Thomas Butt is a senior writer at Collider who focuses on classic movies.
The Big Picture Before the premiere of Season 6, Curb Your Enthusiasm had already established itself as a groundbreaking sitcom and one of the best shows of the Golden Age of cable television in the 2000s. With this new season, Larry David's worthy follow-up to Seinfeld was elevated to new heights with the arrival of the Blacks, a New Orleans family affected by Hurricane Katrina whom Larry and Cheryl Hines shelter in their home.
Release Date October 15, 2000 Creator Larry David Cast Larry David , Jeff Garlin , Cheryl Hines , Susie Essman , J.B. Smoove , Richard Lewis Seasons 12 Studio HBO J.B. Smoove Was a Breakthrough Discovery in 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' Paralleling Leon's sudden appearance in Larry David's world in Curb Your Enthusiasm, J.B.
Leon Served As Larry David’s Right-Hand Companion in the Back Half of ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Close During his first three seasons, Leon brought uproarious laughs at a rate unmatched by any of his co-stars, thanks to his hysterical anecdotes about his sexual exploits, motivational speeches imparted to Larry, and vulgar slang and idioms. While always humorous, there is a world where Leon could have devolved into a one-note character — the manic, wacky friend akin to Cosmo Kramer in Seinfeld.
Unlike traditional sitcoms, Curb Your Enthusiasm deviates from the basic setup-punchline formula accompanied by a laugh track. The show takes its time formulating jokes, and it is never desperate to make you laugh. The improvised structure of Curb allows creative freedom for its actors, but the lack of rigid direction can also overwhelm a performer. Nonetheless, David and his writers understood that the art of improvisation provides humor on its own.
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