Curb Your Enthusiasm: The Ventriloquist Act

From Season 10, Episode 1 - Happy New Year
Aired on HBO: 2020.01.19
Larry kicks off the new year with a new rival - Mocha Joe. Later, at a cocktail party hosted by Jeff and Susie, Larry gets roped into lunch plans and has a misunderstanding with a caterer.
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[@LordZorak11]

Jeff laughing at Susie's expense might be the best moment of the whole season.

[@BozalliCopter]

everyone else gives a normal chuckle/guffaw, and he just rips into this huge long laugh

[@jcnot9712]

Lmao, she only looked slightly annoyed by the joke at first but then heard Jeff’s laugh and stared at him like she was gonna murder him in his sleep. No fucks given by Jeff.

[@jaybone2321]

There is so much...an equal amount of hate and joy in that laugh 😆

[@netsfan88]

🤣🤣🤣

[@iSwearToCod]

100% the funniest part of the video

[@Burps___]

“You don’t need to call her when you land. If there’s a plane crash, we’ll know about it.” -Larry. ✈️

[@ctdieselnut]

That was great!

[@effdonahue6595]

Rolling Stones! Oh yeah baby!!

[@Bulvan123]

My father honestly said the same thing.

[@fw5995]

I love how awkward Ted is here. I mean, there really is no way to not be awkward when your girlfriend is on her ex-husbands lap as she makes raunchy jokes in front of the entire party 🤣🤣🤣

[@KidMizzle]

I love how Larry and Cheryl's long-running Ventriloquist Act came out of nowhere haha We had never seen them do anything close to that on the show before while they were married

[@jimmaynard]

I wanna know what happened to his son the magician

[@ChaossX77]

@@jimmaynard Whose son?

[@Buddy-sg8hd]

@@ChaossX77 I think it was cheryls nephew and the actor was Anton Yelchin.

[@jtaco4101]

​@@jimmaynardhe got smashed by his own car is what.

[@againstthepods4316]

@@jtaco4101 how about you say that in a more sensitive way?

[@lukepownall7292]

The ‘big goodbye’ is an excellent tactic

[@ysgol3]

I've been using it for decades without realising.

[@leorickt.9604]

@@ysgol3 same... now i feel like a manipulative pos

[@landgabriel]

I like starting with a big hello and then avoiding the individual in question the rest of the event. It makes the avoiding easier. Then only a small goodbye is necessary.

[@seanmatthewking]

@@ysgol3 Congratulations, you're the fictional version of Larry David.

[@ysgol3]

@@seanmatthewking That's the nicest thing anyone's ever said to me....

[@pricha24]

jeff's laugh at 1:57 is absolutely priceless -- suzie looks SO pissed at him :-)

[@brmbkl]

at least she didn't make him go slap Cheryl on stage.

[@cerebra2276]

@@brmbkl "Keep my wife's curtains out yo goddamn mouth!"

[@charleshorseman55]

Cool outfit though, like the mad hatter. She is a bit mad anyways.

[@JasonWindsor88]

When Larry walks out of the room after accidentally fondling the lady is so priceless.. head hung, like a kid who just got in trouble. Hilarious

[@vdmur7952]

Every man's worst nightmare.

[@zahawolfe]

@Trippy_Trolls nope, every man

[@codaboggs8430]

Imagine doing fuckin appetizer catering and thinking someone is creeping on you

[@hypnosisforhappiness]

@@codaboggs8430 It happens

[@venmis137]

Hey it's not his fault she had big tits.

[@jpminetos]

“You don’t need to call her when you land, we’ll know if you crash”

[@jeffjeff8789]

It helps that Cheryl actually looks like a ventriloquist doll now.

[@BenFM]

Oh nah 😂

[@nonenoneonenonenone]

Always did!

[@ArtSimpson]

i love the way larry walks

[@jonp3890]

- #Funny_Like_HaHa Laid Back Spindly.

[@cordellsenior9935]

He walks like he's full of F-U Money.

[@bettyshabazz4092]

Same !!!

[@DigDowner]

He walks like he's on stilts

[@alec6583]

I had a friend in high school who walked the same way. So suave.

[@jorgenvonstrangle000]

1:55 jeffs laugh had me dying

[@nicodemoscarfo]

And we never got the joke! lol

[@FranciumBoron]

@@nicodemoscarfo Of CoUrSe YoU dId! He WaS lAuGhInG aT tHe JoKe AbOuT SuSiE's ClOtHiNg!

[@Chrisbajs]

Susie's disapproving look.

[@ahmarsaeed6085]

Harvey Weinstein almost got a heart attack out of laughter.

[@volgax3646]

Ahmar Saeed One could hope

[@jcnot9712]

Ahmar Saeed I mean we all saw that, but why was Abraham Lincoln staring bullets at him?

[@phantomfrivolity2169]

He's Harvey Weinstein with Seth Rogan's voice.

[@hkhan7321]

@@phantomfrivolity2169 fuck susie

[@FranciumBoron]

@V P I'll just give you the Wikipedia for Harvey Wankstain. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvey_Weinstein

[@DaxSports1]

"Larry, happy new year!" Turns over shoulder* "You're too late." Holy shit 3 seconds and Larry's dropping lowkey heat LMAO.

[@michaelhuynh4953]

Jeff paid BIG TIME for laughing at that joke Larry said, didn't he?

[@TheWebAdict]

3:29, it was at this moment that Larry David lost half of his fortune.

[@ironberserk2175]

Its Hollywood, hell be ok

[@apurugganan]

The jury is in a deadlock on this one, confused over the *I want one* line used on pretty caterers everywhere

[@otogun3324]

@@ironberserk2175 yep. It'll be labeled lockeroom shit even if he grabbed her by the pussy.....

[@johnweller3487]

At 3:32 Larry's face and at 3:34 her reaction wow surprised she didnt scream lol

[@texasrush0407]

nah there would be 0 evidence in court

[@laserluver1]

You can tell what a kick Ted gets out of playing LD's arch-enemy.

[@m_e_nash]

Guy: "Happy New Year!" LD: "It's too late" 😂😂

[@jberczi6]

Jeff's laugh and Susie's look right after are incredible lmao

[@andrewilson7538]

"I WANT ONE!!!" 😂

[@yellowblanka6058]

I feel like Larry cracking up here was genuine, the full ludicrousness of the scene descending on him, hahaha.

[@TheChiefSteel]

I came here for Jeff laughing. Worth it.

[@JordanTheMann]

2:30 Anyone else notice the flashlight in his pocket after she stood up?

[@ardas77]

W T F

[@markeverett3917]

Well, it was more than 5 Mississippi

[@BomChickyBowWow]

Yes! I saw that the night it aired!

[@JordanTheMann]

Mark Everett hahah I forgot about his 5 second rule!

[@Mo.Fa.]

It actually all goes back to episode 1, season 1 "The Pants Tent". Go watch it before you judge LD.

[@Forestec]

“If there is a plane crash we will know about it”⚰️

[@wheres_bears1378]

Haha that’s so true though

[@justgivemethetruth]

I have to admit, if an old boyfriend of my girlfriend/wife did that ventriloquist act with my girlfriend/wife, I'd be pissed. It ain't right.

[@nihil4361]

i agree completely

[@ericnjoroge5813]

Absolutely and I thought I was the only one thinking the same.

[@vegancandy9570]

Agreed, the kiss at the end too.

[@itssonotover961]

Ted Danson is an complete asshole in the show and you're really imagining yourself in his shoes

[@justgivemethetruth]

@@itssonotover961 I see the connection, and you are a big asshole on this comment section. Yeah, true, amazing thanks for pointing that out.

[@Njderig]

Richard Lewis looks like the Crypt Keeper.

[@xthree311elevenx]

You mean the Crypt Keeper looks like Richard Lewis, have a little respect.

[@curbozer5006]

He has really aged...his years of drug/alcohol addictions have taken a toll on his looks.

[@doctoroctos]

When father time turns a beautiful pomp into a creepy mullet

[@snr0n]

@@curbozer5006 Being surprised that someone has aged over time will, ironically, never get old 💀 He was in his seventies, get a grip lmao

[@EchoRhythmMusic]

I see why this show works…there’s no moral compass. I fucking love it

[@sfhayesvalley]

I watch these clips and inevitably I end up laughing, shaking my head, and saying "so STUPID!" as LD likely intended.

[@leeb.5795]

I think Larry's laugh was genuine over her last joke as the dummy.

[@JF12702]

That laugh at 2:16 looks a bit too natural. Wonder if that was an outtake they kept.

[@lr990]

They're always leaving stuff like that in because it looks more natural

[@hypnosisforhappiness]

This show is all outtakes. The actors only get a rough storyline wtitten by Larry and then they all improvise their lines.

[@RTMZ06]

He stopped short!

[@Hypercube1729]

*THAT'S MY MOVE!*

[@DeeDeesOverhaul]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@moe6]

Don't frank me

[@felixs750]

That's a good move!

[@kieranbrain7765]

I feel like Larry has all these loyal friends who he always argues with but remain friends is because deep down they’re all the same like that conversation about Phil

[@disgruntledpedant2755]

Wow Cheryl Hines went crazy on the surgery

[@manamal769]

I’m going to use the “ Big Goodbye “ now! It sounds like a great idea lol 😂

[@butdoesitscrub3457]

This show still got it

[@dayra6425]

02:55 you don’t have to call her when you Land.. if Theres a plane crashes we’ll know about it .. genius

[@bluemystic7501]

They both looked like they cracked but it worked for this bit.

[@leafyishereisdumbnameakath4259]

2:00 Jeff's laugh. He's gonna wreck it.

[@glennduke5853]

She is gonna say 'not tonight'

[@leafyishereisdumbnameakath4259]

@@glennduke5853 bruh

[@alimilq]

Oh no! lol - He just wanted the food on the tray!

[@TheCldmstrsn]

God damn that caterer is so hot

[@daniglover3871]

yes...thank u

[@MrSidney9]

Lmao at the ending 😯. Great satire

[@d0cn0tes]

@3:23 the look of a delusional woman lmaooooo

[@anon69669]

This makes Cheryl and Larry seem like a good couple

[@JohnChoidotOrg]

This was pretty cute.

[@againstthepods4316]

they are and theyre meant for eachother. obviously larry is still in love with her

[@Starpotion]

Honestly when Larry is on good terms with someone, they REALLY hit it off like with Suzie. It makes sense why people are able to tolerate being around him.

[@Dr_Tripper]

This one could be called 'I Want One'.

[@chessmasterhex2225]

The big goodbye. haha that's great

[@Santoro126]

The Big Goodbye is the best thing ever

[@PlayaP69]

0:19 Oh, my gosh!!! I, literally, had no idea who Phil Rosenthal was until two days ago. I had listened to him on the Inside Conan: An important Hollywood Podcast. Until, just now, I wasn't sure what he looked like. The HIGHlarious thing is that when I was listening to the podcast I remember thinking, this guy sure does talk a lot about his shows 😅.

[@TheSaeghe]

Jeff laughs at anything that roasts the shit out of Susie lol.

[@axe2grind772]

Love how Sue takes nothing personally 5 minutes after Larry insults the shit out of her lol. Ladies and gentlemen, the 16th president of the United states…..

[@manfrombritain6816]

CYE producers: "wait, there's a Jewish comedian we HAVEN'T cameod yet? make a new season"

[@corncobjohnsonreal]

Every line is so killer, which is slang for being good

[@kimonosobek1]

Great acting.. just great! LD is a genius!

[@SpiritualSchmuck]

I've always hated when people ask me to call when I land. If there's a plane crash you'll know about it.

[@theyellowlightsaber3193]

Yes but you dont learn about a plane crash immediately do you, thats why people let people know when they get home safely somewhere its not stupid its called reassurance.

[@OarsmanPower]

@@theyellowlightsaber3193 Naaa, it’s stupid.

[@theyellowlightsaber3193]

@@OarsmanPower Naaahhh its not

[@topologyrob]

Cheryl's ventriloquist act is gold

[@TheLiveMusicGroup]

The big goodbye, that's GOLD Larry, GOLD!

[@markherring3513]

Why dont they call it "Roundtein" ?

[@jimmykrackin6344]

I want One!!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@CrucialSpeaks]

DANSON REALLY DON'T NEED TO CALL. LOL

[@IO-nd2dz]

Larry Leon Jeff and Lewis the new comedy Beatles

[@rm0063]

It feels kind of empty without the Funkman

[@trappermayberry4558]

You dont need to call her, if theres a plane crash we'll know about it... LOLOL

[@ahmarsaeed6085]

The act was genuinely funny.

[@JDAfrica]

Loved seeing Phil Rosenthal on the clip. Such a good guy

[@spurts]

Susie's face though!! Hahahah!!!

[@claytonprose4627]

If there is a plane crash we'll know about it great line

[@PeterCasual]

Looks like Cheryl had some work done.

[@843idfa]

Did Larry pay for them too?

[@MrSteelermania]

@@843idfa I think so because she got them shortly after season 1

[@anchuto]

I usually don’t approve of actresses having so much plastic surgery like that but in this case it actually fits the character so I’m fine with it. Would be much better if Larry acknowledged it and joked about it though.

[@silvergirl3688]

Peter Casual Her hair color is different too.

[@jcnot9712]

Bitch look like she had Geppetto do her surgery.

[@25872ful]

One of the best episodes of a great show.

[@matxdedalus1]

3:30 just like in the Anime. 🤣

[@TheDookielove]

1:53 is too funny

[@LackedBetterName]

Imagine being a waitress and being offended people look in your direction

[@Dinckle]

Imagine you're a pretty woman that notices you're being stared at all evening long and then you walk in a room alone only for that person to walk in after you

[@BearHawkful]

@@Dinckle Simp

[@iSwearToCod]

@@Dinckle simpppp

[@washambiswimp714]

@@iSwearToCod no bitches?

[@billyshearer1]

Briga Heelan!

[@havefaith4358]

It's been a while since I aw this show and oh, wow, I didn't know Larry and Cheryl have broken up.

[@LDehaut]

3:37 hahahaha that's a great one Larry

[@frankgrimesification]

I bet that wound up being the most expensive pig in the blanket that LD will ever get!

[@nalankadi1654]

They could do with less bits about how aggressively women treat Larry over perceived sexism. We get it, you feel sorry for yourselves because sexual harassment recently became less socially acceptable, and the slightest rejection from a woman must be transformed into an exaggerated caricature of an old man's view of a feminist.

[@oliverhurt3418]

That waitress really pissed me off!

[@somethingabout_travel]

I am definitely going to start doing the "big goodbye" or I actually might have to make it a medium goodbye so I don't give the wrong idea

[@theverminmediaareyourenemi5612]

I always wanted to do ventriloquism but my teacher shamed me with the usual 'it's of the Devil to use a puppet cause it turns to a poppit of black magic"

[@Thatkenyannigga]

This shit is weird to me. I would die of second hand embarrassment.

[@Cashes599]

1:58 Will smith and Jada at the Oscar’s before disaster

[@ysgol3]

I love their left in corpsing (must be surely ?) at 2.12.

[@WaterMan-ss6eb]

I want one! ....classic

[@LowryYT]

omg that face xD

[@utmizzou]

If there is a plane crash, we will know about it.

[@manamal769]

Wow I love the heck out of that ventriloquist & dummy bit! That was cool and funny!

[@againstthepods4316]

so romantic!

[@tomitstube]

waiting for larry to go, "nothing?"

[@justcode431]

I guess you can call those pigs in a blanket. 3:30

[@alizx5585]

I am like Larry; if I can’t have two at least I like to have one.. anyway will do it, don’t have to be face to face lol

[@willtrautman6243]

What a CHAD

[@keto6789]

Damn! I want one TOO!

[@darkparker7500]

Eh, two is better than one. 😂

[@lkmcle5409]

Aaahhh ,,,,,an accidental boob grab is ok 👌 as long as it's a swipe not a full grab!! -- Larry---

[@TendaiPottinger]

I do this alllllll the time

[@kyleannen9980]

You grab a woman’s body

[@FranciumBoron]

Interesting to do a ventriloquist act without an actual dummy.

[@Hammster99]

I always thought it was pronounced "ah-gull-ling"

[@redscarecomixx]

Larry copppin a feehul

[@ronnybrathen1415]

2:32 look at the pants

[@JohnChoidotOrg]

You can see his pants deflate between the cuts.

[@Chrisbajs]

2:11 What's happening with Larry? He looks like he's weeping, almost.

[@ykx777]

hes holding in real laughter

[@toddsecor288]

This is gold.

[@ChadStegall]

I can't wait till they do an episode on Covid

[@einfussganger]

It will be tough to do this show without restaurants and parties.

[@ChadStegall]

@@einfussganger yea...get everybody tested before the shoot

[@finalio]

if there's a plane crash, we'll know about it - LD

[@k2000kidd1]

Jeff Carlin is comedy gold, Suzy is the perfect anti Larry

[@jeffreysalvador7076]

You dont need to call when you land, if theres a plan crash we'll know about it

[@vitd5283]

i would write that scene too if I was LD

[@casualobserver2380]

Cheryl is aging like fine wine. 🍷