The History Of Curb Your Enthusiasm With Jeff Garlin & Susie Essman S1: THE DEVELOPMENT OF CURB
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Feb 1, 2024 Jeff and Susie discuss the development of Curb Your Enthusiasm before shooting the pilot, Larry David's stand-up comedy career, pitching their HBO special, and promotion of various podcasts.
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Jeff Garlin's Sour Grapes Audition
- Jeff Garlin auditioned for Larry David's movie Sour Grapes and was captivated by the script's humor.
- Despite the movie's shortcomings, Garlin valued Larry's writing style deeply at this early career stage.
Office Suite Bonding
- Jeff Garlin and Larry David shared an office suite with Alan Zweibel and Billy Crystal.
- Garlin bonded with Larry through their mutual admiration for Shirley Temple movies and their kids' interest in them.
Larry David and Jeff Lunch Discussion
- Larry David invited Jeff Garlin to lunch to discuss his thoughts on stand-up comedy's current state.
- This meeting was key to the conception of their HBO special idea based on Larry's stand-up development.