. Boone Pickens at his 90th birthday party. In Dallas, May 2018.

With the legendary Gemini & Apollo astronaut Buzz Aldrin and Aviation/Space artist Michelle Rouch at the 2018 "Living Legends of Aviation" event in Beverly Hills.

With the brilliant Daniel Hannan from the UK at the Reagan Ranch Center. He was the keynote speaker for the Presidents Club Weekend. Daniel is an essential force in the "Brexit" movement. He also knows more about California history than most Californians. MORE: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Hannan Photo: Brent Baker, November 2017.

With legendary astronauts Mike Collins (Gemini 10,Apollo XI), Al Worden (Apollo XV) and Rick Hauck (Shuttle missions STS-7, STS-51A & STS-26). Before the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation INNOVATORS GALA, Washington, DC, September, 2017.

Always great to hang out with our pal Randy Jones, Padres Hall of Fame star and Cy Young Award-winning pitcher (Opening Day 2017)...

Recreating Buzz Aldrin's "first selfie in space", Gemini 12 (mission was in November 1966). This pic from the 50th Anniversary Celebration in Florida. December 2016. AstronautScholarship.org

With Donald Trump backstage at San Diego Salute to Veterans event (Larson was MC). May 2016.

My view (and photo) across the dinner table at the same event as Harrison Ford talked with Gene Cernan about the legendary astronaut's new film, "The Last Man on the Moon".

Catching up with Harrison Ford at the "Living Legends of Aviation" event in Beverly Hills, January 2016.

With Senator Marco Rubio, La Jolla, CA, December 2015.

At FOX NEWS NEW YORK CITY: With our friend Kimberly Guilfoyle ...as we are elegantly photobombed by Sean Hannity and Eric Bolling....December 2015.

At lunch with my friend Jahja Ling, Music Director of the San Diego Symphony and world-renowned maestro... One of the most inspirational people I know. (November 2015)

MC'ing and Q&A with former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich at a special event in Old Town San Diego, October 2015.

With KUSI News Channel 9 anchor and longtime friend Sandra Maas ... At the Reagan Ranch Center in Santa Barbara (September 2015)

Interviewing former California Governor Pete Wilson on a special half hour KUSI NEWS program (with Channel 9's Ross Becker), September 2015.

MC'ing at San Diego Symphony's "Opus" event (2014) with the incomparable Russian pianist Lola Astanova (www.lolaastanova.com) ... The event raised nearly $1 million for the orchestra's education programs.

With author and columnist George F. Will at a YAF/Reagan Ranch event in Reston, Virginia... March 2015.

With the legendary Pat Boone and Dennis Prager (also legendary :) after Pat and I did a special recording project at Salem Media in Los Angeles...June 2015.

Chatting with former Texas Governor and Presidential candidate Rick Perry prior to being on stage with him at a New Majority event... La Jolla, CA June 2015.

Onboard USS RONALD REAGAN with the Commanding Officer, CAPT Chris Bolt (L) and Rear Admiral Patrick Piercey, who heads up Carrier Strike Group 9....

Making a house call on our friend Chris Wallace at his Fox News office in Washington,DC... April 2015.

With Ambassador John Bolton, at the U.S. Capitol, April 2015.

With many of our old KFMB and B-100 FM radio team, together again for the 40th anniversary of B-100... Celebrating (and trying not to fall over each other) at the March 27, 2015 reunion at Pala Resort. I was part of that awesome group for more than 18 years... Many successes that will never be duplicated.

With the legendary CAPT James Lovell, of Gemini and Apollo fame (most notably as Commander of Apollo XIII), in Lake Forest, Illinois... October 2014.

With author and Fox News contributor Katie Pavlich at the Reagan Ranch Center in Santa Barbara, after doing the Larson radio show (July 2014).

With former President of Mexico, Vicente Fox and his wife Marta. At his ancestral home in Leon, Mexico, May 2014. Note how he simply signs the photo "Fox".

With Gretchen Carlson, after appearing on her show "The Real Story"...Fox News Channel in New York City, April 2014

With Buzz Aldrin at the "Living Legends of Aviation" event in Beverly Hills, California, January 2014 (Photo talent by Capt. Judy Rice, thinkglobalflight.org)

n Fox News Channel's "The Real Story with Gretchen Carlson" (debating Democratic strategist Bernard Whitman). (December 2013)

On Fox News Channel's "The Real Story with Gretchen Carlson" (debating Democratic strategist Bernard Whitman). (December 2013)

Visiting Kimberly Guilfoyle on "The Five" at Fox News in New York, December 2013

With Fox News Channel's Martha McCallum, in New York, December 2013.

With Dana Perino, former White House Press Secretary, backstage at "The Five", Fox News Channel, New York City. (December 2013)

Nothing like wearing my official flight jacket on board my favorite ship, CVN 76... USS Ronald Reagan... I'm honored to be an Honorary Plank Owner with this great ship.

On the ship's bridge with Capt. Thom Burke, Commanding Officer, USS Ronald Reagan (April 2013)

IN-STUDIO WITH CAPT. GENE CERNAN, September 2012: Interviewing on radio while British film crew captures it all as part of their upcoming documentary on "The Last Man on the Moon".

IN-STUDIO WITH CAPT. GENE CERNAN, September 2012: Interviewing on radio while British film crew captures it all as part of their upcoming documentary on "The Last Man on the Moon".

Emceeing Servant Leadership Institute's Winter Conference, San Diego, February 2013.

Howdy folks: Ready to be honored by St Paul's Homes at their "Silver & Spurs" benefit, September 2008.

With American icon John Glenn, after introducing him onstage at Apollo XVII 40th Anniversary event in Pensacola, December 14, 2012.

At Astronaut Scholarship event honoring Apollo XVII's 40th Anniversary, Cocoa Beach, Florida - November 2012. Back row, left to right: Jim McDivitt, Dave Scott, Charlie Duke, Ed Mitchell, Dick Gordon; Bottom row, left to right: Buzz Aldrin, Tom Stafford, Gene Cernan, Larson, Alan Bean, Fred Haise. Google any of those names for fascinating information!

With the last man on the moon, Gene Cernan, and Space Shuttle Commander Eileen Collins. At Kennedy Space Center, November 2012.

The "Future of the GOP"? With the new US Senator from Texas, Ted Cruz...before introducing him to the crowd at a Young America's Foundation dinner. November 10, 2012 at the Reagan Ranch Center in Santa Barbara.

With Gov. Mitt Romney prior to emceeing September 2012 event, Del Mar, California.

Emceeing with Gov. Mitt Romney at special event in Del Mar, California, September 2012. The luncheon featured a record crowd and raised more than $2 million for the campaign. (Photo by Tony Amat)

Emceeing with Gov. Mitt Romney at special event in Del Mar, California, September 2012. The luncheon featured a record crowd and raised more than $2 million for the campaign. (Photo by Tony Amat)

Emceeing special event for Gov. Mitt Romney, along with Matt Romney and Gov. Chris Christie. La Jolla, California, August 2012

With New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, prior to emceeing a Romney event where he was keynote speaker. La Jolla,CA August 2008.

Introducing Neil Armstrong at the San Diego Air & Space Museum's Apollo 8 40th anniversary event, December 2008.

Gene Cernan, the last man on the moon, talks about Michelle's original painting of his Apollo 17 mission. The work commemorates the 40th anniversary of the landing and is now in the Larson Media collection.

Gene Cernan, the last man on the moon, talks about Michelle's original painting of his Apollo 17 mission. The work commemorates the 40th anniversary of the landing and is now in the Larson Media collection.

With Michelle Rouch, renowned aviation and space artist at Spacefest- Tucson, June 2012. Info at www.rouch.com

With Michelle Rouch, renowned aviation and space artist at Spacefest- Tucson, June 2012. Info at www.rouch.com

With the late Alan Shepard's daughters, Laura and Julie, at Apollo 16's 40th anniversary event in April 2012 at Kennedy Space Center. Standing under one of only three remaining 363 ft. Saturn V rockets, steps away from Shepard's Apollo 14 command module. He was the first American to fly in space.

At a private "family and friends" dinner prior to Astronaut Scholarship Foundation's Apollo 16 anniversary weekend celebrating Apollo 16, America's next-to-last moon landing (April 1972). Left to right: Hall of Fame Shuttle Astronaut (and head of Kennedy Space Center) Bob Cabana, ML, Charlie Duke (Apollo 16 lunar module pilot) and Gemini and Apollo 12 legend Dick Gordon. At Cape Canaveral, Florida April 13, 2012.

SPANNING AMERICAN SPACE HISTORY: With the first man on the moon, Neil Armstrong (L) and the last man to walk the lunar surface, Gene Cernan (R), at special event honoring Apollo 16's 40th anniversary, April 14, 2012, Kennedy Space Center.

With legendary aviation hero Gen. Chuck Yeager, Bob Hoover (who Yeager calls the best pilot he's ever seen), Jim Kidrick, President/CEO of San Diego Air & Space Museum, Dave Scott of KUSI-TV and Francis French, noted author and Director of Education for the Museum. At the "Spirit of 45" event, February 2012.

Chatting with Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker at the Reagan Ranch, inside the main house. It was the Governor's first visit to Rancho Del Cielo, November 2011.

In this photo: Gene Cernan, the last man on the moon, and Alan Bean, from Skylab and Apollo 12.

Reaction after delivering the keynote speech at Spacefest III, June 2011, Tucson, AZ.

Reaction after delivering the keynote speech at Spacefest III, June 2011, Tucson, AZ.

With Former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, after emceeing a special event at the Reagan Ranch Center, April 2011.

With Governor Sarah Palin at Reagan 100 event , Reagan Ranch Center, February 2011.

Waiting to interview the Governator in Sacramento (his only longform radio interview during his last days in office), December 2010. Deep in thought about Q&A, Arnold and staffers slipped in behind ...unknown to Larson... where they posed for a few moments before ML figured it out (the surprise photo was the tip off). Despite many differences on issues, the friendship endures.

Waiting to interview the Governator in Sacramento (his only longform radio interview during his last days in office), December 2010. Deep in thought about Q&A, Arnold and staffers slipped in behind ...unknown to Larson... where they posed for a few moments before ML figured it out (the surprise photo was the tip off). Despite many differences on issues, the friendship endures.

Bringing on ABC's Sam Donaldson at a Reagan Ranch event, Centennial Weekend, February 2011. Sam was a surprise guest (and gate crasher) at the event celebrating Ronald Reagan's 100th birthday.

Interviewing former California Governor Pete Wilson, 2011 Inns of Court dinner, La Jolla. (Photo by Barry Carlton)

Speaking at rally to save the Mt. Soledad Veterans Memorial, La Jolla, CA, January 2011. More info: www.soledadmemorial.com

With many American astronaut heroes at Kennedy Space Center: Gene Cernan, Dave Scott, Jim Lovell, Tom Stafford, Buzz Aldrin; November 2010.

With Rep Brian Bilbray and Newt Gingrich, 2010.

Prior to MC'ing en event with legendary EBay star Meg Whitman and former Secretary of State Condi Rice, 2010.

Prior to MC'ing en event with legendary EBay star Meg Whitman and former Secretary of State Condi Rice, 2010.

RALLY FOR MEG WHITMAN, ESCONDIDO, CA - JUNE 2010

Talking strategy with Karl Rove (and Andrew Coffin, Director of the Reagan Ranch keeping an eye on me) Santa Barbara, CA April 30, 2010. Prior to emceeing Reagan Roundtable event with Mr.Rove.

Plenty of celebrities in the "Presenters" category, too!

Among many celebrity notables at the 2010 New Jersey Hall of Fame event May 2. I was honored to accept the induction award for the legendary Wally Schirra on behalf of his family. Other honorees include Jack Nicholson, Danny DeVito (who along with a surprise appearance by Bruce Springsteen stole the show), Franki Valli, Carl Lewis and many more. Info www.njhalloffame.org

Chatting with Andrew Breitbart (Breitbart.tv, BigGovernment.com) at the Reagan Ranch Center, November 2009.

Meeting with Gov. Mitt Romney, his wife Ann along with Wendy McCaw and Arthur von Wiesenberger, Co-Publishers of the Santa Barbara News-Press (at the Reagan Ranch Center, November 2009)

With Capt. Ken Norton, Commanding Officer of USS Ronald Reagan, on the bridge of the ship in the Gulf of Oman. Overseeing evening flight ops in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, August 2009.

With Texas Governor Rick Perry after emceeing an event where he was featured speaker, late 2008.

Hanging out with some of our space buddies at the San Diego Air & Space Museum, December 2008. (Left to right: Alan Bean (Apollo 12 and Skylab), Neil Armstrong (Apollo 11, first man on the moon), Larson (grounded), Gene Cernan (Apollo 10 & 17, last man on the moon).

"WARP FIVE!!!" With famed "Original 7" astronaut Scott Carpenter on the "flight deck" of the Enterprise. San Diego Air & Space Museum's "Star Trek: The Exhibition" (prior to emceeing annual Hall of Fame Induction Gala honoring Mr. Carpenter), October 25, 2008.

Settling things fair and square. (Photo by Paul Nestor)

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger demonstrates new techniques in dealing with the stubborn members of the California legislature. (Prior to both appearing at a special event in Fairbanks Ranch, CA, August 2008).

Speaking at Reagan Ranch luncheon (featuring Ann Coulter), May 2008.

Hanging out with the Clintons. Sort of Steve Bridges and Marianne Curan, often seen on the "Tonight Show". He also does the best impersonation of George W. Bush.

Speaking at the 2008 Lincoln-Reagan Dinner in San Diego.

Emceeing Sen. John McCain's first California event (after becoming "presumptive GOP nominee), La Jolla, CA, March 24, 2008. (Photo courtesy of Paul Nestor)

With Mitt Romney (and Mrs. Larson), December 2007.

With good friend (and author/actress/speaker) Jennifer O'Neill at the Set Free Ministries dinner, Alpine, CA September 2007.

With Presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani (after emceeing his event), Del Mar, California - August 2007.

With my son Jeff and baseball great (and good friend) Tony Gwynn at the National Baseball Hall of Fame induction weekend in Cooperstown, NY. July 2007.

Taylor Baldwin (www.taylorbaldwin.com) joins Mark regularly on his Southern California radio show.

One of my photos of Space Shuttle STS-117 launch, June 8, 2007.

With Buzz Aldrin, the second man to walk on the moon.

With the legendary Jim Lovell (Apollo 8 and 13) at Kennedy Space Center, Florida, June 9, 2007.

With Tracy Kornfeld, good friend and designer of many of the astronaut websites (including www.wallyschirra.com)

On the historic Apollo launch pad where Wally Schirra, Don Eisele and Walter Cunningham lifted off on the successful Apollo 7 mission. That was the first flight after the shocking Apollo One fire that killed astronauts Grissom, Chafee and White.

One of the only remaining enormous Saturn V rockets (Kennedy Space Center). This year's Astronaut Foundation dinner was held in this amazing facility, under the Saturn.

Our best buddy, "Uncle Bill" Dana, aka "Jose Jimenez" the eighth Mercury astronaut. A wonderful talent and sweet friend.

With Dee O'Hara, famed nurse to the astronauts, and General Tom Stafford (Gemini and Apollo).

Enjoying a laugh with Walt Cunningham (Apollo 7) and Rusty Schweikart (Apollo 9). Note: The Apollo 9 command module is currently on display at the San Diego Air & Space Museum, where I serve on the Board of Directors.

Looking oh-so-fabulous (!!!) with astronaut Dick Gordon (Gemini 11 and Apollo 12) at Kennedy Space Center''s Saturn V pavilion (with apologies to the lovely Linda Gordon).

Enjoying a laugh with the legendary Gene Kranz of "Failure Is Not An Option" fame (Apollo 13).

At the Astronaut Foundation Dinner in Florida with Scott Carpenter. Only he and John Glenn remain as living members of the Original Seven. We "Friends of Wally" Schirra wore Hawaiian shirts in tribute to our buddy.

On-air talking with Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld at the White House, October 2006.

Interviewing Press Secretary Tony Snow at the White House, October 24, 2006.

Interviewing Press Secretary Tony Snow at the White House, October 24, 2006.

With Larry King on CNN October 24, 2006.

With Larry King on CNN October 24, 2006.

With Larry King on CNN October 24, 2006.

With Pat Buchanan on MSNBC, April 2006.

With Capt. Terry Kraft, Commanding Officer of the USS Ronald Reagan, on the ship's bridge in the Arabian Gulf. March 2006.

On NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams talking about illegal immigration, March 29,2006.

"Summit with the Governator", October 2005... just before Mark emceed a special pre-election event with Ahhhnold.

With Presidential guru (and nemesis of the left) Karl Rove, June 2005 at the Reagan Library.

With Commanding General John Abizaid, on location in the Middle East, September 2005.

Interviewing Gen. Brian Geehan, in charge of logistics for the entire 27 nation CentCom region in the Middle East, September 2005, Doha, Qatar.

With the highest ranking US enlisted man, Chief Master Sergeant Curt Brownhill, on location in the Middle East, September 2005.

Interviewing Gen. John Abizaid, four-star general who is commander of the entire region, US Central Command. In Doha, Qatar, September 23, 2005.

Camels along the road, near entrance to a Middle East Air Force base, in an "undisclosed location".

The Reagan Ranch, along the shores of "Lake Lucky" (Photo courtesy of Nilan Kincaid). No wonder the 40th President loved this place!

BE IT EVER SO HUMBLE: The Reagan Ranch. There's no better reflection of Ronald Reagan's humility than this 1870's adobe that served as the Western White House during RR's eight years as President of the United States. Queen Elizabeth and Mikhail Gorbachev were among the distinguished visitors who made the trek to visit Ranch Del Cielo. Thanks to the Young America's Foundation, the Ranch is preserved for future generations.

Broadcasting live from the Reagan Ranch and the Young America's Foundation donor celebration, August 12, 2005.

On location for a live broadcast from the Reagan Ranch, August 12, 2005. Celebrating the anniversary of the Reagan tax cut with longtime Reagan Secret Service agent John Barletta (with his dog Astro) and Admiral Jim Zortman, commander of the U.S. carriers and air wings.

USS Ronald Reagan XO Capt. Billy Hart, wife Maureen and the Larsons.... working VERY hard at the Santa Barbara Navy League Gala, August 20, 2005.

August 20, 2005: On the USS Ronald Reagan with XO Capt. Billy Hart who, like Larson, is amazed that the wives want to dance even though the guys aren't!

With good friends Capt. Jim and Anne Symonds on the USS Ronald Reagan, August 20, 2005. He's the Commanding Officer of the ship.

With Mrs. Larson on the USS Ronald Reagan, ready to emcee one of the weekend's events on the USS Ronald Reagan, August 20, 2005.

With Mike Reagan during live broadcast, via satellite, from the USS Ronald Reagan. A mile off the Santa Barbara, CA coast. August 19, 2005.

On the air on board the USS Ronald Reagan with Commanding Officer Jim Symonds.

"Welcoming party", complete with 50 caliber guns, approaching the USS Ronald Reagan off the coast of California. August 19, 2005.

On a barge heading out to the USS Ronald Reagan, off the coast of Santa Barbara, August 19, 2005. With network radio notable (and obviously "high on life"... or sleep-deprived) Tim Kelly.

On the NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams talking about the "McCain Gang of Seven" deal to avoid the so-called "Nuclear Option" in the U.S. Senate (May 24, 2005).

With New York Times Best-Selling author (and frequent Larson Show guest) Ann Coulter — New York, January 2005.

Interviewing ABC's John Stossel during special Larson Show at Radio City in New York — January 2005.

Interviewing ABC's John Stossel during special Larson Show at Radio City in New York — January 2005.

For more information about the Young America's Foundation, visit them online at yaf.org! Larson has now joined the YAF Speakers Bureau (along with friends like Ann Coulter and John Stossel).

November 12, 2004 at the West Coast Leadership Conference

What ever was being said appeared to go over well!

Oh, sure, have fun making up your own caption on this one!

Speaking to over 550 college students at the 2004 West Coast Leadership Conference.

Speaking to over 550 college students at the 2004 West Coast Leadership Conference.

Mikhail Gorbachev's foundation continues to work on a variety of global issues, including health care. For more information, visit www.gorby.ru

The exclusive Mikhail Gorbachev interview was broadcast on NewsRadio 600 KOGO and worldwide on kogo.com. The former Soviet leader was attending a Global Leadership conference in Palm Desert, California.

Longtime (since 1985) Gorbachev interpreter Pavel Palazchenko does a marvelous job with simultaneous translation in the live half hour interview.

Interviewing former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev, October 18, 2004.

Interviewing Admiral Tim La Fleur, Commander, Naval Surface Forces.

"Fleet Week" October 2004 -- San Diego "Live" on KOGO with Phil Farrar, Capt. Jim Symonds (Commanding Officer of the USS Ronald Reagan) and David Koontz of Fleet Week and Sea World.

KOGO broadcast of 2004 "Sea 'N Air Parade", San Diego.

USS Ronald Reagan's XO, Capt. Drew Brugal (not exactly "in uniform").

The scene on the USS Ronald Reagan shortly before Homeporting ceremonies began, July 23, 2004. Also shown are Rep. Duncan Hunter, Chairman of the U.S. House Armed Services Committee and his wife Lynn.

Larson and Mike Reagan, on board the USS Ronald Reagan, attempting to reestablish cell phone connections with the real world, after two days at sea.

"OK, it doesn't look like it in this shot, but I'm really NOT running for anything!"

Larson with Rep. Darrell Issa (who, in addition to being a fine Congressman, also spearheaded the California recall of Gray Davis) and U.S. Senate Candidate Bill Jones, who appears slightly stunned--- but ready--- to take on Barbara Boxer for her spot in Washington, DC. He's a smart, honest guy and deserved more support in the 2004 election.

What a way to make an entrance! Larson flies onto the deck of the USS Midway Aircraft Museum (well, RIDING, not flying... Ivor from Corporate Helicopters did that)... along with Rep. Darrell Issa and U.S. Senate candidate Bill Jones.

What a way to make an entrance! Larson flies onto the deck of the USS Midway Aircraft Museum (well, RIDING, not flying... Ivor from Corporate Helicopters did that)... along with Rep. Darrell Issa and U.S. Senate candidate Bill Jones.

What a way to make an entrance! Larson flies onto the deck of the USS Midway Aircraft Museum (well, RIDING, not flying... Ivor from Corporate Helicopters did that)... along with Rep. Darrell Issa and U.S. Senate candidate Bill Jones.

With daughter, Kristin, 2003.

With Mrs. Larson, freezing together at The White House, February 2003

Chatting with Actor John Schneider at MFI event. September 2002

Chatting with Actor John Schneider at MFI event. September 2002

Easter 2002 with Larry Sparks (brother-in-law and talented music agent), Billy Davis, Jr., Londyn (daughter of the Sparks), Marilyn McCoo and Mrs. Larson.

Easter 2002 with Larry Sparks (brother-in-law and talented music agent), Billy Davis, Jr., Londyn (daughter of the Sparks), Marilyn McCoo and Mrs. Larson.

With Media Fellowship pals Pat Brown, Jeff Detrow and Carol LeBeau — 2001

At the Pickwick Club Dinner with the charming Cedric Dickens, great-grandson of Charles Dickens, and Triple Espresso's Dennis Babcock (also charming) — London, December 2001

After emceeing a hilarious event with Rep. Sonny Bono and Rep. Duncan Hunter (with Mrs. L.) — April 1997

With Paul Palmer, Gen. Colin Powell and KFMB's Joan Hiser, shortly after the Gulf War ended — April 1991

With Paul Palmer, Gen. Colin Powell and KFMB's Joan Hiser, shortly after the Gulf War ended — April 1991

"Dueling Podiums" (with Kelleher) at International Aerospace Event

"Dueling Podiums" (with Kelleher) at International Aerospace Event

Southwest Airlines Co-Founder Herb Kelleher is proud to hang out with us . . . after emceeing International Aerospace Hall of Fame event — March 2002

Southwest Airlines Co-Founder Herb Kelleher is proud to hang out with us . . . after emceeing International Aerospace Hall of Fame event — March 2002

Mark Larson on the air at KCBQ 2002.

The San Diego Zoo's Joan Embery and friends appearing on Larson LIVE!

The San Diego Zoo's Joan Embery and friends appearing on Larson LIVE!

Emceeing the San Diego Aerospace Museum 2001 Benefit Gala. Left to right: NASA's Gene Krantz, Eugene Cernan (last man to walk on the moon), Alexei Leonov (first man to walk in space), Larson (periodically spacey), Thomas Stafford, Valeriy Kubasov and Wally Schirra. The event marked the 25th anniversary of the Apollo-Soyuz project and reunited several astronauts.

Emceeing the San Diego Aerospace Museum 2001 Benefit Gala. Left to right: NASA's Gene Krantz, Eugene Cernan (last man to walk on the moon), Alexei Leonov (first man to walk in space), Larson (periodically spacey), Thomas Stafford, Valeriy Kubasov and Wally Schirra. The event marked the 25th anniversary of the Apollo-Soyuz project and reunited several astronauts.

The Larson Family on the beach at La Jolla, California, October 2000.

Earliest known photo of a politically active Mark--checking on Eisenhower. Circa 1957.

On a mission for The Bible League, Mae Sot, Thailand in September 1997. With KPDQ's Georgene Rice and KFAX's Craig Roberts.

That's Mark in the Northwest Thailand Refugee Camp that houses thousands who have fled the regime in Myanmar (Burma).

It's not Julie Andrews in "Sound of Music," but an incredible simulation! Bonding (and singing) in a herd of yak, Tibet 1998.

In Beijing, with the founder of Heart to Heart, Dr. Gary Morsch. Tiananmen Square, in front of the Forbidden City.

On the roof of the Potala Palace in Tibet with Linda Reynolds and Darla Hancock, members of the delegation.

Mark and the fifty-member Heart to Heart International Delegation took medical supplies into Tibet in 1998. That's the Potala Palace in the distance.

Touring a county hospital, Guizhou Province, China. With Heart to Heart International Medical Relief Project, May 2000.

On top of the Great Wall of China, in May 2000. The same section that Nixon visited in 1972.

Mark Larson in the news. San Diego Tribune article by John Freeman. 1990

Emceeing a rock concert with the hometown band, "Cheap Trick." (Rick Nielsen pictured. 1975)

Ah, humility. With Cliff Albert and Geni Cavitt, "Thanksgiving On the Mayflower." (As in, "moving van." Mid 1980's.)

A KFMB one-sheet featuring Mark Larson. (1976)

In front of 50,000 Padres fans after Padres Pennant win, San Diego Stadium, 1984. (Nice vest, eh?)

Geez, this looks like ancient history. KFMB, San Diego, circa 1977.

Really big hair. WROK-AM. (Early 1970's)

More "guys with large hair" signing a new contract with radio veteran Bill Ballance and Paul Palmer. (Late 1970's)

The start of a sixteen-year friendship with the legendary Bob Collins of WGN, Chicago. His newsman, Tom Peterson is on the left. Seen during the Cubs-Padres playoffs in 1984 on a WGN Broadcast. Collins died tragically in a private plane crash in early 2000. (Ah, those were the "big hair days." Though Tom and Bob were "follically challenged" . . . as evidenced by their HATS!)

With best friend and long-time radio newsman/sidekick, Cliff Albert. Editing a broadcast special circa 1979.

Larson directs Ted Leitner and Hudson & Bauer during a 1980's TV commercial shoot. (H & B were San Diego's longest-running, most-successful morning team. A record that stands today.) Leitner is still San Diego's Number One media personality.

Larson directs Ted Leitner and Hudson & Bauer during a 1980's TV commercial shoot. (H & B were San Diego's longest-running, most-successful morning team. A record that stands today.) Leitner is still San Diego's Number One media personality.

Radio talent "takes on" management. (Late 1980's) The late Mac Hudson, a true comedy genius, rehearses with Mark for a KFMB-TV commercial.

With Paul Palmer, Chargers football great Dan Fouts and Judge Wapner on The Larson Show. (Fouts, now a network play-by-play star, started his broadcast career working for Mark at KFMB.)

Okay. So it's not a matter of using reputable sources all of the time!

One of Mark's favorite people, and a friend of nearly twenty years. Eight-time batting champion and National League All-Star, Tony Gwynn.

Honored to hang out with some heroes! Rep. J.C. Watts and Rep. Duncan Hunter. (Late 1990's)

On-air with columnist, George Will, at San Diego Stadium.

At a San Diego Padres' game with Geni Cavitt (KFMB-TV), Padres owner and McDonald's mogul (and a wonderful woman) Joan Kroc and Paul Palmer. (Early 1990's) Mrs. Kroc was a great ally during the KFMB years.

With Gary Fries, President of the Radio Advertising Bureau; Mark's mentor, Paul Palmer and a genuinely nice man, John Candy.

"Now, Newt, you're not going to do anything dumb and embarrassing, are you?"

With Elizabeth Dole at Family Heritage Foundation event, 1995.

With one of Mark's best friends, Michael Reagan, and Tennessee Senator Fred Thompson. (Emceeing GOP Night at Planet Hollywood, August 1996)

With Bob Dole during 1996 campaign. (Well, we carried San Diego County!)

Advising President Gerald Ford after emceeing post-Presidential debate, October 1996. (Lorenzo Lamas and Bob Dole in the foreground.)

A man of integrity: Missouri Sen. John Ashcroft, his wife Janet, Mrs. Larson and Mark. (Late 1990's)

Emceeing Ronald Reagan's last campaign rally as President. San Diego, November 1988. (That man in the hat is the legendary Shotgun Tom Kelly, another radio giant who has worked with Mark over the years.)

Goofing around with Ollie North on a NET-TV program in Washington, D.C., (Late 1990's)

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