Curb Your Enthusiasm and The Producers

Anyone see the HBO show Curb Your Enthusiasm tonight? The season premier had Mel Brooks offering Larry David the role of Max on Broadway. Ben Stiller is to play Leo. Of course this is fiction but the show did have some shots from the Broadway cast from last summer even though it was supposed to be in LA. Hearing Stadlen again made me remember why I didn't care for him as Max all over again. The whole season is going to feature Larry going through the rehearsal process. Interesting to say the least.

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the real question is would u pay money to see larry david and ben stiller in the producers. i would

Last year I attended the opening night of The Producers in Los Angeles. At intermission, as we looked down from the Mezzanine into the Orchestra area there was Mel Brooks, Larry David, and Carl Reiner conversing. What a trio, definitely a holy trinity of modern comedic history. Somehow,I believe this Curb Your Enthusiasm inclusion of The Producers concept was likely hatched that evening.

Regarding Larry David, comedic genius yes, actor no. In my opinion, Larry David on stage in the real world would likely be a disaster, which explains the horror in Ben Stiller's eyes when he heard the idea of the two of them teaming up as Max and Leo.

It should be fun to watch the plot twists in upcoming episodes since Curb You Enthusiasm definitely pushes the comedic envelope.

Keep in mind that Larry in this episode was also looking for his someone to enjoy his 10 Year Anniversary gift from his wife, which is a "spouse approved" one night affair that he can have with any one female he can seduce between now and midnight of their anniversary, which happens to be the same day as Larry's possible debut on Broadway. He did seem to be leering as he watched Cady perform as Ulla! Could he have her in his sights?

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Updated On: 1/5/04 at 01:35 PM

Maybe because Cady won the Tony? (Let's have the whole original cast bronzed!)

Rick Moranis is a good idea, as is David Schwimmer. Can he sing though?

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I do like Brad. He makes an excellent Max. Not crazy about Short, though.

A good future Bloom would be John Tartaglia.

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Updated On: 1/5/04 at 06:07 PM

BialyBloomInc02, look above, it's Oscar and Short after Lane and Broderick.

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Belushi actually started out in the theatre; one of his first performances ever was in "Pirates of Penzance!" and regarding your "quirky adult with an inner child" thing, that's why Schwimmer and Green would be really great. Though, Moranis has a very nice voice, and would probably do an extraordinary job.

Updated On: 1/6/04 at 05:11 PM