Larry David Mocks RFK Jr. in New HBO Sketch
Originally published Jul 18, 2026
By Ethan Shanfeld · Variety
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Key points
- Larry David targets RFK Jr. with a direct insult in the new HBO sketch series.
- The episode is titled “Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness.”
- Most of the original Curb Your Enthusiasm cast return, except Cheryl Hines.
- The show streams on HBO Max and mixes history with political satire.
Comedian Larry David uses his new HBO sketch series, “Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness,” to lampoon Robert F. Kennedy Jr., delivering a line that reads “Drop dead, Bobby.” The episode, which streams on HBO Max, blends historical satire with personal jabs, drawing attention for its political humor.
The show also marks a reunion of most of the original “Curb Your Enthusiasm” cast, though actress Cheryl Hines does not appear. Fans of David’s improvisational style will find familiar dynamics among the returning performers, while the controversial target adds a timely edge to the comedy.
Read the original story: Variety — by Ethan Shanfeld