Larry David's petty, puerile perspective on modern life kept us laughing and cringing through 12 seasons of Curb Your Enthusiasm, and now everyone's favourite grump has turned his neurotic lens towards American history, for seven-episode sketch show Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness.
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Produced by Barack and Michelle Obama to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence, Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness follows a clever format – an alternative history of America told through Larry David gripes and faux pas – albeit one that borrows heavily from Mel Brooks vehicle History of the World.
Each episode comprises four separate sketches, a few of which have been teased in the trailer (embedded below). Larry David hijacking V-J Day celebrations for his own lustful ends looks especially promising.
Not everyone was a fan of the catchphrasing, perma-yelling Larry David of latter-day Curb, and the show didn't always benefit from its surfeit of guest cameos from the spheres of Hollywood and politics, but that seems to be the approach that Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness is taking, with Barack Obama, Jerry Seinfeld, Jon Hamm, Isla Fischer, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Bill Hader, Kathryn Hahn and Vince Vaughn amongst those getting in on the action.
On the plus side, so will Curb regulars Susie Essman, Jeff Garlin and JB Smoove. Don't hold your breath for a Cheryl Hines appearance.
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How to watch Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness in the US
Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness premieres on HBO at 9pm ET/PT on Friday, June 26. Further episodes will go out one at a time in the same slot weekly.
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How to watch Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness in the UK
In the UK, Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness is exclusive to HBO Max. Episodes land each Saturday, starting June 27.
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How to watch Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness in Canada
In Canada, Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness will air on Crave, going out at 9pm ET/PT on Fridays, starting June 26.
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How to watch Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness in Australia
Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness goes out on HBO Max in Australia from Saturday, June 27.
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Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness – Need to Know
Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness trailer
Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness | Official Trailer | HBO Max - YouTube
When is the Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness release date?
Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness premieres in the US and Canada on Friday, June 26 and continues weekly for seven episodes.
In the UK and Australia, episodes will arrive a day later, starting from Saturday, June 27.
Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness episode guide
Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness comprises seven episodes, which will air in North America on the following schedule:
- Episode 1 – Friday, June 26
- Episode 2 – Friday, July 3
- Episode 3 – Friday, July 10
- Episode 4 – Friday, July 17
- Episode 5 – Friday, July 24
- Episode 6 – Friday, July 31
- Episode 7 – Friday, August 7
Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness cast
- Larry David
- Barack Obama
- Bill Hader
- Kathryn Hahn
- Jon Hamm
- Sean Hayes
- Jerry Seinfeld
- Chris Parnell
- Susie Essman
- Jane Krakowski
- Isla Fisher
- Vince Vaughn
- Rita Wilson
- Essence Atkins
- Toby Huss
- Greg Kinnear
- Lin-Manuel Miranda
- Joe Manganiello
- Alan Tudyk
- Fred Melamed
- Jeff Garlin
- JB Smoove
When is the Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness season finale?
The seventh and final episode of Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness airs in the US and Canada on Friday, August 7, and in the UK and Australia on Saturday, August 8.
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