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Larry David’s New HBO Series Celebrates U.S. History with Humor

3/14/2026

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Larry David's HBO sketch series Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness premieres on June 26.
The seven-episode season satirizes U.S. history to celebrate the country's 250th anniversary.
The show is co-produced with Barack Obama.
The cast includes Bill Hader, Kathryn Hahn, Jon Hamm, and Jerry Seinfeld.
The show uses improvisation like Curb Your Enthusiasm and addresses historical moments with a comedic twist.

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Story summary

Larry David's HBO sketch series Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness premieres on June 26.
The seven-episode season satirizes U.S. history to celebrate the country's 250th anniversary.
The show is co-produced with Barack Obama.
The cast includes Bill Hader, Kathryn Hahn, Jon Hamm, and Jerry Seinfeld.
The show uses improvisation like Curb Your Enthusiasm and addresses historical moments with a comedic twist.