[03/13/26 - 02:41 PM] HBO Original Series "Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness" Debuts June 26 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.
[via press release from HBO]
HBO Original Series LIFE, LARRY, AND THE PURSUIT OF UNHAPPINESS Debuts June 26
The Seven-Episode Limited Series Is Executive Produced By Larry David, Jeff Schaffer, And The Obamas' Higher Ground
New Footage Released At SXSW
· The HBO Original sketch comedy limited series LIFE, LARRY, AND THE PURSUIT OF UNHAPPINESS, from creator Larry David and Jeff Schaffer, and produced by Higher Ground, debuts FRIDAY, JUNE 26 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. New episodes of the seven-episode series will debut weekly leading up to the finale on Friday, August 7. The news was announced today at SXSW during a panel with David and Jeff Schaffer, moderated by Los Angeles Times' Lorraine Ali, where new footage from the series was shown.
· 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.
· Cast: In addition to David, the series will feature select "Curb Your Enthusiasm" actors and noteworthy guest stars.
· Credits: The series is written and executive produced by Larry David and Jeff Schaffer, who also serves as director. Executive produced by Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Ethan Lewis, and Vinnie Malhotra for Higher Ground.
· About Higher Ground: Higher Ground was founded by President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama. From scripted and unscripted television, feature films, and animated series to podcasts and digital series, the company tells widely acclaimed stories across all platforms. Higher Ground has earned 3 Academy Award nominations (winning the Oscar for American Factory), 12 Emmy nominations, and 3 Grammy nominations, producing celebrated projects like Leave the World Behind, Crip Camp, Rustin, and American Symphony.
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