MACROSTORY 548· JUNE 27, 2026

Larry David Clashed With Barack Obama Over Comedy Notes on New HBO Series, Director Says

Larry David pushed back against Barack Obama's creative direction while filming their new HBO sketch comedy series, according to director Jeff Schaffer, who spoke with Variety about behind-the-scenes friction on "Life, Larry and the…

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