‘Life, Larry’ Director Jeff Schaffer on Obama’s Notes and Why Larry David Will Never Retire: ‘He’s Like a Prostitute Who Has Sex When He’s Not Working’
Director Jeff Schaffer discusses the creative process and on-set dynamics of Larry David's new historical miniseries, Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness.
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The brief
The new miniseries Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness reimagines American history by framing the Declaration of Independence through the lens of petty grievances. The show, which draws comparisons to Curb Your Enthusiasm, features Larry David navigating historical scenarios in costume.
Future reports may focus on viewer reception of the stylistic shift from traditional sitcom formats to historical satire. Coverage does not yet specify long-term plans for the project.
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Quick answers
What is the premise of Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness?
The series presents the Declaration of Independence as a list of petty grievances.
What role did Barack Obama play in the series?
Coverage indicates Barack Obama provided notes for the production and is featured in the series.
How does the series compare to previous work by Larry David?
The Los Angeles Times reports that the show is being described as similar to Curb Your Enthusiasm but presented in costume.
Coverage (6)
- Barack Obama got defensive after Larry David brushed off his notes for “Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness” Yahoo · 1d ago
- Larry David’s American history show is like ‘Curb’ in costume, its co-creator says Los Angeles Times · 1d ago
- Barack Obama’s comic timing is the best thing about Larry David’s star-studded series Yahoo · 1d ago
- Larry David turns the Declaration of Independence into a list of petty grievances in new miniseries premiere Yahoo · 1d ago
- Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness review The Guardian · 1d ago
- Life, liberty and Larry David The Economist · 1d ago
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