SummaryComic Garry Shandling draws upon his own talk show experiences to create the character of Larry Sanders, a paranoid, insecure host of a late night talk show. Larry, along with his obsequious TV sidekick Hank Kingsley and his fiercely protective producer Artie, allows Garry Shandling and his talented writers to look behind the scenes and to show ... Read More
Created By:Dennis Klein, Garry Shandling
❮ The Larry Sanders Show
Season 5
6 Seasons
Season Premiere:
Nov 13, 1996
Metascore
Universal Acclaim
97
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6.0
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Metascore
Universal Acclaim
97
100% Positive
10 Reviews
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0% Mixed
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Jul 17, 2013
100
When a series starts off great and just keeps getting better, it's television-classic time. And as "The Larry Sanders Show" racks up its fifth 13-week season, that's precisely what is happening on HBO.
Jul 17, 2013
100
The Larry Sanders Show is brilliantly back, perhaps better than ever. [13 Nov 1996]
User score
Mixed or Average
6.0
57% Positive
17 Ratings
17 Ratings
10% Mixed
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33% Negative
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Sep 23, 2015
10
This series is such a classic. It was revolutionary for its time, and changed so much of television. But the best part is how well it holds up even today, and the way that it still the gold standard when it comes to satirizing the shallow nature of the showbiz world.
Jan 9, 2014
10
The Larry Sanders Show contains some of the most witty moments in television history. Studded with exceptional cameos and performances, one can find true humor in almost every turn during every episode.
Jul 17, 2013
100
It's as brilliant, hard-edged and hilarious as ever. [13 Nov 1996]
Jul 17, 2013
100
It takes a literate, cynical look at showbiz and, in doing so, creates fine art. [12 Nov 1996]
Jul 17, 2013
90
Even though this is not the strongest season opener in the history of the series, it still makes most of the sitcoms on the broadcast networks look weak of knee and soft of head. [13 Nov 1996]
