Susie Essman on “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and the unique “genius” of Larry David

On March 12, 2008, comedian and actress Susie Essman spoke about her longtime collaboration with Larry David on “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” She discusses the unique viewpoint of the show and how improvisation is at its core. Interview conducted by director Michael Kantor for the six-hour PBS comedy series, “Make ‘Em Laugh: The Funny Business of America” (2009).

Chapters:

00:00 – Improvisation at the core of Curb
01:24 – The organic nature of Susie Greene’s creation
03:22 – Curb’s place in time-honored traditions of the American Sitcom
04:08 – How Essman is different from her character
06:27 – Coming up with David in 1980s NYC comedy
07:06 – The key to Curb’s satire and humor
08:02 – David’s “genius” for creating incredibly unique stories

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