One of the biggest TV shows in the history of entertainment, Seinfeld is still as famous as ever. Created and starring Jerry Seinfeld as a fictional character, it was the series’ witty writing and impeccable comedic timing that made it as popular as it is now. No less than a phenomenon, the series eventually inspired a bunch of lingo and even a curse.
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Coined after the extremely famous lead actors of the hit NBC show failed to have any successful shows following the end of Seinfeld, the Seinfeld curse is a term specifically used to refer to the feats of the three Seinfeld actors- Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jason Alexander, and Michael Richards following the end of the show. And among them all Louis-Dreyfus fought particularly hard to break it, only for her show to brutally crash.
When Julia Louis-Dreyfus Tried to Break the Seinfeld Curse Julia Louis-Dreyfus in Seinfeld
Julia...
Seinfeld
Coined after the extremely famous lead actors of the hit NBC show failed to have any successful shows following the end of Seinfeld, the Seinfeld curse is a term specifically used to refer to the feats of the three Seinfeld actors- Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jason Alexander, and Michael Richards following the end of the show. And among them all Louis-Dreyfus fought particularly hard to break it, only for her show to brutally crash.
When Julia Louis-Dreyfus Tried to Break the Seinfeld Curse Julia Louis-Dreyfus in Seinfeld
Julia...
- 4/17/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Jerry Seinfeld’s sitcom was born out of the comedian’s humiliating exit from another popular sitcom at the time, Benson. He was fired from the series without prior notice due to the creative differences between him and the producer. Seinfeld, the sitcom that he created, continues to entertain the new generation of viewers with its dead-pan humor and striking one-liners.
Michael Richards, Jerry Seinfeld, and Jason Alexander in Seinfeld
Seinfeld, created by Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David, ran for nine successful seasons from 1989 to 1998. The show continues to fund the bank accounts of its four main leads – Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jason Alexander, and Michael Richards.
Jerry Seinfeld’s Firing From One Sitcom Inspired Him To Develop Seinfeld Jerry Seinfeld in the sitcom Benson, from which he was fired abruptly
Jerry Seinfeld was fired from the sitcom Benson in 1980. He played the role of a mail-delivery boy, Frankie, in the...
Michael Richards, Jerry Seinfeld, and Jason Alexander in Seinfeld
Seinfeld, created by Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David, ran for nine successful seasons from 1989 to 1998. The show continues to fund the bank accounts of its four main leads – Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jason Alexander, and Michael Richards.
Jerry Seinfeld’s Firing From One Sitcom Inspired Him To Develop Seinfeld Jerry Seinfeld in the sitcom Benson, from which he was fired abruptly
Jerry Seinfeld was fired from the sitcom Benson in 1980. He played the role of a mail-delivery boy, Frankie, in the...
- 4/17/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Kathy Griffin might have appeared on Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm, but she has nothing nice to say about her experiences or Larry David, the creator of those shows. “Larry David dumped me,” the comedian told The Enquirer, noting it happened after her controversial 2017 social media post where she posed for a photo holding a replica of former president Donald Trump‘s severed head. “Not in a fun charming way,” she continued. “He’s really not a pleasant person. He plays a version of himself on that show that he thinks he is.” Griffin appeared in the first episode of Curb, “The Pants Tent,” which aired on October 15, 2000. In the episode, Larry uses Griffin as an excuse to explain to Cheryl (Cheryl Hines) his tension with Jeff (Jeff Garlin), though it’s later uncovered as a lie when Griffin meets them all at a restaurant. Despite her brief history with the show,...
- 4/17/2024
- TV Insider
"Because he's the hero Los Angeles deserves, but not the one it needs right now. So we'll laugh at him because he can take it. Because he's not a hero. He's a likable antihero, an outspoken curmudgeon. He is a social justice knight."
After 12 seasons and 24 years, Larry David has finished kvetching.
Whereas most people can only see Larry David as the real-life George Constanza, the antisocial miscreant who creates conflict wherever he goes, I will always see Larry David as the penultimate social justice warrior.
A man who not only stands up for conversational injustice but a man who also foresees the future of American civil liberties in ways we're just not supposed to foresee yet.
It's easy to see how Larry is influenced by history and law. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in History from the University of Maryland and, against all logic, worked his observations of Magellan...
After 12 seasons and 24 years, Larry David has finished kvetching.
Whereas most people can only see Larry David as the real-life George Constanza, the antisocial miscreant who creates conflict wherever he goes, I will always see Larry David as the penultimate social justice warrior.
A man who not only stands up for conversational injustice but a man who also foresees the future of American civil liberties in ways we're just not supposed to foresee yet.
It's easy to see how Larry is influenced by history and law. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in History from the University of Maryland and, against all logic, worked his observations of Magellan...
- 4/15/2024
- by Michael Arangua
- TVfanatic
Seinfeld is widely recognized as an iconic television series and has brought considerable rewards to both its creators and cast. Despite the show concluding its run many years ago, its ongoing influence on the financial well-being of its cast remains evident. Michael Richards, renowned for his portrayal of the eccentric character Cosmos Kramer, also achieved remarkable wealth and fame.
A still from Seinfeld
And the 74-year-old actor continues to benefit from substantial monthly royalties stemming from the show even long after its conclusion. Reports suggest that he still receives significant earnings from the sitcom to maintain his status as a millionaire.
Michael Richards Reportedly Makes Millions From Seinfeld Royalties
Michael Richards portrayed one of the lead characters alongside Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Jason Alexander in the hit sitcom. The role marked a pivotal breakthrough for the actor, earning him not only two Emmy nominations but also reportedly $45 million from the show’s success.
A still from Seinfeld
And the 74-year-old actor continues to benefit from substantial monthly royalties stemming from the show even long after its conclusion. Reports suggest that he still receives significant earnings from the sitcom to maintain his status as a millionaire.
Michael Richards Reportedly Makes Millions From Seinfeld Royalties
Michael Richards portrayed one of the lead characters alongside Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Jason Alexander in the hit sitcom. The role marked a pivotal breakthrough for the actor, earning him not only two Emmy nominations but also reportedly $45 million from the show’s success.
- 4/14/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Seinfeld is hailed as one of the greatest and most impactful shows in television history. The show not only introduced iconic characters but also established remarkable actors like Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Richards, and Jason Alexander. Decades after its debut, the series remains culturally significant, thanks to its unforgettable cast and the quirky dynamics that made its premise so compelling.
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Among the memorable characters was the enigmatic mail carrier and Jerry’s self-proclaimed arch-nemesis, Newman, portrayed by Wayne Knight, who remained a fixture throughout the show’s run. However, it was during the filming of Season 7 that Knight’s own health struggles came to light, prompting him to embark on a journey towards a healthier lifestyle.
How Seinfeld Led Wayne Knight on the Path to a Healthier Lifestyle?
Wayne Knight embarked on his acting career in the late 1970s, appearing in notable films such as Basic Instinct and...
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Among the memorable characters was the enigmatic mail carrier and Jerry’s self-proclaimed arch-nemesis, Newman, portrayed by Wayne Knight, who remained a fixture throughout the show’s run. However, it was during the filming of Season 7 that Knight’s own health struggles came to light, prompting him to embark on a journey towards a healthier lifestyle.
How Seinfeld Led Wayne Knight on the Path to a Healthier Lifestyle?
Wayne Knight embarked on his acting career in the late 1970s, appearing in notable films such as Basic Instinct and...
- 4/13/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Jerry Seinfeld is one of the most distinguished standup comics and has been active since the late ‘70s. The actor-writer is known for his timeless sitcom Seinfeld, which is often considered to be one of the greatest comedies on TV. The show ran for nine seasons and has often been regarded as the defining sitcom of the era.
While many sitcoms have been aired since then, few have come close to the popularity and pop cultural impact Seinfeld had. The show is still loved by audiences with its signature theme being parodied and referenced on multiple occasions. When asked what was the secret behind the show’s longevity, Jerry Seinfeld had a simple answer.
Jerry Seinfeld’s Simple Reason For Seinfeld’s Longevity A still from Seinfeld
Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David co-created the sitcom Seinfeld, basing many of the stories on their own experiences. Seinfeld played an exaggerated version of himself,...
While many sitcoms have been aired since then, few have come close to the popularity and pop cultural impact Seinfeld had. The show is still loved by audiences with its signature theme being parodied and referenced on multiple occasions. When asked what was the secret behind the show’s longevity, Jerry Seinfeld had a simple answer.
Jerry Seinfeld’s Simple Reason For Seinfeld’s Longevity A still from Seinfeld
Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David co-created the sitcom Seinfeld, basing many of the stories on their own experiences. Seinfeld played an exaggerated version of himself,...
- 4/13/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Running for nearly a decade, Seinfeld remained a television sensation, sparking ongoing discussions about its memorable characters and the infamous series finale that left fans buzzing for years. Despite dominating the Nielsen ratings in its last season and receiving lucrative offers to continue, the show’s creator and star chose to end it.
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The 69-year-old actor-comedian reflected on his decision to not continue with the show in an interview with The New York Times, as he emphasized the significance of timing and proportion in comedy.
Jerry Seinfeld Reflected on Why Seinfeld Ended After 9 Seasons
Despite NBC’s desire to continue the highly popular show Seinfeld with a lucrative offer of $5 million per episode for one more season, Jerry Seinfeld, the show’s star, declined the offer. And he has no regrets as he believed it was the perfect moment to conclude the series.
A still from Seinfeld
“The proof...
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The 69-year-old actor-comedian reflected on his decision to not continue with the show in an interview with The New York Times, as he emphasized the significance of timing and proportion in comedy.
Jerry Seinfeld Reflected on Why Seinfeld Ended After 9 Seasons
Despite NBC’s desire to continue the highly popular show Seinfeld with a lucrative offer of $5 million per episode for one more season, Jerry Seinfeld, the show’s star, declined the offer. And he has no regrets as he believed it was the perfect moment to conclude the series.
A still from Seinfeld
“The proof...
- 4/13/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Bassist Tony Kanal has embarked on a new career as a TV composer. But he had to put that aside for a special date tonight at Coachella with his friends in No Doubt.
Debuting in 1992, the Anaheim, California group has sold more than 33 million albums. As a member of No Doubt, he helped launch multi-platinum, iconic hits like “Don’t Speak,” “Just A Girl,” “Spiderwebs,” “Hella Good,” “Ex-Girlfriend,” and “It’s My Life” up the charts, netting a pair of Grammy wins, appearances on the covers of Rolling Stone, Alternative Press and Spin, and even a Kennedy Center Honors performance paying tribute to Sir Paul McCartney.
Tonight marks No Doubt’s first major headlining show since 2015.
Kanal has been collaborating with composer Blake Neely, an Emmy winner known for his work on The Arrowverse, Greyhound, and Riverdale, with Kanal guesting on Neely’s soundtrack for the DC Comics TV series Crisis on Infinite Earths.
Debuting in 1992, the Anaheim, California group has sold more than 33 million albums. As a member of No Doubt, he helped launch multi-platinum, iconic hits like “Don’t Speak,” “Just A Girl,” “Spiderwebs,” “Hella Good,” “Ex-Girlfriend,” and “It’s My Life” up the charts, netting a pair of Grammy wins, appearances on the covers of Rolling Stone, Alternative Press and Spin, and even a Kennedy Center Honors performance paying tribute to Sir Paul McCartney.
Tonight marks No Doubt’s first major headlining show since 2015.
Kanal has been collaborating with composer Blake Neely, an Emmy winner known for his work on The Arrowverse, Greyhound, and Riverdale, with Kanal guesting on Neely’s soundtrack for the DC Comics TV series Crisis on Infinite Earths.
- 4/13/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
It’s a bit of an irony that just as NBC’s “Must-See TV” juggernaut took off in 1994, execs there found themselves right in the middle of a completely different kind of televised spectacle: The O.J. Simpson arrest, trial and eventual acquittal.
Not only was then-nbc West Coast president Don Ohlmeyer one of Simpson’s best friends, but just a month before the killings of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman — followed by Simpson’s white Ford Bronco flight from justice and arrest — NBC had passed on a pilot starring the ex-football-star.
“It was just a strange time to be there because of Don’s loyalty to O.J.,” recalled Preston Beckman, who was NBC’s head of scheduling at the time, and one of Ohlmeyer’s and NBC Entertainment president Warren Littlefield’s key lieutenants. Ohlmeyer would occasionally bring up Simpson during the network’s afternoon meetings in their Burbank offices,...
Not only was then-nbc West Coast president Don Ohlmeyer one of Simpson’s best friends, but just a month before the killings of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman — followed by Simpson’s white Ford Bronco flight from justice and arrest — NBC had passed on a pilot starring the ex-football-star.
“It was just a strange time to be there because of Don’s loyalty to O.J.,” recalled Preston Beckman, who was NBC’s head of scheduling at the time, and one of Ohlmeyer’s and NBC Entertainment president Warren Littlefield’s key lieutenants. Ohlmeyer would occasionally bring up Simpson during the network’s afternoon meetings in their Burbank offices,...
- 4/12/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Jerry Seinfeld is one of the most celebrated comedians of all time. Aside from his success in the stand-up scene, he gained immense popularity and cultural relevance through his evergreen sitcom Seinfeld. In the modern streaming era, Seinfeld once again won over viewers with his talk show Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee.
Jerry Seinfeld in Seinfeld
However, at the same time, Seinfeld also made a controversial statement regarding the internet allowing user-generated comedy content and YouTube providing a platform for the same. Seinfeld referred to YouTube as a garbage can during a press event. Here is what Seinfeld said about YouTube and why his comments sounded tone-deaf.
Jerry Seinfeld Reveals His Controversial Stance on YouTube
Jerry Seinfeld saw unparalleled success by commercializing his personal brand of humor. Seinfeld has amassed a net worth of more than $900 million, thanks to his hit sitcom and other popular works. Along with gaining fame and money,...
Jerry Seinfeld in Seinfeld
However, at the same time, Seinfeld also made a controversial statement regarding the internet allowing user-generated comedy content and YouTube providing a platform for the same. Seinfeld referred to YouTube as a garbage can during a press event. Here is what Seinfeld said about YouTube and why his comments sounded tone-deaf.
Jerry Seinfeld Reveals His Controversial Stance on YouTube
Jerry Seinfeld saw unparalleled success by commercializing his personal brand of humor. Seinfeld has amassed a net worth of more than $900 million, thanks to his hit sitcom and other popular works. Along with gaining fame and money,...
- 4/11/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
The ultimate cringe comedy has ended as Curb Your Enthusiasm took its final bow.
After 15 seasons of watching Larry David’s fictional self make a complete and utter ass of himself again and again, it might seem like the end is near for the medium.
Rest assured, this brand of humor will not disappear quickly, and streaming on Peacock today is Hapless, a British comedy from creator Gary Sinyor about -- to harken back to David’s Seinfeld -- nothing.
First of all, you should probably know that I am not generally a sitcom gal. My comedy needs to be brusque and sarcastic, borderline rude, but not raunchy.
As you can imagine, cringe comedies make my heart sing.
These comedies often feature somewhat neurotic people who have failed to fully mature as they live life. As a single adult without children, this speaks to me. How do you mature without kids?...
After 15 seasons of watching Larry David’s fictional self make a complete and utter ass of himself again and again, it might seem like the end is near for the medium.
Rest assured, this brand of humor will not disappear quickly, and streaming on Peacock today is Hapless, a British comedy from creator Gary Sinyor about -- to harken back to David’s Seinfeld -- nothing.
First of all, you should probably know that I am not generally a sitcom gal. My comedy needs to be brusque and sarcastic, borderline rude, but not raunchy.
As you can imagine, cringe comedies make my heart sing.
These comedies often feature somewhat neurotic people who have failed to fully mature as they live life. As a single adult without children, this speaks to me. How do you mature without kids?...
- 4/10/2024
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
Jerry Seinfeld is the man. Known for being one of the greatest comedians of an entire generation, he has carved out quite a reputation for himself in the industry. His antics and comic timing have made him iconic, but that isn’t the only thing that makes him a comedian who is in his own league. The star of Seinfeld might be one of the most highly-rated comedians out there, but he doesn’t give a f**k about what others will think of him for saying a particular thing.
Jerry Seinfeld is a comedian like no other
Jerry Seinfeld is an anachronism in this age
An all-rounder, Jerry Seinfeld has done it all in his life. He has won an Emmy, a Golden Globe, and a couple of Screentime Actors Guild awards. He is already royalty in the industry. And as if that wasn’t enough to stamp his authority,...
Jerry Seinfeld is a comedian like no other
Jerry Seinfeld is an anachronism in this age
An all-rounder, Jerry Seinfeld has done it all in his life. He has won an Emmy, a Golden Globe, and a couple of Screentime Actors Guild awards. He is already royalty in the industry. And as if that wasn’t enough to stamp his authority,...
- 4/10/2024
- by Smriti Sneh
- FandomWire
Jerry Seinfeld is a master comedian, writer, and producer, best known for his work on the sitcom named after himself. The show, which ran for nine seasons, changed the landscape of comedy shows at large and expanded the scope of storytelling.
Seinfeld took inspiration from a lot of mundane places, but he was capable of weaving it into something extraordinary. This is a testament to his comic genius, as proven by the fact that even reruns of the show are popular, even if they seem ordinary. Moreover, he went The Honeymooners‘ way with his answer when asked about the longevity of his work.
Jerry Seinfeld’s show is an important piece of media (Source: Seinfeld)
Jerry Seinfeld answers why his show is still so popular
Jerry Seinfeld has been in the show business for nearly five decades. In that time, he has managed to evoke laughter like no other, and...
Seinfeld took inspiration from a lot of mundane places, but he was capable of weaving it into something extraordinary. This is a testament to his comic genius, as proven by the fact that even reruns of the show are popular, even if they seem ordinary. Moreover, he went The Honeymooners‘ way with his answer when asked about the longevity of his work.
Jerry Seinfeld’s show is an important piece of media (Source: Seinfeld)
Jerry Seinfeld answers why his show is still so popular
Jerry Seinfeld has been in the show business for nearly five decades. In that time, he has managed to evoke laughter like no other, and...
- 4/10/2024
- by Sreshtha Roychowdhury
- FandomWire
In his feature directorial debut, actor and comedian Jerry Seinfeld also stars in an upcoming comedy movie titled Unfrosted: The Pop Tart Story, based on a screenplay he co-wrote with a team of writers. His team of writers included Spike Feresten, Barry Marder, and Andy Robin. The movie stars Melissa McCarthy, Jim Gaffigan, Amy Schumer, James Marsden, Hugh Grant, Dan Levy, and more, in addition to Seinfeld leading the cast.
The movie, which is scheduled to make its debut on Netflix in May, is loosely based on the true story of the creation of Pop-Tarts toaster pastries. The actor-comedian reportedly deconstructed his Pop Tart stand-up bit from his last Netflix special, 23 Hours to Kill, and explored it into a giant comedy movie. The debutant director talks about casting Hugh Grant in the movie.
Hugh Grant in Dungeons and Dragons
Jerry Seinfeld talks about British actor Hugh Grant’s casting as...
The movie, which is scheduled to make its debut on Netflix in May, is loosely based on the true story of the creation of Pop-Tarts toaster pastries. The actor-comedian reportedly deconstructed his Pop Tart stand-up bit from his last Netflix special, 23 Hours to Kill, and explored it into a giant comedy movie. The debutant director talks about casting Hugh Grant in the movie.
Hugh Grant in Dungeons and Dragons
Jerry Seinfeld talks about British actor Hugh Grant’s casting as...
- 4/10/2024
- by Avneet Ahluwalia
- FandomWire
From co-creating Seinfeld in the ’90s to excelling with improv comedy in Curb Your Enthusiasm, Larry David has remained the undisputed king in the sitcom landscape for over three decades. Moreover, with the latter one’s ending, which mirrors the basic premise of Seinfeld‘s finale, David gives a perfect ending to the two-decades-long show.
While speaking about his brand of comedy, David disclosed his philosophy, which gave us two of the most funniest sitcoms in the past three decades.
Larry David Explained His Philosophy for Comedy
Seinfeld | NBC
People can’t get enough of the type of comedy that Curb Your Enthusiasm (and Seinfeld before) brought to the table, which is reflected in its high ratings. Known for combining timeless slapstick with tightly wound scenarios, Curb Your Enthusiasm doubles down on the aspects that made Seinfeld, a show about nothing, a timeless classic.
Suggested“I thought it was funny...
While speaking about his brand of comedy, David disclosed his philosophy, which gave us two of the most funniest sitcoms in the past three decades.
Larry David Explained His Philosophy for Comedy
Seinfeld | NBC
People can’t get enough of the type of comedy that Curb Your Enthusiasm (and Seinfeld before) brought to the table, which is reflected in its high ratings. Known for combining timeless slapstick with tightly wound scenarios, Curb Your Enthusiasm doubles down on the aspects that made Seinfeld, a show about nothing, a timeless classic.
Suggested“I thought it was funny...
- 4/10/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Update: More than 300 Jewish creatives — including eight-time Oscar-winning composer Alan Menken, “SNL” star Sarah Sherman, actor and documentarian Alex Winter and “Seinfeld” writer Larry Charles — have added their names to the list of signatories of an open letter in support of Jonathan Glazer’s Oscars speech.
The number of signees now sits at 455, having more than tripled since Variety first published the April 5 letter, which criticized the attacks on Glazer for being a “dangerous distraction” from the mounting death toll in Gaza while also contributing to the “suppression of free speech and dissent.”
New additions also include Oscar-winning “Anatomy of a Fall” co-writer Arthur Harari, veteran U.K. producer and Oscar winner Jeremy Thomas, “Girls” co-showrunner and co-writer Jenni Konner and “The Hunger Games” writer and director and four-time Oscar nominee Gary Ross. Many members of the Israeli film community have also signed the open letter, including Oren Moverman, Nadav Lapid,...
The number of signees now sits at 455, having more than tripled since Variety first published the April 5 letter, which criticized the attacks on Glazer for being a “dangerous distraction” from the mounting death toll in Gaza while also contributing to the “suppression of free speech and dissent.”
New additions also include Oscar-winning “Anatomy of a Fall” co-writer Arthur Harari, veteran U.K. producer and Oscar winner Jeremy Thomas, “Girls” co-showrunner and co-writer Jenni Konner and “The Hunger Games” writer and director and four-time Oscar nominee Gary Ross. Many members of the Israeli film community have also signed the open letter, including Oren Moverman, Nadav Lapid,...
- 4/10/2024
- by Ellise Shafer and Alex Ritman
- Variety Film + TV
Larry David recently shut down Chris Wallace’s query about his net worth. David is considered to be one of the richest television producers in Hollywood having a reported net worth of $400 million. However, in comparison to Seinfeld co-creator Jerry Seinfeld, who was recently reported to be a billionaire, David’s net worth purportedly falls short, amounting to less than half of his fellow comedian.
Larry David on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
And the Curb Your Enthusiasm star did not seem too impressed when he was asked about his potential net worth on Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace, as he replied with a snarky comment and told the show host to shut up.
Larry David’s Sharp Response Upon Being Asked About His Net Worth
Larry David recently joined Chris Wallace on his chat show to discuss multiple things including the recently released Curb Your Enthusiasm finale.
Larry David on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
And the Curb Your Enthusiasm star did not seem too impressed when he was asked about his potential net worth on Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace, as he replied with a snarky comment and told the show host to shut up.
Larry David’s Sharp Response Upon Being Asked About His Net Worth
Larry David recently joined Chris Wallace on his chat show to discuss multiple things including the recently released Curb Your Enthusiasm finale.
- 4/10/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
While it has been over 25 years since Seinfeld concluded, fans still keep on revisiting the iconic sitcom, which despite being a show about nothing, has cemented itself as a timeless classic. As a result, it still remains one of the biggest moneymakers in the TV landscape, and it’s reasonable to see why Netflix reportedly paid a giant sum of over $500M to bring the show on its platform.
But the showrunners, Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld, and others who worked on it aren’t the only ones who have profited from the show’s enormous popularity, as it also involves Steve Bannon.
Steve Bannon Is One of the Lucky Recipients of Seinfeld’s Success
Steve Bannon | Credit: Wikimedia Commons
During the early stages of Donald Trump‘s presidency, Steve Bannon was his chief strategist, who eventually left his post after the relationship between the two diluted. But prior to...
But the showrunners, Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld, and others who worked on it aren’t the only ones who have profited from the show’s enormous popularity, as it also involves Steve Bannon.
Steve Bannon Is One of the Lucky Recipients of Seinfeld’s Success
Steve Bannon | Credit: Wikimedia Commons
During the early stages of Donald Trump‘s presidency, Steve Bannon was his chief strategist, who eventually left his post after the relationship between the two diluted. But prior to...
- 4/10/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Larry David’s “Curb Your Enthusiasm” aired its series finale after 24 years and 12 seasons on Sunday, when it reached 1.1 million viewers.
Calculated from a combination of Nielsen’s measurement of linear viewers on the HBO cable channel and Warner Bros. Discovery’s own data regarding streams on Max, this marks the highest viewership of any episode of Season 12, which debuted on Feb. 4.
The finale also drew the “Curb Your Enthusiasm’s” largest audience since 2020, when the Season 10 finale hit 1.4 million viewers. That episode predated the launch of Max, and instead streamed on now defunct platforms HBO Go and HBO Now, as well on cable.
Titled “No Lessons Learned,” the episode concluded an arc that began with the Season 12 premiere, wherein Larry was arrested for giving water to a woman in line to vote in Atlanta. The finale sees Larry and his entourage through his trial, mirroring the 1998 courtroom finale of “Seinfeld,...
Calculated from a combination of Nielsen’s measurement of linear viewers on the HBO cable channel and Warner Bros. Discovery’s own data regarding streams on Max, this marks the highest viewership of any episode of Season 12, which debuted on Feb. 4.
The finale also drew the “Curb Your Enthusiasm’s” largest audience since 2020, when the Season 10 finale hit 1.4 million viewers. That episode predated the launch of Max, and instead streamed on now defunct platforms HBO Go and HBO Now, as well on cable.
Titled “No Lessons Learned,” the episode concluded an arc that began with the Season 12 premiere, wherein Larry was arrested for giving water to a woman in line to vote in Atlanta. The finale sees Larry and his entourage through his trial, mirroring the 1998 courtroom finale of “Seinfeld,...
- 4/10/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
The series finale of Curb Your Enthusiasm earned ratings that were pretty, pretty good for the show (hey, it’s probably the last time we can appropriate Larry David’s signature praise).
The April 7 finale had a first-night audience of 1.1 million viewers on HBO and Max (including replays), which was the best performance for Curb since the season 10 finale drew 1.4 million cross-platform viewers in March 2020. The initial airing on HBO drew 530,000 viewers — about 51 percent higher than the show’s linear average for the previous nine episodes — with streaming on Max and replays contributing the remaining 570,000 viewers.
For its final season, Curb Your Enthusiasm is averaging 4.9 million viewers per episode, a 14 percent improvement on the 4.3 million people who watched season 11 in 2021. That’s on the lower end of some recent HBO shows like True Detective: Night Country (12.7 million), Succession (8.7 million) and season two of The White Lotus (10.1 million). Curb did outdraw...
The April 7 finale had a first-night audience of 1.1 million viewers on HBO and Max (including replays), which was the best performance for Curb since the season 10 finale drew 1.4 million cross-platform viewers in March 2020. The initial airing on HBO drew 530,000 viewers — about 51 percent higher than the show’s linear average for the previous nine episodes — with streaming on Max and replays contributing the remaining 570,000 viewers.
For its final season, Curb Your Enthusiasm is averaging 4.9 million viewers per episode, a 14 percent improvement on the 4.3 million people who watched season 11 in 2021. That’s on the lower end of some recent HBO shows like True Detective: Night Country (12.7 million), Succession (8.7 million) and season two of The White Lotus (10.1 million). Curb did outdraw...
- 4/10/2024
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
No one would call Larry David a catchphrase comic. And yet, the prolific comedic mind behind Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm certainly has a way with words that get stuck in your head.
Through 12 seasons of Curb Your Enthusiasm, Larry David has authored many a meme-able phrase. Who among us hasn’t said “pretttay pretttaaaaay good” or “you don’t respect wood!” at one point or another? In the Curb series finale, however, Larry opts for some nonverbal communication instead … with predictably disastrous results.
As he vainly tries to garner some sympathy with the jury who will decide his fate, Larry has an undercover Susie Greene (Susie Essman) pose as his sickly girlfriend who Larry rescued from disaster. When that ploy fails, Larry opts for something simpler: he attempts to make a heart sign with his hands. We say “attempts to” because it’s clear that every muscle and tendon...
Through 12 seasons of Curb Your Enthusiasm, Larry David has authored many a meme-able phrase. Who among us hasn’t said “pretttay pretttaaaaay good” or “you don’t respect wood!” at one point or another? In the Curb series finale, however, Larry opts for some nonverbal communication instead … with predictably disastrous results.
As he vainly tries to garner some sympathy with the jury who will decide his fate, Larry has an undercover Susie Greene (Susie Essman) pose as his sickly girlfriend who Larry rescued from disaster. When that ploy fails, Larry opts for something simpler: he attempts to make a heart sign with his hands. We say “attempts to” because it’s clear that every muscle and tendon...
- 4/9/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Running for nearly a decade, Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld’s sitcom Seinfeld remains one of the most influential shows in television history. The show revolves around comedian Jerry and his quirky friends living in New York City as they tackle everyday situations with humor. Often described as a “show about nothing,” its nine-season run was concluded in 1998 with a divisive finale.
A still from Seinfeld finale (1998)
And more than two decades after it concluded, the show’s creator and lead star hinted at a potential reunion. However, the speculations were later debunked by Julia Louis-Dreyfus, who portrayed Elaine in the series
Julia Louis-Dreyfus Debunked Seinfeld Reunion Speculation
During a Q&a session of one of his shows in Boston, Jerry Seinfeld made a tantalizing statement about his hit sitcom. Teasing the fans with a potential reunion for the show, he suggested that something related to the ending was in the works.
A still from Seinfeld finale (1998)
And more than two decades after it concluded, the show’s creator and lead star hinted at a potential reunion. However, the speculations were later debunked by Julia Louis-Dreyfus, who portrayed Elaine in the series
Julia Louis-Dreyfus Debunked Seinfeld Reunion Speculation
During a Q&a session of one of his shows in Boston, Jerry Seinfeld made a tantalizing statement about his hit sitcom. Teasing the fans with a potential reunion for the show, he suggested that something related to the ending was in the works.
- 4/9/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
It isn’t uncommon for sitcoms to get off on the wrong foot and eventually find their footing along the line, and similar was the case for Larry David’s Seinfeld. Often regarded as one of the greatest sitcoms of all time, during its original run on NBC, the sitcom didn’t begin on a high note, as its pilot was completely different from what the show would become later on.
Similar to some of NBC’s other hit shows, which were too off to a rough start, the reception to Seinfeld‘s pilot was brutal, but the network decided to stick with it nevertheless.
Seinfeld Was off to a Bad Start but NBC Stuck With Jerry Seinfeld’s Vision Seinfeld (1989-1998) | NBC
NBC is no stranger to greenlighting shows that initially fumbled their beginning, with major examples being The Office and Cheers. However, things were even rougher in Sienfield‘s case,...
Similar to some of NBC’s other hit shows, which were too off to a rough start, the reception to Seinfeld‘s pilot was brutal, but the network decided to stick with it nevertheless.
Seinfeld Was off to a Bad Start but NBC Stuck With Jerry Seinfeld’s Vision Seinfeld (1989-1998) | NBC
NBC is no stranger to greenlighting shows that initially fumbled their beginning, with major examples being The Office and Cheers. However, things were even rougher in Sienfield‘s case,...
- 4/9/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Many stars nowadays are offered a tremendous amount of money for their roles in media franchises. However, back in the 90s, the scenes of the industry were a bit different than it is today, and getting paid in millions was nothing short of a dream for many A-listers.
Jerry Seinfeld | Source: Wikimedia Commons
Jerry Seinfeld, the lead star of the sitcom Seinfeld was offered such a huge amount of money that would be considered way too high even by the standards of the current scenario of the industry.
Jerry Seinfeld allegedly turned down a whopping amount of $100 million
Jerry Seinfeld is one of the most established stand-up comedians and actor in the industry of all time. The American comedian first rose to fame back in 1981 after he impersonated Johnny Carson by making an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.
Throughout the 80s, Jerry Seinfeld made quite a name...
Jerry Seinfeld | Source: Wikimedia Commons
Jerry Seinfeld, the lead star of the sitcom Seinfeld was offered such a huge amount of money that would be considered way too high even by the standards of the current scenario of the industry.
Jerry Seinfeld allegedly turned down a whopping amount of $100 million
Jerry Seinfeld is one of the most established stand-up comedians and actor in the industry of all time. The American comedian first rose to fame back in 1981 after he impersonated Johnny Carson by making an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.
Throughout the 80s, Jerry Seinfeld made quite a name...
- 4/9/2024
- by Shikhar Tiwari
- FandomWire
Even though Seinfeld is one of the most iconic sitcoms of all time, it is also known as one of the most controversial. Having been created decades ago, it is only natural that the series was a product of its time, and its portrayal of certain minorities would not be up to the standards that Hollywood is held to today.
A still from Seinfeld finale (1998)
However, during its run, the series took its jokes so far that it even sparked controversy among audiences three decades ago. Casual racism was often used as the punch line in the series, with episodes like The Soup Nazi and The Chinese Restaurant being excellent examples.
Suggested“We offered him $5 million an episode”: The Amount of Money Jerry Seinfeld Turned Down for 1 More Season of Seinfeld Will Make You Rip Your Hair Out
Even though these two episodes have caused some of the most disagreement,...
A still from Seinfeld finale (1998)
However, during its run, the series took its jokes so far that it even sparked controversy among audiences three decades ago. Casual racism was often used as the punch line in the series, with episodes like The Soup Nazi and The Chinese Restaurant being excellent examples.
Suggested“We offered him $5 million an episode”: The Amount of Money Jerry Seinfeld Turned Down for 1 More Season of Seinfeld Will Make You Rip Your Hair Out
Even though these two episodes have caused some of the most disagreement,...
- 4/9/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Oh, Joker, you little scamp. The Clown Prince of Crime is always getting into some mischief or other, whether it's dosing Gotham City with debilitating amounts of laughing gas in "Batman: The Animated Series," embarking on a terror campaign straight out of the US military playbook in Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight," or starting beef with Common while having "Damaged" tattooed in his forehead in that one fever dream of a movie that we've collectively agreed upon to never mention again. But the supervillain is saving perhaps his most diabolical scheme for last.
At a time when most reasonable people would be thrilled to give Batman's arch nemesis a break from live-action movies for a few years (Zach Galifianakis' Joker in "The Lego Batman Movie" is forever innocent), Warner Bros. decided to double and now triple down on their most marketable bad guy around. Surely everybody remembers where they...
At a time when most reasonable people would be thrilled to give Batman's arch nemesis a break from live-action movies for a few years (Zach Galifianakis' Joker in "The Lego Batman Movie" is forever innocent), Warner Bros. decided to double and now triple down on their most marketable bad guy around. Surely everybody remembers where they...
- 4/9/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
For all the Larry David fans out there, the moment you’ve been waiting for has arrived. Curb Your Enthusiasm just wrapped up its 12-season journey.
First airing in 2000, the show follows the life of Larry David (a well-known television writer and producer). Throughout the series, he finds himself in all sorts of mishaps and funny situations with his friends and famous colleagues in Los Angeles. Now, the finale aired recently, treating us to one final round of cringe-inducing encounters and social blunders.
Larry David in a still from Curb Your Enthusiasm (1999)
So, while the ride may be over, the laughs from Curb Your Enthusiasm will stick with us for a long time to come. What sets this finale apart is its surprising twist, which might have pleased fans of Seinfeld — the show David also had a hand in creating.
Curb Your Enthusiasm‘s Finale Rescued Seinfeld‘s Legacy
The...
First airing in 2000, the show follows the life of Larry David (a well-known television writer and producer). Throughout the series, he finds himself in all sorts of mishaps and funny situations with his friends and famous colleagues in Los Angeles. Now, the finale aired recently, treating us to one final round of cringe-inducing encounters and social blunders.
Larry David in a still from Curb Your Enthusiasm (1999)
So, while the ride may be over, the laughs from Curb Your Enthusiasm will stick with us for a long time to come. What sets this finale apart is its surprising twist, which might have pleased fans of Seinfeld — the show David also had a hand in creating.
Curb Your Enthusiasm‘s Finale Rescued Seinfeld‘s Legacy
The...
- 4/9/2024
- by Shreya Jha
- FandomWire
It’s pretty sad! HBO’s twelve-season run of Larry David’s Curb Your Enthusiasm has officially ended after 120 fairly well-executed episodes. It has become difficult to distinguish between the real Larry David and the TV character because the co-creator of Seinfeld has made a career out of playing an exaggerated version of himself.
Curb Your Enthusiasm’s long-awaited, 53-minute series finale offers fans even more laughs, some well-timed cameos, and a hint at another finale that fans may have been predicting since the season’s opening episode.
Curb Your Enthusiasm
So it’s no surprise that the show’s director, Jeff Schaffer, claimed that the final episode was a direct response to all the Seinfeld haters out there.
Ending of Curb Your Enthusiasm: A Defiant Nod to Seinfeld Critics
The heavier-handed and more intense Larry David’s version of Curb Your Enthusiasm said this at the end-of-season finale:
“I’m 76 years old,...
Curb Your Enthusiasm’s long-awaited, 53-minute series finale offers fans even more laughs, some well-timed cameos, and a hint at another finale that fans may have been predicting since the season’s opening episode.
Curb Your Enthusiasm
So it’s no surprise that the show’s director, Jeff Schaffer, claimed that the final episode was a direct response to all the Seinfeld haters out there.
Ending of Curb Your Enthusiasm: A Defiant Nod to Seinfeld Critics
The heavier-handed and more intense Larry David’s version of Curb Your Enthusiasm said this at the end-of-season finale:
“I’m 76 years old,...
- 4/9/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Thanks to the sneak-peek video that The Voice released ahead of Night 1 of Season 25’s Knockouts, we knew that at least one of the evening’s sing-offs was going to be standing-o-worthy. But nothing could have prepared us for the pretty damn outstanding evening of performances that we had in store. How many were “Wow!”-worthy? Read on, and we’ll discuss.
The Voice’s Best Performances of All Time, Ranked: The Good, the Badass and the Downright AmazingView List
Team Reba: Asher HaVon performing “Unbreak My Heart” (Grade: A) defeated Tae Lewis performing “Nothin’ On You” (Grade: A+) — Tae...
The Voice’s Best Performances of All Time, Ranked: The Good, the Badass and the Downright AmazingView List
Team Reba: Asher HaVon performing “Unbreak My Heart” (Grade: A) defeated Tae Lewis performing “Nothin’ On You” (Grade: A+) — Tae...
- 4/9/2024
- by Charlie Mason
- TVLine.com
Everyone’s favorite humanity-hating curmudgeon, Larry David, closed out his long-running sitcom with a finale that many considered pretty, pretty, pretty good.
Curb Your Enthusiasm’s Season 12 finale (which also serves as the series finale) threw the book at Larry as he risked a prison sentence for violating Georgia state law.
Like in Seinfeld’s infamous 1998 finale, David’s trial saw a cavalcade of guest stars take the stand to paint a grim picture of his continuously misanthropic ways. But things may not have played out the same for Larry as they did for the Seinfeld gang in the appropriately named episode, “No Lessons Learned.”
Read full article on The Direct.
Curb Your Enthusiasm’s Season 12 finale (which also serves as the series finale) threw the book at Larry as he risked a prison sentence for violating Georgia state law.
Like in Seinfeld’s infamous 1998 finale, David’s trial saw a cavalcade of guest stars take the stand to paint a grim picture of his continuously misanthropic ways. But things may not have played out the same for Larry as they did for the Seinfeld gang in the appropriately named episode, “No Lessons Learned.”
Read full article on The Direct.
- 4/9/2024
- by Jennifer McDonough
- The Direct
Decoding the Landing Obsession in TV Finales Television finales carry a weight unlike any other episode in a series. The term ‘stick the landing’—borrowed from gymnastics—has infiltrated pop culture, holding finales to a standard of narrative perfection. But why this obsession? Perhaps it’s the finality, the last chance for shows like Curb Your Enthusiasm or Seinfeld to etch their legacy in the annals of television history. As Larry David once quipped, I’m 76 years old, and I have never learned a lesson in my entire life, which could be seen as a metaphor for his approach to TV finales—eschewing traditional
The post Exploring the Fascination With TV Finales and Their Impact first appeared on TVovermind.
The post Exploring the Fascination With TV Finales and Their Impact first appeared on TVovermind.
- 4/9/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
This article contains spoilers for the "Curb Your Enthusiasm" series finale.
There've been plenty of controversial sitcom finales over the years, but few caught quite as much attention as the ending of "Seinfeld" in 1998. Whereas most sitcoms tend to leave their viewers with a warm fuzzy feeling, giving their characters a happy ending and promising better days ahead, "Seinfeld" threw Jerry, George, Elaine, and Kramer into prison for an entire year. In keeping with the rest of the show, there is no character growth for anyone in the main gang; they spend the finale being the same petty, apathetic people they always were, and they are punished for it.
Since then, the "Seinfeld" finale's long been considered one of the worst sitcom endings of all time. Although "How I Met Your Mother" took some of the heat off it with its own controversial ending, there was still a long cultural...
There've been plenty of controversial sitcom finales over the years, but few caught quite as much attention as the ending of "Seinfeld" in 1998. Whereas most sitcoms tend to leave their viewers with a warm fuzzy feeling, giving their characters a happy ending and promising better days ahead, "Seinfeld" threw Jerry, George, Elaine, and Kramer into prison for an entire year. In keeping with the rest of the show, there is no character growth for anyone in the main gang; they spend the finale being the same petty, apathetic people they always were, and they are punished for it.
Since then, the "Seinfeld" finale's long been considered one of the worst sitcom endings of all time. Although "How I Met Your Mother" took some of the heat off it with its own controversial ending, there was still a long cultural...
- 4/9/2024
- by Michael Boyle
- Slash Film
[Warning: The below contains Major spoilers for Curb Your Enthusiasm Season 12.] Curb Your Enthusiasm had a full-circle ending for Larry David‘s heightened version of himself as he faced a trial, not dissimilar to the characters in his former NBC comedy Seinfeld. While he briefly ended up in jail, Larry found out via pal Jerry Seinfeld that his trial for interfering with voters in Georgia was thrown out because one of the jury members didn’t sequester as was mandatory. So, while there were plenty of exciting moments in the finale, ranging from big-name guest stars like Allison Janney and Greg Kinnear to Dean Norris and Seinfeld, it wasn’t the sweetest aspect of Curb‘s final season. (Credit: HBO) No, that came in the form of a meaningful cameo at the end of the eighth episode, “Colostomy Bag,” as late comedian and Curb star Richard Lewis went to pick up a date in his “new” car,...
- 4/8/2024
- TV Insider
It’s time we finally stop lamenting that disappointing Seinfeld ending.
In Sunday’s series finale of Curb Your Enthusiasm, the real-life Larry David doubled-down on his former sitcom’s “they all go to jail” ending knowing damn well what his audience thought of it. As his character faced a courtroom of his peers for breaking a Georgia polling law, a multitude of past acquaintances traveled to Atlanta to take the witness stand and share some of the most cringeworthy stories about his unsavory behavior. What followed was a laundry list of past atrocities, as heaps of characters from Curb...
In Sunday’s series finale of Curb Your Enthusiasm, the real-life Larry David doubled-down on his former sitcom’s “they all go to jail” ending knowing damn well what his audience thought of it. As his character faced a courtroom of his peers for breaking a Georgia polling law, a multitude of past acquaintances traveled to Atlanta to take the witness stand and share some of the most cringeworthy stories about his unsavory behavior. What followed was a laundry list of past atrocities, as heaps of characters from Curb...
- 4/8/2024
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
Spoiler Alert: This article discusses plot points from the series finale of “Curb Your Enthusiasm.”
More than 25 years after he sent the “Seinfeld” gang to jail in the sitcom’s much-hated series finale, Larry David exonerated himself — both literally and figuratively — in the final moments of “Curb Your Enthusiasm.”
The April 7 series finale, which wrapped 12 seasons and 24 years of the unscripted HBO comedy, sees Larry on trial for accidentally breaking a Georgia voting law. In the finale, much like the last episode of “Seinfeld,” Larry sits on trial as rivals from his past — like Mocha Joe and Mr. Takahashi — serve as character witnesses for the prosecution, recounting every bad deed Larry has done.
Larry is found guilty and winds up in a cell, but while the “Seinfeld” crew remained in jail, Larry ultimately walks free — thanks to a legal caveat exploited by his old pal Jerry Seinfeld. As they prance out of the jailhouse,...
More than 25 years after he sent the “Seinfeld” gang to jail in the sitcom’s much-hated series finale, Larry David exonerated himself — both literally and figuratively — in the final moments of “Curb Your Enthusiasm.”
The April 7 series finale, which wrapped 12 seasons and 24 years of the unscripted HBO comedy, sees Larry on trial for accidentally breaking a Georgia voting law. In the finale, much like the last episode of “Seinfeld,” Larry sits on trial as rivals from his past — like Mocha Joe and Mr. Takahashi — serve as character witnesses for the prosecution, recounting every bad deed Larry has done.
Larry is found guilty and winds up in a cell, but while the “Seinfeld” crew remained in jail, Larry ultimately walks free — thanks to a legal caveat exploited by his old pal Jerry Seinfeld. As they prance out of the jailhouse,...
- 4/8/2024
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
Festivus. Anti-dentite. Bad-breaker-upper. Pretty, pretty, pretty good. From Seinfeld to Curb Your Enthusiasm, for 35 years, Larry David has helped to contribute dozens of phrases to the pop culture lexicon. And in the penultimate episode of the final season, Curb may have offered up his career piece de resistance with returning guest star Bruce Springsteen’s unexpectedly hilarious “floor fucker” comment.
Now, it appears the hit show’s lewd phrase has crossed into the real world — and into one of The Boss’ stadium shows.
Springsteen, who first appeared on the second episode in the HBO comedy’s 12th season, reemerged in the March 31 installment because he wanted to meet Larry David, who became a liberal hero after (unknowingly) standing up against a Georgia 2021 voting law that makes it illegal to provide food or water to voters in line at the polls. During a conversation with Larry at the home of Jeff...
Now, it appears the hit show’s lewd phrase has crossed into the real world — and into one of The Boss’ stadium shows.
Springsteen, who first appeared on the second episode in the HBO comedy’s 12th season, reemerged in the March 31 installment because he wanted to meet Larry David, who became a liberal hero after (unknowingly) standing up against a Georgia 2021 voting law that makes it illegal to provide food or water to voters in line at the polls. During a conversation with Larry at the home of Jeff...
- 4/8/2024
- by Kevin Dolak
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Spoiler Alert: This story contains details from the series finale of Curb Your Enthusiasm on HBO.
Curb Your Enthusiasm is over, for now, at least.
The fact that the final scene was on an airplane, with Susie Greene, played by Susie Essman, shouting at Larry, as always, felt symbolic, given that landing the plane for a series finale can be somewhat turbulent.
But Sunday’s finale came full circle from another major finale that Larry David was involved in. “This is how we should have ended the [Seinfeld] finale,” David tells Jerry Seinfeld after he got him out of jail.
Executive producer Jeff Schaffer and Essman spoke with Deadline the morning after the night before, discussing how they wrapped it up, how they feel about wrapping it up, being finally able to talk about it, how regularly Jb Smoove is pitching his own Leon spinoff and whether it really is...
Curb Your Enthusiasm is over, for now, at least.
The fact that the final scene was on an airplane, with Susie Greene, played by Susie Essman, shouting at Larry, as always, felt symbolic, given that landing the plane for a series finale can be somewhat turbulent.
But Sunday’s finale came full circle from another major finale that Larry David was involved in. “This is how we should have ended the [Seinfeld] finale,” David tells Jerry Seinfeld after he got him out of jail.
Executive producer Jeff Schaffer and Essman spoke with Deadline the morning after the night before, discussing how they wrapped it up, how they feel about wrapping it up, being finally able to talk about it, how regularly Jb Smoove is pitching his own Leon spinoff and whether it really is...
- 4/8/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
[This story contains major spoilers from the series finale of Curb Your Enthusiasm, “No Lessons Learned.”]
Curb Your Enthusiasm‘s ending was long in the making.
After 12 seasons and more than 20 years, Larry David’s HBO comedy gem signed off on Sunday night with a classic callback to the Seinfeld series finale, which aired in 1998. And the overall reception so far brings to mind a familiar Larry phrase: It was a pretty, pretty good way to wrap.
Even David — the star and creator of the series that sees him playing a loosely fictionalized version of himself — was happy after the screen cut to black, his longtime collaborator, executive producer Jeff Schaffer tells The Hollywood Reporter.
Speaking the morning after the top-secret series finale was unleashed onto the Curb audience, Schaffer and star Susie Essman (who plays the indefatigable Susie Greene) can finally speak freely about the genesis of Curb‘s ending, how long the idea to rewrite the Seinfeld finale...
Curb Your Enthusiasm‘s ending was long in the making.
After 12 seasons and more than 20 years, Larry David’s HBO comedy gem signed off on Sunday night with a classic callback to the Seinfeld series finale, which aired in 1998. And the overall reception so far brings to mind a familiar Larry phrase: It was a pretty, pretty good way to wrap.
Even David — the star and creator of the series that sees him playing a loosely fictionalized version of himself — was happy after the screen cut to black, his longtime collaborator, executive producer Jeff Schaffer tells The Hollywood Reporter.
Speaking the morning after the top-secret series finale was unleashed onto the Curb audience, Schaffer and star Susie Essman (who plays the indefatigable Susie Greene) can finally speak freely about the genesis of Curb‘s ending, how long the idea to rewrite the Seinfeld finale...
- 4/8/2024
- by Jackie Strause
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
This article contains spoilers for the Curb Your Enthusiasm series finale.
As many fans predicted, the Curb Your Enthusiasm series finale concluded just like the much-maligned Seinfeld finale, with Larry David sent to jail for (petty) crimes against humanity. Granted, it wasn’t exactly like David-penned Seinfeld finale as, on Curb, Jerry Seinfeld’s chance encounter with a Joe Pesci lookalike leads to a jury nullification and mistrial, setting our cranky hero free once again.
Before that last minute Deus Ex Jerry, however, Curb Your Enthusiasm gets to indulge in the best part of the Seinfeld ending of yore by having many, many guest stars and other faces from the show’s past make appearances. From the prosecutor to the judge to all the witnesses that attest to Larry’s poor character, the Curb finale has many guest star roles to fill. Here’s how it fills them.
Curb Your...
As many fans predicted, the Curb Your Enthusiasm series finale concluded just like the much-maligned Seinfeld finale, with Larry David sent to jail for (petty) crimes against humanity. Granted, it wasn’t exactly like David-penned Seinfeld finale as, on Curb, Jerry Seinfeld’s chance encounter with a Joe Pesci lookalike leads to a jury nullification and mistrial, setting our cranky hero free once again.
Before that last minute Deus Ex Jerry, however, Curb Your Enthusiasm gets to indulge in the best part of the Seinfeld ending of yore by having many, many guest stars and other faces from the show’s past make appearances. From the prosecutor to the judge to all the witnesses that attest to Larry’s poor character, the Curb finale has many guest star roles to fill. Here’s how it fills them.
Curb Your...
- 4/8/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
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Larry David made sure to make a few more enemies before bidding farewell to “Curb Your Enthusiasm” forever on Sunday night. The long-running comedy series officially ended with its 12th season this past weekend, marking the end of an era for the 76 year-old comedian whose HBO show was almost as, if not more, beloved as his legacy-making “Seinfeld.”
Season 12 premiered on Max at the beginning of February, ending with its 10th and final episode on Sunday, Apr. 7. The entire series, spanning Season 1 through Season 12, is now available to stream on Max with plans starting at $9.99/Month.
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The logline for the premiere episode, titled “Atlanta,” states that “Larry heads to Georgia to appear at the birthday party of a prominent businessman, while Leon takes the opportunity to visit his Auntie Rae.
Larry David made sure to make a few more enemies before bidding farewell to “Curb Your Enthusiasm” forever on Sunday night. The long-running comedy series officially ended with its 12th season this past weekend, marking the end of an era for the 76 year-old comedian whose HBO show was almost as, if not more, beloved as his legacy-making “Seinfeld.”
Season 12 premiered on Max at the beginning of February, ending with its 10th and final episode on Sunday, Apr. 7. The entire series, spanning Season 1 through Season 12, is now available to stream on Max with plans starting at $9.99/Month.
Buy Now: Max $9.99/,Month
The logline for the premiere episode, titled “Atlanta,” states that “Larry heads to Georgia to appear at the birthday party of a prominent businessman, while Leon takes the opportunity to visit his Auntie Rae.
- 4/8/2024
- by Anna Tingley
- Variety Film + TV
[Editor’s Note: The following review contains spoilers for “Curb Your Enthusiasm” Season 12, Episode 10, “No Lessons Learned” — the series finale.]
Would you date the Bearded Lady? Midway through the “Curb Your Enthusiasm” finale, when Larry David is on the ropes — facing a loss in court for violating Georgia’s Election Integrity Act — and his old friend, Jerry Seinfeld, shows up for a last-second assist, that’s the hypothetical question the two men bat back and forth. She’s gorgeous, Larry says. She’s charming. She’s got it all. “The kind of woman you used to dream about as a teenager,” he says. But, you know… the beard. “Fly in the ointment,” Jerry says. “And this is a big fly. And he’s alive.” “What’s the worst that can happen?” Larry asks. “The worst that can happen is it’s a paper napkin,” Jerry says, “and she wipes her mouth, and part of it snags.”
Larry can barely contain his laughter,...
Would you date the Bearded Lady? Midway through the “Curb Your Enthusiasm” finale, when Larry David is on the ropes — facing a loss in court for violating Georgia’s Election Integrity Act — and his old friend, Jerry Seinfeld, shows up for a last-second assist, that’s the hypothetical question the two men bat back and forth. She’s gorgeous, Larry says. She’s charming. She’s got it all. “The kind of woman you used to dream about as a teenager,” he says. But, you know… the beard. “Fly in the ointment,” Jerry says. “And this is a big fly. And he’s alive.” “What’s the worst that can happen?” Larry asks. “The worst that can happen is it’s a paper napkin,” Jerry says, “and she wipes her mouth, and part of it snags.”
Larry can barely contain his laughter,...
- 4/8/2024
- by Ben Travers
- Indiewire
“I’m 76 years old, and I have never learned a lesson in my entire life.”
In the series finale of Curb Your Enthusiasm, Larry David tells this to a child in an Atlanta hotel lobby who throws a ball at him. The mother wants the child to learn the lesson of saying “sorry,” forcing Larry to stay put and receive that apology. Larry doesn’t have time for that, and unleashes what is essentially the maxim for the entire series — and maybe David’s entire career.
Of course, that statement...
In the series finale of Curb Your Enthusiasm, Larry David tells this to a child in an Atlanta hotel lobby who throws a ball at him. The mother wants the child to learn the lesson of saying “sorry,” forcing Larry to stay put and receive that apology. Larry doesn’t have time for that, and unleashes what is essentially the maxim for the entire series — and maybe David’s entire career.
Of course, that statement...
- 4/8/2024
- by Esther Zuckerman
- Rollingstone.com
Curb Your Enthusiasm aired its much-anticipated series finale on Sunday night (April 7), and fans are already calling it the “best finale ever.” Larry David looked back to his Seinfeld past for Sunday’s finale, which saw the fictionalized version of himself on trial for violating the state of Georgia’s Election Integrity Act. Earlier in the season, Larry was arrested for giving water to Leon’s (J.B. Smoove) aunt while she waited in line to vote. Much like the Seinfeld finale, which saw Jerry, George, Elaine, and Kramer in the courtroom, Larry’s trial sees the likes of Jerry Seinfeld, Ted Danson, and the late Richard Lewis testifying on his behalf. His ex-wife Cheryl (Cheryl Hines) and long-time friends Jeff (Jeff Garlin) and Susie (Susie Essman) also take to the stand to try and defend him. Despite being hailed a hero throughout the season for his law-breaking act (even though...
- 4/8/2024
- TV Insider
Spoiler Alert! This story contains details from the series finale of Curb Your Enthusiasm on HBO.
After 12 seasons, Larry David officially signed off as Larry David on his HBO comedy. And as predicted, he used his time on Seinfeld to help tie up loose ends on Curb.
The action began with Larry heading back to Atlanta to face charges for handing out water at a polling place at the start of the season. Traveling with him is Jeff (Jeff Garlin), Susie (Susie Essman) and his longtime roomie Leon (D.B. Smoove), who declared he was going to catch up on old episodes of Seinfeld during the flight.
“You never told me it was a show about weekly ass,” he rants to Larry.
While driving into the city, Larry encounters an irate, bird-flipping driver named Cynthia (Allison Janney), who ends up being the latest squeeze of Richard. Naturally, Cynthia denies later that she was the one who tussled with Larry on the freeway.
In court, the prosecutor (Greg Kinnear) tries to bolster his case that Larry both violated the Election Integrity Act and is a general menace to society by questioning several antagonists from the comedian’s past: Mocha Joe (Saverio Guerra), the country club’s Tackahashi (Dana Lee) and the real Lt. Alexander Vindman, who “won’t tolerate corruption from Trump, Putin or Larry David.” Bruce Springsteen returned, too, as did Tracey Ullman.
The Curb flashbacks and stars just kept coming. Ted Danson showed up in Atlanta for the trial, as did Jerry Seinfeld (as himself), Dean Morris (as the judge) and Sharlto Copley (as Michael Fouchay).
Despite flashing a heart sign to the jury, Larry didn’t make a good witness for himself. The jury, naturally, convicts Larry.
“You have a history of doing the same thing wrong, over and over,” says the judge, who sentences Larry to a year in prison.
The comedian ends up in a cell that’s not unlike the one that Jerry, George, Kramer and Elaine were in during the polarizing, 1998 series finale of Seinfeld. But that’s not where this comedy ends: the real Jerry shows up to tell Larry that he’s a free man because one of the jurors broke sequester. The charges were thrown out!
“It’s over,” says Jerry, who gestures to the jail cell. “You don’t want to end up like this. Nobody wants to see it. Trust me.”
As the two walk out of the jail, Larry exclaims, “This is how we should have ended the [Seinfeld] finale!”
Replies Jerry, “How did we not think of that?”...
After 12 seasons, Larry David officially signed off as Larry David on his HBO comedy. And as predicted, he used his time on Seinfeld to help tie up loose ends on Curb.
The action began with Larry heading back to Atlanta to face charges for handing out water at a polling place at the start of the season. Traveling with him is Jeff (Jeff Garlin), Susie (Susie Essman) and his longtime roomie Leon (D.B. Smoove), who declared he was going to catch up on old episodes of Seinfeld during the flight.
“You never told me it was a show about weekly ass,” he rants to Larry.
While driving into the city, Larry encounters an irate, bird-flipping driver named Cynthia (Allison Janney), who ends up being the latest squeeze of Richard. Naturally, Cynthia denies later that she was the one who tussled with Larry on the freeway.
In court, the prosecutor (Greg Kinnear) tries to bolster his case that Larry both violated the Election Integrity Act and is a general menace to society by questioning several antagonists from the comedian’s past: Mocha Joe (Saverio Guerra), the country club’s Tackahashi (Dana Lee) and the real Lt. Alexander Vindman, who “won’t tolerate corruption from Trump, Putin or Larry David.” Bruce Springsteen returned, too, as did Tracey Ullman.
The Curb flashbacks and stars just kept coming. Ted Danson showed up in Atlanta for the trial, as did Jerry Seinfeld (as himself), Dean Morris (as the judge) and Sharlto Copley (as Michael Fouchay).
Despite flashing a heart sign to the jury, Larry didn’t make a good witness for himself. The jury, naturally, convicts Larry.
“You have a history of doing the same thing wrong, over and over,” says the judge, who sentences Larry to a year in prison.
The comedian ends up in a cell that’s not unlike the one that Jerry, George, Kramer and Elaine were in during the polarizing, 1998 series finale of Seinfeld. But that’s not where this comedy ends: the real Jerry shows up to tell Larry that he’s a free man because one of the jurors broke sequester. The charges were thrown out!
“It’s over,” says Jerry, who gestures to the jail cell. “You don’t want to end up like this. Nobody wants to see it. Trust me.”
As the two walk out of the jail, Larry exclaims, “This is how we should have ended the [Seinfeld] finale!”
Replies Jerry, “How did we not think of that?”...
- 4/8/2024
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Spoiler Alert: This article discusses plot points from the series finale of “Curb Your Enthusiasm.”
Larry David got the opportunity to revise the controversial ending he’d chosen for his first widely loved TV series, and he stayed pretty close to the formula. But while his previous series ended with its protagonist in prison, his current one is ending with David himself walking free.
This season of “Curb Your Enthusiasm” had seemed, from its first episode, to be building toward an ending that either mirrored or inverted the way “Seinfeld,” co-created by David and Jerry Seinfeld, had wrapped up in 1998. The season’s mega-arc has been the ongoing uncertainty around the character Larry’s having accidentally run afoul of Georgia election laws. And, throughout the season, askance references to the “Seinfeld” finale (which featured the core cast going to prison after having been forced to hear endless testimony as to...
Larry David got the opportunity to revise the controversial ending he’d chosen for his first widely loved TV series, and he stayed pretty close to the formula. But while his previous series ended with its protagonist in prison, his current one is ending with David himself walking free.
This season of “Curb Your Enthusiasm” had seemed, from its first episode, to be building toward an ending that either mirrored or inverted the way “Seinfeld,” co-created by David and Jerry Seinfeld, had wrapped up in 1998. The season’s mega-arc has been the ongoing uncertainty around the character Larry’s having accidentally run afoul of Georgia election laws. And, throughout the season, askance references to the “Seinfeld” finale (which featured the core cast going to prison after having been forced to hear endless testimony as to...
- 4/8/2024
- by Daniel D'Addario
- Variety Film + TV
[This story contains major spoilers from the series finale of Curb Your Enthusiasm, “No Lessons Learned.”]
And, that’s a wrap on Larry David’s Curb Your Enthusiasm.
The series finale of the Emmy-winning HBO improv comedy kicked off with a big circle back to how the final season began, with the ensemble heading to Atlanta to support Larry David (played by series creator-star David) in his trial.
For a refresher: Season 12 opened with Larry getting arrested for violating a 2021 voting law in Georgia when he gave Leon Black’s (Jb Smoove) Auntie Rae (played by Ellia English) a glass of water while she was waiting in line to vote. Larry didn’t know about the law, but he became a liberal hero anyway, with the likes of Stacey Abrams, Bruce Springsteen and Sienna Miller becoming his adoring new fans.
An unfortunate issue with a replacement lawn jockey, however, led to Larry pleading not guilty to obstructing the election process...
And, that’s a wrap on Larry David’s Curb Your Enthusiasm.
The series finale of the Emmy-winning HBO improv comedy kicked off with a big circle back to how the final season began, with the ensemble heading to Atlanta to support Larry David (played by series creator-star David) in his trial.
For a refresher: Season 12 opened with Larry getting arrested for violating a 2021 voting law in Georgia when he gave Leon Black’s (Jb Smoove) Auntie Rae (played by Ellia English) a glass of water while she was waiting in line to vote. Larry didn’t know about the law, but he became a liberal hero anyway, with the likes of Stacey Abrams, Bruce Springsteen and Sienna Miller becoming his adoring new fans.
An unfortunate issue with a replacement lawn jockey, however, led to Larry pleading not guilty to obstructing the election process...
- 4/8/2024
- by Jackie Strause
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Spoiler Alert: This article discusses plot points from the series finale of “Curb Your Enthusiasm.”
After nearly 25 years of Larry David’s disagreements, feuds and outbursts, “Curb Your Enthusiasm” aired its final episode on Sunday.
The appropriately-named “No Lessons Learned” — the 10th episode of Season 12 — wrapped up a season-long arc that started when Larry was arrested in Atlanta for giving water to Auntie Rae (Ellia English) while she was in line to vote, violating local law. Through the season, he became something of a pop culture hero for doing the right thing, even though had no idea he was breaking any law, let alone making any sort of statement.
Of course, Larry’s entourage heads to Atlanta for the trial, including Cheryl (Cheryl Hines) and Ted Danson (playing himself), Jeff (Jeff Garlin) and Susie (Susie Essman), and Leon (J. B. Smoove) and Richard Lewis (playing himself). Richard headed to Atlanta...
After nearly 25 years of Larry David’s disagreements, feuds and outbursts, “Curb Your Enthusiasm” aired its final episode on Sunday.
The appropriately-named “No Lessons Learned” — the 10th episode of Season 12 — wrapped up a season-long arc that started when Larry was arrested in Atlanta for giving water to Auntie Rae (Ellia English) while she was in line to vote, violating local law. Through the season, he became something of a pop culture hero for doing the right thing, even though had no idea he was breaking any law, let alone making any sort of statement.
Of course, Larry’s entourage heads to Atlanta for the trial, including Cheryl (Cheryl Hines) and Ted Danson (playing himself), Jeff (Jeff Garlin) and Susie (Susie Essman), and Leon (J. B. Smoove) and Richard Lewis (playing himself). Richard headed to Atlanta...
- 4/8/2024
- by William Earl
- Variety Film + TV
Multiple run-ins with the law. Countless enemies. A healthy dose of Seinfeld finale references throughout the season. Let’s just say “No Lessons Learned” is the perfect title for Curb Your Enthusiasm’s swan song.
In the very last episode, our favorite curmudgeon headed back to Atlanta to stand trial for violating Georgia’s Election Integrity Act, but Larry couldn’t quite weasel his way out of this one without some dire consequences. Luckily for him, Jerry Seinfeld stopped by to support his friend and wound up saving Larry’s hide in a major way. Let’s take it from the top.
In the very last episode, our favorite curmudgeon headed back to Atlanta to stand trial for violating Georgia’s Election Integrity Act, but Larry couldn’t quite weasel his way out of this one without some dire consequences. Luckily for him, Jerry Seinfeld stopped by to support his friend and wound up saving Larry’s hide in a major way. Let’s take it from the top.
- 4/8/2024
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
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