Larry David on the last season of 'Curb' and why he's not retiring

Larry David and Susie Essman join Morning Joe to discuss the twelfth and final season of the legendary show 'Curb Your Enthusiasm'.
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Larry David on the last season of 'Curb' and why he's not retiring
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[@lawbinson]

Seeing Susie be complimentary to Larry just feels wrong

[@Peiguypad]

😂😂😂

[@lotsalaughs8829]

I’m glad to see I’m not the only one!

[@anaogle-watson9561]

Right…she should be cussing him out and screaming at him to get TF out😂

[@richv4811]

Larry should've took her home tour. 😂

[@doug989]

Didn’t you Love when Viveca Fox told her off The best

[@connyjohnson855]

Larry David is hands down the absolute comedy genius of our time. 🏆

[@NotTheLarryDavid]

Thank you.

[@tkusterb]

I agree because you need a full understanding of contemporary angst and "correct" social behavior to hold us up to the mirror collectively when we cross the line and become ridiculous.. Larry does that on every episode.

[@zapkvr]

Why is he so nasty?

[@tkusterb]

@@zapkvr It's just his schtick. He's the "nasty" inside all of us, but he lets his out and always pays the price for it.

[@DeeTeaDee]

Mate stop using that word too much

[@WhyMe432532]

I loved what Ted Danson said a about Larry when someone asked him of Larry in real life is like Larry in the show. He said: "Larry in real life is exactly like he is in the show, except he has a heart of gold".

[@philiphaller1018]

I feel like the Larry in the show does in a weird way though haha

[@michaelcapeless3268]

Really, Susie Essman is the best -- no one can erupt in anger as well as she can.

[@insomnyuk]

her reactions are hilarious! she's the perfect sparring partner for Larry.

[@charlesdehavilland2437]

You should meet my ex wife - wow, she would put Susie to shame

[@michaelcapeless3268]

@@charlesdehavilland2437 Impressive. Really.

[@mrrobot8973]

Why Larry loves her so much

[@michelangelobuonarroti916]

She was hilarious in the Doll episode.

[@Yourmission9]

Watching Larry on any talk show makes me realize Curb is just a reality show

[@burnerlife]

He literally said he's not like his television show persona.

[@Nerkin610]

@@burnerlifeAnd coincidentally, that also happens to be exactly what the show persona would say if he played a half-obnoxious character based on himself! ;-)

[@philiplawson-im1or]

Ain't that the truth! 🤣

[@TheNails3]

The combo of Larry, Susie and Jeff is just complete comedy gold

[@MustafarRecRoom]

"Just shut up, Joe." That sounded very genuine, Larry....Lol

[@Pheonix8877]

It definitely seemed like it lol especially with the “ohhhh”s ensuing after

[@johnwohara]

JB Smoove is comedy genius as Leon Black. His character often has me rolling on the floor in laughter.

[@johnrains2339]

You have the names mixed up

[@johnwohara]

@@johnrains2339 Thanks.

[@deborahwilson4684]

@johnw U got the names correct! J B. is my fave on the show too! Maybe the other commenter didn't watch when Larry's wife convinced him to take in a family affected by Katrina. The Black family added to the show. So glad Leon Black stayed! He's hilarious!

[@romulus_]

danny duberstein!

[@dalenemoore]

“Did you bring it?”

[@lawbinson]

Larry laughing with his lower jaw moving is hilarious

[@brakesforsnakes757]

If I could get him to laugh like that once I'd be set!

[@brotherben4357]

Yeah 😂 Like a puppet.

[@GeekpinEnt]

​@@brakesforsnakes757 watch his recent interview with Seth myers

[@dmstewart66]

Looks like a canadian from South Park

[@frozenwarning]

I thought only I noticed. 😆 Was he trolling?

[@ianshakles5121]

Who are these people? They didn't let Larry get a word in. They need to shut up!

[@marymagdalene3004]

And, more importantly, let Suzie speak. Was so rude of them to try to just dismiss her. She's the reason I clicked on this stupid thing.

[@LucitaBrown]

They’re mainstream propaganda media - what do you expect? They’re so full of themselves, yet everyday they’re told what to say and not say. They’re disgraceful.

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

Yep, I turned it off when they all started talking at once. I have no idea why people think it takes 4 people to interview someone. Dumb producing. Interviews are best 1 on 1. Ask an intelligent question, NOT ("What's your favourite episode") and then shut up and listen without interrupting.

[@inshal6420]

This happens a lot when comedians is being interviewed. Everyone tries to one up them.

[@denniscleary7580]

I’m just glad that we were blessed with Larry David’s genius comedy, i’ve been a Seinfeld fan all my life and we will never have anything like it again. I mean because of him I respect wood now.😂

[@markhammer643]

The central premise of "Curb" is that Larry constantly gets blamed for things that aren't his fault, but also gets away with reprehensible things. It's that space between wanting to be angry at him and feeling sorry for him that makes the show so unique and so good. We ALL walk that fine moral line.

[@travisk4215]

I’m always most angry at everyone else in the show.

[@lynemac2539]

Well said.

[@4bid]

Hosts who aren't funny shouldn't try to out-comedy the legend.

[@DannyDelorean]

I kinda liked how they ripped into him though, and he seemed to enjoy it.

[@krisscanlon4051]

Exactly 😂 correct never...its socially unacceptable

[@amyfunes94]

Agreed

[@CT-vm4gf]

Larry is right, Joe should just shut up.

[@jonkbaby]

Brian Williams tried that too

[@user-gt7vn9lz2m]

Pretaaaay good

[@kevinb7126]

LD is a national treasure . He’s the guy we all wish we could be .

[@eriomnyc6073]

Spirit animal

[@KatCowan]

He is a national treasure ❤

[@CornPop09090]

Larry David, like Harvey Weinstein, is a disgrace for the Jewish nation

[@seanhayden7719]

I'm from the UK and I love this show

[@rachelgardner8672]

A brilliant series ⭐️

[@Anthony-hu3rj]

"Just shut up, Joe" was spot on at 10:32.

[@billfletcher7602]

No kidding! Joe seemed to have an agenda to take digs at Larry. Wth?

[@zackamania6534]

@@billfletcher7602he was trying to get a Curb moment but I guarantee Larry hates Joe. Remember, Scarborough is just a regular type Republican a-hole who helped pave the way for Trump…

[@littleripper312]

Yea the guy was acting kind of weird and said some rude stuff.

[@billfletcher7602]

Joe doesn't like not being the center of attention@@littleripper312

[@sbpate6]

Yeh for real. It’s a good thing Susie was there.

[@yo000ify]

JB Smoove coming on full time changed the show. Leon and Larry discussion are some of the best scenes of the show

[@ShortFuseFighting]

the way they conducted the interview is everything "curb larry" would despise. lol "talk about the journey"

[@ATYT19]

These guys are the worst. I feel bad for them having to do this interview

[@MagicCarpetRideShareProject]

Yes, they don't deserve the gig, bunch of losers who think their cool.

[@MagicCarpetRideShareProject]

Those two on the left were practically heckling him in their interview.

[@mandy4786]

Yes definately

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

All these talking heads are insipid bores.

[@margo3367]

Love Curb and Larry and the whole cast! ❤

[@MaltiPoo23]

+1 for Philip Baker Hall. I can't get enough of his library cop routine on Seinfeld or his work on Boogie Nights.

[@r.kramer6501]

Equally- on a great film, by P.T. Anderson called "Hard 8" 👍👍👍

[@notoriousLSGshow]

"Punks like you that break the law" to Seinfeld - didn't know he was in boogie nights gonna have to re-watch was so long ago

[@UNLTDvision]

It’s amazing seeing lower level humans interact with high levels lol Susie knew Larry was annoyed the WHOLE time and was annoyed too but operated well. Beautiful

[@allegraxo239]

Yup!! I’m surprised Larry only told him to shut up. Joe was being so rude

[@claudio130]

Larry the legend, Curb a legendary show!

[@Designbuild828]

I’m resubscribing to Max! I got to see the final season. It always brings me joy to watch JB Smooth and Larry, they are the best

[@senatorlainez]

Scarborough was kinda assholish at the beginning. A little too comfortable there, pal.

[@tecumseh4095]

Typical country lawyer

[@stevenhaas9622]

JB Smoove really is amazing as Leon.

[@anastasiabeaverhausen.]

Larry's a genius, period!

[@stewartcohen-jones2949]

Greatest sitcom of the modern era ( last 25 yrs) The dolls head episode is a work of art.

[@DocSportello1970]

Extras, The Larry Sanders Show, and the original British version of The Office definitely rival it for #1.....but its up there!

[@TC8787-yq7og]

I’d throw arrested development in there but Curb is elite

[@Losfhc]

I recently rewatched that episode 😂 what a great show

[@charloo5878]

Favorite episode of mine of curb. “What are you itching your balls for”

[@hunterdeane418]

So ready to see some more Larry David moments!! He so funny 😂😂 Can’t believe it’s the last season.

[@MezMezMez1]

My fav show ever. RIP Bob Einstein and Richard Lewis ❤❤

[@alexspata]

Susie is one of the best actress , it's very hard to do what she does for so many years, this show wouldn't have been so good without her

[@SponkADonk]

And she seems so sweet in real life to lol it's wild

[@soldaten-norbert8520]

Susie is probably the funniest character for me. She always cracks me up

[@littleripper312]

I wish I had a friend like Susie.

[@colonialstraits1069]

Larry David should run for President. The debates against Trump would be epic.

[@mellow5123]

Epic.

[@MarsCapone]

What debates? Trump is not only orange but yellow

[@gregbors8364]

Pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty epic

[@TimTheMusicMan]

‘Coughing’. DT would crush poor Larry. No. That is not Larry’s element. Liberals don’t have solutions. They create problems.

[@benr7569]

Amazing comment 😅

[@fernandooliveiralino]

These Larry interviews are gems!

[@TheJeffShadowShow]

There MUST be a Curb 13th Season, and 14th and 15th . . .

[@GrantPearson]

I'd settle for the occasional standalone episode whenever he thinks of new ideas for the show.

[@adderon7476]

Leave them wanting

[@msannthrope1863]

Scarborough can’t get out of his own way

[@katelanxner278]

Discovered that there is a Chat 'n Cut" situation in the film "Moscow on the Hudson" with Robin Williams, made many moons ago! It is at about 11 minutes in a real "bread line" in Moscow in the snow. The line was about 4 blocks long for toilet paper and shoes.Robin's character was not about to cut in, but a lady admonished him for chatting with an old friend who he was surprised to see.

[@NiceBlue101]

The older I get the more I realize Art is where it’s at. We live in a great country that presents a corner of the room for the creativeness of of our souls to to shared and enjoyed.

[@sclogse1]

Art and poetry.

[@adderon7476]

Garfunkel

[@kavorka8855]

I am planning to re-watch the entire 12 seasons again soooooon! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@wrinkleneckbass]

I love the scene where Larry is on his death bed and when it's Susies turn to say goodbye, Larry shakes his head and waves her away.

[@WorldsWorstBoy]

Legendary Series

[@davidsmeath4556]

Would love to have heard more from Larry & Susie. A ratio of 4 interviewers to 2 guests is not a good recipe.

[@Smart-Alex]

JB's name should be "JB Smooth" :) Great show, can't wait for it.

[@JasonWingate-nl7jd]

The Ski Lyft was my favorite episode 👐🤣🤣🤣⚾

[@tyedup8884]

When Larry started eating his chips after seeing the girl get busted from the fall was hilarious lol

[@TrueBlueAmericanGirl]

Curb Your Enthusiasm is comedy gold! Their fantastic parody of our bizarro real world feels like great therapy 😅👍🏻

[@cali_love5977]

JB and Larry are by far the best combo on that show. The Wheelchair Wendy, when Leon asked Larry did he do the dizzle on her. How Leon would have handled it 💀 so many good lines between those two!

[@nadinetoussaint239]

Susie you are pretty pretty good too!

[@kvoncomedy]

Everyone loves Larry. Nobody for Joe

[@lifegoals9528]

My biggest regret for this incredible show is that Norm Macdonald was never on it. He was absolutely the only genius on Larry's level.

[@MGBranco]

Best 1st ep ever! Couldn't stop laughing.... Go go Larry! And plz...plz....don't make this the last season.... We all begging you....

[@lovewhitey4462]

Leon is brilliant addition to the brilliant show

[@destagorfu1045]

Crazy funny 😁 I loved that show. I could watch “Curb Your Enthusiasm” any time.

[@Bobblawlaw1]

I’m gonna miss curb!

[@sullivanspapa1505]

Susie Essman appeared on the late show with Colbert and she was on maybe 5 minutes and Colbert to end the interview thanked her and true to form said “What THATS IT!”. Priceless

[@cynthiasterling7892]

Love Larry David and his cast!! Love his personality, behaviour, and fun guy ❤️💕 Wouldn’t miss a show, it's quite funny 🫶🫶🫶🤗🥰

[@maryjanemccarthy2907]

Season 12, Episode 5 I never cracked up so HARD! Counseling session, you know what I'm talking about. Felt so good. Thank you two.

[@greglr19751]

Phillip Baker Hall also played the library book detective on Seinfeld.

[@louaug27]

Bookman

[@fuckieoffie8221]

Love curb . Best tv programme ever .

[@jamesmarie]

Everyone has a Larry David in them.

[@ChangingTides777]

👀

[@adderon7476]

Hey-o!

[@frisco21]

Awesome!

[@cheechwizard6541]

Pretty good.

[@johndutton3679]

Larry David is a Human Bobblehead 😂 and the funniest dude on the planet.

[@kiaramurray832]

Rewatching the show recently and seeing that Larry wasn’t wrong all the time. He said what he wanted to, just his delivery and tone are wild. But I love how he truly does not care.

[@TheDigitalDecade]

JB Smoove really is one of the most talented and nicest dudes there is.

[@BufordPusser582]

Wonderful!

[@MrMikeyriggs]

Susie Essman & J. B. Smoove (Leon) representing "Money Earnin Mt Vernon" NY

[@ijustwannaleaveacommentony6511]

first season of dice was quite curb like. strongly recommended folks. deserves more love IMO

[@MatthewMS.]

Besides this very good interview, I watched Susie on Howie Mandel’s podcast recently. Her acting and comedy speaks for itself, but just wanted to comment how genuine and endearingly pleasant of a person she is, love to see it. Curb imo is the funniest show there will ever be.

[@LizaH007]

I love Larry and Susie so much.

[@ypure3859]

Love it!!!!!! MORE PLEASE MORE

[@anaogle-watson9561]

Love Larry and Susie and Jeff so much

[@CKelly-nl9el]

Larry David has one of the most talented comedic minds. He over amplifies situations we've either been in and/or thought of and perfectly ties in all the nuances to a hysterical conclusion. He's on my fantasy friends list. Love him!

[@lauriLokkeni9002]

I’m so hoping this is not the end … love ❤️ it too much

[@ethanherschenfeld]

JB Smoove. Genius!

[@elbeno2372]

Susie: “nothing’s ever been done like it before and I don’t think it’ll be done again” FACTS 🙌

[@jam1ga]

I was on the plane the other day, and I watched a couple of episodes of the last season that they did prior to this and it was hysterical. She😂 cracks me up.

[@TheNails3]

I hope there wasn't a guy next to you wearing shorts 😆

[@rainscratch]

Did they serve you a hot towel with tongs that burnt your hands?

[@jony22555]

Please continue the show please

[@E32DJ-ELB24]

Larry's laugh is funny and he's iconic so as the cast wish them all well the best in their future.

[@aero1000]

Finally we can see a nice 360 view of the studio from Larry's head.

[@thekidcalledBLACK]

Their relationship on the show is easily my favorite. Love how quick they argue with each other 😂😂

[@youngslime4418]

One of the greatest shows ever!!!

[@msmith4529]

LD is a creative genius ❤

[@HH-gv8mx]

This season premiere is really good!

[@genea.p8578]

This is the one and only reason to watch this station. All done.

[@TheNails3]

This seems like one of the most natural and chilled out Larry interviews ever

[@damngoodyear]

Congratulations Larry and crew. I have been watching for many years well all the years. Let’s do lunch.

[@sirenwing]

Omg, I love you SO much Susie!!! Oh yeah, you too Larry 🤷🏻‍♂️😂

[@Quietly-David]

Combination of Reality, and Insanity, makes, the Show.

[@goratgo1970]

Funny Joe says should be a campaign shirt, I still have my hoodie "Larry David for President... because he'd be pretty pretty good"

[@katieorjonikidze-casey6516]

Everything is touchis Larry, he makes it amazing. Greatest comedian ever. 😍

[@ronallport1897]

Brilliant program

[@dh7930]

Larry's lawyer really handled that cross exam well!

[@LeoWhalen1933]

12 season of Curb and 30th year of Larry being 67.

[@wendydelucca6918]

Love Leon!

[@user-bp7bg3hy3m]

Love that show.

[@jamesfield1674]

Such a big fan of Curb so many great relatable scenes

[@xolisasukwinimangali6325]

Sussie has grown what a talented actor both and Larry David I can't wait for this show it's pretty pretty pretty pretty good 😊

[@bradjackson8473]

Just brilliant!

[@paulweinberger4723]

Greatest show ever!