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Season 6 – 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 6

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The naturalistic deadpan comedy of The Larry Sanders Show is just as hilariously misanthropic as ever -- and warmth still lurks at the heart of its edgy execution.

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William Thomas Empire Magazine 06/08/2018
5/5
Garry Shandling went 'behind the scenes' of a fake late-night talk show and created a comedy diamond. Go to Full Review
Kyle Ryan AV Club 06/07/2018
The Larry Sanders Show is rightly hailed as one of the best comedies of the '90s, but it also had real heart. Go to Full Review
Ken Tucker Entertainment Weekly 06/06/2018
A
Fearlessly, Shandling and his cowriters are pushing Larry to the edge. Go to Full Review
Seth Freilich Pajiba 06/11/2018
"The Larry Sanders Show" was, quite simply, brilliant. Go to Full Review
Ed Bark Uncle Barky 06/08/2018
A
A dozen seasons after leaving HBO, The Larry Sanders Show still seems to have everything just right. And that's just beautiful. Go to Full Review
Mackenzie Carpenter Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 06/08/2018
4/4
Larry Sanders, with its deadpan, naturalistic comedy (there was no laugh track and plenty of awkward silences), coarse language and "walk and talk" scenes, influenced a host of shows, from The West Wing to Curb Your Enthusiasm. Go to Full Review
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Episode 1 Aired Mar 15, 1998 Another List Artie can't get Larry (Garry Shandling) to stop thinking about Winona Ryder (guest starring as herself). Jon Stewart and Smash Mouth also guest star. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 22, 1998 The Beginning of the End Larry (Garry Shandling) revamps the show and announces that he will quit when his contract expires. Guest star: Bob Odenkirk. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 29, 1998 As My Career Lay Dying Hank worries about life after the show; Artie thinks about producing other talk shows. Guest stars: Lea Thompson, Pat Sajak and Bob Costas. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 5, 1998 Pilots and Pens Lost Phil quits the show when he gets his own pilot; Artie loses a valuable pen that was a gift from Larry. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 12, 1998 The Interview Larry (Garry Shandling) starts crying on the air during his interview with Maureen O'Boyle; Mary Lou hits Hank's car. Guest stars: Vince Vaughn and David Spade. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 19, 1998 Adolf Hankler Jon Stewart guest hosts for the first time since Larry's announcement and wants to do a Nazi sketch. Guest stars: Kristen Johnston and Jason Alexander. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 26, 1998 Beverly's Secret The office learns that Beverly is pregnant and wonders who the father is; Hank's TV stunt fails. Guest starring Michael Bolton, Steven Wright and Eriq La Salle. Details Episode 8 Aired May 3, 1998 I Buried Sid Sid kills himself after jealous Hank criticizes his comedy sketch; Larry tries to hide his new relationship. Details Episode 9 Aired May 10, 1998 Just the Perfect Blendship Larry needs Jeff Goldblum's permission to ask Gina Gershon for a date; Mary Lou is reluctant to give a reference; Hank's date knows him too well. Details Episode 10 Aired May 17, 1998 Putting the Gay Back in Litigation Larry coaches date Illeana Douglas through a segment; Brian charges Phil in a sexual harassment suit. Details Episode 11 Aired May 31, 1998 Flip Larry (Garry Shandling) goes to unusual lengths to secure actor David Duchovny's appearance on his last show. Also guest starring Warren Beatty, Jim Carrey, Tim Allen, Jerry Seinfeld and Carol Burnett. Details Episode 12 Aired May 31, 1998 Flip Larry (Garry Shandling) goes to unusual lengths to secure actor David Duchovny's appearance on his last show. Also guest starring Warren Beatty, Jim Carrey, Tim Allen, Jerry Seinfeld and Carol Burnett. Details
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Season Info

Director
Todd Holland, Alan Myerson, Garry Shandling, Thomas Schlamme, Judd Apatow, Melanie Mayron
Screenwriter
Garry Shandling, Richard Day, Judd Apatow, Peter Tohan, Adam Resnick, Kell Cahoon, Alex Gregory, Tom Saunders, Peter Hayck
Network
HBO
Rating
TV-MA (L)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 15, 1998