Obama Shut Down by Larry David on Set of New Show
Larry David and Barack Obama collaborated on a new HBO sketch comedy series titled Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness. Director Jeff Schaffer reported that David bristled at and rejected some of Obama's creative script notes. Obama responded by citing his experience as president and his history of listening to advisors in the Oval Office.
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New reports detail a creative disagreement between Larry David and Barack Obama on the set of their HBO show.
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Larry David Clashes With Barack Obama Over Creative Notes for New HBO Series
confidence 90%Larry David and Barack Obama collaborated on a new HBO sketch comedy series titled Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness. Director Jeff Schaffer reported that David bristled at and rejected some of Obama's creative script notes. Obama responded by citing his experience as president and his history of listening to advisors in the Oval Office.
What's confirmed:
- Larry David and Barack Obama collaborated on an HBO sketch comedy series called Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness.
- Director Jeff Schaffer stated that Larry David bristled at some of Barack Obama's creative notes.
- Larry David and Barack Obama had a joking clash over constructive criticism during filming.
Still unconfirmed:
- Barack Obama became defensive after Larry David brushed off his notes by stating he was the president of the United States and listened to advisors in the Oval Office.
- The playful teasing between Barack Obama and Larry David went overboard on set.
- The show is described as being like Curb Your Enthusiasm in costume.
- The series is a total TV shambles.