For any younger people on here or anyone that has never seen this show, I implore you to start watching if you have HBO Max. All of the episodes are available and it's very easy to binge watch.
Here is my pitch to sell you on watching:
- IMO, The Larry Sanders Show is the greatest sitcom of all-time. It's 6 seasons (shot from 1992-1998) that originally aired on HBO. It's a single camera show that is about a late night TV talk show and all the behind the scenes shenanigans. There is plenty of profanity and mature content, so no guardrails like a regular network TV sitcom. Most importantly, the show never falls off. It is great for all 6 seasons. It's set in present day (at the time) and lives in the real world where Leno, Letterman, and Conan are competition on other networks.
- The regular cast is incredible, led by Garry Shandling (Larry Sanders), Rip Torn (Artie, Larry's show producer and best friend/confidante), and Jeffrey Tambor (Hank Kingsley, the Ed McMahon-ish sidekick). Artie and Hank are two of the best and funniest characters in TV history.
- Because it's about a late night talk show, it has a very long list of famous actors, comedians, and musicians that are so fucking funny in their guest appearances. .
I'm about to do a full re-watch, and will chime in about the episodes. I know there are plenty of other fans on here, please share your favorite lines/episodes.