News · 27 June 2026

Larry David's new TV show called 'total shambles'

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Larry David's new series, 'Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness,' has been described by critics as a seven-episode mess. The show, made by Barack and Michelle Obama's production company, features David in period costumes shouting familiar jokes. It struggles to land punchlines and often rehashes old material, failing to showcase his usual sharp humour.

By BriefTea Editorial · 27 June 2026 at 13:15

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