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Larry David Reveals Brutal Joke Obama Wrote for New HBO Show

The Daily Beast

June 19, 2026

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Larry David Reveals Brutal Joke Obama Wrote for New HBO Show

Jimmy Kimmel Live/ YouTubeLarry David has revealed the joke Barack Obama came up with for his new comedy series.David, 78, appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Thursday to promote the release of the HBO show Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness, a limited comedy series executive-produced by the Obamas’ Higher Ground Productions.The comedian explained that he was approached by Obama’s production company to take part in a project marking the 250th anniversary of the United States, and went on to discuss Obama’s cameo in the series, during which the former president also cracked a joke at his expense.Read more at The Daily Beast.

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