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'Pathetic' Seinfeld Reunion Invades Curb

HBO show resuscitates Larry David's other brainchild 10 years later

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(Newser) – Tonight's episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm will go farther than usual to satisfy your Seinfeld craving, but it's hardly the real thing—nor is it meant to be. The eagerly awaited reunion arc kicks off with Jerry Seinfeld himself deeming the very idea "desperate" and "pathetic," which he explains is true to his real-life reaction. And "surreal is the only word" to describe working on the sitcom's rescued sets, the comedian tells USA Today.

"There was no acting at all—zero," Seinfeld says of Curb creator and star Larry David's improvisational approach. "I was totally relaxed because I didn't have to remember any lines, and you say whatever you would normally say." Says David: "I was just struck by how easy it was for them to fall back into doing it. It was just a pleasure to watch them work again."

In this publicity image released by HBO, Larry David, left, is shown with Jerry Seinfeld on the set of
In this publicity image released by HBO, Larry David, left, is shown with Jerry Seinfeld on the set of "Curb Your Enthusiasm."   (AP Photo/HBO, Doug Hyun)
Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld attend a private screening of the new season of
Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld attend a private screening of the new season of "Curb Your Enthusiasm" in New York, Sept. 30, 2009.   (AP Photo/Dave Allocca, StarPix)
Larry David, creator and star of the HBO show
Larry David, creator and star of the HBO show "Curb Your Enthusiasm," shares a laugh with Cheryl Hines, who plays his estranged wife, in Beverly Hills, Calif., July 12, 2007.   (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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pkmac4
Oct 4, 09 3:37 PM CDT
Whaaat is the dealll with corn nuts? Is it a corn, or is it a nut??? Reply
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DarkFrancis
Oct 4, 09 3:43 PM CDT
I was about to open up on what I perceived was a quote from some ditzy hack, but am relieved to see that's not necessary. Reply
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Netstorm2k9
Oct 4, 09 5:09 PM CDT
I'm not sure how I feel about this. While I loved Seinfeld, I'm a firm believer in letting dead shows remain in the grave- it just seems so uncomfortable when a source of fun and laughter is forced to whore itself long after it should be resting comfortably in the memory. But who knows. At least it's not in new hands, being resurrected by strangers with no love for the characters, just greed for the shiny funny lucre . Reply
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Netstorm2k9
Oct 4, 09 5:11 PM CDT
After further reflection, I remembered that I don't even watch Curb Your Enthusiasm, so that shows what my opinion's worth.
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Antiks
Oct 5, 09 2:21 AM CDT
I never thought Seinfeld was funny, and Jerry is the most overrated comedian on earth.
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