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Hey now! This series offers a behind-the-scenes look at late-night talk show host Larry Sanders (Garry Shandling) and the production of his show. Rip Torn plays the show's producer, Artie, and Jeffrey Tambor is Sanders' sidekick, Hank. Many episodes features a celebrity playing him or herself .
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Critics Consensus
The genre-bending satire of The Larry Sanders Show gives viewers a surreal look at the inner workings of late night television.
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Mike Duffy
Detroit Free Press
"The Larry Sanders Show" is a devilishly intelligent, laugh-out-loud skewing of the whole crazy talk show format.
Rated: 3.5/4
Feb 10, 2021
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Eric Mink
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
At the core of the show, though, is Shandling, who really hits his stride as Larry Sanders.
Feb 10, 2021
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Andrew Pulver
Guardian
Its most extraordinary invention is in having US celebrities basically playing themselves.
Jun 7, 2018
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Sean Axmaker
Stream on Demand
It’s all about insecurities, egos, vanity, and other show-biz ailments and Shandling (who writes or co-writes practically every episode) is ruthless with his characters’ ambitions and fragile self-images.
Apr 6, 2024
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Kari Croop
Common Sense Media
For adult viewers who can appreciate the joke, it's a well-conceived classic that deserves a second look.
Rated: 3/5
Jun 7, 2018
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Jim Vorel
Paste Magazine
One of the first great successes in original programming for HBO, it remains the standard by which many comedy series on premium TV networks are judged.
Jun 5, 2018
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How is this show so underrated. This is an all time classic.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
12/05/23
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Audience Member
From the first episode of season 1 through the last episode of season 6, this show is about as perfect as a TV show can be. Not just for a comedy—any TV show. The writing, acting, production is all spot on.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
01/09/23
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Ed M
Outstanding! Absolutely one of the best TV comedies ever.
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
12/25/21
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Audience Member
The Larry Sanders Show has stood the test of time as one of the most insightful, interesting, and entertaining shows to ever appear on any format. While the show uses a Late Night Talk Show as the backdrop for its 6 season storyline, it is really a show about human relationships and interactions. After all these years the show is not only funny and bittersweet, in light of the passing of Handling and Torn, but a also deeply moving emotional look at human frailty and insecurity.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
01/09/23
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Episode 1
Aired Aug 15, 1992
The Garden Weasel
Network executives have reluctant Larry do a live commercial; guest Robert Hays.
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Episode 2
Aired Aug 22, 1992
The Promise
Guest David Spade commits a talk show faux pas by also appearing on a competing show. Dana Delany guest stars.
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Episode 3
Aired Aug 29, 1992
The Spider Episode
A spider expert visits; guests Carol Burnett, Jon Lovitz.
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Episode 4
Aired Sep 5, 1992
Guest Host
Hank is upset when Dana Carvey subs for Larry; guest Herve Villechaize.
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Episode 5
Aired Sep 12, 1992
New Producer
A substitute producer tries to oust sick Artie; guests Ian Buchanan, Jeff Cesario.
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Episode 6
Aired Sep 19, 1992
The Flirt Episode
Jeannie (Megan Gallagher) accuses Larry (Garry Shandling) of flirting with guest Mimi Rogers.
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Episode 7
Aired Sep 26, 1992
Hank's Contract
Hank (Jeffrey Tambor) holds out for more cash and a "Hankmobile" golf cart for on-set mobility. With Garry Shandling.
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Episode 8
Aired Oct 3, 1992
Out of the Loop
Larry (Garry Shandling) wants "in" on the day-to-day operations of the show. Peter Falk guest stars.
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Episode 9
Aired Oct 10, 1992
The Talk Show
Larry (Garry Shandling) suffers a devastating concentration lapse on the show. Billy Crystal guest stars.
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Episode 10
Aired Oct 17, 1992
The Party
Larry (Garry Shandling) discovers he is throwing a dinner party that he didn't plan. Martin Mull guest stars.
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Episode 11
Aired Oct 24, 1992
The Warmth Episode
Larry (Garry Shandling) hires a focus group to improve his "likability." Richard Simmons guest stars.
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Episode 12
Aired Oct 31, 1992
A Brush With the Elbow of Greatness
When a woman says Larry pushed her, it becomes tabloid fare; guest David Paymer.
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Episode 13
Aired Nov 7, 1992
Hey Now
Larry and Hank argue over Hank's on-air napping; guests Earl Holliman, Bob Saget, Ray Combs.
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