“Curb In Costume”: How President Obama Persuaded Larry David To Return To TV With HBO’s ‘Life, Larry And The Pursuit Of Unhappiness’

Larry David returns to television with the HBO sketch comedy series Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness. Produced by President Barack Obama and his Higher Ground banner, the show is described by director Jeff Schaffer as a more elevated version of Curb Your Enthusiasm. The series features David in historical costumes, imagining himself as a writer for the Declaration of Independence, ensuring his continued presence on screen following the conclusion of his long-running sitcom in 2024.