Larry David's new series called 'a total TV shambles' in review
Larry David's latest series 'Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness' has been panned by a critic as a messy, unfunny rehash of his old material, with only Barack Obama's cameo praised.
Larry David's new series 'Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: an Almost History of America' has received a harsh review from The Guardian, calling it a chaotic mess. The seven half-hour episodes feature David as himself in historical costumes, reprising his trademark shtick from 'Curb Your Enthusiasm'.
The show includes sketches where David plays a Continental Congress member drafting a Declaration that bans sharing umbrellas and desserts, a World War I soldier dodging duty by faking injury, the third Wright brother complaining about the middle seat, and a bore sitting next to Rosa Parks on a bus. Another sketch involves the first telephone call between Bell and Watson, described as awkward and tedious.
The critic notes that familiar jokes are repeated without fresh insight, and several sketches overstay their welcome – the McCarthy hearings segment drags on as long as the actual witch hunts. The only highlight mentioned is former US President Barack Obama's introduction, where he displays perfect comic timing.
The series is produced by the Obamas' company Higher Ground Productions.
