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Season 5 – 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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Kyle Ryan AV Club 06/06/2018
Behind-the-scenes maneuvering propels "Everybody Loves Larry," as Larry tries to unload a bunch of crappy guests on Stewart (Sally Struthers! Zsa Zsa Gabor! Charles Nelson Reilly! Jamie Farr!) to make sure the kid doesn't show up the big man. Go to Full Review Tom Shales Washington Post 06/06/2018
All the regulars are their regularly funny selves, always entirely in character and not just propped-up cutouts spewing gags. Go to Full Review John Carman San Francisco Chronicle 06/06/2018
As always, the beauty of "The Larry Sanders Show" is that it delivers its comedy with only the slightest fanciful tweak to Hollywood's off- screen reality. Go to Full Review Elaine Showalter People Magazine 06/06/2018
As Larry, Shandling raises banality into an art form; he is consistently hilarious whether blissfully watching his own videos or reacting to a bad review. It's definitely not from me. Go to Full Review 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 Nov 13, 1996 Everybody Loves Larry Larry is uncomfortable with David Duchovny's overtures of friendship; with Jon Stewart, Elvis Costello, Charles Nelson Reilly. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 20, 1996 My Name Is Asher Kingsley Hank flaunts his Jewish roots; with Tom Poston, They Might Be Giants. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 27, 1996 Where Is the Love? Larry's (Garry Shandling) feelings are hurt when his show receives a terrible review. Sting, Sally Field and Tom Shales guest star. Details Episode 4 Aired Dec 11, 1996 Ellen, or Isn't She? The budget is leaked to the staff; Larry pesters Ellen DeGeneres on the air about sexual preference; with Bob Odenkirk. Details Episode 5 Aired Dec 18, 1996 The New Writer Phil can't adapt to the new female writer; Hank thinks Kevin Nealon wants his job; with Shawn Colvin. Details Episode 6 Aired Jan 8, 1997 The Matchmaker Brian breaks up with his boyfriend, and Hank tries to help; with Tim Conway; Harvey Fierstein; Nicollette Sheridan. Details Episode 7 Aired Jan 15, 1997 Make a Wish Larry wants to make People's sexiest men list, then meets a child from the One Wish Foundation; with Ben Stiller; James Belushi; David Paymer. Details Episode 8 Aired Jan 22, 1997 Arthur and Angie and Hank and Hercules Arthur runs off to Rome with Angie Dickinson; Larry sets his sight on Laura Leighton; Hank auditions for an animated movie; with Angie Dickinson, Laura Leighton, Don Rickles. Details Episode 9 Aired Jan 29, 1997 The Prank Larry thinks someone is a thief; Hank meets a woman whose son will appear on the show; guests Lori Loughlin; John Stamos; Butthole Surfers. Details Episode 10 Aired Feb 5, 1997 The Book Larry is writing his memoirs; with Dr. Joyce Brothers; Dana Delany; Bruno Kirby; Marlee Matlin; Brooke Shields; Bob Odenkirk. Details Episode 11 Aired Feb 12, 1997 Pain Equals Funny Phil's comedy writing reaches new heights as his mental health sinks to a new low. Details Episode 12 Aired Feb 19, 1997 The Roast Larry's feelings are hurt when his colleagues turn up the heat at a roast. Guest stars include Carrot Top, Dana Carvey, Bill Maher, Carl Reiner and Jon Stewart. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 26, 1997 Larry's New Love Larry's new girlfriend is driven to be a success; with Jeff Foxworthy; Daisy Fuentes; Warren Littlefield; Paul Westerberg. Details

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Season Info

Network
HBO
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 13, 1996