'Life, Larry, And The Pursuit Of Unhappiness' Review: Larry David Reimagines U.S. History Through His Curb Lens on HBO
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Joel Keller
Summary
A review of HBO's sketch show "Life, Larry, And The Pursuit Of Unhappiness," where Larry David reimagines key moments in U.S. history through his signature cantankerous, Curb Your Enthusiasm-style lens. The show features David playing historical figures (Alexander Graham Bell, Joe McCarthy) or characters adjacent to historic events (Rosa Parks' seatmate), essentially reprising his Curb persona in historical settings. The piece evaluates whether the show is worth streaming, noting its premise and execution.
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Decider'Life, Larry, And The Pursuit Of Unhappiness' Review: Larry David Reimagines U.S. History Through His Curb Lens on HBOdecider.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledIn Life, Larry, And The Pursuit Of Unhappiness, Larry David stars in sketches that puts his own particular brand of cantankerousness at the center of important moments in U.S. history.
Larry is either playing a historic figure, like in a sketch where he plays Alexander Graham Bell or one where he plays Joe McCarthy, or he plays someone adjacent to that historic figure or event, like Rosa Parks' seatmate.
In all cases, though, he's really just playing a version of himself from Curb Your Enthusiasm.
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