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Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness review
There are glimpses of the Curb star at his razor-like best here – but they are desperately few. It’s mainly worth watching for the immaculate Obama intro
TL;DR
- The show 'Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness' features Larry David in various historical sketches.
- The sketches are criticized for being repetitive, lacking punchlines, and often overstaying their welcome.
- Barack Obama's introduction to the show is highlighted as a standout moment, praised for its comic timing.
- A few sketches touch on sensitive topics like racism but are seen as both punch-pulling and punching down.
- The review suggests the show relies too heavily on familiarity and nostalgia, rather than strong comedic content.