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Obama Stars in Larry David’s New Historical ComedyThe seven-episode HBO series premieres June 26, featuring improvised sketches satirizing America’s 250th anniversary.
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- Barack Obama will appear in Larry David’s upcoming HBO sketch series titled 'Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness.'
- The show, debuting on June 26, uses satire to explore key moments in American history for the country’s 250th anniversary.
- Improvisation plays a major role in the series, which features a rotating cast including Bill Hader, Kathryn Hahn, and others.
- Obama shares screen time with David in one sketch, with their collaboration marked by playful banter.
I'm president here.— Larry David, recalling a moment when Barack Obama offered a note on one of his sketches, as described during a SXSW talk.
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