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In his final TV appearance, Rob Reiner plays George Washington in a Larry David sketch that mocks Donald Trump. The clip from Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness aired recently and has circulated online; the article notes Reiner’s death in 2025 and mentions his son Nick’s ongoing legal case.
Rob Reiner's final on-screen appearance in Larry David's HBO comedy sparked online backlash over a perceived 'last laugh' framing, six months after his death. Critics argued the setup in the sketch was in poor taste amid the real-life tragedy surrounding his family, while Nick Reiner faces two counts of first-degree murder in the Brentwood case and has pleaded not guilty; the piece notes producer Jeff Schaffer's comments and underscores the ongoing legal proceedings.
Rob Reiner appears posthumously as George Washington in HBO's Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness to skew Trump without naming him. The sketch features Larry David and Jimmy Kimmel debating a future president who disregards the Constitution and attacks the press, culminating in a brawl and a closing memoriam for Reiner. The segment aired around the July 4 weekend and marks Reiner’s final TV appearance before his death.
Sen. John Fetterman publicly rebuked comedian Larry David after David called Trump’s White House UFC event a travesty, telling him to get over himself and quipping with a Stripes line; the exchange followed David’s embarrassment over the UFC Freedom 250 celebration, which Trump touted as historic and defended by the White House.
Larry David’s seven-episode HBO sketch series Life, Larry reimagines American history through his signature humor, featuring him as iconic figures (including Susan B. Anthony and Rosa Parks) with Barack and Michelle Obama as producers; the show skewers progress and historical myths in a satirical tour from Founding-era quips to more recent themes, embodying David’s Seinfeld/Curb-style humor.
Barack Obama reportedly tried to offer notes on a set of HBO’s Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness, only to be playfully shut down by Larry David, who quipped “I’m the president of this.” The exchange highlights the jokey dynamic between the former president and the comedian as Obama cameoed in the series, produced by Higher Ground and David, ahead of its summer premiere.
Jeff Schaffer talks about HBO’s limited series Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness, a Barack Obama–executive‑produced historical sketch show in which Larry David roams American history in Curb Your Enthusiasm–style bits. The project, born at the Obamas’ request to celebrate the 250th anniversary, uses outline-based writing, on‑location shooting and period costumes to reimagine events (e.g., Lincoln eras, Gettysburg Address) with a comedic twist. Obama’s input was helpful but not prescriptive, and Schaffer hints at more history-driven work with Larry David in the future.
USA TODAY’s review of HBO’s Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness finds Larry David’s history-sketch show largely cringe and slow, with Barack Obama largely behind the scenes; while a few gags land, the format and pacing feel repetitive compared with sharper past history comedies, and the critic suggests the Obamas might be better off sticking to documentaries or children’s programming.
At a Los Angeles premiere, Larry David unveils Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness, a limited two-episode sketch series that pairs his signature misanthropy with historical satire, loaded with high-profile cameos and sharp commentary on current American life, delivering a fresh energy after Curb Your Enthusiasm.
Variety’s Alison Herman finds Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness a period-piece extension of Curb Your Enthusiasm, using historical reenactments and familiar Davidian foibles for sharp, small-scale humor; while the sketches land best when lampooning petty misanthropy, occasional earnest political moments (and a few gags) feel off-brand. The seven-episode HBO series premieres June 26 on HBO/HBO Max.
Megyn Kelly blasted Larry David for mocking Donald Trump’s White House UFC event, accusing him of elitism and disconnect from working Americans, while David called the spectacle embarrassing and a 'travesty' of the presidency; the piece also notes Kelly’s Trump history and her ongoing clashes with liberal media figures.
Comedian Larry David blasted President Trump’s White House UFC Freedom 250 celebration, calling it a travesty and saying it made him feel embarrassed to be an American. The remarks came during promotion for his HBO sketch show Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness, produced by Barack Obama’s Higher Ground, which debuts June 26 and features celebrity guests; the UFC 250 event marked Trump’s 80th birthday and was staged on the White House South Lawn to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.
At the HBO premiere of Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness, Larry David blasted Donald Trump’s UFC fight at the White House as a travesty and said he was embarrassed to be an American; the sketch-comedy series, which debuts June 26, satirizes moments in U.S. history and features guests like Lin-Manuel Miranda, Bill Hader, and Barack Obama, who appears in an episode after reaching out to David. David co-created the show with Jeff Schaffer, who directed all episodes, and Obama praised the former president’s timing and ad-libbing in the scene.
Larry David denounces Trump’s White House UFC Freedom 250 as a travesty and embarrassment, while a White House spokesperson touts it as historic; the event on the South Lawn celebrated America’s 250th birthday. David’s new HBO sketch show Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness is produced by Barack and Michelle Obama, with Barack appearing in the program, and premieres June 26.
A favorable review of HBO's Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness, praising its polished production and sharp writing by Larry David and Jeff Schaffer. The show re-creates moments from American history with David's signature cringe humor, weaving fast-paced sketches across eras and delivering timely social commentary along with a star-studded guest lineup, effectively offering a modern, limned sequel of sorts to Curb Your Enthusiasm.