Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness review: Larry David's pretty, pretty good skewering of America
Larry David's new series 'Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness' skewers American history
📍 The outcome
The reviews and coverage of Larry David's "Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness" have concluded, with various outlets weighing in on the show's take on American history. The show, which features Barack Obama, has been described as irreverent, cringe-worthy, and akin to a period version of "Curb." The story has quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.
What happened
Larry David's new series 'Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness' is a comedic take on American history. Coverage emphasizes the show's irreverent look at US history and Larry David's signature style.
The show features Barack Obama and has been reviewed by various outlets including NPR, The Times, Variety, and The New York Times. The show's reception and future episodes are not yet specified in the coverage.
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Questions people are asking
What is 'Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness' about?
A comedic take on American history
Who stars in the show?
Larry David and Barack Obama
Where can the show be watched?
HBO
Who reported it (19)
- Larry David on "Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness" Yahoo · 43d ago
- Larry David's Historical Hysteria, Tennis Legends Chris & Martina, 'Dateline' Revisits the Tragic Camp Mystic Flood TV Insider · 45d ago
- Larry David and Barack Obama's American history show is deeply cringe USA Today · 45d ago
- The Obamas team up with Larry David in this irreverent look at American history NPR · 47d ago
- Larry David spoofs US history (and Barack Obama is pretty funny too) The Times · 47d ago
- 'Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness' Review: A Period 'Curb' Variety · 47d ago
- Larry David Calls Trump’s UFC Fight a ‘Travesty’: ‘I Was Embarrassed to be an American’ Rolling Stone · 47d ago
- Larry David’s Comedy on HBO and America’s Unhappy 250th Birthday The New York Times · 47d ago
- ‘Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness’ Review: Centuries of Shtick WSJ · 47d ago
- Larry David on Curb-ish New Series and Getting Obama to Act in It The Hollywood Reporter · 47d ago
- Larry David wreaks havoc on US history in Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness Financial Times · 47d ago
- Larry David Is Back Outside, and TV Is About to Get Good Again GQ · 47d ago
- Larry David’s Cranky Schtick Reaches New Level in HBO Show With Obama The Daily Beast · 47d ago
- 'Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness' Is Dad-Joke Heaven Time Magazine · 47d ago
- Larry David on White House UFC Fight: Embarrassed to Be an American Variety · 47d ago
- ‘Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness’ Is Pretty, Pretty Bad IndieWire · 47d ago
- 'Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness' Review: Larry David Show The Hollywood Reporter · 47d ago
- ‘Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness’ gives Larry David a bigger canvas, but he’s still Larry The Boston Globe · 47d ago
- Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness review: Larry David's pretty, pretty good skewering of America Roger Ebert · 47d ago broke it first
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