JB Smoove Breaks Down Curb Your Enthusiasm's Biggest Moments | GQ

Join JB Smoove a.k.a. Leon Black of 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' as he breaks down his biggest moments from the show. From Leon's introduction to Larry David to the time he tried glasses, JB takes us through some highlights from his longstanding run on the iconic HBO sitcom.
Director: Kristen DeVore
Director of Photography: Grant Bell
Editor: Phil Ceconi
Guest: JB Smoove
Producer: Sam Dennis
Production Manager: Andressa Pelachi; James Pipitone
Production Coordinator: Elizabeth Hymes
Talent Booker: Ernesto Macias
Camera Operator: Oliver Lukacs
Sound Mixer: Kari Barber
Production Assistant: Liza Antonova; Fernando Barajas
Post Production Supervisor: Rachael Knight
Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant
Supervising Editor: Rob Lombardi
Assistant Editor: Billy Ward
00:00 Curb Your Enthusiasm's Biggest Moments
00:11 Leon's Intro
03:18 Words To Live By
05:37 Danny Duberstein
08:03 Lampin' & Foisting
10:45 Like Charlie Chaplin
12:07 Michael J. Fox
14:46 Leon Tries Glasses
16:18 Watermelon
18:45 Purse Snatching
19:41 Leon Drives to New York
20:27 All You Can Eat Ban
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[@JL-rv9lm]

Leon moves in even though the hurricane didn’t affect him. He lived in L A. Perfect.

[@MikeLikesChannel]

“Was he in the hurricane?!” “No! he lives here in LA!”

[@yarddawg6151]

@@MikeLikesChannelThat was a hilarious moment 😂😂

[@bubastis6306]

I don’t think Curb would have lasted 12 seasons without Leon. He breathed new life into the show and added a new dynamic that totally changed it.

[@Slinkbomb]

100percent. That gave the show another direction. His divorce and Cheryl getting with Ted… so he could date …

[@davidboothman8266]

Give the guy his own show

[@concretewave2339]

Facts

[@delfin5418]

Absolutely died of laughter when Leon talked about Kramer in yesterday's finale. Leon binge-watching Seinfeld really brought things full circle. Gonna miss this show.

[@sujalgautam9761]

spoiled it for us didnt you

[@_lu9]

Leon is curbs Kramer

[@delfin5418]

@@sujalgautam9761 in my defense, when you’re watching interviews of the cast then I think the spoiler window is open

[@Ethan-yz7lc]

@@sujalgautam9761 i read this collect 5 hours ago and just finished the episode 20 minutes ago. Nothing was ruined for me. The Kramer comment was not a spoiler.

[@acke7980]

What I also liked is that Larry ended the show exactly the same as they did on Seinfeld, I.e a court where they bring back all the characters who have shaped the show along the main cast.

[@Woozlewuzzleable]

JB gave Curb new life when he came on to the show. He made me laugh with every line that he ever had. You can tell Larry enjoyed working with him as much as we enjoyed watching them together.

[@gino1876]

Completely agree...EVERY LINE

[@GoldSrc1198]

When I first saw the show I though he was gonna be a one off character really glad he wasn't.

[@NewFalconerRecords]

Saved the show. Took it to another level.

[@AlkisenSuper]

@@NewFalconerRecords He didn't save it (As it was a fantastic show already), but he did possibly make it even more hilarious than it already was. Season 6 is my favorite of the series, just one masterpiece after another.

[@Tripsody]

They had such great energy together. Everything was just comedy gold. I always smile when the two of them are in a scene

[@BernardJMorgan]

I love that Leon isn’t necessarily portrayed as a very smart person but Larry always take his advice at full tilt 😂

[@roshambo5895]

Best dynamic in curb is Leon and Larry

[@superstimulatedminotaur3681]

Idk Susie and Jeff or Susie and Larry are up there

[@joshmcpherson5868]

Richard and Larry easily are the best!!

[@JamesMinerTattoo]

larry and leon could keep me engaged all day

[@naturalworm]

no

[@yaboinoname]

@@joshmcpherson5868 facts

[@nessuno__]

The Leon character is so perfect as a foil for Larry. He's so different but has the same DFAF attitude toward things that they egg each other on. But then Leon says so many wild-eyed things that it almost makes Larry seem reasonable when he goes off and does those typical Larry things that are so funny.

[@szashemashburn9288]

I don’t think I’ve ever clicked on a video faster. He’s the best!

[@neuvisean1739]

Crazy Eyez Killa walked so that Leon could run.

[@MasDouc]

Cool de la

[@Chikolad]

Crazy? Krazy? Cray-Z?

[@josephhammonds3890]

Yes 😂

[@chocalechevux804]

😂😂

[@johnwerner69]

Saddest thing about curb ending is no more Leon

[@thomasmartin4281]

Leon needs a spinoff

[@amsunshine0]

He needs a prequel.

[@gino1876]

Yea, seriously. I don't know if his character is appreciated enough for how funny he is

[@thespadestable]

@@thomasmartin4281 - Nah. Leon on needs to be treated like George Lucus' version of Darth Vader. A little bit went a long way and brought the bank.

[@SpartakillOfficial]

@@thomasmartin4281yoooo I’m here for a spinoff

[@gino1876]

"I don't fly baby, you gotta have a I.D. for that sh*t" 😂😂😂😂

[@daedevillewrestling]

The way JB keeps talking in and out of character is amazing lol

[@billyghostal]

like the rest of them, the character is based on his real personality. thats why this show works so well and feels so natural.

[@jackag24]

I'm pretty sure this is just Leon Black pretending to be an actor

[@soup_god463]

@@jackag24 💯 and it’s perfect

[@jtroy1016]

He’s talented

[@MrBuketman]

Leon and Marty Funkhouser were my two favorites. 🎉

[@JudithRudyonald]

Rip

[@NewFalconerRecords]

They both elevated the show beyond belief. And the show was already brilliant.

[@PHILD0]

"I brings the ruckus" gets me every time. Especially having seen the blooper reel where that line absolutely cracks Larry 😂

[@giorgiogirardi4661]

A true masterclass on comedy. JB's insights are pure genius.

[@guitarfocus]

I can't thank Larry enough for continuing Curb after six years gap. I feel that show really gets the recognition it deserves these days. Back in 2011. it felt like nobody cared, and it really was a big deal when the show came back.

[@myatypicalworld]

He’s Curb’s Kramer!

[@gsam3461]

Yes and they actually made that clear in the finale. If you pay attn you'll catch it.

[@PiglipsMaximus]

The whole black family moving in was brilliant

[@bigstunna2049]

my favorite season still

[@smoothpants]

Don't you mean Black Family? 😂😂

[@Itsmytest]

Larry David redeemed himself with this ending, considering how exactly alike to the Seinfeld ending.

[@2Less0is0More2]

It was perfect

[@anythingandeverythingfun5123]

I believe it was a big F U to the people saying Seinfeld ending was bad like this is the ending and I’m sticking to it by recreating it in a way love it

[@NewFalconerRecords]

He doubled down and it was excellent. Gotta say, Bruce Springsteen added some unexpected comedy chops in the end.

[@ffabiang]

E JACK A LIT

[@OhanaFilms]

One of the all time great comedy duos. JB and Larry are amazing together.

[@LukeRadick]

I’m so glad Leon didn’t leave with the rest of the family 😂

[@garrybaldy327]

Leon should have his own spin-off. Larry doesn't have to do anything. He can just be an exec producer, sit back and collect the cheques. (Yes, I know JB asked Larry this before and Larry said no. Ah, well.)

[@aziziwilliams9375]

Absolutely genius. And I would PAY to watch those outtakes.

[@Bustcrew89]

Nah this is Leon playin JB Smoove

[@anthonygordon9483]

JB is the only actor/comedian I know who watched his favorite TV show and said "I am going to be on that show".... And actually did it. He literally casted himself before Larry even knew who he was.

[@VZ935]

Leon spin-off is needed

[@MusicDude690]

I always love that Leon never hesitated to throw Larry under the bus!

[@MedalionDS9]

Leon was a much welcome and surprise addition half way through the series run and became the Black Kramer but somehow more

[@halfpoints]

An understated Artist, Keep it up Smoove, hope to see more of ya.

[@spigelsound]

Release the tapes Larry!

[@ohearne444]

JBs character of Leon is the best friend we all need

[@anthonygordon9483]

So a friend that is a kramer type that avoids employment and lives in your house and eats your food. Lol yeah that works if your rich like Seinfield and Larry.

[@Darrin67]

Larry and Leon will go down in history as the greatest TV duo of all time. OF ALL TIME!!!

[@nancydorn2524]

Leon was perfect!

[@howardweinstein1324]

CURB got so much better when he joined the show. No one else could have played Leon. He was perfect for the part.

[@GC-oy6bm]

I love this show....Leon and Suzie are my favorite characters. I wish leon and Susie had more interactions...that would be gold!😂

[@mixxxer]

This was such an amazing interview. Will miss this show a lot and especially the Leon character

[@gino1876]

He's got to be the best supporting character of all time. I wonder if other people appreciate that role as much as I do in comedy. Him, George Costanza, Kramer, Creed Bratton, Gata, Lucile Bluth, Byron Bluth, I'm sure I'm missing others...

[@MegInWhispers]

Byron 😂

[@ronacosta2903]

JB has embraced the junior-sized urban sombrero. Love it.

[@jamesguinnip6601]

Yeah we really need some kind of edit of all the scenes that didn’t make the show! JB is a genius on and off the show

[@foodfan731]

I brings the ruckus to the ladies

[@rolan2dr]

I wish Larry made another episode with krazy eyez. That was one of my favorites.

[@Gabe-1997]

One of the best actors on the show and for sure my favorite character. It's great how JB Smoove dressed like Susie Green for this 🤣

[@mcw38]

This is going to be an unappreciated interview. This is extremely quality content. S/O JB.

[@Ethan-yz7lc]

I believe JB will be the star of his own “improv style” show within 3 years and HBO MAX will keep him on the payroll.

[@Tyoxy]

Legendary character

[@bigdreams5554]

Love the insight into the improv process. Fascinating

[@thesandwichthesandwich]

Leon is iconic on curb J.B is a legend

[@sugarmuffin319]

Ooooooooomg I am SO happy I found this! 😂❤

[@CelticConservative]

I can't watch the last season, it breaks my heart knowing there will never be more. This show is my life, i don't know how to deal with my life without Larry and Leon. I know it sounds like I'm exaggerating but I'm really not. Knowing there was more curb around the corner is probably a major reason I'm still around

[@sammeeks4528]

Stay strong my friend seriously I can relate but there will be more things to laugh at in the future stick around

[@jackies961]

Please stay ..this is a show you will see clips of for years .There is always something funny in life or someone.Please stick around.

[@yesterdaze114]

Thank you, JB. Forever a legend in comedy.

[@jaiadser310]

Thank you JB. Unforgettable. We are delighted because you a funny sip of hot black coffee and wiv charm that is second to none. I need jb smoothin my life

[@Killingglorie]

when JB entered the show is when it really took off

[@NewFalconerRecords]

Him and Martry Funkhauser (R.I.P.) both took it to another level.

[@bigmon19]

You got to refresh the Mitzvah.😂😂😂

[@Coreyrob26]

THE WORLD LOVES J.B.!!!!

[@timadamson3378]

Brilliant.

[@derrickm5013]

bless you jb

[@tonypine3434]

JB - made curb what it is. legend

[@a.harlemblu37]

JB Smoove has become one of the best comedy actors in Hollywood giving curb your enthusiasm a whole new layer of Funny

[@propershite]

There's like a genius idiocy or dumb intelligence in the Leon performance, you've gotta be super intelligent to perform that so well, JBs such a clever actor glad curb turned me onto him

[@danielmoskowitz3060]

This guy cracks me up

[@jordanziskin2234]

He will never convince me that Leon is a character. If anything, the writer/actor/comedian J.B Smooth is a character that Leon Black plays.

[@jacobj5209]

The fact they arent releasing the takes that didnt make it hurts to hear.

[@Judys_Jewish_Music]

Always a Fan!! We quoted Duberstein, re: (Bar) Mitzvah Capacity, for awhile

[@chumbels]

Very insightfull.

[@BalledUpsodacanhead]

I still watch this 😂😂😂 season 5 and up I got to catch up on 1 thru 4 I only start watching 6 that meet the blacks episode got me watching this

[@thomasmillin2155]

Leon making those comments about Kramer was such an “OFCOURSE HE IS!” Moment

[@ShihanTomCallahan]

brilliant

[@eschwarz1003]

the comedy he played out in Leon's character was pure genius!

[@davisben39]

What a legend

[@jonyone5901]

I absolutely

[@handle8431]

Thank you Professor

[@libbybertsch2681]

JB IS A MASTER GENIUS!

[@Docshelby1]

Well done Mr David, well done sir … great last show with great twist at end. And bringing Jerry 2:47 back was genius . Leon asking Jerry about films of him with the woman of senders was hilarious. Jerry playing along with jB was great

[@jebrehbaker8613]

Forgot so many of these. Unbelievable character

[@Myshtuff]

This entire interview could have been in universe to the show and it wouldn't have made a lick of difference.

[@charlenes9766]

What a great actor

[@spraymie]

All scout leaders need to be this funny and cool.

[@5THSETTV100]

This dude is hilarious bro 😂😂😂😂 definitely slept on

[@truthgiant6487]

Larry loves having Leon around because he is down to roll whenever for whatever and has his back 💯. For example the getting back of the peppitone Yankee jersey.😅

[@michaelrodriguez-qv9sh]

Dude is a genius

[@YoelPresents]

JB, you did a wonderful job on Curb, the show was much better off with you, thanks for the laughs!

[@jonate79]

Purse snatching was one of my favorite episodes 😂

[@SierraRomeo2000]

I’ve always said that Danny Duberstein is my all time favorite! Second is the purse snatch.

[@gexpe2003]

Great artist

[@ajhaas202]

A Danny Duberstein spinoff might have been INCREDIBLE.

[@matthew_hilliard]

21:32 is my all time favorite Leon idea.

[@blu48]

JB's idea for a spinoff of him being Danny Duberstein giving advice would be hilarious.

[@leeb.5795]

He'd be a great emotional counselor.

[@mrbeans2425]

Best duo in history

[@SpartakillOfficial]

It wouldn’t be Curb without Leon he’s one of the best

[@AkumaAPN]

YES!!! I NEED THAT MOVIE FULL OF ALTERNATE TAKES!!!! TELL HIM, JB!!!!!

[@dogsareprecious4842]

OMG, I will miss JB Smoove's hilarrrrrriousness !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@AudioDregs]

Comedic genius

[@meghbhavsar3968]

He missed out on the leon-irma conflict. you see two different worlds collide, almost fascinating to see them react to each other...

[@stephaniehenry5617]

I can tell he be making Larry laugh cuz I know it's improv but the stuff he be coming up with like Larry literally be cracking up because I'm sure he doesn't know what Leon's about to say

[@sunnyside9273]

E-jack-a-lit is a legendary beginning. Larry made Leon a permanent character at that moment.

[@angelinajoanie]

Leon is multifaceted & complex.😊

[@parkinlox9049]

JB Smoove as "Leon" was brilliant. The chemistry between he and Larry will go down as pure comedy gold

[@dylanrieck6671]

JB is just a naturally hilarious individual

[@MichaelUnreal]

Ok, are we supposed to forget that Wanda was on the show??