According to The Hollywood Reporter, HBO is premiering a new sketch comedy series titled 'Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness,' which pairs Larry David with Barack Obama in various historical moments. The seven-episode show reunites David with 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' collaborator Jeff Schaffer and applies the awkward, curmudgeonly sensibility that defined 'Curb' to reimagined historical scenarios. The review suggests the pairing delivers uneven results—some sketches land brilliantly, while others fall flat.

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