Review: Larry David's new HBO sketch show recycles old jokes but still entertains
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Ben Travers
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A review of Larry David's new HBO sketch show "Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness," which rehashes American history through his signature comedic lens. The third episode is described as particularly weak, recycling old jokes from Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm, with sketches that feel stale and uninspired. Despite the criticism, the reviewer paradoxically admits to enjoying the show, suggesting a nostalgic appreciation for David's familiar comedic style even when it's not at its best.
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· 3 pulledThe third episode of Larry David's new HBO sketch show, 'Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness,' may be its worst.
A Wright Brothers spoof features airline humor ripped straight from 'Seinfeld's' stand-up sets
a rehash of the McCarthy hearings starts with Larry claiming a Communist sympathizer doesn't respect wood — like he's restaging 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' in black-and-white
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