Larry David is a genius. Most will agree that he was a critical part of the massive success of “Seinfeld,” which he co-created with Jerry Seinfeld. Then he created his own show, which was very different and pushed the envelope even more. “Curb Your Enthusiasm” was another smashing success for Larry who has become a comedy icon.
The show premiered on HBO in 2000 and only recently had it’s last season. Of course there were numoerous long breaks along the way, but that frankly added to the show’s popularity. Larry David did things on his own terms.
The show is largely improvised and centers on a fictionalized version of Larry David himself. The series follows Larry as he navigates various social situations, typically featuring interactions that lead to awkward or absurd misunderstandings and conflicts. It’s painfuly awkward at times, and absolutely hilarious. Set in Los Angeles, it portrays Larry’s life as a semi-retired television writer and producer, dealing with everyday life and the intricacies of social conventions.
One of the most distinctive aspects of “Curb Your Enthusiasm” is its use of improvisation. While the show has a basic outline for each episode, much of the dialogue is improvised by the actors, leading to spontaneous and often hilariously uncomfortable interactions. It’s an amazing show.
Series Blog
Curb Your Enthusiasm blog
We covered the show in a few stretches on Premium Hollywood. There’s no telling what Larry David will do next, but he never made us laugh harder than in the show’s seventh season featuring the highly-publicized “Seinfeld” reunion.
Cast Interviews
Susie Essman
Bullz-Eye’s Will Harris interviewed Susie: “When we first started (‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’), it was, like, this slapdash operation. It was really low budget. We had no scripts, no trailers, no dressing rooms, we barely had wardrobe and makeup! It was really like a ‘I’ve got a barn, let’s put on a show!’ kind of thing. After we had no trailer for two seasons, we got a trailer that we all shared. We’re a very close set. We eat our lunch every day with the crew, which apparently is unusual. I had no idea.”
