“Larry David remembers everything” is the logline to “The Larry David Story,” a two-part documentary from HBO debuting on HBO and HBO Max on Tuesday, March 1. That seems to be a pretty perfect summation. David is not only a good raconteur, but his whole career also seems built around perceived slights, supposed snubs, and a bottled-up litany of those who he feels have insulted, rebuffed, offended, or transgressed against him—all in a pretty delightfully comedic way (though results may vary? Some people seem to adore David, but his particular brand of comedy can be off-putting to some.
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Of course, David is famous for creating “Seinfeld,” a similar brand of observational and petty scorecard-of-slights humor, and then “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” essentially an extension of what “Seinfeld” was doing, only with David himself as the lead character. But there’s more to David beyond, “Seinfeld” and ‘Curb’ and this doc by director Larry Charles— who wrote for “Seinfeld,” directed lots of “Curb your Enthusiasm” and the famous mockumentary “Borat”— will tell the story of how David got to be who he is today. Here’s the official synopsis:
For over three decades, award-winning producer/writer/comedian Larry David has been one of TV’s defining talents. Now, this insightful two-part documentary finds the 74-year-old sitting down with friend/director Larry Charles for a peek behind the proverbial curtain, as David gets candid about his personal and professional highs and lows, from his humble beginnings as an unfunny Brooklyn kid to becoming America’s favorite misanthrope. In between reflecting on his bumpy road to success – and hit series “Seinfeld” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm” – David shares his thoughts on everything from metaphysics to parenthood. Genuine, hilarious, and eye-opening, THE LARRY DAVID STORY shines a new light on the infamous cynic who remains a singular voice in comedy today.
The two-part “The Larry David Story” documentary starts airing on HBO and HBO Max March 1. Check out the first trailer below.