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He never learns. In the fourth season of his award-winning HBO comedy series, the quasi-fictional character of Larry David continues to say--and do--whatever he wants whenever he wants. In the first episode alone ("Mel's Offer"), in which Mel Brooks offers him the role of Max Bialystock in The Producers, David offends a doctor, a lesbian couple, a wheelchair user, and Ben Stiller (by not shaking his hand after he sneezes). Then, in the second ("Ben's Birthday Party"), he offends a blind man--by telling him his girlfriend's not as hot as she claims--and pokes Stiller in the eye with a skewer while attempting to show agent Jeff Greene (Jeff Garlin) his new golf move.
Larry continues to offend Stiller until he drops out of The Producers and, in the fifth episode ("The 5 Wood"), David Schwimmer steps in. The following episode ("The Car Pool Lane"), in which David attends a Dodgers game--with a prostitute, so he can use the carpool lane--made history when it set an innocent man free. Unused footage from the show, entered into evidence by the defense attorney, confirmed his client's alibi that he couldn't have committed a murder because he was at the game (alas, the Braves still trounced the Dodgers). Other guests include Ted Danson ("The Weatherman"), Russell Means ("Wandering Bear"), and Gina Gershon ("The Survivor") as a Hasidic hottie. In addition, the hour-long season finale ("Opening Night") boasts a bevy of stars, including David’s old colleague Jerry Seinfeld, Nathan Lane (Broadway's original Bialystock), and fellow Tony Award winner Anne Bancroft. As they've done since the early days, Cheryl Hines (Cheryl David), Susie Essman (Susie Greene), and Richard Lewis and Wanda Sykes (as themselves) do what they can to keep one-man demolition derby David in check. --Kathleen C. Fennessy, Amazon.com
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All ten episodes from the fourth season of the award-winning US TV series in which Larry David (of 'Seinfeld' fame), has it all - career, happy marriage, friends, beautiful home - but always finds that in spite of his seemingly perfect existence, his day-to-day life can, and generally does, turn into a sequence of misfortunes. Guest stars in this series include David Schwimmer, Ted Danson, Ben Stiller, Michael York and Jerry Seinfeld. Episodes comprise: 'Mel's Offer', 'Ben's Birthday Party', 'The Blind Date', 'The Weatherman', 'The 5 Wood', 'The Car Pool Lane', 'The Surrogate', 'Wandering Bear', 'The Survivor' and 'Opening Night'.
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34 of 39 people found the following review helpful
By D. Brewer
Format:DVD
In just three years, Seinfeld co-creator Larry David has gone a long way to approaching and perhaps even surpassing his previous creation with this supremely well-crafted sitcom Curb Your Enthusiasm.
The formula is very simple; Larry David, as himself, manages to offend almost everyone he meets which leads to hilarious consequences throughout each show. What truly makes Larry a genuine telvision gem is that, like most protagonists, he is his own worst enemy and is derided simply for his honesty and un-flinching belief in his right to speak his mind.
But however he manages to get there he always seems to do or say the wrong thing. The first three series were great - this one, if it's possible, is even better. In this series there is one common theme of Larry's initiation into Broadway as the star of Mel Brooks' legendary play, The Producers.
Throughout the series we follow Larry as he prepares for his biggest role to date and another common theme as he prepares to cash in on an extraordinary 10th anniversary birthday present (which I won't spoil for you by saying)!
As usual for Curb, there is a whole host of guest stars with David Schwimmer, Ben Stiller, Mel Brooks and Anne Bancroft being chief amongst them, in addition to the usual wonderful supporting cast of Cheryl Hines, Jeff Garlin, Richard Lewis, Wanda Sykes and the brilliant Susie Essman as the caustic, acid-tongued Susie Green.
Curb Your Enthusiasm is a rare gem of a sitcom which has more in common with The Office and Fawlty Towers than other traditional sitcom fare such as Friends. Larry David, if there's any justice, will go down in sitcom infamy as a character as diverse as either David Brent (The Office) or Basil Fawlty (Fawlty Towers).
But considering that Larry David is a real, living, breathing human being, that makes the excellent Larry David all the more remarkable...
(P.S. For those who are wondering about extras on the DVD's, I have to be honest and say that I don't think there are many to be found but as I never watch extras anyway, I'm not really fit to comment on them.)
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
After three hugely successful seasons, Larry David's straight-faced comedy soap opera shows no sign of running out of steam. Despite other US celebrities such as Lisa Kudrow and Kirsty Alley formulating their own similar shows, Curb your Enthusiasm remains the most cringeworthily hilarious kid on the block.
The first episode sees our (anti) hero in yet another new house, however some things haven't changed, as Larry's determination to pursue his own interests above those of everyone around him continue unabated. As the eve of his 10th wedding anniversary approaches, Larry reminds his wife Cheryl of the promise she made to him a decade ago that he could sleep with one other woman as a tenth anniversary gift. This leads to Larry being accused of having a breast obsession, whilst a chance encounter with his comedy hero Mel Brooks in a karaoke bar, leads to him being offered the lead role in Brooks' Broadway smash 'The Producers'. With this season's story arc firmly in place, Larry proceeds to upset the apple cart once more; accidentally stabbing co-star Ben Stiller in the eye with a kebab skewer, falling out with another doctor, and insulting an IT expert in a wheelchair.
With his now familiar blend of ineptness and stubborn self-belief, Larry David has produced yet another great season of his hit show. With two more series' available on DVD and another being made, there is obviously still some way to go before Larry calls it a day.
The first episode sees our (anti) hero in yet another new house, however some things haven't changed, as Larry's determination to pursue his own interests above those of everyone around him continue unabated. As the eve of his 10th wedding anniversary approaches, Larry reminds his wife Cheryl of the promise she made to him a decade ago that he could sleep with one other woman as a tenth anniversary gift. This leads to Larry being accused of having a breast obsession, whilst a chance encounter with his comedy hero Mel Brooks in a karaoke bar, leads to him being offered the lead role in Brooks' Broadway smash 'The Producers'. With this season's story arc firmly in place, Larry proceeds to upset the apple cart once more; accidentally stabbing co-star Ben Stiller in the eye with a kebab skewer, falling out with another doctor, and insulting an IT expert in a wheelchair.
With his now familiar blend of ineptness and stubborn self-belief, Larry David has produced yet another great season of his hit show. With two more series' available on DVD and another being made, there is obviously still some way to go before Larry calls it a day.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Shupi
Format:DVD
Takes a while to get into the form of humour, but I'm now hooked. If you enjoyed Seinfeld you'll love this. Jeff Garlin provides terrific support to Larry David, playing his womanising manager.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Great value.
wonderfull comedy,it is still funny after watching it several times.
I have bought all available dvds .LD rank alongside Seinfeld & Co.
I have bought all available dvds .LD rank alongside Seinfeld & Co.
Published 29 days ago by pierre
5.0 out of 5 stars
pretty pretty pretty pretty good
i nearly pissed myself laughing at larry theres nothing taboo to this guy if you havent bought the dvd buy it now or ill lend it to you.....
Published 18 months ago by r.sole
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good, But Starting To Show Cracks
Usually by the fourth season, people start thinking this is good and it should end before it goes sour. Read more
Published 19 months ago by DL Productions UK
5.0 out of 5 stars
Business as Usual for LD...
Having been blown away by the first three seasons of Curb, season 4 had a lot to live up to. It did not disappoint! Read more
Published on 3 Mar 2011 by A
5.0 out of 5 stars
All this and Mel and the Producers too!
Another great series. The Producers plot thread runs all the way through - the best thread in any series so far (including the Seinfeld reunion). Read more
Published on 5 Dec 2010 by Cyclops
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun, fun, fun
More of one of the funniest and most scathing takes on "luvvy-life" in LA... Hilarious!
Published on 22 April 2010 by Old Reprobate
5.0 out of 5 stars
Curbed with Enthusiasm...
This is one of the funniest Larry David's odissey you'll ever see! The plot , the cast, genious!
Published on 26 Oct 2009 by Pedro Marques
5.0 out of 5 stars
Clever, Witty, Jaw-Dropping
Curb Your Enthusiasm is by far the best US comedy on TV. In season 4, Larry gets involved with marjuana, prostitutes and other deviant things. Read more
Published on 31 Aug 2009 by Ian R. West
4.0 out of 5 stars
PRETTY PRETTY GOOD
So Mel Brooks wants Larry David to preform on the Broadway show The Producers, that can only mean one thing. Trouble for everybody connected. Read more
Published on 4 Jun 2009 by nin/ja77
4.0 out of 5 stars
Humourous
Typical American off the cuff humour. I think a lot of people can relate to Larry David. Great entertainment if you like this type of stuff
Published on 14 April 2009 by Mrs. J. Townsend
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