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Black America Web
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Larry David And The Obamas Team Up For An HBO Sketch Comedy
Sometimes comedy makes strange bedfellows. The co-creator of Seinfeld and the star and creator of Curb Your Enthusiasm is teaming up with the most elegant first family to ever grace the White House for an HBO sketch show about the history of America. 'David will act as co-creator will act as executive producer, writer and star of the limited series consisting of six half-hour episodes, produced by the Obamas' company, Higher Ground,' HuffPost reports. This will be David's first return to HBO since ending Curb Your Enthusiasm a year ago, and the jokes are already coming. 'Once 'Curb' ended, I celebrated with a three-day foam party. After a violent allergic reaction to the suds, I yearned to return to my simple life as a beekeeper, harvesting organic honey from the wildflowers in my meadow,' David said. 'Alas, one day my bees mysteriously vanished. And so, it is with a heavy heart that I return to television, hoping to ease the loss of my beloved hive.' HuffPost notes that 'Curb' showrunner Jeff Schaffer will be back with David to co-write and direct episodes. '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,' the logline of the yet-to-be-named project noted. Barack Obama's statement added: 'I've sat across the table from some of the world's most difficult leaders and wrestled with some of our most intractable problems. Nothing has prepared me for working with Larry David.' Jokes aside, shortly after leaving the White House, the Obamas launched 'Higher Ground' production company that has already produced the 'Oscar-winning documentary American Factory , the kids series Waffles + Mochi , and the movies Rustin and Leave the World Behind . There is no set date for when the HBO series is set to premiere, but see how social media is reacting to the news below. Larry David And The Obamas Team Up For An HBO Sketch Comedy was originally published on
Irish Daily Mirror
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Barack and Michelle Obama team up with Seinfeld creator for new comedy show
Barack and Michelle Obama are set to front a sketch comedy. The former First Couple is teaming up with Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm creator Larry David for a new HBO series. The yet-to-be-titled project is a six-episode, half-hour sketch comedy series set to air on HBO, with the Obamas' production company, Higher Ground, executive producing alongside Larry David and longtime collaborator Jeff Schaffer. According to HBO, the show was originally envisioned as a tribute to America's 250th anniversary - until Larry David got involved. The official logline reads, "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." The show will feature a mix of Curb Your Enthusiasm alumni and high-profile guest stars, with Schaffer also serving as director. The concept is expected to explore overlooked (and likely hilariously fictionalized) historical moments through the distinctively absurd lens of Larry David. Obama couldn't resist cracking a joke about teaming up with the 78-year-old comedian. He said, "I've sat across the table from some of the world's most difficult leaders and wrestled with some of our most intractable problems," said the former president. "Nothing has prepared me for working with Larry David." For the latest local news and features on Irish America, visit our homepage here. Meanwhile, David issued a statement, joking, "Once Curb ended, I celebrated with a three-day foam party. After a violent allergic reaction to the suds, I yearned to return to my simple life as a beekeeper, harvesting organic honey from the wildflowers in my meadow. "Alas, one day my bees mysteriously vanished. And so, it is with a heavy heart that I return to television, hoping to ease the loss of my beloved hive." About the project, Amy Gravitt, EVP of HBO and Max Comedy, said, "It's hard to remember a time before Curb, or without Larry David's perspective on modern life." She added, "We're thrilled that Larry is coming back to HBO, this time with Higher Ground, to give us a glimpse at our shared history as we celebrate our Semiquincentennial." Jeff Schaffer added, "The characters Larry is playing didn't change history. In fact, they were largely ignored by history. And that's a good thing."
San Francisco Chronicle
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
Larry David teams with the Obamas for HBO U.S. history sketch show
Larry David will bring his grumbly sensibility to U.S. history in a team-up with Barack and Michelle Obama for an HBO sketch show. The 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' creator and 'Seinfeld' co-creator will act as executive producer, writer and star of the limited series consisting of six half-hour episodes, HBO announced Thursday, July 10. The show will be produced by the Obamas' company, Higher Ground. The forthcoming show marks the 78-year-old David's return to the network just over a year after the end of the 12th and final season of 'Curb Your Enthusiasm.' His 'Curb' showrunner Jeff Schaffer will co-write and direct episodes. HBO did not give a premiere date, but the show is meant to mark the nation's 250th anniversary next year. The series doesn't have a title yet but it has a promotional logline: '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.' And statements from some of the principals suggest the tone it will take. 'Once 'Curb' ended, I celebrated with a three-day foam party. After a violent allergic reaction to the suds, I yearned to return to my simple life as a beekeeper, harvesting organic honey from the wildflowers in my meadow,' David said. 'Alas, one day my bees mysteriously vanished. And so, it is with a heavy heart that I return to television, hoping to ease the loss of my beloved hive.' In his statement, Barack Obama said, 'I've sat across the table from some of the world's most difficult leaders and wrestled with some of our most intractable problems. Nothing has prepared me for working with Larry David.' The Obamas got into the entertainment business by launching Higher Ground in 2018, saying they wanted to raise the prominence of new, diverse voices and expand the range of conversation in the industry. They signed production agreements with Netflix and Spotify soon after. Their involvement has had a high profile in some productions, but they've kept more of a background role in others. Their shows and films have included the Oscar-winning documentary 'American Factory,' the kids series 'Waffles + Mochi,' and the movies 'Rustin' and 'Leave the World Behind.' David, known for his sitcoms and stand-up, has some experience in sketch work. He was a writer and star on ABC's 'Saturday Night Live' knockoff 'Fridays' in the early 1980s, and later wrote briefly for 'SNL' itself.
Daily Mirror
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Barack and Michelle Obama take on major career change as they create new TV show
The former President and First Lady of the United States, along with Seinfeld creator Larry David, are working together to bring a new six-episode sketch comedy to our television screens Here's a sentence you never thought you'd hear — the Obamas and the creator of Seinfeld are collaborating on a new HBO television show. That's right folks — the former President and First Lady of the United States, Barack and Michelle Obama, along with Larry David, are working together to bring a new six-episode sketch comedy exploring American history to our television screens. The unlikely collaborators are joined by Larry's longtime friend and Curb Your Enthusiasm showrunner, executive producer, and director, Jeff Schaffer, who will help co-write and also take the directorial reins of the yet-untitled show. The network announced in a statement on July 10: ' President and Mrs. Obama wanted to honour America's 250th anniversary and celebrate the unique history of our nation on this special occasion…But then Larry David called.' President Obama said: 'I've sat across the table from some of the world 's most difficult leaders and wrestled with some of our most intractable problems. Nothing has prepared me for working with Larry David.' Speaking about his involvement with the show, Larry humorously shared: 'Once Curb ended, I celebrated with a three-day foam party. After a violent allergic reaction to the suds, I yearned to return to my simple life as a beekeeper, harvesting organic honey from the wildflowers in my meadow. Alas, one day my bees mysteriously vanished. And so, it is with a heavy heart that I return to television, hoping to ease the loss of my beloved hive.' The new series, produced by the Obamas' production company, Higher Ground, will star some Curb Your Enthusiasm castmates as well as other 'noteworthy guest stars', as per HBO. Jeff shed some light on the premise of the sketch series and shared: 'The characters Larry is playing didn't change history. In fact, they were largely ignored by history. And that's a good thing.' The Obamas, Larry David, Jeff Schaffer, Vinnie Malhotra, and Ethan Lewis have been named as executive producers of the show, which marks Larry's return to television a year after Curb Your Enthusiasm's 12th and final season concluded. No premiere date of the yet-to-be-named show has been shared as of yet. Higher Ground was founded in 2018 — a year after President Obama left office — and has since produced the Oscar-winning documentary American Factory, the feature films Worth and Rustin, along with a notable slate of children's programming. In 2022, following the end of its exclusive podcast partnership with Spotify — which launched with The Michelle Obama Podcast — the company signed a first-look deal with Audible. Larry David on the other hand, has had a storied career, receiving more than 30 Primetime Emmy nominations across his mega-successful shows, Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm. Meanwhile, Michelle recently fuelled divorce rumours on her recently launched IMO podcast's July 9 episode, as she said: 'I mean, at this stage in life, for me personally, is the first time I've been completely free. "There's been a release where every choice I make is not about my husband, not about his career, not about my family, not about what my kids need or where they're going — it's totally about me. This is when we start living, ladies.'
Hypebeast
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Larry David Reunites With HBO for New Sketch Comedy Limited Series
Summary Larry Davidis back atHBOfor a new limited series, marking his return to the network after the end ofCurb Your Enthusiasm. Varietyreports that the upcoming project will be 'a sketch comedy limited series about American history.' LD will star in the six-episode show as well as write with Jeff Schaffer, the showrunner, executive producer and regular director onCurb. Schaffer will direct, as well as executive produce alongside David andBarackandMichelle Obamaunder their Higher Ground Productions banner. Vinnie Malhotra and Ethan Lewis will also executive produce. The logline reads, '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.' 'Once 'Curb' ended, I celebrated with a three-day foam party,' LD said. 'After a violent allergic reaction to the suds, I yearned to return to my simple life as a beekeeper, harvesting organic honey from the wildflowers in my meadow. Alas, one day my bees mysteriously vanished. And so, it is with a heavy heart that I return to television, hoping to ease the loss of my beloved hive.' 'I've sat across the table from some of the world's most difficult leaders and wrestled with some of our most intractable problems. Nothing has prepared me for working with Larry David,' added former President Obama. 'The characters Larry is playing didn't change history. In fact, they were largely ignored by history. And that's a good thing,' Schaffer stated. 'It's hard to remember a time before 'Curb,' or without Larry David's perspective on modern life,' said Amy Gravitt, executive vice President and head of HBO & HBO Max Comedy Programming. 'We're thrilled that Larry is coming back to HBO, this time with Higher Ground, to give us a glimpse at our shared history as we celebrate our Semiquincentennial.' Curb Your Enthusiasmaired for a total of 12 seasons between 2000 and 2024, with long breaks in between. During its run, it garnered over 50 Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. Stay tuned for an official traile and release date.
