DiscoverThe BusinessLarry Charles offers a glimpse into his storied career via new memoir ‘Comedy Samurai’
Larry Charles offers a glimpse into his storied career via new memoir ‘Comedy Samurai’

Larry Charles offers a glimpse into his storied career via new memoir ‘Comedy Samurai’

Update: 2025-07-04
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Kim Masters talks to writer & director Larry Charles about his new memoir Comedy Samurai. He shares stories about writing for Seinfeld, directing Curb Your Enthusiasm, and his chaotic experiences working with Sacha Baron Cohen on Borat and Bruno. Charles also tells the story of an early morning call from Ari Emanuel that pulled the plug on his Larry David documentary the day before its HBO premiere.


 


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Larry Charles offers a glimpse into his storied career via new memoir ‘Comedy Samurai’

Larry Charles offers a glimpse into his storied career via new memoir ‘Comedy Samurai’