Larry David is working on a new HBO show to fill the void afterCurb Your Enthusiasm, and it will connect with one of his longest-running gags. Larry David, the genius comedian behindSeinfeld, has recently announced his newest project, following theend ofCurb Your Enthusiasmin 2024, which will reunite him with HBO for another hopeful hit.
Larry David’s new HBO serieswas announced last week as a production from Barack and Michelle Obama’s company, Higher Ground. Theshow will be written by Larry David and Jeff Schaffer (The Dictator), and will feature a mixture ofCurb Your Enthusiasmactors and special guest stars. The logline can be read below:
“President and Mrs. Obama wanted to honor America’s 250th anniversary and celebrate the unique history of our nation on this special occasion…But then Larry David called.”
Larry’s Obsession With American History Was A Great Running Gag In Curb Your Enthusiasm
Historical References Were A Critical Aspect Of The Show’s Humor
While Larry David’s new project is still far from its release, the prospect of him returning to television for a history-focused sketch comedy series is very promising.David’s fascination with American history was prevalent throughout all twelve seasons ofCurb Your Enthusiasm, and it’s evidently an area of expertise that’s ripe for great humor.
The joke that immediately comes to mind is the episode when Larry decides to spend all his time at urinals memorizing the Gettysburg Address. RecentCurbseasons saw Larry offer satire on current events, including multiple gags about Donald Trump and an entire season that culminates in a trial after he hands someone a water bottle at a voting line.
The real Larry David has a college degree in history, so it’s not surprising that he’s integrated so many of these ideas into his humor. In season 12, the late great Richard Lewis’s fictionalized character even states, “I’m sick of your historical references!” to his long-time friend.
Larry David’s New HBO Sketch Show Is A Big Blow To Curb Your Enthusiasm Season 13 Hopes
Curb Season 13 Seems Less Likely Now
It’s upsetting when such a classic, long-running show comes to a close, especially whenCurb Your Enthusiasmlasted for over two decades. There were hopes thatCurb Your Enthusiasmseason 13might be a possibility, given that David had taken long breaks from the show in the past, but those seem less likely now.
Of course, the future of the Larry David-Obamas history sketch show is still unclear, butif he’s occupying his time with a new project, it seems less likely that he would return toCurb.Curb Your Enthusiasmhad a long, brilliant run, and it’s almost more exciting to embark on something new.
