Comedy Legend Announces New Sketch Comedy Show With Barack Obama: 'Pretty, Pretty Good'
Comedy Legend Announces New Sketch Comedy Show With Barack Obama: 'Pretty, Pretty Good' originally appeared on Parade.
Larry David and Barack Obama are teaming up for a hilarious new sketch comedy show. The unlikely duo, who are producing the new show together, made the announcement Thursday, much to the delight of Curb Your Enthusiasm fans hoping to see more of the beloved and cranky comic on TV.
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In a Variety exclusive, the pair revealed they’ve partnered for a sketch comedy show on American history. David will co-write the series with Curb Your Enthusiasm alum Jeff Schaffer, and he’ll star in the six-episode series set to air on HBO. Barack and Michelle Obama will serve as executive producers on the show through their Higher Ground production company.
Fans voted yes on Larry David’s foray into (comedic) politics.
AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R17e4kr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframe AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R27e4kr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframeOn the show’s announcement shared to Variety’s Instagram, one fan wrote, “Whatever Larry wants to do I’m all in,” while another added, “This should be good.”
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“Need this bad,” wrote one fan anxious for more Larry David content, while another wrote, “Count me in!!!”
“This is awesome news,” shared another fan — to which Larry David would probably respond, “Pretty, pretty good news.”
The sketch show is set to feature a mix of some of the beloved actors who have made appearances on Curb Your Enthusiasm.
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Comedy Legend Announces New Sketch Comedy Show With Barack Obama: 'Pretty, Pretty Good' first appeared on Parade on Jul 10, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
