All articles tagged with #curb your enthusiasm
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
Larry David's 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' season seven featured a reunion with the original 'Seinfeld' cast, created with meticulous planning and a desire to keep it authentic, including recreating the original set and writing a storyline that was self-serving and humorous, driven by Larry's creative process and relationships with the cast and crew.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Hollywood Reporter
Ted Danson initially joined 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' as a favor to his friend Larry David, despite not being a fan of the show's pilot. This decision unexpectedly revitalized his passion for comedy and led to a significant role on the series, where he played a fictionalized version of himself. Danson's involvement in the show, which he initially thought "sucked," ended up being a pivotal and life-changing experience, as he appeared in nearly every season and became a key character in the series' narrative.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Variety
Ted Danson initially thought "Curb Your Enthusiasm" was terrible and offered to play himself out of pity for Larry David. Despite his initial skepticism, Danson's role on the show became a fan favorite and significantly impacted his career, reigniting his passion for comedy. Danson recounted his surprise at discovering his character was disliked by David's character, highlighting the unscripted nature of the show.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Vulture
The series finale of "Curb Your Enthusiasm" sees Jerry Seinfeld saving Larry David from jail, highlighting their comedic relationship and revealing that Jerry has been Larry's true love on the show. Their interactions showcase a unique understanding and connection, with their riffing and observations serving as their love language. The finale, titled "No Lessons Learned," stays true to the show's philosophy of "no hugging, no learning," as the characters don't grow but are willing to learn a lesson about creating comedy.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Guardian
"Curb Your Enthusiasm" is a joyous homage to friendship, showcasing the lengths a dysfunctional group of friends would go to help each other out of a fix or in pursuit of a good wheeze. The show's legacy is as much about friendship as it is about social intolerance, with real-life connections between the actors adding depth to the dynamics within the series. The recent passing of comedian Richard Lewis, Larry's best friend on and off screen, highlighted the show's sentimental heart and rawest nerve.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Hollywood Reporter
The series finale of "Curb Your Enthusiasm" garnered 1.1 million viewers on HBO and Max, marking the show's best performance since its season 10 finale in 2020. The final season averaged 4.9 million viewers per episode, a 14 percent increase from the previous season. The finale featured Larry David's fictional alter ego on trial in Atlanta and revisited the 1998 Seinfeld finale, with showrunner Jeff Schaffer stating that they knew it was the end of the series when they decided on the meta joke of Larry never learning a lesson and steering the storyline back into the Seinfeld "iceberg."
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Variety
The series finale of "Curb Your Enthusiasm" garnered 1.1 million viewers, marking the highest viewership of Season 12. Titled "No Lessons Learned," the episode concluded an arc that began with the Season 12 premiere, mirroring the 1998 courtroom finale of "Seinfeld." The show, which debuted in 2000, has continually pushed limits and tracked evolving trending topics over two decades.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by GQ
The series finale of "Curb Your Enthusiasm" featured a last-minute improv punchline by Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld, wrapping up 12 seasons of misanthropic misadventures. Co-writer/executive producer Jeff Schaffer and co-star Susie Essman discuss the finale's reception, the decision to revisit the Seinfeld finale, and the importance of weaving classic Curb moments into the episode. Larry David's contrarian nature and the show's focus on storytelling are highlighted, with the team expressing satisfaction with the finale and Larry David showing rare sentimentality about the show's conclusion.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Rolling Stone
On the last day of filming Curb Your Enthusiasm, Larry David awkwardly avoided emotional farewells from his coworkers, including Richard Lewis and Cheryl Hines, as they praised him. A behind-the-scenes video captured the cast and crew applauding David, who quietly slinked away amidst the outpouring of emotion. Eventually, David reluctantly thanked everyone after receiving an end-of-show gift, displaying his trademark comedic discomfort.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Los Angeles Times
The series finale of "Curb Your Enthusiasm" sees Larry David's character sentenced to jail, emphasizing his inability to learn life lessons. The finale pays homage to "Seinfeld" and features callbacks, including a scene with Jerry Seinfeld. The episode also references the late Richard Lewis. The finale's direction and fan reactions are discussed by executive producer Jeff Schaffer and co-star Susie Essman.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by TVLine
The series finale of "Curb Your Enthusiasm" featured a meta joke referencing the infamous "Seinfeld" ending, with Larry David's character facing a trial and revisiting past acquaintances. Executive producer Jeff Schaffer and star Susie Essman discuss the ending, including the involvement of Jerry Seinfeld, the last day of filming, and memories of working with the late Richard Lewis. They attribute the show's lasting appeal to its audacious humor and ability to resonate with audiences.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
Jeff Schaffer and Susie Essman discuss the finale of "Curb Your Enthusiasm," which references the polarizing "Seinfeld" finale. The episode features callbacks and a twist, and the cast reflects on their long friendship, including the recent death of Richard Lewis. Schaffer and Essman talk about the conception of the finale, including the decision to revisit the "Seinfeld" trial, and how the characters could live on.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Variety
The series finale of "Curb Your Enthusiasm" sees Larry David on trial for breaking a Georgia voting law, ultimately walking free with a meta revelation about how the "Seinfeld" finale should have ended. The show's executive producer, writer, and director Jeff Schaffer discusses the idea behind rewriting the "Seinfeld" finale, Larry's indifference to public opinion, and the unexpected letter from the Georgia Secretary of State. The interview also touches on the show's lasting appeal, the final days on set, and Bruce Springsteen's guest appearance.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Vulture
The series finale of "Curb Your Enthusiasm" pays homage to the "Seinfeld" finale as Larry faces a voting-rights trial. Parallels to the "Seinfeld" finale are evident as Larry is confronted with past misdeeds, leading to a guilty verdict and a one-year prison sentence. However, a twist sees Jerry bailing him out, echoing the original "Seinfeld" ending. While the episode is a nod to "Seinfeld," some find the heavy-handed references and predictable structure unsatisfying, but it ultimately maintains the show's signature bitter humor.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Hollywood Reporter
The series finale of "Curb Your Enthusiasm" brings a 26-year joke full circle with a classic callback to the "Seinfeld" finale, leaving both the cast and fans satisfied. The ending, titled "No Lessons Learned," was a long-planned meta joke about Larry David never learning a lesson, and it wrapped up the series in a beautiful way. The creators discuss the genesis of the ending, the decision to rewrite the "Seinfeld" finale, and the possibility of continuing the show's universe.