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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."
Geek Tyrant
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Larry David and Barack Obama Team Up for HBO Sketch Comedy That Dives Into American History — GeekTyrant
Larry David is back, and this time, he's bringing former President Barack Obama along for the ride. HBO has officially greenlit a new half-hour sketch comedy series that brings together David's signature awkward brilliance and Obama's, well... patience. The untitled limited series will explore American history in the only way Larry David can in a hilariously, irreverently way, with a touch of self-deprecation. The project is being written by David and Curb Your Enthusiasm collaborator Jeff Schaffer, who's also directing. It will feature cast members from Curb, 'noteworthy' guest stars, and is produced by the Obamas' Higher Ground banner. The official logline already sets the tone perfectly: '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.' It's also the first thing David's done since Curb wrapped its twelfth and final season last year, and it sounds like the break didn't go quite as planned. David said: '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.' Obama, clearly bracing for whatever chaos David has planned, quipped: '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.' HBO's Amy Gravitt is all in on the project: 'It's hard to remember a time before Curb, or without Larry David's perspective on modern life. 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 teased the tone of the series, adding: 'The characters Larry is playing didn't change history. In fact, they were largely ignored by history. And that's a good thing.' No release date yet, but this is shaping up to be one of the most unexpected comedy collaborations in recent memory.
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Larry David's Curb Follow-Up Revealed: An HBO Sketch Comedy Series Produced by the Obamas
This sounds pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty good: Fifteen months after the series finale of Curb Your Enthusiasm, Larry David is returning to HBO to create and star in an as-yet-untitled sketch-comedy series whose executive producers include Barack and Michelle Obama. The limited series, which will consist of six episodes, reunites David with Curb EP Jeff Schaffer, and will feature 'a mix of some Curb actors and noteworthy guest stars,' per HBO. Schaffer will also serve as director. The official logline reads as follows: More from TVLine Curb Your Enthusiasm Series Finale Takes a Page From Seinfeld — But Did Larry Suffer Same Fate as Jerry? Curb Your Enthusiasm's Susie Essman, EP Talk Subverting Seinfeld's Finale and Running 'Back Into the Burning Building' Big Bang Theory Spinoff Ordered at HBO Max - Here's How Sheldon and Leonard Factor Into Stuart Fails to Save the Universe 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. '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 former President of the United States said in a statement. Added David: '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.' A release date has not yet been announced — though if the series is meant to mark America's 250th birthday, that would seem to confirm a 2026 premiere. TVLine will keep you posted as we learn more. In the meantime, hit the comments and let us know if you're looking forward to David's HBO homecoming. TV's 30 Best Series Finales of All Time View List Best of TVLine 'Missing' Shows, Found! Get the Latest on Ahsoka, Monarch, P-Valley, Sugar, Anansi Boys and 25+ Others Yellowjackets Mysteries: An Up-to-Date List of the Series' Biggest Questions (and Answers?) The Emmys' Most Memorable Moments: Laughter, Tears, Historical Wins, 'The Big One' and More
