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Season 1 – The Larry Sanders Show

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Hey now! This series offers a behind-the-scenes look at late-night talk show host Larry Sanders (Garry Shandling) and the production of his show. Rip Torn plays the show's producer, Artie, and Jeffrey Tambor is Sanders' sidekick, Hank. Many episodes features a celebrity playing him or herself .
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The Larry Sanders Show — Season 1

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The genre-bending satire of The Larry Sanders Show gives viewers a surreal look at the inner workings of late night television.

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Mike Duffy Detroit Free Press 02/10/2021
3.5/4
"The Larry Sanders Show" is a devilishly intelligent, laugh-out-loud skewing of the whole crazy talk show format. Go to Full Review Eric Mink St. Louis Post-Dispatch 02/10/2021
At the core of the show, though, is Shandling, who really hits his stride as Larry Sanders. Go to Full Review Andrew Pulver Guardian 06/07/2018
Its most extraordinary invention is in having US celebrities basically playing themselves. Go to Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand 04/06/2024
It’s all about insecurities, egos, vanity, and other show-biz ailments and Shandling (who writes or co-writes practically every episode) is ruthless with his characters’ ambitions and fragile self-images. Go to Full Review Kari Croop Common Sense Media 06/07/2018
3/5
For adult viewers who can appreciate the joke, it's a well-conceived classic that deserves a second look. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Karen C @jaysherman472 Dec 26 it's still great but, there are some bad episodes 8/10 See more upside d @RT55621170 12/05/2023 How is this show so underrated. This is an all time classic. See more 04/25/2022 From the first episode of season 1 through the last episode of season 6, this show is about as perfect as a TV show can be. Not just for a comedy—any TV show. The writing, acting, production is all spot on. See more Ed M @RT80499164 12/25/2021 Outstanding! Absolutely one of the best TV comedies ever. See more Marc Z @TKDLife 02/22/2021 The Larry Sanders Show has stood the test of time as one of the most insightful, interesting, and entertaining shows to ever appear on any format. While the show uses a Late Night Talk Show as the backdrop for its 6 season storyline, it is really a show about human relationships and interactions. After all these years the show is not only funny and bittersweet, in light of the passing of Handling and Torn, but a also deeply moving emotional look at human frailty and insecurity. See more Read all reviews
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Garry Shandling

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Jeffrey Tambor

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Rip Torn

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Janeane Garofalo

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Aug 15, 1992 The Garden Weasel Network executives have reluctant Larry do a live commercial; guest Robert Hays. Details Episode 2 Aired Aug 22, 1992 The Promise Guest David Spade commits a talk show faux pas by also appearing on a competing show. Dana Delany guest stars. Details Episode 3 Aired Aug 29, 1992 The Spider Episode A spider expert visits; guests Carol Burnett, Jon Lovitz. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 5, 1992 Guest Host Hank is upset when Dana Carvey subs for Larry; guest Herve Villechaize. Details Episode 5 Aired Sep 12, 1992 New Producer A substitute producer tries to oust sick Artie; guests Ian Buchanan, Jeff Cesario. Details Episode 6 Aired Sep 19, 1992 The Flirt Episode Jeannie (Megan Gallagher) accuses Larry (Garry Shandling) of flirting with guest Mimi Rogers. Details Episode 7 Aired Sep 26, 1992 Hank's Contract Hank (Jeffrey Tambor) holds out for more cash and a "Hankmobile" golf cart for on-set mobility. With Garry Shandling. Details Episode 8 Aired Oct 3, 1992 Out of the Loop Larry (Garry Shandling) wants "in" on the day-to-day operations of the show. Peter Falk guest stars. Details Episode 9 Aired Oct 10, 1992 The Talk Show Larry (Garry Shandling) suffers a devastating concentration lapse on the show. Billy Crystal guest stars. Details Episode 10 Aired Oct 17, 1992 The Party Larry (Garry Shandling) discovers he is throwing a dinner party that he didn't plan. Martin Mull guest stars. Details Episode 11 Aired Oct 24, 1992 The Warmth Episode Larry (Garry Shandling) hires a focus group to improve his "likability." Richard Simmons guest stars. Details Episode 12 Aired Oct 31, 1992 A Brush With the Elbow of Greatness When a woman says Larry pushed her, it becomes tabloid fare; guest David Paymer. Details Episode 13 Aired Nov 7, 1992 Hey Now Larry and Hank argue over Hank's on-air napping; guests Earl Holliman, Bob Saget, Ray Combs. Details

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Season Info

Network
HBO
Rating
TV-MA (L)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Aug 15, 1992