ENTERTAINMENT: Curb Your Enthusiasm

WHAT: If you don't have HBO, you've probably not had a chance to get into CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM, a mock documentary series created and starring Larry David, co-creator of SEINFELD. In this situational comedy, Larry plays himself, and although his cohorts (his wife, manager) are played by other actors, it's a funny spin that has lasted six seasons.

WHY: Obviously people are watching this, but without HBO, I never really had a chance to give CURB a chance. Watching one or two episodes here and there won't really get you into Larry's head - he's not an easy man to be sympathetic to. However, recently I've been watching season 2 on DVD and laughing through each episode - and now I see why my dad thought the series was so funny: because it is.

Yes, the situations are sometimes far-fetched, and Larry gets himself into trouble through his own neurosis, lying, or by his lack of communication. But each episode ties itself up neatly, and many of the issues raised and dialogue spoken you'll find nowhere else. In nearly each episode, there are moments when you'll want to turn your head and hide, embarrassed for Larry for what he's just done or said, and knowing that things are not going to go his way.

www.hbo.com/larrydavid/

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